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punkstar

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  1. CEN!!!!!!

    punkstar posted a topic in Emergency

    For those of you who recently passed the CEN or are CEN certified...what study materials did you use in ultimately passing the Exam. People say that ENA's 4th Edition of Questions w/ 2 online exams...

  2. Finding work: SAN JOSE vs. SAN DIEGO vs. SAN FRANCISCO vs. LOS ANGELES

    punkstar posted a topic in California Nursing

    I just got my permanent nursing license from Illinois to California. Where is the best place to look for work with consideration of income / cost of living? My Qualifications: BSN 4 years ER...

  3. Rush University - #3 ranked CRNA program

    punkstar posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    SRNAs of Rush University: How has your experience been thus far in the program? If you have friends that are in other CRNA programs aside from Rush U, what's the biggest difference you've gained in...

  4. MSN-CNL (not APN) to CRNA

    punkstar posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Anyone graduated with their MSN-CNL and got accepted to CRNA school? I know that majority of these "Direct-Entry Masters / CNL for RNs" provide you the MSN in the end, but technically as a CNL you're...

  5. CEN!!!!!!

    punkstar replied to punkstar's topic in Emergency

    Hey, I took a CCRN review courses here in my hospital. But two other materials I had used in passing the CCRN were Laura Gasparis' CCRN CRAM Review DVDs and Dennison's Pass CCRN (ONLY THE CD though,...

  6. CEN!!!!!!

    punkstar replied to punkstar's topic in Emergency

    Yeah. I would love to grab a copy of this book. Boswell seems to be tried and true in matching up with the latest exam blue print. I want to be able to take the CEN soon because I had just passed...

  7. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    I had a quick question for you guys. After passing the CCRN, I feel like I can also pass the CEN. Should I just take it? People say CEN is easier than CCRN.

  8. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    Passed the CCRN! Woo-hoo! I got 98/125 questions correct. I am so happy. For me, the Vonfrolio/Pass CCRN combo is what did the trick. But do know that Neurology was incredibly tough, that's the only...

  9. tPA Question

    punkstar posted a topic in Emergency

    What should you watch for, as far as signs and symptoms, when treating an ischemic stroke with tPA (thrombolytic therapy)? My answer to my own question, if I'm at all correct, is that it is important...

  10. Help! MSN or Post-Certificate with MSN in anesthesia

    punkstar posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm about to graduate with my BSN from a university. I have two years of experience in the Level I Trauma emergency room setting. I plan on moving into ICU once I graduate with my BSN. I have no...

  11. Graduates from The University of Illinois Global Campus

    punkstar posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    I just wanted to know if there was anyone that had graduated from there. How was the entire experience for you? Was it difficult being an online student? I know you ultimately get your BSN degree from...

  12. Graduates from The University of Illinois Global Campus

    punkstar replied to punkstar's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Wow. What a bitter response. I figured Global Campus, as a U of I school, wouldn't be

  13. Continuing Education Units - CEU

    punkstar posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    What is the requirement now for CEU accumulation prior to the next license renewal date? How many CEU must be done, and must they be RN Specialty specific (such as an ER nurse having to take ER...

  14. Intubation Preparation

    punkstar posted a topic in Emergency

    For possible and certain intubations, I was just curious as to how much of each medication do you draw up? What medications do you use? I know we have a kit containing all the neuromuscular blockers...

  15. Graduated with BSN, but still not RN

    punkstar posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    I have a friend of mine that had graduated from a very prestigious school with her BSN 8 years ago. She has taken the NCLEX-RN and had failed it 3 times. She's currently working full-time not as a...

  16. Illinois CRNA Programs/Schools

    punkstar posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Can someone please list how many CRNA programs and or schools there are located in the state of Illinois? Any input is greatly appreciated.

  17. Illinois CRNA Programs/Schools

    punkstar replied to punkstar's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I hear Northshore in Evanston accepts Trauma Level I ER Experience, is this true? I believe so. I hear that you have ER experience and get accepted at Northshore University that you still have to...

  18. Graduated with BSN, but still not RN

    punkstar posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have a friend of mine that had graduated from a very prestigious school with her BSN 8 years ago. She has taken the NCLEX-RN and had failed it 3 times. She's currently working full-time not as a...

  19. Registry/SOS ICU - Will it count?

    punkstar posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi there, I currently work in a Level I Trauma ER as a staff nurse. I am continuing my education beginning this January 2009, in pursuit of my BSN. I am looking to pick up a registry ICU position...

  20. Dilution of D50 amp

    punkstar posted a topic in Emergency

    In regards to Pediatric children with altered mental status... How would one get Dextrose 12.5% 4 ml/kg, as well as Dextrose 25% 2 ml/kg, from Dextrose 50%. Can you dilute Dextrose into 1L 0.9 NS and...

  21. Blood Cultures

    punkstar posted a topic in Emergency

    Why do we draw blood cultures? How long does it take for results to come back? Why does it matter to draw blood cultures from two different sites? These are three questions that patients ask me...

  22. Cardiac Arrest - ALONE

    punkstar posted a topic in Emergency

    So two days ago our ED gets three cardiac arrests coming in and I'm left with one all to myself with two residents and a trauma surgeon being present! It was definitely a first and was rather...

  23. The Panels

    punkstar posted a topic in Emergency

    At your hospital, what does your "CARDIAC" and "SEPSIS" Panel comprise of? (e.g., BMP, CBC, X-ray, CT, Blood cx.,

  24. The Oddest Feeling

    punkstar posted a topic in General Nursing

    So lately I've been having these random localized spasms or quivering of muscles in various places like in my hamstrings, triceps, forearms. It doesn't happen too frequently but I come to worry that...

  25. The Order...

    punkstar posted a topic in Emergency

    Alright...I've seen many different RNs give dialysis pts. the following medication in various orders. I question all of you other nurses how you administer these medications for this kind of patient....