rn409 BSN, RN

rn409 has 6 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in CCRN.

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1. Baylor DNP program? Help!

   rn409 replied to rn409's topic in NP Students

   There are a few of us who talk outside of classes and help each other. I think everyone has done that- breaking off and kind of finding their people. And then I'm on the Bands app where some of us have a sort of chatroom to bounce ideas off of each o...

2. Baylor DNP program? Help!

   rn409 replied to rn409's topic in NP Students

   Hi there- seriously the only issue I’ve had (just got done with my first semester) is that the instructions are not as specific as I would like them. You should know that they are very, very accommodating and take into account when they need to work ...

3. Baylor DNP program? Help!

   rn409 replied to rn409's topic in NP Students

   I worked in a coronary ICU for 6 years before applying. I obtained the CCRN certification as well. My GPA wasn't great, but I did work extremely hard on my essay (etc.), had very good references, and have done some mission work (with intentions of do...

4. Baylor DNP program? Help!

   rn409 replied to rn409's topic in NP Students

   You just have to work through it- you can do it. So far, everything has been excellent. Everyone is very prompt, polite, and helpful. I spoke with a student that graduates next semester and she had good things to say. I think, like any other good pro...

5. Tips for AACN CCRN review ?

   rn409 replied to JLB1215's topic in Critical

   I passed the CCRN first attempt- I studied hard for a month. I used Barron’s study guide, did not go to a review course, and studied for several hours a day. I made notes on everything.

6. Baylor DNP program? Help!

   rn409 replied to rn409's topic in NP Students

   I just got done with that! I’m starting this fall too!

7. Baylor CNM/DNP Program

   rn409 replied to Bryant87's topic in CNM

   I was accepted to the FNP program! Even though it’s a different track after the core programs, I’m happy to see a post from someone else that’s going to Baylor. I’m completely terrified as well. Just noticed you started in May (it’s early!) - I woul...

8. Destined to Be a Flight Nurse

   rn409 replied to skorupar's topic in Flight

   Regarding your ICU experience (because I’m guessing you’re a CRNA now? Idk.) since I cannot speak to your experience or thoughts since then: You know what makes the best THE BEST? Self awareness- the ability to look past your ego, see your flaws. I ...

9. Do you have to be an adrenaline junkie to work in the ER?

   rn409 replied to Nola009's topic in Emergency

10. Do you have to be an adrenaline junkie to work in the ER?

    rn409 replied to Nola009's topic in Emergency

    Haha... Trust me, I wasn’t taking the family element away from ER. Never was saying they’re not there. Obviously I know they’re there, I have to call for them when the patient (the ER nurse sends them to our waiting room) gets settled. I hope yo...

11. Destined to Be a Flight Nurse

    rn409 replied to skorupar's topic in Flight

    Haha... dude, you’re just smarter than me then. I haven’t even seen the ceiling. The (good) nurses I work with do not follow protocols blindly, and protocols can’t be followed when clinical judgement tells you the pt is responding in a negative way t...

12. Destined to Be a Flight Nurse

    rn409 replied to skorupar's topic in Flight

    It must be a matter of perspective- I don’t find it a drag. I learn at least one new thing EVERY. DAY. I do work in a unit that serves as a “catch all” and we have hypothermia treatments, balloon pumps, blah blah. So it isn’t like we get the same thi...

13. Vanderbilt MSN 2019

    rn409 replied to LCSWtoPMHNP's topic in Post Graduate

    It’s in the list of requirements online. 3.0

14. Destined to Be a Flight Nurse

    rn409 replied to skorupar's topic in Flight

    I would say SOME of the best continue on to other things, too ?.

15. Do you have to be an adrenaline junkie to work in the ER?

    rn409 replied to Nola009's topic in Emergency

    On ICU: I still have no idea what I’m walking into each day, but it’s much more consistent than the ER and not as MANY changes. You never know what patients (except the legit sick ones) will move out, die (it can be completely unexpected, obviously)...