heather in ohio

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  1. Dual degree FNP/ AG-ACNP

    heather in ohio posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thoughts on dual-certification? Would the hours for both be satisfied if someone worked acute care FT and a clinic maybe once per week? I like the idea however wonder if it is realistic to maintain...

  2. Nomination for America's Best Nurse- American Healthcare Council

    heather in ohio replied to scanda123's topic in General Nursing

    Thank goodness indeed for this site! So, I am currently being called every day for the last week for this award. I did respond some time ago to something for this "nomination". I've not yet returned...

  3. Use of cellphones while at work

    heather in ohio replied to givxnchy's topic in General Nursing

    I do think that in time, the cell phone policy will eventually change. There are so many great applications related to clinical practice and the mobility and ease of use cannot be denied. There are...

  4. Medications in the Modern ED

    heather in ohio replied to jep395's topic in Emergency

    Glucagon could also be listed as an

  5. Dual degree FNP/ AG-ACNP

    heather in ohio replied to heather in ohio's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am actually starting a dual certification program with University of South Alabama this semester. After thinking long and hard I just could not make a decision for choosing one focus or the other. I...

  6. University of South Alabama, Fall 2014

    heather in ohio replied to Hope85's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I will be most certainly working my full-time job while going to school. Where I work we have to do 40 hours a week so it is 3 12 hour shifts and an 8 every two weeks. I plan on maintaining that...

  7. University of South Alabama, Fall 2014

    heather in ohio replied to Hope85's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks! Tuition seems fair :) and yes there are Ohio affiliations in my area - I did check out the list, the VA is listed too

  8. University of South Alabama, Fall 2014

    heather in ohio replied to Hope85's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Writing posts on my cell phone in a hurry- excuse all the typos

  9. University of South Alabama, Fall 2014

    heather in ohio replied to Hope85's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have a MAC as well and plan to use it! That's all we have in the house- I'm gonna rely on it working - I absolutely do not care for PC. I could borrow one I suppose if need be but heaven help me use...

  10. University of South Alabama, Fall 2014

    heather in ohio replied to Hope85's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I never got confirmation that my acceptance package was complete. I did get a jag number and email access. From what I can see in the orientation video is that our schedules are so called...

  11. University of South Alabama, Fall 2014

    heather in ohio replied to Hope85's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Me either- just looking at the videos online. Pretty general

  12. University of South Alabama, Fall 2014

    heather in ohio replied to Hope85's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am also starting the Emergency NP Dual program. I procrastinated on starting my certifiedpro so hopefully I can beat the clock. I found the fb page as well- good idea! The biggest concern I have is...

  13. University of South Alabama, MSN Emergency NP Dual Role, Spring 2012 start

    heather in ohio replied to LIZZYICU's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I hope we can do clinical with PA/NP/RN and

  14. Has anyone ever worked for VA hospital?

    heather in ohio replied to feelsgoodtobeRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I absolutely love the VA- its what you make of it. Do your best for the vets- you don't have to be mediocre just bc other people do! I take care of my patients the same as I would my family or anyone...

  15. University of South Alabama, MSN Emergency NP Dual Role, Spring 2012 start

    heather in ohio replied to LIZZYICU's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think the dual degree Emergency FNP/ACNP is great bc you have a very broad application for one. You may find the perfect job in one or the other, so I feel that options are better. Also - I have no...

  16. University of Southern Alabama NP 2014

    heather in ohio replied to aharris30's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Got a letter in the mail :) will be starting the dual- Emergency-FNP/Acute care MSN program at University of Southern Alabama (USA) this fall! Very excited to get started- not so excited to figure...

  17. Sharing cardiac rhythm tracing without any evidence of pt identification...violation?

    heather in ohio posted a topic in HIPAA Challenges

    So I wanted to send a picture to a coworker that was not at work, the picture would have been a cardiac rhythm strip with the top portion cut off and removed so that no info remained except the...

  18. sepsis protocol

    heather in ohio posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am looking for a Sepsis Protocol or 'bundle' in my hospital- do most hospitals already have this in place? Or some sort of early detection/ screening tool?

  19. Navy Hospital Corpsman to RN ???

    heather in ohio replied to vrfdd123's topic in Government, Military

    Question regarding the Direct Accession...do you get a stipend or salary while in school for CRNA? I am debating on AFIT/HPSP/ and the Direct Accession routes. I have researched the first two fairly...

  20. Air Force Critical Care --> CRNA School

    heather in ohio replied to AFhealth's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for the info- I have been thinking long and hard of what to do...apply again and MAYBE get in another CRNA program, Or just go ahead and try to do active duty and AFIT. I really want to be...

  21. Air Force Critical Care --> CRNA School

    heather in ohio replied to AFhealth's topic in Government, Military

    I am interested in AFIT as well- I actually got accepted to CRNA school and applied for the HPSP scholarship...turns out I shoulda taken the GRE to get that! Wish I knew before I went through the...

  22. Anesthesia Audio Review

    heather in ohio replied to nike0777's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I would like to know myself! I am starting school soon and could really use a loan above my "COA" since working is not an option. The only loan I know of outside -of COA -is the wells fargo education...

  23. St. Mary's University of Minnesota CRNA Interview

    heather in ohio replied to fyjsvw's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    RNMAN2010- WOW, congrats to you! That is awesome you got engaged, interviewed and visited family all in one trip! Not wasting time! So you and your fiance have had a long distance relationship? I...

  24. St. Mary's University of Minnesota CRNA Interview

    heather in ohio replied to fyjsvw's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    CONGRATS PutToSleep!! That is AWESOME! I too just passed mine :) So exciting- feels good to have that done hu!? I agree this site is great for sharing anxieties! I am so excited to hear about the MN...

  25. St. Mary's University of Minnesota CRNA Interview

    heather in ohio replied to fyjsvw's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thank you both! It is a wonderful feeling- however...I am really nervous about getting the loans! I hear it is not as easy as it used to be, and considering we can not work during school is very...