deeDawntee RN

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    Is 1 year exp. too soon for CCRN?

    deeDawntee replied to mummer43's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I'll be looking for you mummer!! Take care, stay calm and see you soon!!
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    Hello!! Welcome to our little thread!! Are you aiming toward CRNA school?? That is awesome! I know you will be very busy until the GRE is over, but another useful site is pacep.org, it thoroughly...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    deeDawntee replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    Hello!! Welcome to our little thread!! Are you aiming toward CRNA school?? That is awesome! I know you will be very busy until the GRE is over, but another useful site is pacep.org, it thoroughly...
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    EPIC Computer Program

    deeDawntee replied to al7139's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Very good point...I wish those existed where I
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    EPIC Computer Program

    deeDawntee replied to al7139's topic in Nursing Informatics

    OOOOO, you know not what of you speak...the first day epic went up at my facility, it took over an hour to get blood from the blood bank for patients in the ICU and over an hour to get lab...
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    New CCU nurse needs encouragement

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

    No wonder you are stressed out and physically drained when you are running all over the hospital for labs and pharmacy!! You need to give yourself a huge break here and count yourself successful if...
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    Is 1 year exp. too soon for CCRN?

    deeDawntee replied to mummer43's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hi mummer43! 1 year experience is certainly not too soon for CCRN, not only will it help solidify your knowledge it also shows others that you have a commitment to being as competent as possible. Do...
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    help torn b/n icu and er

    deeDawntee replied to lizva101's topic in Emergency

    You should definitely follow your own heart about decisions like this. I would highly recommend that you follow a nurse in both areas before you make your decision. I am currently working in both...
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    Am I the only one?

    deeDawntee replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    Not only is nursing more physically and emotionally demanding than many jobs, the shift scheduling is very stressful. Let yourself take all the time you need to recover, without the guilt. (guilt...
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    "Your attention, please. Code J, ICU pod A. Code J, ICU pod A. Code J, ICU pod A."

    deeDawntee replied to JaredCNA's topic in General Nursing

    Wwjd?
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    Feeling overwhelmed!!!

    deeDawntee replied to lilbug's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    OK, I think you are a true hero! Oh my God, talk about shifts from Hell. I think you are truly amazing. You need to give yourself a huge amount of credit. You can be the nurse for the children in...
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    EPIC Computer Program

    deeDawntee replied to al7139's topic in Nursing Informatics

    What a question!! I use the EPIC system at 2 different facilities and while they are similar, different institutions can apparently adjust it somewhat to their needs. I think EPIC is popular...
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    Next time I will tell her to shut up

    deeDawntee replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    You have got to be kidding me...she is an RN and she really thinks that it is OK for you to allow her to even touch an IV in an institution where she is not employed? Be careful, my friend, your...
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    Wow

    deeDawntee replied to dream'n's topic in Emergency

    I have recently started in a Trauma1 ED and it is wild. There is an underlying order in the chaos. Hey, Dream'n, you are seeing the nursing from the patient's side of things, but I promise it isn't...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    deeDawntee replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    I am soooo sorry that I missed your question until now. I really think it depends on each person individually. Do you have access to the Dennison questions? Doing those questions on her CD will...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    I am soooo sorry that I missed your question until now. I really think it depends on each person individually. Do you have access to the Dennison questions? Doing those questions on her CD will...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    Hi all of you studying for your CCRN!! How is it going? Are you enjoying the process? Any difficulties, questions or victories to share? We are here for each
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    deeDawntee replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    Hi all of you studying for your CCRN!! How is it going? Are you enjoying the process? Any difficulties, questions or victories to share? We are here for each
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    "Your attention, please. Code J, ICU pod A. Code J, ICU pod A. Code J, ICU pod A."

    deeDawntee replied to JaredCNA's topic in General Nursing

    I would like to respond to the OP with disbelief, but after witnessing the insanity that comes with JCAHO surveys where I work, it doesn't surprise me. Oh my God! It is amazing. Where I work, we...
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    Feeling Overwhelmed!!!!!!!!!!

    deeDawntee replied to CareBayer's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow, I can hardly improve on what the first poster said. Excellent advice. I have been a nurse about 10 years now and have just started a new job in the ED. No matter what level of nurse you are,...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    way to go!!! yippee!! congratulations!!!! ccrn!!!! yayyyyy!!!!!!
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    deeDawntee replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    way to go!!! yippee!! congratulations!!!! ccrn!!!! yayyyyy!!!!!!
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    Wow!! That is an impressive financial incentive to get your CCRN!! I'm glad to hear organizations are valuing it so much. Do you know if your institution pays the same for other certifications as...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    deeDawntee replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    Wow!! That is an impressive financial incentive to get your CCRN!! I'm glad to hear organizations are valuing it so much. Do you know if your institution pays the same for other certifications as...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    deeDawntee replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    You don't have to be a member to take the CCRN, but if you do, it saves you (a grand total of..) $3.00, and then you have access to their free CEU's right away. You also get a couple of magazines...