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  1. New Grad starting off in ICU

    celclt replied to shoegalRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I am pretty excited for my preceptorship in the MICU (level 1 trauma center) in Oct, what should I expect? I am taking ACLS and boning up on pathophys. Any

  2. Study Group Question - Do you think you know it?

    celclt replied to KAYBDT6's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    a pt has a symptom of wheezing and swelling after been stung by a bees. what instruction will you give the pt 1- use benadryl 2- use ephedrine 3- epinephrine 4- hydrocortisone which of the following...

  3. New grad RN pursuing masters AND a job!

    celclt replied to JerseyGir1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    did you just grad in May? I bet you know my friend Jen! I know there are grads from CP still looking, how about your class? I have not started applications yet and I really am not sure abt...

  4. Some questions about heparin/coumadin, help!

    celclt replied to CrystalClear75's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I had an initial shot of lovenox then Arixtra to

  5. Traits of RNs that thrive in ICU

    celclt posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    What type of personality or other traits fit ICU nurses? What do you consider is needed to not only survive, but thrive in

  6. Care Plan-Stuck. Peds Mitochondrial Disorder

    celclt replied to miss.ky's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have a friend whose daughter has this- she is on autism spectrum. Lots of vitamins and

  7. Stomach distention related to NGT feeding?

    celclt replied to Silver Mist's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    isn't NGT supposed to decompress? Do they have WNL bowel sounds-skeery! I had a pt who had the NGT after an ileus post op, phasing back on Tf and had a terrible time with gas/residuals-they were...

  8. Some questions about heparin/coumadin, help!

    celclt replied to CrystalClear75's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    INR target for coumadin is typically 2.0-3.0. Someone who has a-fib may have a target of 1.5-2.5. A normal person's INR really has no value- it is only a test for those on coumadin. A person who is...

  9. placenta accreta

    celclt replied to mirojs's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    textbook?

  10. what do you do when a patient cries

    celclt replied to lalalalexi's topic in General Nursing

    great question-you have a kind heart. I would also suggest you talk to your nursing mgr about adding the emotional dimensions of masectomy,ect to orientation for RNs that come behind you, maybe some...

  11. What Helped you Survive Care Plans?

    celclt replied to nrenteria's topic in General Students

    1.Stay postitive! Know that is may take a few tries but you will get the hang of the nursing process-it may be a love hate relationship at first, but it gets better. Also, block out the complaints of...

  12. Epinephrine Dosage - is this too much?

    celclt replied to NurseHotFlash's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    lol-you are welcome! You will understand it and do great! I had a really dynamic 1st sem teacher that was HUGE on sympathetic/ parasympathetic response- really understanding the why ( in...

  13. New grad RN pursuing masters AND a job!

    celclt replied to JerseyGir1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    funny- small world! Did you go to Cabarrus? A gf of mine just grad in May and loved it! My short list: UNC-CH, Vandy, Loyola, Ole Miss, WCU (in Ashville area, their program looks great!), UAB (I...

  14. OMG I got a spot!!!!!!!

    celclt replied to peytonsmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats! :yelclap: I was pulled from the waitlist after the 2nd sem in a row being "next to be called"--I figured when it was meant to be it would happen, it was still nervewrecking! -y'all keep...

  15. Would you not work your last year of school if you were able?

    celclt replied to KeithT66's topic in General Students

    devil's advocate here: you have done the BIG piece of work already in getting past your first 2 semesters-- it is such a learning curve-the clinicals,pathophys,paperwork and nursing process! peds/oB...

  16. Does NP school "reputation/name" matter?

    celclt posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I live in NC, still very much "old boy's network" in many areas. I am currently applying to NP programs. I have heard from local working NPs that the "school's name matters"; that grads of certain...

  17. Epinephrine Dosage - is this too much?

    celclt replied to NurseHotFlash's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    had he coded? did you get a chance for them to explain his EKG? was he already on beta blocker or calcium channel blocker, epinephrine doses must be higher to overcome the effects of these....there's...

  18. Does NP school "reputation/name" matter?

    celclt replied to celclt's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks for your help! With the "blocks" are the classes each broken up into 8-10 weeks (or shorter) vs 16 weeks? Did you do ACNP? If so, what positions have you had since graduating? Apps are due...

  19. Does NP school "reputation/name" matter?

    celclt replied to celclt's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks for the reply, I am applying to RN-MSN. I see that the blocks are one with several 5 day long weekends over the semester-- is this each sem? I love Nashville and have friends there but live in...

  20. New grad RN pursuing masters AND a job!

    celclt replied to JerseyGir1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I graduate in December from CPCC in Charlotte and would love to do RN-MSN in Fall 10, are you in

  21. Gender and Pain Management

    celclt replied to coffeeluvinRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    taking into account chronic pain? Gender differences in drug seeking behavior? Interesting

  22. Does NP school "reputation/name" matter?

    celclt replied to celclt's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    thanks! I am applying to begin Fall '10....were you in Nashville or did you do distance? Will they generally instruct students on credentialing process or are we on our

  23. Why does everyone groan when I say I'm going to take a neurosciences position?

    celclt replied to GoECU's topic in General Nursing

    You need a job, the market is slim pickings for New Grads in soooo many areas of the US, I know you are happy to just be employed....take the groan's with a grain of salt, you may love it- or not, it...

  24. ANCC exam

    celclt replied to Violet29's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    congrats!!!

  25. Does NP school "reputation/name" matter?

    celclt replied to celclt's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I do see what you are saying ANPFNPGNP, I am interested in a hospitalist role (acute care/trauma). How were your preceptorships arranged, by the school or by yourself? Oohnurse, no I think a good...