LadyT618 MSN, APRN, NP

Home Health, Primary Care

Licensed, Board Certified AGPCNP

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    NYC MTA Strike

    No problem. Sent a PM. Good
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    What do OR nurses do all day?

    Thanks Grimmy!!! Very thorough description of what you do. I know it's an old thread, but I thought I'd let you know someone appreciated your long description. I'm a new grad (6 months) and am now...
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    NYC MTA Strike

    http://www.nyc.gov/html/transitinfo/pdfs/parking_200512120_0600.pdf You could check this site/map out. I noticed there is a car pooling area in Astoria Park. I don't know if that's near you or not....
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    Anyone a MATH wizz???

    it's
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    CCRN test: how bad is it really?

    CONGRATS!!!! What was it
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    Beth Israel Hospital Nursing School

    Beth Israel is an excellent nursing school in NYC. I went to their sister school Long Island College Hospital in Brooklyn. Both schools are run by the same dean. The decision to go ADN vs BSN route...
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    NCLEX tomorrow 8/22/05

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!! :balloons:
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    If you could no longer be a nurse?...

    Exactamundo!!!!
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    If you could no longer be a nurse?...

    I second that one. I actually almost started that before deciding to go into nursing. My father is one, always been around him working on cars and I've learned a lot over the years. I love taking...
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    I got th job!

    Congratulations
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    NCLEX tomorrow 8/22/05

    lots of priority questions......no doubt you passed. I'm sure the news will be coming in today. Congrats in
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    GSH on Long Island, NY?

    I don't know too much about Good Samaritan, but I work for North Shore in Manhasset and if you're interested in Critical Care, they have an excellent Critical Care Fellowship program starting...
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    Is it wise for a new grad to start in ICU?

    I think it depends on the person. If you are up to the challenge of a high-stress area, such as the ICU, then go for it. That inner confidence and motivation, along with a great orientation should not...
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    Please Recommend A Critical Care Book

    I'd like to know also, how the 2 compare. I already have Kathy White on my
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    Any new grads starting in ICU?

    It's actually going very well. It's a lot of work, but that's what I expect from a program like this. They finally gave us the names of our preceptors and the shift they work. Starting in...
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    CCRN test: how bad is it really?

    I'm probably not going to take it for another year or so, but I'm also curious as to how it is. Looking forward to hearing more about
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    How many questions did you take? Pass/fail?

    265 and passed, one
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    Any new grads starting in ICU?

    I actually started a Critical Care Nurse Fellowship Program at a hospital in New York. It's one year long, the first 3 months or so they have us on computers going through ECCO (Essentials of Critical...
  19. Does anyone know how the New York Pres orientation is for a spanking new grad nurse? I'd really like to work there when I graduate in May and was curious if it would be worthwhile to work for this...
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    Took nclexrn today 265 sick

    Congrats!!! WE know you did
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    Another Drug Calculation question

    Remember that x% solution is really "x" grams in 100 ml of solution. Once you remember that, you'll be ok with any "percent" solutions. 2% solution of Lidocaine = 2gm in 100ml solution = 2000mg in...
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    Took nclexrn today 265 sick

    Found out this morning I passed!!! I found out while I was at work. I cried like a baby!! It was such a huge weight lifted off my shoulders. Best of luck to all waiting on their results. Bless you....
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    Homeopathic Disaster NCLEX style

    Wow, I'm sorry to hear that. I took mine on Sat. and got only about 2 or 3 or them. You never know though, you may have done better than you thought. Just keep the
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    Took nclexrn today 265 sick

    I can now join the crowd of those waiting (im)patiently for their results after receiving 265 questions. I took mine on Saturday. Reading everyone's posts before, I never really knew what you were...
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    Drexel Online

    I want to know too. I hope someone out there has been through