deeDawntee RN

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    Anyone currently studying for the CEN exam??

    deeDawntee replied to deeDawntee's topic in Emergency

    :yeah: congratulations xigris!!!!
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    I am giving up

    deeDawntee replied to tryingtobecome's topic in General Nursing

    Wow!! You have gotten so much good advice here. Remember that allnurses.com will be here for you are you move through school and nclex and being a new grad...it will be a great resource for support...
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    Pain scale is missing a key element

    deeDawntee replied to ThatPoshGirl's topic in General Nursing

    Yea everybody it is a flawed system. because those that have much experience with pain will rate it a "10" in order to be treated seriously, even though it is obvious that they are no where near a...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    I am sooooo sorry to hear about your Dad. :heartbeat:heartbeat:heartbeat:icon_hug: If you would like to share with us what that was like for you, I would be very interested in listening. My Mom...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    graduate_2002 you rock!!! that is soooooo awesome that you have 2 certifications!!!!!! congratulations ccrn and cmc!!!! :yeah: :clpty::clpty::clpty: :anpom::anpom::anpom:
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    There are only 3 basic MI's that I find important to know for my practice (and this is what I learned in my ICU class at my facility) 1) Acute Anterior MI: this represents the left coronary artery....
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    I agree that knowing the leads is very important. I can call the Doc and say it looks like this pt is having an inferior MI or an anterior MI etc. There IS a different degree of urgency depending on...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    Hey, you should do whatever feels right to you. I took notes as well as I listened to her course! I also made tons of flash cards.... This material is so vast, it seems, but achieving your CCRN...
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    CCU nurse needs pearls of wisdom

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

    It definitely sounds that what you are going through is normal. It concerns me though that you are possibly putting yourself into a position of becoming injured. Remember that you MUST always...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    Hi shirleyland! Welcome to the thread. You are right, this thread has been quiet lately. I know there are a few others in the process of studying, but I have a feeling that summertime may not be the...
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    How to be nice to yourself when you're in deep and feeling stupid

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

    Wow, what a very honest thread! You should give yourself huge kudos for the profound self-knowledge you possess and the intense commitment you have to being an excellent nurse. I wish I had a...
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    How hard is it to move to ICU from LTC?

    deeDawntee replied to MagnesiuM's topic in MICU, SICU

    What is great is that Allnurses.com will be here. Keep us updated, will you?
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    Death work and talking to the dead

    deeDawntee replied to talaxandra's topic in General Nursing

    I definitely talk to the dead (and dying), both out loud and in my head. I do believe that our communication gets through. My nursing practice is based on connecting. Even when I have vented and...
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    I dont know what to do LPN or RN??

    deeDawntee replied to Mytwokids's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree that starting out as a nursing assistant will give you a direct look at whether or not nursing is for you and will be a huge advantage for you as you progress through your nursing...
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    How hard is it to move to ICU from LTC?

    deeDawntee replied to MagnesiuM's topic in MICU, SICU

    You are absolutely right, Mag, also don't be too worried about figuring out what you really want. Nursing is very forgiving in that it is an acceptable part of the nursing culture for one to seek...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    Do you know that it costs $297 for the initial CCRN exam along with joining the AACN? (If you don't join the AACN, the test cost $300, so you save $3.00 by joining--just a little initiative they give...
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    ICU/CCU here I come!!!!

    deeDawntee replied to DaretoDreamRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Way to go and have fun. You are about to experience some dramatic differences!! I can't wait to hear what you have to say about
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    How hard is it to move to ICU from LTC?

    deeDawntee replied to MagnesiuM's topic in MICU, SICU

    There is a lot of good advice on this thread, and certainly there is truth in all everyone has said. I can only share my own experience. I started out in LTC and although people believe it is on the...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    Hey tutu123!! How are those neuro questions coming along? I highly recommend Dr Laura Gasparis' review on neuro as she makes it very understandable and gives you the key issues and pathologies you...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    Hi Heysmalls! You know, I have yet to recert since I have had my CCRN less than 1 year, but what I have heard that doing a few cerps each month is the best way to reach that 100 every 3 years. Some...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    Why don't you start your own thread on CMC and see what happens. There wasn't much on here about the CCRN when I started this thread and look what happened! Good luck to
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    Absolutey, there are many who have passed and I am sure would be more than happy to answer questions, along with myself. What kind of resources are you using? Ask away!!!!
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    Hi Xigris, thanks for asking... personally, I don't know anything about either the CMC or the CSC exams but if you use the search bar on Allnurses some information from past posters pops up....
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    Thanks for the great tip!!!
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    when you apply to take your initial ccrn exam, you should definitely join the aacn, there are many benefits, one of which is free cerp's through their website. they have articles (i think most are...