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  1. How to prepare for NP school??

    Sent off my application....I am going to make a big assumption and assume I get accepted for this fall.... I would like to use this "down time" to save money and prepare..What advice does anyone have about what to review? If you could have "pre-read...
  2. Electrophysiology RN??

    Hi All...I am a CVICU RN for many years but I am gaining interest in EP. I was wondering if there are any certifications, classes, ect... to take so I could learn more about the field. I have my CCRN but was looking for something specific to EP. T...
  3. CAUTIs in Critical Care

    My hospital is trying to reduce Critical Care Cather Associated UTIs. We are doing better but still have more than our goal. We are told that hospitals across the country have 0 in a year. I simply don't see how this is possible. If a patient is ...
  4. CAUTIs in Critical Care

    Great information....thanks everyone!...
  5. New to CRITICAL CARE

    There is so much to learn..you will not know it all in 12-16 weeks..those that think they do are dangerous...You may feel pretty unsure of your self for a while and that is good always think..is this working...why...or why not...what could I do bett...
  6. how to make it clear when call doctor

    Being new is hard...getting poor advice sucks and dealing with a snarky MD gets old. I am a CVICU nurse and would have called the MD if the afib lasted for any time at or or came and went even if the pt was unsymptomatic. The reason is that there i...
  7. Vanderbilt Grad Entry 2012 Application

    Good luck to you on your chosen career path.. U never know where it might lead!
  8. Vanderbilt Grad Entry 2012 Application

    Is everyone finding the new student info ok..? I happened to stumble across it but maybe I had not looking in the right place to begin with on the VUSN website......
  9. Vanderbilt Grad Entry 2012 Application

    I'm in!! ACNP direct entry...letter came today...good luck to those waiting to hear!
  10. Vanderbilt Grad Entry 2012 Application

    Yeah mellzie22!!!
  11. Vanderbilt Grad Entry 2012 Application

    Well..one year ago I had just attended Vandy's open house and began planning to apply. Now..a year later I am anxiously awaiting word r/t admission. It's kind of exciting...very agonizing but still exciting. If anyone has any info from the O.H tod...
  12. Vanderbilt Grad Entry 2012 Application

    Congrats to all who have been accepted! Any word on ACNPs..direct or prespec...????
  13. Vanderbilt Grad Entry 2012 Application

    Christymel.... I would give them a call. I received a financial aid pack that had a cover letter that explained everyone who applied got one. It also stated that if you were accepted after the deadline you could still fill out the info. That being...
  14. Vanderbilt Grad Entry 2012 Application

    Did everyone get an email at some point telling them their file was ready for review?
  15. Vanderbilt Grad Entry 2012 Application

    Mellzie22... Oh wow! That sounds awful! But I am glad you posted what you found out... It might help keep me off the ledge?
  16. Vanderbilt Grad Entry 2012 Application

    Rjkelly1... I think only a few specialities have an interview..ACNP for example does not....
  17. Vanderbilt Grad Entry 2012 Application

    I applied the first of January... Direct entry ACNP... Then had a late response from a reference..... I have no idea when or what I will hear??? Congrats to all who are in!!!
  18. Vanderbilt Grad Entry 2012 Application

    Good luck Barbaraleev!
  19. Vanderbilt Grad Entry 2012 Application

    Don't give up hope Barbaraleev...it is still early and you never know..it is not over till its over....best wishes!
  20. Vanderbilt Grad Entry 2012 Application

    Way to go amandy45!!!!!
  21. Vanderbilt Grad Entry 2012 Application

    Thanks Rob RN... I am keeping positive... Good luck?
  22. Vanderbilt Grad Entry 2012 Application

    Is anyone else on here that is direct entry ACNP?
  23. Vanderbilt Grad Entry 2012 Application

    Rob...rn it could be worse....I got a letter yesterday...they still haven't gotten one of my references! Ughhh! I guess this could make my wait even longer... Wishing everyone the best!
  24. Vanderbilt Grad Entry 2012 Application

    I don't think there has ever been a longer February...feels like there are 60 days in this month!
  25. Vanderbilt Grad Entry 2012 Application

    Nothing here... But I think it is not quite time yet. Good luck!