heysmalls

heysmalls

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  1. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    heysmalls replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hey deeDawntee, I live in KY. I am 34 and I have 2 kids and a husband. I have been in nrsg for 7 yrs now. I worked in med/surg for 5 yrs and have been in ccu/icu (ours is together) for 2 yrs now....

  2. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    heysmalls replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    hi everyone, when you do the cerp's for the recert of ccrn, do those credit hours count for your rn ceu's also and do you have to pay a renewal fee for the ccrn? Sorry for all of the questions. I...

  3. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    heysmalls replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hey!!! Congrats on passing the test:yeah::icon_hug::nmbrn: What is the CSC attachment? I don't think that I have heard of it.

  4. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    heysmalls replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    .hi everyone!! i am very puzzled about how you renew the ccrn with the cerps. where do you go to do this and does it cost anything. i have not taken the test yet, but i would like too. just wanted to...

  5. ICU visiting hours

    heysmalls replied to NeuroICURN's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    i work at a somewhat small hospital in the icu/ccu unit that only has 8 beds. We have visiting hours set, that some of us follow. Others just let whoever in whenever and they stay all day. When the...

  6. N Peptide blood test...

    heysmalls replied to momthenRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    At our hospital, if the BNP is over 100, then the pt is dx CHF. However, if the pt is on Natrecor, and the dr wants to recheck the BNP....expect it to be high. Natrecor causes a rise in the BNP...

  7. What are DOLL EYES?

    heysmalls replied to TweetiePieRN's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    There is a comatose pt in our unit from very low blood sugar for so long. When we hold her eyelids up and look at her eyes, they move back and forth. You can tell that she is not focusing on...

  8. Ordering from Jasco Uniforms

    heysmalls replied to aerorunner80's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hi. I have ordered several things from Jasco and I have not had any problems with them. I don't know what the problem was, but I hope you get your things soon.

  9. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    heysmalls replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    Hey everyone, I am really wanting to take the ccrn exam, but I have not got any material. Found some things that looked interesting though. any suggestions on books? Also, after you take the exam,...

  10. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    heysmalls replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hey everyone, I am really wanting to take the ccrn exam, but I have not got any material. Found some things that looked interesting though. any suggestions on books? Also, after you take the exam,...

  11. New Grad

    heysmalls replied to jamiejo05's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hey jamiejo, congrats on the upcoming graduation!!! I have to say, I worked in med-surg for 5 1/2 years before I started working in ICU/CCU. I believe that it really helps, esp. with time...

  12. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    heysmalls replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    What are the best books to get to study for the ccrn? i would prefer to get one that had cd's with them, so I could answer questions on the computer. Any

  13. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    heysmalls replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    What are the best books to get to study for the ccrn? i would prefer to get one that had cd's with them, so I could answer questions on the computer. Any

  14. Helpful Information for the Critical Care Units

    heysmalls replied to sirI's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hey sirI, Thanks for all of these sites. I have started working in CCU/ICU a few months ago. However, these sites will realy help.

  15. Helpful Information for the CCU and other Critical Care Units

    heysmalls replied to sirI's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Siri, Thanks for all of these sites. I have started working in CCU/ICU a few months ago. However, these sites will realy help.

  16. when to become a ccrn...or not

    heysmalls replied to heysmalls's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Thank you very much:studyowl: :monkeydance:

  17. when to become a ccrn...or not

    heysmalls posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hello everyone. I was just wondering on when should one become a ccrn. I have only started working in the ccu for only a month now. However, I have been a nurse for 5 years all together. Am I...

  18. Awesome ACLS Website !!!

    heysmalls replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the website DutchgirlRN. I will have to renew acls real soon.

  19. Nurse dates doctor openly at work.

    heysmalls replied to castle's topic in General Nursing

    No I so not believe that this is right at all. I do think that since you took it to your unit manager and they did not do anything, then you should probably contact HR or even the

  20. I got my letter....

    heysmalls replied to Kathyz's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sorry you did not get into the program. I feel sure you will be accepted into a program soon.

  21. needle size, IM injection neonate

    heysmalls replied to anaicca's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    we use 25 guage without going in all of the

  22. Call me crazy but I have FAITH

    heysmalls replied to 2005grad's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi!!! I am so glad you depend on God for getting through life. He will get you through this also. I believe in prayer and I believe God has a plan for us all. I have faith that you will pass the...

  23. I'm feeling dumb........

    heysmalls replied to FreshRN05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Dear FreshRN05, I work on the Med/Surg floor also. I have been out of school for 5 yrs. now and still find myself feeling like you are now.... However, it does get better. Give yourself a break and...

  24. Med surg nursing

    heysmalls replied to Tony35NYC's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am currently working on the M/S floor. Yes it can be very chaotic at times. I have worked here for 5 yrs. and have been out of school for 5 years. I really do like it. Time management is a big...

  25. How can I teach Med-Surg.

    heysmalls replied to daisywill's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hey All of the nursing instructors that I had all had their MSN. One instructor was working on her MSN through the online program of University of Pheonix. She had said that they were really good....