Take the Barkley review. Period. This man and his associates not only gives you a condensed but thorough review, he also tells you what to key in on, what to study, how to study, what time frame,...
I will tell you on good knowledge that an immediate supervisor doesn't matter. You need a well written LOR from someone with some clout. It is way too competitive to count on someone who can't write a...
badgernurse replied to badgernurse's topic in MICU, SICU
I have put together a few talking points for my meeting, some based on your responses. Thank you very much! I am not new to this facility and have passed in the past but like I said, this has been a...
badgernurse replied to badgernurse's topic in MICU, SICU
You have all given me some good talking points, and my goal is to find a solution and to change this process of testing without discipline. I believe there is more underneath this situation but I'd...
badgernurse replied to badgernurse's topic in MICU, SICU
Thanks for the replies. This has been going on for a very long time. An educator who is nearing retirement, people have just accepted this forever. I haven't heard of anyone being fired over
Hello everyone, I am hoping for some feedback on a work situation. I am an ICU nurse and we hold mandatory competencies annually. One component is an EKG test. It is the typical test with identifying...
I am in the NP program at OSU but I am a nurse so I didn't do grad entry. I'm also doing Acute Care so I don't know how helpful I would be. Any specific
Hi everyone, My family has relied on me to be the "medical expert" in all things from a bruise to a stroke. I'm sure you can all relate that our friends and loved ones look to us for answers,...
Well now, you bring up an interesting point. I've wondered how much Valley helps. Does it keep you focused in the right direction? I'm debating on going to Valley next year or just buying someone's...
YAY!!!!!!! I'm just 4 weeks into my program and the time could not fly by fast enough. I know you worked your butt off! Good luck on boards! Nice to relax a
I just started my program and it's frontloaded. I spend 16-20 hours per week in class and spend the rest of the time studying, working on projects, etc. To say studying is time consuming is an...
This is your life, your future, your career. Do you really want to leave it all in the hands of 3 other people? In my experience, I don't think the adcom cares if you waived. You do need to have a...