Steph41

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1. Proper self-care for nurses in the midst of covid 19

   Steph41 replied to Steph41's topic in COVID

   I love that. I would love to implement that on my unit! ♥️♥️ thank you

2. Csc review guide

   Steph41 replied to xyzrn29's topic in CCU

   The AACN has an online review course. That is all I used. I passed the exam first try. You also get a bunch of CEU’s when you complete the course. It was excellent. One piece of advice though. My experience did not do well for test questions b/c My C...

3. CMC Certification

   Steph41 replied to beekee's topic in CCU

   The AACN website has an online course that prepared me well. You also get 14 CEU’s once you complete the course. The course is fantastic though.

4. Has anyone ever let their CCRN expire?

   Steph41 replied to CyclicalEvents's topic in Critical

   The AACN has a review course for the CSC that gives 14 CEUs when you have done the course even without taking the test. The CMC review gives 20 credits after the course without taking the test. However each of the online review courses cost money as ...

5. CCRN Exam

   Steph41 replied to conway13's topic in Critical

   I studied very hard. I took several weeks to prepare. I found the Laura Gasparis Von Frolio videos helpful but do not rely on them as your soul study material. Some of the stuff she said aren't on the test actually were. I did not like most of the b...

6. Proper self-care for nurses in the midst of covid 19

   Steph41 posted a topic in COVID

   Since the spread of this Corona Virus and new protocols, lockdowns, school closures, etc, The ICU where I work has had a weird vibe. Then we got our first Covid-19 patient. All of the sudden, behavior has been concerning. People refusing to care for ...

7. Best CCRN Test Prep Book for 2018

   Steph41 replied to pearlbubbles's topic in Critical

   You can get Laura G videos @ allnurses.com. She also does one and two day reviews.

8. Indications for PT/PTT/INR

   Steph41 replied to aria_alice's topic in Critical

   PT even if elevated is not the gold standard for Coumadin. INR is. PTT - used not just for hep but also lovenox. Beyond measuring effectiveness of meds, here is a few things to consider... 1. A huge percent of herbs and some foods effect the clotti...

9. Scabies

   Steph41 replied to lonewolfiern's topic in Critical

   Great reminders for us all

10. CCRN as a requirement?

    Steph41 replied to Steph41's topic in Critical

    I appreciate all the feedback. I definitely see the benefit of getting certified. Our unit now has 5 CCRN's out of about 30 nurses. I hope others see see the value of being certified, not just for a raise or to have some extra credentials but to fur...

11. Patient Ratio 1:8 and no tech!

    Steph41 replied to newgradamy's topic in Travel

    I'm from Wyoming and we do not have legalized ratios. Our policy, however, states that med/surg 5:1 maybe 6:1 on a bad day; PCU/Neuro is 4:1 but often is 5:1 b/c of staffing; ICU is 2:1 on a bad day we will be asked to take a team of three this is no...

12. How old is too old?

    Steph41 replied to Tangielee's topic in SRNA

    I am about to finish my GRE requirement - I will be 41ish when all is said and done. On one hand those millennials are sharp and quick thats good. But life experience and critical thinking skills often are easier for older people going back to school...

13. Best CCRN Test Prep Book for 2018

    Steph41 replied to pearlbubbles's topic in Critical

    I also used Barrons. It was my favorite. PASS CCRN was ridiculous. It went back to A&P days with amylase and pepsinogen etc. WAY too much info. The questions were overwhelming as well. I also used Laura G. Videos. I practically memorized them unt...

14. New Grad interested in CCRN

    Steph41 replied to RN28KtGold's topic in Critical

    Start studying now. The more critical care knowledge you can apply to real life patients the better off you and your patients will be. It will also make you more comfortable taking care of critical patients. Most of the time if a person is uncomforta...

15. Critical care med drips

    Steph41 replied to rn1255's topic in Critical

    Some have found the Critical Care Intravenous Infusion Drug Handbook to be helpful. I have not used it. I agree with Okami that your pharmacist is a good resource. Also with multiple pressors on the same pt. It is helpful to consult the intensivist. ...