smitty10

Good luck on the interview!

thank you so much musician's wife!

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

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 as a medical assistant in a Cardiologist office with over 12 different cardiologist. And as a PCA in the ER dept and some of our busiest ER's. Thanks in advance for any and all responses!!

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 want to get into a CVICU or even to the cath lab! Before RN school, I worked as a PCA in the Emergency Departments at some of our busiest ER, and I would like to know, what the RN managers look for when considering someone for their unit. Thanks in advance for any and all responses!!

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. I was in the very same boat as you except I was punching out 2 hours late trying to get all the documentation and noting orders, and like you said without a lunch or a break!!!!!! I was thankful for the 3 weeks I was there and I did recieve 2 nice checks, but I felt like my license would be in jeopardy if I continued to stay under circumstances like that. Again not trying to be funny, but you have to protect yourself!

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. that might be a little difficult to do if your on days, but the more you do it the better your routine will develop. as far as the charting when you do something, you will find it is best, you just have to develop and master the skill!

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 :) smitty, RN

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thanks

i think i did 2. CONGRATS

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 sure:D

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

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 see?

I will go with metabolic acidosis

i so feel like you are talking to me personally :) thank you, and i pray this same prayer for you, my friend !!!

good luck, are you able to do the pearsonvue trick?

and Mi also requires fingerprinting. check out the website at mi.gov/mdch hope this helps

i sent an email and was asked to wait patiently and to allow time for processing. Well, I'm jumping up and down today, my ATT has arrived today!!! Yes, Michigan!!!!!

Oh, I'm just venting. I've been fingerprinted and my transcripts went out in Sept. I've paid Pearson and I'm just waiting for my Beloved ATT. I've studied and painted rooms and sent out applications. I know, just sit back and relax and wait for it. Because when it finally arrives, I'm gonna be jumping up and down and totally excited! smitty G.N.

i studied for the NC 6 and NC 7 at the same time. i took them 1 day apart and recieved an B on #6 and an A on #7. (I was in the old program) Smitty G.N.

you do not have to be a LPN to be accepted into this program. I was accepted into EC under the requirement of having over 50% of previous nursing school experience. I graduated from their program in 9- 2010. you should call EC and talk with an advisor or go to the website at excelsior.edu hope this helps, Smitty G.N.

how long did you have to wait for ATT?

i have recieved 2 scholarships from Excelsior. i did have to fill out the FAFSA, they use some info from their to determine what type of assistance they can offer you. it was truly a blessing to recieve those scholarships!!!!! Smitty, G.N.

don't forget to take some of your favorite snacks. my appetite was pretty much shot, but I had some favorites from home that comforted me!!! smitty G.N. and by the way, if it helps to bring a support person with you do so. we drove to Wisconsin from Michigan, and I really felt good knowing that when I came back to my room, whether good or bad news, i knew I had a loving familiar face waiting for me when i got back!!!!!!!!! smitty G.N