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  1. Considering MSN (Informatics) + NP (FNP), please give me opinions/input.

    iridius posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hello, I am considering the following: Beginning an MSN in Informatics and simultaneously pursuing an NP as FNP. I like both the medical/nursing as well as the computer/information technology aspects...

  2. TNCC in 2 days!!! CEN in 6 Days!!!

    iridius posted a topic in Emergency

    Hey everyone.... I have been hiding away studying for the last month or so... getting lonely (I'm not too good at the complete-isolation thing). I am a new grad... I moved to Miami for nursing school,...

  3. Considering MSN (Informatics) + NP (FNP), please give me opinions/input.

    iridius replied to iridius's topic in Post Graduate Students

    By the way do you work bedside still or are you 100% informatics? or vice

  4. Considering MSN (Informatics) + NP (FNP), please give me opinions/input.

    iridius replied to iridius's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Nice, I didn't think I'd find someone interested in or doing the same thing. I wasn't sure about the no overlap aspect, thanks for clearing it up. If that is the case I may start on the informatics...

  5. Tommorrow I'm "On my own" !!!

    iridius replied to iridius's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I made it... tho.... it was.... well.... it was what it was. I had 3 pts. to start... the normal ratio. Then one was DC'd. 2... I'm happy now... can do all my stuff... I was told I was a god...

  6. Tommorrow I'm "On my own" !!!

    iridius posted a topic in General Nursing

    i'm nervous, tommorrow night i am on my own. i have been precepting for my new job in the rcu (respiratory care unit - think icu with hemodynamically stable patients, not long-term care). i am a new...

  7. Dilantin (phenytoin) & food/enteral feedings?

    iridius replied to iridius's topic in General Nursing

    I ask the pharmacists stuff a lot... I like different points of view and opinions... I like to take an weighted average of all the responses I get (weighted on how much I trust the person's knowledge...

  8. Dilantin (phenytoin) & food/enteral feedings?

    iridius posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am reading Davis's Drug Guide and don't understand something. It says for PO Dilantin: "Adminster with or immediately after meals to minimize GI irritation" ... "Capsules may be opened and mixed...

  9. I need help deciding on my preceptorship!!

    iridius replied to kjhBSNRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am a new nurse and I think that no matter where you go you will probably be learning a lot of transferable skills in that first year. I mean I have not stopped learning things for the first 3 months...

  10. Night Shift Jet Lag??

    iridius replied to shakedwnst924's topic in General Nursing

    I recently started nights and the following helped me, I usually sleep from 0900-0500, i keep this schedule even when not working: - blocking the light on window with a huge dark blanket - using eye...

  11. TNCC in 2 days!!! CEN in 6 Days!!!

    iridius replied to iridius's topic in Emergency

    littley, 1st don't get too stressed if, as a new grad, you don't get an ER position in Miami. If you have connections you may, but otherwise, just apply to any and all jobs, that's what worked for me....

  12. Job interview in a Surgical Unit

    iridius replied to patrick.gines's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Tell me about yourself? (Note, they don't typically want to know your biography, but rather, what about you can help them and their company, so don't waste time saying stuff like I grew up in.... I...

  13. 3.25 GPA required for new grad position???!!

    iridius replied to wildsmile24's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Both of my interviews asked for GPA, I have a good one so it wasn't an issue, but I am in the boat of people that didn't have work or have children while in nursing school. (But I did move down to...

  14. Living/working in/around Ft Lauderdale

    iridius replied to SteveNNP's topic in Florida Nursing

    I don't live in Ft. Lauderdale, but will be working at Broward General starting next month. 1. I have heard good things about BG on this board and from nurses at other hospitals, but more importantly...

  15. I need a job! Help me please!

    iridius replied to goodstudentnowRN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Thanks for the link dcgrrl. I have been offered a position and am waiting on results from another before making my decision, I appreciate the link though. I am very happy about my current situation...

  16. I need a job! Help me please!

    iridius replied to goodstudentnowRN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I hope you are feeling better, it is very stressful, I know. I would recommend taking classes. Any nursing class you can take that gives you new knowledge, skills and certifications will help you...

  17. TNCC in 2 days!!! CEN in 6 Days!!!

    iridius replied to iridius's topic in Emergency

    So, how'd it go? Good I

  18. TNCC in 2 days!!! CEN in 6 Days!!!

    iridius replied to iridius's topic in Emergency

    I just had celebratory sushi with my wife...mmmmm. I bought the ENA Test Book that had 5 (150 question) practice tests + 2 (175 question) practice tests included. I took all 5 written tests and one...

  19. Becoming a CEN as a new grad?

    iridius replied to JasonGCA's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yeah also look into applying early because there are limited testing dates so if u wait till ur ready u may have to wait another 2+

  20. Becoming a CEN as a new grad?

    iridius replied to JasonGCA's topic in General Nursing

    Well, did u join ENA? B/c u get a discount. I studied for about 1 month (I took PALS, ACLS, TNCC during that month which took 6 days out of the month and my family visited which took up 10 days (I did...

  21. TNCC in 2 days!!! CEN in 6 Days!!!

    iridius replied to iridius's topic in Emergency

    127/150 = 85% I passed!!!!!!! I am so psyched... I get the day off now before studying for NALS/NPR and ENPC next week and the following.... Then I have CATN in June and maybe CTRN/CFRN or paramedic...

  22. Becoming a CEN as a new grad?

    iridius replied to JasonGCA's topic in General Nursing

    I passed so I def recommend it

  23. TNCC in 2 days!!! CEN in 6 Days!!!

    iridius replied to iridius's topic in Emergency

    Thanks, I am now, done studying, reviewed all day... retook two tests, reviewed all mistakes from two tests... my brain has had enough... time to crash... gonna watch some cartoons, go to bed and get...

  24. CEN...study at home or in seminar?

    iridius replied to twinmommy+2's topic in Emergency

    Just give it a try.... the Solheim Lectures and practice tests are great... I will tell you how well it goes... I'm a new grad and got my CEN exam

  25. New Grad ED Exams

    iridius replied to an6el177's topic in Emergency

    I second gtoko's recommendation, I just read it last week, it was great. d'oh just realized you are probably taking the tests right now... oh well... read it anyway... good