smitty10

smitty10 specializes in Trauma, Cardiac Cath/Special procedures.

Latest Activity

1. CVICU interview tips

   smitty10 replied to RNDAVID's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   Good luck on the

2. Pathway to becoming an CVICU RN

   smitty10 replied to smitty10's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   thank you so much musician's

3. Pathway to becoming an CVICU RN

   smitty10 replied to smitty10's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   :)Thank you so much. I'm going through ACLS now, and I started looking at the CCRN exam. Thank you again for your

4. Becoming a CVICU RN

   smitty10 posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

   As a new grad with over 8 months experience nursing in a LTAC facility, how does one get on a clinical pathway in becoming a CCU or CVICU RN? What other types of experiece should I seek? I've worked...

5. Pathway to becoming an CVICU RN

   smitty10 posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   I'm a new grad with 8 months experience in a LTAC. I've cared for pts with new trachs, vents, critical drips, IV ABT, and wound care. It's all very nice but my passion is cardiology!! I sooooooo...

6. 9 days of orientation in skilled LTC...now on my own HELP

   smitty10 replied to KarriRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I'm not trying to be funny, but try to keep your eye out for another job! 9 days orientation for a new grad and a 1st time nursing job is not enough time, AND REMEMBER,YOU HAVE A LICENSE TO PROTECT....

7. Managing Time

   smitty10 replied to Kristen Forti's topic in General Nursing

   i work midnights, so when i start my shift, i introduce myself, quick scan the room, if there are visitors there, i will come back to do my assessment just as long as the pt. is not in any distress....

8. LTACH or Med/Surg

   smitty10 replied to BSNmwsu's topic in First Year After Licensure

   well i just passed my nclex and alot of med-surg positions require at least 1-2 years experience. i was told to look at the ltach so i could build up my experience. good luck on your interview :)...

9. Michigan Grads, where are the best book deals?

   smitty10 replied to Anne36's topic in First Year After Licensure

   i utilized chegg.com. its a book rental service hope this helps smitty

10. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    smitty10 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    thanks

11. I think I passed...

    smitty10 replied to MermiesGreatGig's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i think i did 2.

12. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    smitty10 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i took my Nclex RN today. i recieved 181-182 questions. i did the PVT 3 hours after i got home and got the good pop up i'm going to try it at least 3 more times to make

13. Excelsior Grads - Where are they now?

    smitty10 replied to EricJRN's topic in Excelsior College

    I graduated from EC in Sept 2010 and now preparing for my Nclex Dec

14. Advise and help on electrolyte imbalances.

    smitty10 replied to chayes's topic in Online Distance Learning

    in other words are you asking,for example, if your pt has low calcium(or any of the other electrolytes) what s/s you would

15. ACID-BASE BALANCE

    smitty10 replied to L.A's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I will go with metabolic