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  1. CardioTrans

    I finally Cracked...

    CardioTrans replied to Adam D. RN2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Im sorry to hear that you had an awful day. I am glad though that you are better. You made a comment in your original posting about wanting to show the newbies the bright side of nursing..... with...
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    New Graduates salary in Alabama

    CardioTrans replied to MMTHERN's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I work at UAB and yes they hire new grads in the ICUs and the ER. UAB has the nurse intern program for new grads. New grads choose 3 or 4 units to work in. They spend a month in each area, then...
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    in home emergency packs

    CardioTrans replied to Al Stephens's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    The hospice that I worked for ordered "Comfort Kits" depending on the status of the patient, and the patient/family wishes. It included Roxanol, Phenergan (both tab and gel), ativan, valium, and...
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    Where to get my books in Bham for my A&P 1 class?

    CardioTrans replied to 09RN's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Snoozys is a good place to get them. Also, as far as websites.. if you have the ISBN# you can check amazon.com or
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    How are your classes going??

    CardioTrans replied to CardioTrans's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Just wanted to see how everyone was doing as the semester comes to an end. Our semester is over Dec 5. We have completed all of our assignments that have to be turned in, one being a major paper that...
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    CCU training programs at large/top hospitals?

    CardioTrans replied to snowbiggie's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I dont know how far south you would consider, but UAB hospital in Birmingham has an RN Intern program for new grads. You can choose 4 units to work in, and then choose the one that is best for you....
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    15 Weeks in, and still loving it...

    CardioTrans replied to Adam D. RN2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Way to go Adam!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope that your enthusiasm will continue until you
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    Area of experience before becoming an FNP

    CardioTrans replied to Wen83's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am not an NP yet, but in the FNP program. I have experience in Med/Surg, ICU/CCU, Home health and Hospice, and the OR. I had been a nurse for 10 years before applying to grad school. Im not...
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    Can someone explain OASIS to me? Simply what does it mean?

    CardioTrans replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Home Health

    You are so very welcome!
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    Can someone explain OASIS to me? Simply what does it mean?

    CardioTrans replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Home Health

    I neglected to also say that OASIS is also done on post hospital. You can go to http://www.cms.gov and go to professionals, then home health agencies and find tons of information regarding
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    Can someone explain OASIS to me? Simply what does it mean?

    CardioTrans replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Home Health

    OASIS is the larger information set that you collect on admission of a patient. You also do it on Recert, DC, or transfer to the hospital. There are questions on this assessment that are called MOO...
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    House, MD last night.....AAAGH!

    CardioTrans replied to SteveNNP's topic in General Nursing

    LOL, I saw that, then her attending made the comment "ticking off the nurses...not a wise thing to do" I rolled!!!!
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    University of Alabama

    CardioTrans replied to Fox's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am currently in the online FNP program at UAB. I love everything about it. Sometimes the papers can be a pain, but other than that, I wouldnt do it any other way. Good
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    Anticoagulant Therapy and Home Care

    CardioTrans replied to JennyHHRN's topic in Home Health

    If the patients INR is abnormal and the Coumadin dose is changing then you can continue to see the patient for those labs. The agency that I work at uses those codes for patients on Coumadin. We...
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    Syncope........

    CardioTrans posted a topic in Cardiac

    Hi all....... I am in need of some thoughts/critical thinking. I went to my primary MD on Thurs due to 2 epsiodes of syncope each lasting Any suggestions on what further questions I need to ask. I...
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    Syncope........

    CardioTrans replied to CardioTrans's topic in Cardiac

    Update again................ went for my follow up today. Cards told me that everything looked fine. No problems with valves, muscle or blood flow. Last Friday he told me he wanted me to increase...
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    Syncope........

    CardioTrans replied to CardioTrans's topic in Cardiac

    Update...... I had the Cardiolyte stress test and the Echo on Monday. I hit my target heart rate, but not the time. I got dizzy and almost passed out again. The cardiologist said that he "saw...
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    How many work and go to school???

    CardioTrans replied to johnson0424's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I left my position as a supervisor when I went back to grad school. I couldnt continue to work 8-5, M-F then be on administrative call for a wk at a time and concentrate on school. Many, many hours...
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    Syncope........

    CardioTrans replied to CardioTrans's topic in Cardiac

    Thanks for the info Kayte. I will add that to my
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    I absolutely love this shirt!

    CardioTrans replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    LOL, too cute. A girlfriend of mine used to work for an OB/GYN and he would give her cute little things every now and then. He wound up giving her 2 shirts over the time that she worked for...
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    Syncope........

    CardioTrans replied to CardioTrans's topic in Cardiac

    No, I havent gotten anything back regarding my labs. They didnt come back until sometime Friday. I thinking that they will call me Monday with the results. My BP has run low all my life. Im just at...
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    Advice Please: Interview tomorrow for ER NP position

    CardioTrans replied to Kristiern1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    LOL!
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    Advice Please: Interview tomorrow for ER NP position

    CardioTrans replied to Kristiern1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Siri, remind me when I finish my FNP program to find you.......... you are my
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    Recommendation/Colleges (ADN-RN) in Alabama

    CardioTrans replied to Petra1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Central Alabama Community College, and also Jefferson State Community College. I went to CACC for my LPN and ADN, JSU for BSN and now Im in the MSN prgram at UAB. I loved the instructors at CACC....
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    Change from MSN to DNP for NNP

    CardioTrans replied to sparkyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The AACN has put it into place that all advanced practice nurses have the DNP to practice, instead of the MSN. It isnt just for NNPs, includes all CRNPs. The draft states that it will be this way by...