AccelCNL MSN, RN

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    Aspiring NICU nurse seeking advice

    If I were you I would stay where you are. You are in a nursing program that will end with a degree. There is no guarantee that you will get in a BSN program.Due to a nursing educator shortage, spaces are often limited at various programs. I would st...
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    Adult to pediatrics

    Has anyone successfully transitioned from adults to a NICU? If so, what pointers can you give to make me an outstanding applicant? I am an adult PCU nurse ( with four years of experience) who has worked in Level II PCUs, LTAC, and corrections. I a...
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    Adult to pediatrics

    Thank you for the reply CritterLover. I really appreciate it.
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    Omaha pay rate

    I'm moving to the area and I just want info. What is the starting pay for an Rn at children's medical? And all the other hospitals in the Omaha area? I have 2 years adult PCU experience however I plan on transitioning to pediatrics.
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    Omaha pay rate

    I have just been travel nursing in Nebraska. I haven’t transitioned to a hospital yet.
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    Adult to NICU

    Has anyone successfully transitioned from adults to a NICU? If so, what pointers can you give to make me an outstanding applicant? I am an adult PCU nurse ( with four years of experience) who has worked in Level II PCUs, LTAC, and corrections. I am i...
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    Never Give Up on Your Dreams

    Wow time flies. So much has happened since I wrote this article. I am about to hit my four year mark as a RN in Sept. Have completed several travel contracts over the past year and half. Working hard on doing a few more months of contracts and then ...
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    Never Give Up on Your Dreams

    When I signed up on this site in 2006 I was at my second college and trying to get into the nursing school there. I was not a successful student at my first college (due to college shock and illness). When I transferred I thought things were finally ...
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    Changing Specialties

    I'm presently a RN on an adult PCU. I commonly see Post op CABGs ( after extubation), vasoactive drips, stable home vented patients and all the other things that come with being on a stepdown unit. However, my fiancé and I are moving and I'm seriou...
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    Changing specialities

    I'm presently a RN on an adult PCU. I commonly see Post op CABGs ( after extubation), vasoactive drips, stable home vented patients and all the other things that come with being on a stepdown unit. However, my fiancé and I are moving and I'm seriou...
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    SLU (Accelerated MSN )

    I graduated from the program last May. For the summer, don't do any reading or prep. Enjoy the summer off. It's going to be an intense 21 months. Just enjoy the time off. Any other questions ?
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    Failed my NCLEX + PVT

    I failed the NCLEX-RN the first time in June. I used Saunders and Kaplan. I did not study as well as I could have and spent a lot of time simply learning content. After failing I was told to use the NCSBN review. However, I did not like it and I tho...
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    Roper St Francis New Grad Interview

    Congrats!!! Even though you did not accept the position at Roper, what floors gave you offers? Could you also explain the new grad pipeline to me please? I am assuming of course that you received more info than is posted on the Roper website.
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    Roper St Francis New Grad Interview

    How was the interview at Roper?
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    New Grad

    It really depends on the market and where you want to work. The majority of my class all received new grad job offers. I went to an accelerated direct entry MSN-CNL program in MO. I received 3 offers for new grad positions in SC. I accepted an offer ...
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    SLU AMSN 2016!!

    I'm graduating from the program this week. If you have any questions send me a PM.
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    New RN in PCU

    Thanks for asking this question. I'm going to be a new grad starting in the PCU as well. I am definitely going to purchase the above mentioned books.
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    Vibra Hospital Charleston

    A goal of mine it be an acute care/ICU travel nurse. As a future military spouse I would rather start this sooner rather than later while my partner is stationed in the area for the next two years. I would love to start in an LTAC facility. Does Vibr...
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    Vibra Hospital Charleston

    Yep nuke. Good luck with your interviews. Hope you get the position.
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    Vibra Hospital Charleston

    Finally a reply. Yeah I'm in the process of graduating from a CNL program. Only 2 more weeks to go. He's Navy. Is your spouse Navy or Air Force? Good of luck with your interview. Do you have an interview in the ICU or the TCU/LTAC portion? I saw th...
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    St. Louis University AGMSN

    I am applying to the AGMSN program for Fall 2014. I have not seen much activity of the boards about this program. If anyone is an alumni/a, presently a student , or even applying could you write your comment below. I am very serious about attending t...
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    St. Louis University AGMSN

    Happy to hear that. Good luck with the choice. Let me know where you end up. If you go to SLU, I can email you review sheets.
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    St. Louis University AGMSN

    I sent you a private message. The reply became super lengthy. Hope it answers some of your concerns.
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    St. Louis University AGMSN

    Congrats. I just sent you a message.
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    My dream Job!

    Congrats!!! I'm graduating in a few weeks and I hope to eventually end up in the ICU as well. But I accepted a position in a PCU. Hopefully, I'll end up in an ICU before one year of practice is complete as well. Good luck!