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 Student Nurse Practitioner

   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...

2. Baylor DNP program? Help!

   rn409 replied to rn409's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   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...

3. Baylor DNP program? Help!

   rn409 replied to rn409's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   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...

4. Baylor DNP program? Help!

   rn409 replied to rn409's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   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...

5. Tips for AACN CCRN review ?

   rn409 replied to JLB1215's topic in Critical Care

   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

6. Baylor DNP program? Help!

   rn409 replied to rn409's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

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

7. Baylor CNM/DNP Program

   rn409 replied to Bryant87's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, 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...

8. Destined to Be a Flight Nurse

   rn409 replied to skorupar's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

   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-...

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...

11. Destined to Be a Flight Nurse

    rn409 replied to skorupar's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    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...

12. Destined to Be a Flight Nurse

    rn409 replied to skorupar's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    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,...

13. Vanderbilt MSN 2019

    rn409 replied to LCSWtoPMHNP's topic in Post Graduate Students

    It’s in the list of requirements online.

14. Destined to Be a Flight Nurse

    rn409 replied to skorupar's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    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...