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Does anyone know much about the strength of the program? I've looked around allnurses, but haven't found anyone who is actually in it, or who has had experience with it. I know it's expensive, and I know Georgetown's reputation. I'd just like to know...

So, I've been researching this, and I currently work on a tele floor where a good portion (50% or so) of our pts are ckd/aki pts. I'm fuzzy on renal labs to some extent and wanted to know if there's a good delineation between dehydration and actual k...

GREAT explanation Guttercat! Thanks so much! I actually asked my boss yesterday too and she gave me some of the same information you just gave me, but not so much detail. I LOVE pathophys, and yes, renal pathophys has definitely been the most difficu...

At my facility, the policy is to stop the heparin gtt for 5 minutes, flush (10 cc), waste (10 cc), sample (10 cc syringe, but usually only take 4-5 cc), and flush (10 cc).

so, so, soooooo agree. I just did some more HCAPS training yesterday, and I could just about puke from all of the scripting they want. What about the fluid overload I just caught, or the SVT we just controlled? Where's that survey? As a side note, I'...

So, I know what to look for as far as reactions during transfusion of PRBCs, FFP, etc. I'm also aware that you always want to stop the infusion and start a "new" line of NS at KVO. I think I understand that you can't use your existing line due to the...

That's what I meant. I understand that the IV can stay in, but do you have to replace the entire drip set with a new one, or can you clear it of blood and use it?

I'm looking into a Psych NP program in my area that allows dual certification in NP/CNS with about 6 more credits. The CNS part gives you counseling education and allows you to reimburse for counseling.

So, I'm 31, ready for babies, and on the floor. I'm still a new nurse (nearly a year), but we're thinking of pregnancy in the next 3-6 mos. Any opinions on being pregnant on the floor? I know the norms, i.e.: swollen feet, stressed, tired, etc., but ...

I am soooooo glad other people feel this way too. I know we all say it, but it just also seems like no one else could possibly feel this anxious and nervous as a new nurse. I'm almost a year old (still a babe as well), but about 3 mos into my second ...

Oh, I knew it was new, but not that new. Thanks for the info.

Wow, I've never heard of that. Thanks for the info!

Just to reiterate, the nursing programs I applied to required a lab with micro... requiring it to be an on-campus class.

I left a job that payed almost double what I'm now making as a nurse. I got into an accelerated BSN program and didn't work for the year I was in it. I don't have kids, but know plenty of people who did in that program, and they definitely had a hard...

Is anyone in it or has anyone been in it so that you may answer some of my pressing questions? Pleeeeease respond!!!

The only problem I see with the surgery center, as a fellow new nurse, is that it is not considered an "acute care facility"... is it? That's the big stumbling block where I live. I took a hospital job initially, over others because it seems like alm...

Sort of outside of the DC area but Culpeper Hospital and UVA are hiring new grads. I work for Inova and they are not hiring new grads... but that's also what they said when I was hired (as a new grad). My advice would be to not limit your search (geo...

I've had the same problem with Firefox. Safari worked fine. There has to be some sort of compatibility problem. Try a different web browser.

I am currently working in a psych unit with a specialization in geriatric/dementia patients. You are right, they can be very difficult to deal with. But, we have amazing docs and nurses who can pick up on the slightest issues with these patients. In ...

bsn va $25/hr plus diff. (up to $8/hr, depending on the shift. works out to about $50-55k/yr). like: helping people dislike: catty people/attitudes/cliques

I took the review in 2010... fantastic!!! A lot of people are talking about how they heard Marlene's voice during the NCLEX but I still hear her voice as I'm working on the floor! Our reviewer was very personable and knowledgeable as well. I passed t...

Just an FYI, GMU's pass rate is higher than Shenandoah's... this year and historically: Virginia Board of Nursing Education Programs. I applied to Shenandoah but ended up getting into Mason so I went through their 2nd degree program. There are def...

In addition to the above, a lot of time is spent "checking in" and talking with patients and families.

Pay differs a lot. Depending on the hospital/system you go with, there are shift differentials and it can even differ by floor. There are also some much cheaper places to live. You just have to search. Is there a specific area you're looking into?

There are a lot of opinions of this one the site and you'll hear good and bad about both programs. I went through GMU's 2nd degree program and the good is that you are done in 12 months. I am finding that I was well prepared regardless of anything po...