Rhfish2

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1. Does this sound like i would be wasting my time . . .

   Rhfish2 replied to BabyEnjoli's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   I really feel if your ultimate goal is to get a BS in health science then you should just go that route. By limiting yourself to an LPN and not going to the RN level it almost decreases the importance...

2. Any NPs in Cardiology out there??

   Rhfish2 replied to tutored's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Kristie is correct. I learned the devices by attending the training programs by the big 3 and then doing hands on with the reps in the room. I currently work with 7 cardiologists and am the only NP, I...

3. If you could do it over again, would you choose nursing?

   Rhfish2 replied to jollyjenny's topic in General Nursing

   Most definitely. There is usually always work for an

4. Asthma Attacks

   Rhfish2 replied to antidote's topic in General Nursing

   Besides being an FNP i'm also a respiratory therapist and I have found over the many, many, many years that having the patient purse lip breathe helps open and relax the

5. Which is more marketable: FNP or ACNP?

   Rhfish2 replied to Snickett's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I am an FNP in a cardiology practice. My background as an RN was emergency department. I have with my practice 13 months now and have faired very well. I did my elective rotation in cardiology and...

6. Need guidance RN-MSN/FNP

   Rhfish2 replied to jewa's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I live in NY and there are multiple programs that offer wither FNP or PNP degrees but the majority of NP's in pediatric practice are FNP's. A friend of mine (recent grad 5/20/07) was offered a...

7. Male Nurses Gay!

   Rhfish2 replied to tigress_8207's topic in Male Nursing Students

   I am a male nurse, not gay and happily married for the past 28 years. I have worked with MANY straight male nurses over the years. Matter of fact I have worked with more lesbian female doctors and a...

8. Aspiring Nurses: Why not Med School??

   Rhfish2 replied to muurman's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   To be honest with you most of the courses for nursing school are NOT the same as for med school. I know quite a few nurses who have gone to med school and have had to take many additional core

9. Working as an Aide after you take your Boards?

   Rhfish2 replied to Shopgirl1's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   That's correct, you are helf to your highest license and can be considered in a lawsuit eventhough you cannot legally do

10. Nursing Shortage? Yeah right...

    Rhfish2 replied to Luvelyone's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Very few acute care facilities in the NY area are using LPN's they are strictly RN for many good reasons. LTC facilities usually use LPN's and that me be a good starting point for

11. Frustrated in Philly - CCP past Grads advice welcome

    Rhfish2 replied to David's Harp's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    My son's girlfriend just graduated from Temple with her BSN and has a job at CHOP, I asked her about others in her class and the majority have gotten positions locally. You may be correct about the...

12. Help - taking ACLS for the first time

    Rhfish2 replied to htrn's topic in General Nursing

    The majority of ACLS programs help walk you through the process. It seems intimidating initially but it all starts to come together. As razorback mentioned know your drugs and basic

13. I have started the College Network....and...

    Rhfish2 replied to Fancy Face's topic in Online Distance Learning

    College network is purely a middleman for Excelsior College. EC gives you all the necessary information you need. They made it very easy for me to gather the needed books and by following their study...

14. Distance Learning Systems

    Rhfish2 replied to CLH87's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Excelsior gives you plenty of study guide information to follow. When I took the program I followed their program and had no problem

15. HELP, Questions about Excelsior/Collegenet.

    Rhfish2 replied to Annstudent's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I went directly through excelsior and found that their material was very helpful. Why pay extra when EC gives you all of the information that is