Rocknurse MSN, APRN, NP

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    My Fibro

    Rocknurse replied to Guest219794's topic in General Nursing

    I don't believe what I just read came from the pen of a nurse. Patients with chronic diseases use it as a shield and a crutch to gain sympathy? Are you sure you're in the right profession?...
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    What is your biggest struggle

    Rocknurse replied to synaptic's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I struggle with the stress of working full time and going to grad school, although my job is nowhere nearly as stressful as it was when I worked in the ICU. I work in informatics now but I'm 48 and...
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    Applying to NP schools

    Rocknurse replied to KP115's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I had a 3.96 GPA but I think a great deal of the reason I got in to my acute NP program was my experience (23+ years nursing, and 15+ years in critical care). I also had a CCRN and a CDN...
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    am i smart enough for a CRNA?

    Rocknurse replied to AGACNPmathis's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    This. It's getting there that's the hard part. Experience in critical care, a certification or two, and a perfect GPA, and THEN think about being a CRNA. By all means aim for it, but immerse yourself...
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    Choosing a route - CNS vs CRNA (chem bachelors, ADN)

    Rocknurse replied to cjb19's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    This is also a highly inaccurate and incorrect statement. I work in informatics and am part of the team that built the documentation tools for many areas including anesthesia, and with the advent of...
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    Schools push APRN immediately-$$

    Rocknurse replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    This is an interesting thread but I don't think the answer can be cut and dried, taking into consideration that each practitioner is an individual and we all know people can vary vastly in their...
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    Schools push APRN immediately-$$

    Rocknurse replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    So your ONE experience with ONE person is bad and you tar an entire profession with one brush? Do you realize how judgmental and unaware you sound? I've been in nursing for nearly 25 years and I've...
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    Statistics Stress (GCU) - Please Help! :)

    Rocknurse replied to jujee68's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I know I'm really late at responding again but I just remembered this awesome website I used. I had to pay but I think for the entire semester I paid about $7...totally worth it. It's called Laerd and...
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    Choosing a route - CNS vs CRNA (chem bachelors, ADN)

    Rocknurse replied to cjb19's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You wouldn't be able to apply for CRNA school without at least a year of ICU experience, and a CCRN certification is also a plus. The competition is tough and the places few, so having something that...
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    Older Nurse as NP Student

    Rocknurse replied to SweenyG's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'll be 50 when I graduate but I figured that seeing as I'll have to work until at least 65 that's 15 more years I'd rather not be running my butt off in the ICU, and breaking my back. My brain still...
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    Statistics Stress (GCU) - Please Help! :)

    Rocknurse replied to jujee68's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I dreaded statistics both in undergrad and in grad school. I was literally terrified because I suck at math. I got a tutor in undergrad that I paid for and it was worth the money to have someone to go...
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    Uconn anyone??

    Rocknurse replied to Indigorn's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Books you can only find once you've registered for a class. Most of my classes so far have been online and to be honest I haven't used the assigned books as much as I've used the online...
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    I got accepted to UCONN

    Rocknurse posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I got a place at UCONN to do the acute care track (adult/geri). Anyone else got a place? There were only 15 places available so I'm psyched that they accepted
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    I got accepted to UCONN

    Rocknurse replied to Rocknurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Sorry...only just saw your reply. My first year has been great. Maintained an A average throughout. It's been a lot of work with some sacrifices but knowing I have summer and Christmas vacations to...
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    Uconn anyone??

    Rocknurse replied to Indigorn's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm just finishing up my first year at UCONN in the adult/gero acute program. Wishing everybody luck and hope you all get in to the program you want. UCONN is a great
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    Time spent studying while in NP school

    Rocknurse replied to OBigdog26's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I work Mon-Fri full time and I try to read through assignments and powerpoints during the week and formulate an idea of what I'm going to do, and then spend the day times during the weekend working on...
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    Fall 2014 Admissions

    Rocknurse replied to scarykarrey's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Starting at UCONN in the ACNP track. Very excited! 22 years experience, 12 years in ICU, I'm a CCRN. GPA 3.9. Applied in Nov and got a response in February. Student loans all sorted and tuition...
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    Yale New Haven Hospital and Bridgeport CT area hispital starting salaries

    Rocknurse replied to SkinyWinky's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    As far as I know, no. Neither does St. Francis, or at least not on the more acute floors and definitely not in the ICUs. You could try the med surg floors and the ED. They are always looking in the...
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    Yale New Haven Hospital and Bridgeport CT area hispital starting salaries

    Rocknurse replied to SkinyWinky's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I don't work at Yale but I work up in Hartford and know lots of nurses that do work there, and as far as I know they only hire BSN nurses now. It's a very competitive hospital so I'm not sure how...
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    Fellowships or Scholarships for NP Students

    Rocknurse replied to jmuhammad10's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    What are the downsides that you're referring to? I've been researching it and haven't seen anything
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    Is Dialysis considered Critical Care?

    Rocknurse replied to nurseontheway's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Although Acute Dialysis in the ICU could be considered Critical Care, considering that most Acute Dialysis nurses have ICU
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    Truth or Myth: dairy increases mucus?

    Rocknurse replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

    My partner had to give up drinking milk, which she loved and had every night, because she would just cough and cough and cough afterwards, and was forever clearing her throat. Since she gave up milk...
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    Blood and Dialysis

    Rocknurse replied to TE21's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    yes it is normal. [color=#333333]anemia is common in people with kidney disease. healthy kidneys produce a hormone called erythropoietin which stimulates the bone marrow to produce the proper number...
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    What should I do...?

    Rocknurse replied to 30256118's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Honey, just do it. Choose a path and follow it. Fear is natural and normal but if it stops you realizing your dreams then it's getting in the way. What a shame if you prevented yourself from doing...
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    Anyone have their CDN?

    Rocknurse replied to mxems's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I have my CDN. I took it because I was Clinical Coordinator of an acute unit and I thought I should have it. I studied hard for about 3 months using the Core Curriculum and also the Mometrix...