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    looking for online MSN/FNP program

    CardioTrans replied to nakida20's topic in Post Graduate Students

    UAB in Alabama has a completely online MSN/FNP program. You arrange your clinicals where you live. The preceptor just has to make a contract with the school. Heres you a web site:...
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    Laptop for grad school

    CardioTrans replied to christvs's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I have a hp pavillion. I got it for Christmas and my MSN program is entirely online. I mainly got it so that I wouldnt have to run my kids off the desktop, and to keep them from downloading things...
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    Are You Man Enough to Be a Nurse?

    CardioTrans replied to Raymond CA's topic in Men in Nursing

    I have always loved this poster. It actually reminds me of some of the guys that I work
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    Countdown to Finals- Check in

    CardioTrans replied to moonshadeau's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Dang, missed the topic. I had my pharm final last week, my stats final this past Monday, and my summer semester started today. Taking Adv Patho this summer..... can you say 12 wks isnt long
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    Heads up experienced nurses...What drives you nuts about GN's?....be brutally honest!

    CardioTrans replied to jamielyn_1981's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats on passing NCLEX and on your new job! The main thing that irritates me most about new nurses on orientation is when they dont want to listen to what Im trying to teach them. They may have...
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    starting in ccu any tips?

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

    I dont know of any book that particularly talks about Swans, but there is a great website http://www.pacep.org It is free, just have to sign up for a username. But it teaches all about swans......
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    Please Welcome CardioTrans to the CCU Forum as New Moderator

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

    awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww Thanks!!!!
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    First semester in NP program

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

    It can be done. Adv Pharm will take alot of your time. Theory will take alot of your time. I just took my Adv Pharm final last week and I loved the class. It is very detailed and tons of reading...
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    How to handle nurses who "Don't get it"....? (Kind of long)

    CardioTrans replied to JSRN81's topic in MICU, SICU

    Congrats on the new job Jen!! Sorry I havent been able to post recently, been working lots of OT. Im happy to see that the nurse was beginning to ask questions and actually learning from it. I hope...
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    Arrghh!!

    CardioTrans replied to busylizzy's topic in Alabama Nursing

    First off, congratulations on JSU. I got my BSN from JSU. You will love the faculty and the campus. Next, dont worry about the acronyms or salaries or where you want to work yet. Once you begin...
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    My Dream Was/is To Be An Icu Nurse - Advice Please!

    CardioTrans replied to lisa41rn's topic in MICU, SICU

    If your dream is to be an ICU nurse, then be an ICU nurse. You stated that you see things on here that you have no idea what is being said. You have to keep in mind, that on here when things are...
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    Schools in AL

    CardioTrans replied to 2bnurseguy_2005's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Jacksonville State also has an MSN program. It is a CNS in Community Health. Also, depending on what part of Georgia you live in, you may be considered in state. Some of the most western counties...
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    Three More Weeks!

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

    Im glad to see that you are excited about coming off of orientation. If I remember correctly, you were doubting your decision about going to CCU. Yes, it is completely normal for you to be nervous....
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    Working and NP program?

    CardioTrans replied to ICRN2008's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I work 3-4 12 hr shifts each week. I have 2 teenagers at home, and a husband. I am taking 2 classes (7 hrs) this semester. I am part time in school, but the semesters are still structured as to...
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    Eight months in and loving it...

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

    I always look forward to seeing your posts. You bring a refreshing outlook on nursing. Im glad to see things are going so well for you. Keep up the great work. Nursing needs more people like
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    So, I had a bad day......

    CardioTrans posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    At 0640, was told I was getting a code from the floor, ok, let me assess my other pt real quick before new pt gets here, turn around and here comes the code, No call saying they were on the way mind...
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    New to CCU!

    CardioTrans replied to laura.lynn_rn's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Congrats to you! Be sure to check out the CCU forum as well as the other critical care forums. You will find tons of information that will help you. I love working in CCU. One link that comes to...
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    So, I had a bad day......

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

    You guys are great! Who else better to "unload" on than other nurses, nursing students included. The reason I say nursing students included, to let you all know that there are times when you will...
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    Nurse Extern Role in the CCU

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

    LOL, You cant be scared! lol. Seriously, those day are few and far between. My advice if you have never seen a code before, if its not on your unit, but your unit responds to it, go with the nurse,...
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    Introductions...........

    CardioTrans replied to CardioTrans's topic in Alabama Nursing

    HI there my fellow classmate!! Its going well, just surprised that this semester is almost over. It seems like yesterday that I started in the program and now Im 1 yr into it. Time flies. I too...
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    Introductions...........

    CardioTrans replied to CardioTrans's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Hmmm, whudda thunk a Bama Fan with your name..... Teasing.... oh WAR EAGLE! Wait til your son is about to turn 17 in 2 wks. He walks by me and I can still see the little boy running through the...
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    Feeling like a failure (long)

    CardioTrans replied to cygni519's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just think, in a few years you too will be here offering support to other nurses. Know that we will be here for you and anytime you need to vent, cry or yell, we are here. As nurses, we understand...
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    Dreading work, feeling like a fake

    CardioTrans replied to bjroberts's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Please dont think that you are alone in feeling the way you do. All new grads go through it. There is a big difference from being a student to actually being the nurse. I think sometimes, schools...
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    Feeling like a failure (long)

    CardioTrans replied to cygni519's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with Tweety. We all make mistakes, what we do with those mistakes is up to us. Learn from them, dont give up. You are only 3 wks into your new position, dont beat yourself up. I too have...
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    Finding yourself as a nurse

    CardioTrans replied to ladydame's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In school, its hard to decide where you want to work. Clinicals in school is so different than the real world actually being the nurse. I have done OR, Home Health and ICU (adult/peds). I got to...