billythekid

billythekid CRNA

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  1. RN and EMT

    billythekid replied to iscandan's topic in General Nursing

    I had the very same thoughts when I started in nursing after being a paramedic for 8 yrs... how will one license affect the other? I came to the conclusion that my greatest liability was not what...

  2. Excelsior Grads - Where are they now?

    billythekid replied to EricJRN's topic in Excelsior College

    new EC grad in Nov 07... starting in the CVICU.. hospital has a 12 month ICU fellowship training

  3. Name the hospital and its Starting Salary!!!

    billythekid replied to amadime1's topic in New York Nursing

    These are the per diem rates posted for RNs at Winthrop: $39/hr day shift $43/hr evening shift $46/hr night shift They said these are the rates for ICU and ER positions. I think other floors about a...

  4. Name the hospital and its Starting Salary!!!

    billythekid replied to amadime1's topic in New York Nursing

    just hired at NS Manhasset... starting 63,950 with 5200 night diff for ASN new grad... guess it's a little different b/c NS forest hills is actually under 1199 from what HR told

  5. Travelling with Excelsior Degree

    billythekid replied to ORRocksRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Psychnurse, you sound like my cousin who lives in cally as well. He registered for EC the day before the deadline, and is still gearing up for NC 1. At least he gets to write off the enrollment fee...

  6. im sad - my practice Qs scores

    billythekid replied to phil-rn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    phil... i'm testing next week. on the kaplan exams, i've been scoring 55-65 range every time. My friend consistently scored in the hi-50's and passed nclex recently. I would like to be scoring...

  7. Which Strips Are MOST Dangerous?

    billythekid replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    also watch closely for strips with R-on-T phenomenon, which precipitates

  8. Are we marketing tools or are we in healthcare?!

    billythekid replied to MalgaBSN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    let's not forget about the baby pictures taken in hospital... they have access to the nursery even when parents are not present.. wonder what kind of deal they have worked out

  9. Nursing RN program that values previous medical experience?

    billythekid replied to devnuller's topic in General Nursing

    I am a graduate of Excelsior College's ADN program. Excelsior was very liberal in transferring science and liberal arts credits I had obtained 10 yrs back. Also, there are no clinicals required for...

  10. Poll: What size angiocath do you usually use to start an IV?

    billythekid replied to mikethern's topic in General Nursing

    16's are gray 14's are orange never seen a 12

  11. Poll: What size angiocath do you usually use to start an IV?

    billythekid replied to mikethern's topic in General Nursing

    14 or 16 for adult trauma, 18 is the best all around IMO for general access and fluid admin, but sometimes all you can get is 20 or 22... 18-20 for ped

  12. CPNE Date

    billythekid replied to aegirl's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Just FYI, I was originally applied in November 06 and was scheduled to take the CPNE in Albany in June 07. Two months before the exam, I took an excelsior workshop, and I really felt I would not be...

  13. lOOKING FOR FEEDBACK . . .

    billythekid replied to eliciarn's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I was always taught to start at apices and work down to bases. I believe the answer is that, after instructing the pt to breath in and out while you are ausculating, the pt's presumably deeper...

  14. Has ACLS been 'dumbed down'?

    billythekid replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    This sounds like an ideal ACLS class situation... challenging enough to make you want to study on your own before going into the class so you feel confident performing in front of the instructor...

  15. acls

    billythekid replied to AfghaniPrinzess's topic in Cardiac

    I agree w Diana... algorithms, meds & dosages.. Also, review the ekgs for quick recognition and to answer questions like the following:. The patient has the following ekg strip (3rd degree...

  16. dyouville college

    billythekid replied to bananabubbletea's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi Banana, Alot has to do with the circumstances you are in (current job, age, financial obligations). On the surface, the best generic advise I could think of was to complete your current BS/BA in...

  17. North Shore University RN Fellowship? Input needed!

    billythekid replied to billythekid's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi Sarasota, Thanks for the affirmation of NS-Manhasset.. good to know. From what I understand about the fellowship, about half are new grads... Best of luck to you in your

  18. North Shore University RN Fellowship? Input needed!

    billythekid replied to billythekid's topic in New York Nursing

    Hey Congrats to you Drizzle... you're official a GN

  19. North Shore LIJ and/or Winthrop

    billythekid replied to neeniebean's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi Neenie -- if I get any more info, I'll let you know

  20. North Shore University RN Fellowship? Input needed!

    billythekid replied to billythekid's topic in New York Nursing

    Drizzle, It's hard to get opinions about the program.. either ppl are not familiar with it or I guess not too many NS/LIJers are on this site. I'll let you know if I get any more info... u do the...

  21. Environment of the room during a code

    billythekid replied to RN2Bn2006's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad you added the last paragraph recognizing that the nurses were giving 100% even though the conversation in the room may have seemed elsewhere. Although I just finished up nursing school, I...

  22. Las Veas Convention in March '08

    billythekid replied to Ariko's topic in General Nursing

    Radercat: We see you have strong feelings about this topic. First off, if someone was an addict gambler with big losses, I doubt they would invest the $$ in a nursing conference when they could be...

  23. Soon to be a grad nurse with an Important job seeking question

    billythekid replied to gonnab1soon's topic in General Nursing

    Hi -- your plan sounds good to me. It's definitely to your advantage to start making contact earlier rather than later. Since I graduated last month, I've been in touch with at least 8 hospitals,...

  24. Do you find Winthrop a nice place to work?

    billythekid replied to billythekid's topic in New York Nursing

    Thanks for the insight... being that you're still at NS, I guess you like it there as well? I'm a new grad.. narrowed down to NS, Winthrop and St francis.. interested primarily in ICU.. any

  25. Do you find Winthrop a nice place to work?

    billythekid posted a topic in New York Nursing

    I am considering Winthrop in Mineola. Just wanted to see if there are any opinions out there regarding atmosphere / orientation / benefits. I've heard Winthrop is a well known cardiac center.. is...