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1. FNP vs AGNP vs ACNP

   CVSU replied to EN9087's topic in NP Students

   This is happening right now. As of this year, almost all of the local hospital groups accept AGPCNP's at a minimum and only AGACNP's for ICU.

2. CCRN review question

   CVSU replied to got2startsomewhere's topic in MICU

   I used Laura G's video's. I had a copy made, I don't know that I would be as quick to pay full pop. They were somewhat helpful but dated. There was just way more going on with the new version of the test. The main thing I did was the test bank, not t...

3. From Tele to CSICU - lacking the "ICU hustle"?

   CVSU replied to Lulubeans's topic in CCU

   The new normal is shorter orientations, with orientation continuing of sorts after you're out on your own by slowly ramping up acuity. Are you taking stable pts or will you be required to stabilize fresh open hearts/interpret PA catheters on your own...

4. How to get a CVICU position

   CVSU replied to Alexxoxox's topic in CCU

   Go ask. Managers like nurses who are excited about what they do. State your case and find out what you have to do and do it.... though there really isn't anything. It's the gesture that counts. I was offered CVSU and CICU positions as a new grad, but...

5. Y-porting potassium IV - what's your policy?

   CVSU replied to sarmrn's topic in Med-Surg

   10 mEq/50 mL bags for peripherals and 20's for central lines, run over an hour, run a 30mL NS flush behind it. I've given a thousand bags of these and I've never had an issue with peripheral burning. I don't know what they are talking about with the ...

6. Cardiac Nurse Practitioners

   CVSU replied to MeechiesRNBSN's topic in NP

   I know several NP's that are in cardiology. I am unaware of any special training, though I'd say most were cardiac nurses prior. After graduation I may try to stay on with my Cardiothoracic Surgical team. Honestly, the reason that you don't see more ...