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1. CCRN review question

   got2startsomewhere replied to got2startsomewhere's topic in MICU

   What did you use as a source of practice questions other than those in MedEd's review?

2. CCRN review question

   got2startsomewhere posted a topic in MICU

   I'm scheduled to take the CCRN on June 15th. I'm using the MedED CCRN review online. I'm about 1/3 of the way done and am finding it very helpful with identifying my knowledge deficits. Has anyone used MedED's review for the CCRN and how well do you ...

3. CPEN advice

   got2startsomewhere replied to got2startsomewhere's topic in Emergency

   Update: Thanks for the advice all. I passed!!!! Ended up using MedEd's CPEN review primarily and Scott DeBoer's audiobook while driving. Breezed through the 175 questions in 1 hour 5 minutes. Comfortable passing margin too! Hope this helps s...

4. CPEN advice

   got2startsomewhere posted a topic in Pediatric

   ​Posted this in the Emergency Nursing forum, but adding it here as well for more input... I've been an ER RN for 2 years now in a level 2 trauma facility (approx 40K visits/yr) and recently have made an effort to improve myself through education. ...

5. CPEN advice

   got2startsomewhere posted a topic in Emergency

   I've been an ER RN for 2 years now in a level 2 trauma facility (approx 40K visits/yr) and recently have made an effort to improve myself through education. I decided to sit for the CEN and (foolishly) scheduled my exam 3 weeks out from the date I s...

6. Only male in the CNA class; feeling awkward

   got2startsomewhere replied to somekindofstrange's topic in CNA/MA

   Fake the confidence bud. For it to be real it takes time. Stop feeling awkward and you won't be awkward. We are all human and if something makes you feel weird tell them that. Being a little vulnerable isn't a bad thing. Just don't let it preven...

7. Only male in the CNA class; feeling awkward

   got2startsomewhere replied to somekindofstrange's topic in CNA/MA

   I'm in the same boat. I had my first clinical experience last week and I can tell you this: a resident (or pt) will not care what your gender is, just that you treat them with dignity and respect. In my experience, the CNA that my partner and I sha...

8. Was this a fair consequence?

   got2startsomewhere replied to danachap1's topic in General Nursing

   Well, rather than bash you over the head over a mistake, I'll just say to remember this and learn from it.

9. Difference between Med/Surg and ED (CNA)?

   got2startsomewhere posted a topic in General Nursing

   I know this probably isn't the correct forum, but can some explain the differences (either from a nurse or cna's standpoint) in CNA work on a Med/Surg floor VS the ED? I see a local hospital is hiring seasonal ED and per diem for Med/Surg Telemetry...

10. The Nursing Shortage: A self-inflicted wound?

    got2startsomewhere replied to dzadzey's topic in General Nursing

    I'm more than willing to offer words of encouragement to individuals seeking employment, but truthfully, I've been working since I was 15 years old and never went more than two weeks without employment. I always took work that was offered (even fast...

11. New Nurse...No experience=No job...???

    got2startsomewhere replied to froggy0381's topic in Job Hunt

    Going to preface my post with the following: I am not a nurse, nor a nursing student. Though, I aspire to be one in the near future. From what I've been told here locally from current RNs, LPNs, CNAs, Paramedics, etc., Don't be picky. Apply everywh...

12. The Nursing Shortage: A self-inflicted wound?

    got2startsomewhere replied to dzadzey's topic in General Nursing

    I suppose that does make sense. However, more educational facilites/opportunities need to be made available to those who are interested (and meet the pre-reqs for program admission). Two years is a long wait for someone who's ready NOW. And btw- i...

13. The Nursing Shortage: A self-inflicted wound?

    got2startsomewhere replied to dzadzey's topic in General Nursing

    Speaking as someone who has NOT YET begun nursing school, I do believe there is a nursing shortage. Some background: I live in a very large state that is very sparsely populated. The nearest "community college" (with a nursing program) is 25 mile...