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Preceptor is required to have an MSN. That was actually part of the difficult part for me, plus, they have the ability to reject the application. I will know in a few days if they reject mine and thus, wouldn't be able to start my practicum in two ...

Before the end of 2009, it was the M.S. in Nursing, but Walden was recently given the designation to award the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree. Everyone graduating after the beginning of 2009 will get an MSN now. I just have my two practi...

Congratulations on your choice! I have now gone through five classes and have one more before I start my Leadership & Management specialty. I've noticed that some professors are much better than others. I've also noticed that my colleagues an...

I am almost at that year point at my progressive care job (interventional cardiology). I am currently a quarter of my way through graduate school as well. I've realized that bedside nursing is not for me. The stress of patient loads, horrible day/nig...

It'll be a stressful time in the beginning, but very rewarding. Although, I probably won't be staying at the bedside much longer, don't let my thoughts deter you from staying :). Ask questions in the forums if you need to. Good luck!

I work 12hr day/night rotations. I use this brain sheet I created in addition to the one our floor uses which outlines all the body systems. You will notice small boxes so I can make checks when I complete the items. For example, on the right side wh...

congrats on the job! i'm going on one year on my tele floor and i do 12 hour day/night rotations. both shifts have their positives/negatives. as you are just starting out, i recommend you take advantage of the day shifts. you will find you will l...

So I have this grand idea. As Heart Failure is the #1 hospital admission diagnosis (even more than pregnancies!), the need for HF management is there. The direction of our healthcare system is going toward preventative medicine as well. In Sweden a...

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Does anyone know if there is a specific requirement that you need to practice for so many years (rather than for hours) to take the PCCN exam? Pasted below is the actual eligibility from the AACN site, which is unclear to me in terms of length (year...

Thanks, that sounds great! Any recommendations on study materials? I am thinking about this book, AACN Essentials of Progressive Care Nursing (Paperback) http://www.amazon.com/AACN-Essentials-Progressive-Nursing-Chulay/dp/0071480129/ref=pd_bbs_sr...

I work at Abbott Northwestern and new graduates with a BSN start at the same, $27.27.

I have to completely agree with you that working one or the other would be much better. I am having a tough time adjusting my sleep schedule every two weeks. Do you have the same troubles? Maybe it's a new nurse thing and we'll get used to it. O...

Hi everyone! I am a cardiac telemetry RN at a large hospital in MN. I just accepted a volunteer clinic nurse position at my local Planned Parenthood as well. I am curious if anyone has suggestions for nursing resources. I am new to the contraceptives...

I have been a cardic nurse for four months now since I graduated this past May. I love my job! Just recently though, I had an interesting patient who was high school aged and on my floor for an overdose (attempted suicide). She had a prolonged QT int...

Heh, cardiac GUY here too and loved it :)

This is the exact way I was thinking as well. I thought that I could be juggling for two years what I wanted to do and by that time, I could have an MSN already! Even if I decide to do NP or something along those lines, I'll have many pre-req's out...

Thanks so much, these are great resources! If anyone finds more, please feel free to share. I am going through orientation right now and officially start at the end of the month. I look forward to working with this patient population. -Jason

Hi everyone! I am a cardiac telemetry RN at a large hospital in MN. I just accepted a volunteer clinic nurse position at my local Planned Parenthood as well. I am curious if anyone has suggestions for nursing resources. I am new to the contraceptives...

Thanks. Admin can delete this thread. Retrospectively, I don't know why I included male in the title, oops. -Jason

Thanks for the responses everyone. With PP being a large provider of reproductive health services, I know I will get a completely different experience from the cardiac telemetry job I hold. I can't wait for what I will be able to offer! Anyone have ...

I am a new graduate and recently started my job at a large hospital. I love what I do! I am so motivated right now to get going with my career, but there is so much I want to do yet. I am looking into volunteering at Planned Parenthood in addition...

As men only represent ~5% of the nursing demographics, are there places that offer scholarships for us? I've been looking at attending grad school for my MSN nurse educator degree, then eventually move on to receive my PhD and teach at a university....

I am chuckin away looking :) What is the MSEd in your name? -Jason

What kind of hours/week are you putting in? I think I might start on Oct. 29th... -Jason