coffee&scrubs BSN, RN

coffee&scrubs has 7 years experience as a BSN, RN.

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   UPenn MSN 2024 Acceptances

   coffee&scrubs replied to er-rn511's topic in School, College Programs

   I did have an interview via Zoom back in early January. I didn't get anything about an admitted students day outside of the orientation, however they have a lot of open houses and I went to one of...
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   UPenn MSN 2024 Acceptances

   coffee&scrubs replied to er-rn511's topic in School, College Programs

   Hiya- I applied to the acute care pediatrics MSN at UPenn for Summer/Fall 2024 and got my acceptance today! No email, I just had to check the portal. Good luck to you!
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   What is your "favorite" procedure?

   coffee&scrubs replied to NewRN'16's topic in General Nursing

   I LOVE helping with a good thora or paracentesis! Nothing more satisfying than watching those big glass bottles fill up ? least favorite is probably tracheal suction when they're not on the vent
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   Tips for first camp interview?

   coffee&scrubs posted a topic in Camp

   Hi all! I have my first interview for a camp nurse position coming up and would love any advice. I currently only have adult ICU experience, so I would especially love tips on how to spin that to...
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   Research internships if you're not a student?

   coffee&scrubs posted a topic in Research

   Hi there! I am interested in a future in research and would love more experience before making a decision on school. I loved the research experiences I had in school but feel like I need more exposure...
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   First-time ICU preceptor: any tips?

   coffee&scrubs posted a topic in Critical Care

   Hello! I've been in my first position as an ICU nurse for almost a year, and I was informed that starting next week I will be helping precept/orient new nurses. I'm pretty nervous & I'd love any...
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   Dual DNP/PhD programs: what's most important?

   coffee&scrubs posted a topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

   Hi all! I'm looking into dual DNP/PhD program options and would love to talk to anyone currently pursuing the dual option. What has your experience been? How does your DNP project compare or relate to...
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   How do you get through the first weeks on your own?

   coffee&scrubs posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   Hi all! So I'm a new grad who started in a medical ICU in the beginning of September. I've had a good (as far as I can tell) orientation with supportive preceptors, lots of interesting patients, etc...
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   Meals, snacks, night shift habits?

   coffee&scrubs posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

   Hi all! I'm a newbie starting night shifts next week- I've read a few threads here about the importance of protecting your sleep, healthy snacks, and hydrating to stay somewhat human during nights....
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    New grad ICU residency tips?

    coffee&scrubs replied to coffee&scrubs's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thank you! This is all so helpful- "the license is just a license to learn" is such a great way to think about it and a way I hadn't thought of before
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    New grad ICU residency tips?

    coffee&scrubs posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hi all! In a few weeks I'll be starting as a new grad in a residency program in a large ICU. I've been brushing up on my med, ABG, vent knowledge etc to try to come in as prepared as I can, but I'm...
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    New Grad ICU crash course resources?

    coffee&scrubs posted a topic in Critical Care

    Hello! I will be graduating in May and accepted a position in a MICU to start in August. I've had minimal critical care experience up to this point, and I'm looking for any reliable resources to...