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    Can ANP work in ICU

    PMFB-RN replied to meghanq21's topic in General Nursing

    To the OP. I suggest you look into PA school. Many are masters degree programs, though there are also bachelors degree and associates degree PA programs. It would likely be the shortest rout to...
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    I have a B.S. degree, what would it take to become a CRNA?

    PMFB-RN replied to NYMOM83's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, it must be different where you're from but down here, the things I pointed out are true-I spent about a year doing research into different programs. *** You must have been very selective about...
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    Can ANP work in ICU

    PMFB-RN replied to meghanq21's topic in General Nursing

    *** Depending on that state you want to practice in an ACNP may not be qualified to work in ER. Also working ER as an NP will not prepare you to work in
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    Can ANP work in ICU

    PMFB-RN replied to meghanq21's topic in General Nursing

    We have an ACNP who works in our ICU. Be advised that working as an provider intensivist in an ICU will not qualify you for CRNA school. For that you would need to work as a bedside RN in an
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    Corpsmen & Medics, Become an RN in 9 Months

    PMFB-RN replied to PMFB-RN's topic in Government, Military

    *** I used to be an EMT-P. I let it lapse years ago. I don't think being one was at all helpful for studying nursing. What was helpful was having so much hands on patient care experience. It made me...
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    I have a B.S. degree, what would it take to become a CRNA?

    PMFB-RN replied to NYMOM83's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You know, I know I'm going to come off as an ass with my reply *** Yes you did. but, I think it's time for some tough love. Let me get the story straight-You're not even an RN and you want to become...
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    I have a B.S. degree, what would it take to become a CRNA?

    PMFB-RN replied to NYMOM83's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    *** It depends on the school but your science grades are going to be the most important. A very good friend of mine is in CRNA school. He had a previous degree with very bad grades but then, years...
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    Will you give out a medication without the order yet?

    PMFB-RN replied to rn4ever?'s topic in Patient Medications

    *** The answer is "Yes & No". Yes there are times when a nurse must give emergency medications to prevent death or serious harm without having consulted a physician. As noted a nicotine patch in...
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    Will you give out a medication without the order yet?

    PMFB-RN replied to rn4ever?'s topic in Patient Medications

    *** OK I understand now. I am sorry that you and so many other nurses are still allowed to be treated that way. That wouldn't fly where I work but I understand your situation and you are right, a...
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    Things you would like the ICU to understand

    PMFB-RN replied to I_LOVE_TRAUMA's topic in Emergency

    *** Not offended, frustrated that some people are putting things into my messages that I didn't write. I call it wishful reading, reading what one wishes to read rather than what has been written....
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    Things you would like the ICU to understand

    PMFB-RN replied to I_LOVE_TRAUMA's topic in Emergency

    Also, we don't swap responsibilities, we can all handle our own jobs. *** We don't swap responsibilities either and we do handle our own jobs. I would not work at a facility, & would be very...
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    Will you give out a medication without the order yet?

    PMFB-RN replied to rn4ever?'s topic in Patient Medications

    *** There must have been a standing order D50, right? If not then your medical director and nursing administration are not doing their
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    Things you would like the ICU to understand

    PMFB-RN replied to I_LOVE_TRAUMA's topic in Emergency

    Personally, I am not understanding how an ER is not capable of handling there own codes. *** Who said they are not capable? I dont understand why an ICU nurse have to come down and run your code and...
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    Survey: Would you pay $43,000 to a College to become an RN in 22 months?

    PMFB-RN replied to parkingmanager's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I sure would not. My ADN program took 16 months (4 four month semesters over 24 months) and cost less than $6K at a public community
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    Things you would like the ICU to understand

    PMFB-RN replied to I_LOVE_TRAUMA's topic in Emergency

    *** I's a large hospital, 500+ beds in a very small town. The hospital serves a huge geographic area, the ER serves a small town. It's a much smaller department than you would expect with such a large...
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    Things you would like the ICU to understand

    PMFB-RN replied to I_LOVE_TRAUMA's topic in Emergency

    *** Our hospital solved this problem years ago by making SICU nurses part of the trauma response team. When a level I or II trauma comes in and there is an activation of the trauma response team a...
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    US RN AAS degree gaining RN license in Australia

    PMFB-RN replied to nyaussie's topic in Immigration Advice

    Thanks for posting this. I too am a dual citizen (US & NZ). I have considered spending some time nursing in Australia and / or New Zealand. I didn't know if I could get a license with my US ADN...
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    Will you give out a medication without the order yet?

    PMFB-RN replied to rn4ever?'s topic in Patient Medications

    *** In the SICU where I work we can override any drug in Pyxis and take out anything on any patient. You must have some emergency drugs you can override? Also we give ACLS drugs without a...
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    Will you give out a medication without the order yet?

    PMFB-RN replied to rn4ever?'s topic in Patient Medications

    "I don't know, do whatever you think is best" That is the order I recieved Sunday night from a 4th year surgical resident when I called at 0130. My patient suffered a head injury, had undergone a...
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    Will you give out a medication without the order yet?

    PMFB-RN replied to rn4ever?'s topic in Patient Medications

    It's a physicians job to order medications. The nurses job is to tell him what meds to order
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    good markets for new grads

    PMFB-RN replied to hbgwan's topic in General Nursing

    Just about the whole state of North Dakota. I wouldn't count on your previous bachelors degrees to count for anything in
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    Nutrition and pathophysiology missing in curriculum

    PMFB-RN replied to on eagles wings's topic in General Nursing

    *** Yes you make a good point. I also work in the ER and do a lot of patient teaching. I suppose I have learned over time what to advise. Still a great many nursing programs don't require it and they...
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    Nutrition and pathophysiology missing in curriculum

    PMFB-RN replied to on eagles wings's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't take either and no I don't feel at the slightest disadvantage. Patho was integrated in my nursing school, not a separate class. I wouldn't take any class I didn't have to. I don't know...
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    Would it be best to go for the BSN or ADN in my situation?

    PMFB-RN replied to Kosis's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Not at all. Why should anyone have to take (per the OP) two biology classes, two chem, organic chem, bio chem and nutrition just to start out at $20 and hour as a floor nurse? I wouldn't. My friends...
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    Would it be best to go for the BSN or ADN in my situation?

    PMFB-RN replied to Kosis's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You absolutely do not need a BSN to be a flight nurse. It's probably the place in health care where they care the least about how you learned what you know and care the most that you know it. Oncology...