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  1. Having confidence issues in clinical rotation

    lvICU replied to lvICU's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    @ carachel2- Thanks for the encouragement. I have a few of those students in my class too...they drive me crazy :) I do understand how the stress of "being on the edge" can get to be too much. I enjoy...

  2. Having confidence issues in clinical rotation

    lvICU replied to lvICU's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you all for the support. To know that others felt this way is a huge relief. I am feeling better about everything today after reading your comments and talking to my husband. He pretty much...

  3. Recommend clinical apps or pocket size reference please

    lvICU posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am starting my ICU clinical rotation for my ACNP program. Can you all give me suggestions for any useful apps and/or reference books that I can carry with me in my lab coat. I have an i-phone so I...

  4. Direct-entry NP program participants - where did you come from?

    lvICU replied to dp1200's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think that if this is the road your heart is telling you to take than go for it! I am an RN who went back for my BSN after 5 years of work and is now in an ACNP program (with a total of 10 years of...

  5. Taking picture of patient?

    lvICU replied to rkitty198's topic in General Nursing

    I actually had a family who asked to take pictures of their family member while they were on the vent and sedated. I spoke with our hospital's HIPAA officer and she said that if the POA gave written...

  6. Vanderbilt Fall 2010 ACNP

    lvICU replied to celclt's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Direct-entry starts on the 24th. I will be officially moved to Nashville on the 20th. Who all is going to the BBQ on the 24th? I am getting excited

  7. Jefferson MSN for Fall 2010?

    lvICU replied to Barinbass's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Oh, just wondering. There is a Jefferson College of Health Sciences in VA. I wasn't sure which one you were talking

  8. "Did you just take a picture of me?"

    lvICU replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    I had a family who asked to take pics to show a lawyer. Not to sue the hospital but so that he could get a stay on a court date for the hospitalized patient. Our risk management officer told me that...

  9. Jefferson MSN for Fall 2010?

    lvICU replied to Barinbass's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Where is

  10. Do Nurses Get Traffic Tickets?

    lvICU replied to rachelita's topic in General Nursing

    I got a speeding ticket after working a night shift (I was helping out, usually work days). Cop saw my badge and asked where I worked. Was really nice and said he would lower it if I went to court....

  11. Athletes heart rate

    lvICU replied to healthstar's topic in General Nursing

    Athlete's hearts are actually more efficient and therefore don't have to work as hard as a non-athlete. An athlete has a larger stroke volume which means that they don't have to pump as often to...

  12. Vanderbilt Fall 2010 ACNP

    lvICU replied to celclt's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Meredith, I haven't had any problem activating my accounts. I think there was a specific contact person listed in the original e-mail I received. Do you still have that e-mail? I have a question about...

  13. Facilitating intubations

    lvICU replied to poppy07's topic in MICU, SICU

    Anesthesia intubates our patients. Usually the doc gives them a call and they are there within a few minutes. They also respond to all codes and intubate if needed. They bring a bag with all the meds...

  14. Antibiotic retention enemas??

    lvICU replied to Silver_Girl's topic in MICU, SICU

    It is my understanding that vanc and/or flagyl through the gut instead of IV is the best way to treat C-diff. The IV route is not as effective. We have done the vanc and flagyl enemas. We infuse...

  15. Vanderbilt Fall 2010 ACNP

    lvICU replied to celclt's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Cherry Creek Apartments Hermitage, TN - Apartments for Rent in Hermitage Tennessee 865 Bellevue Apartments in Nashville, TN The Lexington in Nashville, TN Here a few links...I have to look through my...

  16. Vanderbilt Fall 2010 ACNP

    lvICU replied to celclt's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Meredith, Me and DH found several pet-friendly apartments within a 15 minute drive to campus. If you are interested I will send you links/information. We looked at several apartment complexes but we...

  17. Vanderbilt Fall 2010 ACNP

    lvICU replied to celclt's topic in Post Graduate Students

    It is confusing as to what type of admission you are :) We have found a townhouse that we are actually buying. My husband's new job in TN will probably keep us there for at least a few years so we...

  18. Vanderbilt Fall 2010 ACNP

    lvICU replied to celclt's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Meredith! Congrats!! I can't remember, are you pre-specialty or direct entry? I am moving to Nashville too! This is so exciting. Good luck with the apartment

  19. Patient 'found' my number on the internet...

    lvICU replied to Da_Milk_of_Amnesia's topic in General Nursing

    We were told by our CNO that there are laws that exist that state a patient has the right to know who is taking care of them. Therefore, you can not cover up your last name on your badge. We had...

  20. Vanderbilt Fall 2010 ACNP

    lvICU replied to celclt's topic in Post Graduate Students

    @celclt- the books are The Washington Manual and CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2010. I love, love, love The ICU Book. Good idea to look at the outline for the testing. Do you know why one...

  21. Vanderbilt Fall 2010 ACNP

    lvICU replied to celclt's topic in Post Graduate Students

    @celclt: It wasn't an official book list but rather a recommendation of two books to peruse over the summer. They are both diagnosis and treatment type books. I have bought them but haven't started...

  22. Question about that pesky admission essay - MSN

    lvICU replied to lweatherby's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am not sure how to answer. I had to answer about 7 questions for my admission and I answered most of them in the single paragraph form (unless they were in depth). What are the nature of the...

  23. Getting over the fear

    lvICU replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I think we all have some fear and trepidation when going forward with something that was just a dream not so long ago. Go for it!! I am entering the ACNP program at Vandy in the fall. I have been...

  24. Vanderbilt BSN - NP Program Applicants Fall 2010

    lvICU replied to gkbroaro's topic in Post Graduate Students

    @medvision: I have rec'd a scholarship from Vandy but have not gotten this financial aid letter. I was notified by e-mail and phone of my scholarship. I am eagerly awaiting the financial aid letter...

  25. Gift Idea for Secretary day

    lvICU replied to suni's topic in General Nursing

    I was thinking of gift certificates to the coffee shop we have in our lobby. Maybe you could do starbucks or Barnes and Noble. Just $10