heather in ohio

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 both certifications.

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 the call but was just about to, then decided to loo...

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 unlimited benefits to using a smartphone in the work...

Glucagon could also be listed as an antidote.

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 think that having a dual certification will be qu...

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 throughout the program :)

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

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

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 that lol. Also - we do not have clinicals the fir...

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 personalized... So I don't think any of us know what classes t...

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

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 finding preceptors, I have only done adult ICU and...

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

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 on the outside. Being a professional is being resp...

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 experience obviously but couldn't one work full ti...

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 out the "find your own clinicals" portion. Anyone el...

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 tracing itself. Several of us argued our points on if th...

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? Thanks!

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 well however I do not know if the Direct Accession ...

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 active and I am already 36, afraid to push it too far ...

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 WHOLE process. Lesson learned...there is no easy way o...

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 connection which is ExTreMelY difficult to get fro...

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 always wonder how that would work- I fell for someone ...

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 interview! You are going to do great -and you too ...

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 scary! Hopefully all goes well, I will keep you updated...