SummitRN BSN, RN

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    Is there a waiting list for the nursing program at Colorado State University Pueblo?

    SummitRN replied to Esmy1856's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Most CCs have waitlists. All Universities in CO are competitive admission as are a few of the
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    What certifications do you have?

    SummitRN replied to confusedstudent_88's topic in General Nursing

    ABCDEFG and
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    TNCC/ENPC for a new grad?

    SummitRN posted a topic in Emergency

    I have time to kill before my job starts in earnest. I was thinking about doing TNCC and ENPC while I have lots of free time. But I am wondering if they are not suited to a new grad? I don't want to...
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    TNCC/ENPC for a new grad?

    SummitRN replied to SummitRN's topic in Emergency

    400 hours of elective junior practicum 400 hours of elective precepted externship (these were non-credit, but they were really little different than the other 580 hours) 180 hours of senior practicum...
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    Is a nurse externship considered Registered Nursing experience...

    SummitRN replied to serenitylove14's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    "Close but no cigar." List it as what it is. Employers will consider it for what it is. It may mean HR considers you for that job that says 6mo or 1yr experience... *maybe* depending on what you
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    National Nursing Licensure v. State Licensure for Healthcare Professionals

    SummitRN replied to fraziea2's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Again, this is dictated by the nature of the profession. Broadcast rules fall under the FCC as, like pilots, electromagnetic waves don't stay within one state (or country or planet) on a fractional...
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    National Nursing Licensure v. State Licensure for Healthcare Professionals

    SummitRN replied to fraziea2's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    They are certified, not licensed. Many EMTs and Paramedics are nationally certified by NREMT. However, to practice, they must be state certified. The NREMT certification merely makes it easier to get...
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    12 hour shifts...dangerous?

    SummitRN replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I would burn out extremely quickly if I had to do bedside care 5 days a week. I also would be far more limited in employment options by commuting distance: it is uneconomical and not sensible to do a...
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    National Nursing Licensure v. State Licensure for Healthcare Professionals

    SummitRN replied to fraziea2's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    That is necessary by definition of the profession... pilots don't stay within one state... or nation... on a daily
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    New Grad. Want to work in the ICU

    SummitRN replied to msubtt's topic in Critical Care

    A lot of units have the above philosophy. Find a unit that has a philosophy that considers Med Surg a specialty and ICU a separate specialty thus there is as much benefit to not having to "unteach"...
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    National Nursing Licensure v. State Licensure for Healthcare Professionals

    SummitRN replied to fraziea2's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The what
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    Critical Care Classes/Certs?

    SummitRN posted a topic in Critical Care

    Obviously, one can eventually pass CCRN. What other certifications and classes are there on the way? I'm critical care equivalents of what emergency has with TNCC and ENPC? I know there is ECCO, what...
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    Critical Care Classes/Certs?

    SummitRN replied to SummitRN's topic in Critical Care

    Good stuff... I'm looking for things to use the yearly education allowance on...
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    TNCC/ENPC for a new grad?

    SummitRN replied to SummitRN's topic in Emergency

    I'm not sure my hospital will pay for
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    TNCC/ENPC for a new grad?

    SummitRN replied to SummitRN's topic in Emergency

    Are TNCC classes usually 1 or 2
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    What do you indicate when they ask "Salary Requirement"?

    SummitRN replied to caffeineaddict's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Well, if you don't want to put "negotiable," then put "ALL OF IT."
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    What Do Hospitals Look At For New Grads?

    SummitRN replied to Soliloquy's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    They interested in applicants who have cured a leper, restored sight to the blind, and walked on water. Otherwise, it can be hard to get a new grad
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    BSN as entry into practice; why we decided against it.

    SummitRN replied to MunoRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Yes it is a poor debate tactic if used to knock down the actual argument. I agree. But that isn't what I did. I agreed with the poster saying that higher education has little bearing on spelling. I...
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    How Would You Rate Your Pain????

    SummitRN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    No discussion of pain ratings is complete without Hyperbole and a Half's modified pain scale: Hyperbole and a Half: Boyfriend Doesn't Have Ebola. Probably. The real fun part is the accompanying...
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    BSN as entry into practice; why we decided against it.

    SummitRN replied to MunoRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Your point is quite valid. And this is a forum for professional nurses; it is not the classroom, but it is also not the street. Therefor everyone makes some mistakes, but poorly written posts are not...
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    Will I get in trouble ? ? ?

    SummitRN replied to Congababe13's topic in General Students

    I'm very glad to hear that outcome! It sounds like you approached this meeting properly with thoughtful offers that showed maturity and responsibility. Best of luck to
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    BSN as entry into practice; why we decided against it.

    SummitRN replied to MunoRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    That clears it up. So the analysis was only for new grads in AZ. That makes more sense. We can leave it at AZ not necessarily being representative of the rest of the nation, but it is a matter up to...
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    BSN as entry into practice; why we decided against it.

    SummitRN replied to MunoRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Finding a small difference in a whole population to discount an effect that has a slow effect on experienced RNs because it primarily effects new RNs? Then their reasoning is flawed for the reasons I...
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    BSN as entry into practice; why we decided against it.

    SummitRN replied to MunoRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Your interpretation of stats is ludicrous. The bias towards BSNs is predominantly new grads though still some towards ADNs, thus looking at an overall RN population is misleading. The new grad stats I...
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    BSN as entry into practice; why we decided against it.

    SummitRN replied to MunoRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    MunroRN, your contention that only hospitals affiliated with BSN granting Universities prefer BSN's not only sounds like a conspiracy theory, it doesn't reflect reality. EVERY hospital in Denver has...