calijaz

calijaz

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  1. Held Coreg w/ BP of 100/55

    calijaz replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    I work on a Cardiac ICU. I would have given the Coreg. Holding a beta blocker for BP of 100/55 would not have been very popular with the cardiologist, and if I called him he probably would have asked...

  2. Hey Cardiac NP - talk to me!!!

    calijaz replied to NurseCherlove's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This thread really interests me. I am working on my FNP, I have two years of RN experience in CCU and have a great interest in cardiac care, however I am open to other areas as well. I chose FNP over...

  3. Anyone applying to UAB MSN program?

    calijaz replied to drewrucker's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Nice to meet you Erin! I actually am taking Research and Statistics right now as a nondegree student. I just applied as a nondegree nursing student through the graduate student apply now link. They...

  4. Anyone applying to UAB MSN program?

    calijaz replied to drewrucker's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hey all! Just submitted my application for Fall 2011 for FNP. I don't know I'm going to wait this long to hear back! I just really hope my GPA/experience are good enough to get in! I will have only 1...

  5. What do you consider a positive troponin?

    calijaz replied to jax22's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    At my hospital, MI positive is considered >.06, if they are slightly above this, they go to our cardiac step down. In order to go to the ICU, usually they are around 5 or greater. Our step down is...

  6. New to Cardiac ICU and concerned

    calijaz replied to NewtoICU's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I am a new grad in a cardiac icu as well. I started in June (graduated in May). While a lot of times I feel as though things are way over my head and the patients and workload can be very intense, I...

  7. Which hospitals offer the best tuition reimbursement for a graduate degree?

    calijaz replied to virgo08's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not interested in CRNA... either CRNP or CNS. Undecided. The programs where I'm at right now are distance and part time. I was hoping for something like

  8. Which hospitals offer the best tuition reimbursement for a graduate degree?

    calijaz replied to virgo08's topic in General Nursing

    No, I don't live anywhere near or else I would help you out!

  9. Which hospitals offer the best tuition reimbursement for a graduate degree?

    calijaz replied to virgo08's topic in General Nursing

    I was wondering the same thing! DC area hospitals with good grad school

  10. Would like to relocate to DC area

    calijaz replied to calijaz's topic in General Nursing

    I was hoping to move next fall (2011). Hopefully, I will sit for my CCRN before that. Any suggestions for studying for that? I really have no clue where I would like to work... that's why I posted...

  11. New grads starting at Washington Hospital Center

    calijaz replied to Hisown's topic in General Nursing

    stace- I never could find an email address or get in touch with anyone on the phone and I've been trying for weeks. I finally just

  12. Vanderbilt's Nurse Residency Program

    calijaz replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I'm on the waitlist for adult critical care!!! I don't know if I can wait anymore. I really really really hope I get a

  13. Vanderbilt's Nurse Residency Program

    calijaz replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Lovefordogs... My first choice is Critical Care, but I would be happy with any area. They made it sound like there was going to be very few openings in Critical Care and a lot in Medical/Surgical. I...

  14. Vanderbilt's Nurse Residency Program

    calijaz replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    It seemed to me like they were going to be meeting early next week to make final decisions and we should hear sometime next week. AHHhhhhhh. I want to know

  15. New grads starting at Washington Hospital Center

    calijaz replied to Hisown's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on the jobs/interviews! I graduate in May and have been trying to get someone from WHC by phone or email to get some info on the RN residency program, but have been unsuccessful. Do I apply...

  16. Vanderbilt's Nurse Residency Program

    calijaz replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I was selected for the adult track interview. I have a 3.6 and I've had some type of job in the medical field each summer, and I did the VA internship this past year. I know someone that has a 3.9 and...

  17. Vanderbilt's Nurse Residency Program

    calijaz replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    My first choice is adult critical care! I would love love to get into the program with any track though. When are you guys scheduling your interviews? I dont get my preceptorship schedule for a few...

  18. Vanderbilt's Nurse Residency Program

    calijaz replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Yay!!! I got an email that I was selected for an interview as well! Any info/suggestions about the interview would be greatly

  19. Vanderbilt's Nurse Residency Program

    calijaz replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    i applied!... just waiting for an email i guess. should only be another week or so. good luck to

  20. Vanderbilt's Nurse Residency Program

    calijaz replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I'm applying! I'm finishing putting everything together tonight, taking it to the career center at my school tomorrow, then hopefully sending it. I'm really nervous about putting it in the mail, but I...

  21. Hesi Exit Exam-RN exit exam

    calijaz replied to MaresRN2B's topic in First Year After Licensure

    we take a hesi at the end of each clinical course in the program. each time counts as part of our grade, and we have to take another course and do a lot of remediation if we do not get >900. i...

  22. To Flu Shot or Not??

    calijaz replied to nurseinprogress2010's topic in General Students

    I never got a flu shot until I was sick with the flu for 3 weeks a few years ago. Every year since then, I've gotten one, and it makes be feel pretty lousy for about 12 hours. I know its a dead...

  23. Nursing Student Summer Program

    calijaz posted a topic in General Students

    I just finished up my 2nd semester of nursing school, and will be in 3rd semester in the spring and I'm looking for some type of summer internship. I've lived in the same state my entire life and I'm...

  24. Should Nurses loose their license for violating privacy?

    calijaz posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a first semester nursing student and I have to do a group debate on this topic and am having troubles finding information. I need at least a few basic points to start with. If you have an opinion...