LetsChill

LetsChill

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  1. Accepted to Duke AND Vanderbilt. Decisions! Help!!

    LetsChill replied to andimcawesome's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Sounds awesome. Either way you win. So many people on here can't get into either of those programs. I'm hoping for Vanderbilt ACNP myself for Fall 2013. I went to a MSN Open House at Vandy this past...

  2. Which FNP programs are the shortest?

    LetsChill replied to rynophiliac's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Vanderbilt's FNP program is indeed 12 months. However, you need to already have a BSN. If you don't, they have an accelerated BSN program available. Also, it is more pricey, at nearly $1200 per...

  3. Vanderbilt Grad Entry 2013

    LetsChill replied to LetsChill's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am a nurse already but as far as the entry level program goes at Vanderbilt, I know that the ABSN is 12 months then the specialty year (MSN) is also 12 months. I looked into Duke also for their ACNP...

  4. Do NPs work 3 days a week?

    LetsChill posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Like many RNs out there, I really like working just 3 days a week. I am applying to an ACNP program because I'd like to work in the hospital setting. How many NPs out there work 3-12 hour shifts?...

  5. Do NPs work 3 days a week?

    LetsChill replied to LetsChill's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    So cool. Exactly how I've envisioned my career. I'd imagine that those jobs are scarce

  6. Do NPs work 3 days a week?

    LetsChill replied to LetsChill's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Do you guys all work in ICUs? In school, did you do your clinicals in an

  7. Vanderbilt Grad Entry 2013

    LetsChill replied to LetsChill's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I received a newsletter in the mail from Vanderbilt stating the online application for Fall 2013 opens September 15. I tried to start my online application through the link on their website but the...

  8. Adult track NP

    LetsChill replied to reebokHCFR's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Interesting insight. Good to know when I start looking for a

  9. Name that rhythm...

    LetsChill replied to *LadyNurse*'s topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    ST depression can be caused by Dig...yup...had that one

  10. ANP or GNP?

    LetsChill replied to FORTHELOVEOF!!!!'s topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The AACN exam of the primary care provider for the adult and older adult are the same. Gerontology is now incorporated in the adult programs, including the ACNP program. The real question to answer...

  11. Adult track NP

    LetsChill replied to reebokHCFR's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Vanderbilt has a pre-specialty program. Meaning you enter with a Bachelor's in a field other than nursing, then graduate as an NP, or, in your case, an ENP. But if I was in Florida I'd want to stay...

  12. Adult track NP

    LetsChill replied to reebokHCFR's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    ACNP- hospital in-patients, specialty clinics/offices (adults only) ANP- specialty clinics/offices (adults only) FNP- clinics/offices (children and adults) It all depends on the acuity that you want...

  13. Vanderbilt Grad Entry 2013

    LetsChill replied to LetsChill's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    In my research, I've found that lower GPAs are usually not a problem (of course it depends on your competition for the semester you are applying). That is why Vandy requires the GRE. If you have a...

  14. Nurse Practitioner Autonomy

    LetsChill replied to Cardiomegaly's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I too am looking at the ACNP programs. Its too bad there is a lot of "stuff" outside of the RNs scope of practice, for which we have to rely on those with more training. That is one very good reason...

  15. Vanderbilt Grad Entry 2013

    LetsChill replied to LetsChill's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Which program are you going to apply to? I'd like to do the ACNP specialty. I live in Saint Louis, MO but will probably relocate to TN for the program. Do you live in Nashville

  16. Vanderbilt ACNP Program

    LetsChill replied to ashfost's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    ER exp should be perfect. I also want to apply to the ACNP at Vandy. My exp is in CVICU and cardiac telemetry. I have 2+ years experience. I think Vandy will accept any experience for the program,...

  17. Didn't get accepted- what to do next?

    LetsChill replied to KeLsRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    OP, what are your stats like? Its always fun to compare with fellow applicants. Did you have to take the GRE? GRE - 151/153 (V/Q) and a 4.0 AW GPA 3.49 1 year CVICU, 1.5 years cardiac stepdown I want...

  18. NP with no experience?

    LetsChill replied to SkylerW's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Every program is different. Gotta check the website/call or the admin. It is recommended at the one I'm looking at but not required. Another one I've looked at will accept any hospital clinical...

  19. Telemetry Monitoring

    LetsChill replied to Aj2023's topic in Cardiac

    Yeah, we get anything and everything: cardiac stuff, GI bleeds, syncope and falls, traumas, psych pts, ODs, AAAs, post surgical. And you're right, we can potentially get any pt that comes through the...

  20. IV amiodarone for chronic afib, is it safe?

    LetsChill replied to rnvancouver's topic in Cardiac

    Pt can absolutely run up toxic levels of amiodarone. Amio toxicity... http://www.uptodate.com/contents/amiodarone-pulmonary-toxicity In the CVICU, a pt went home on PO amio after a CABG. Came back a...

  21. Telemetry Monitoring

    LetsChill replied to Aj2023's topic in Cardiac

    On our tele unit here in the Midwest, our patient census in constantly increaseing. We just opened a 4th tele wing and its always in use. The tele unit is the biggest unit in this hospital. Probably...

  22. Ativan IVP vs Propofol gtt

    LetsChill replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    In the CVICU, we would frequently use a Precedex gtt as we weaned off the Propofol, and then continued with the Precedex through the night until extubation in the am. Precedex will keep the patient...

  23. Clinical sites in CRNA school

    LetsChill posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Some schools have clinical sites in remote areas and/or areas out of the city where the school is, including out of the state. I know that Glendale, AZ has clinical sites in Utah, for example. I have...

  24. Lumbar drains and anticoagulant therapy

    LetsChill posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I work in a CVICU where we get lumber drains back with AAAs and other major thoracic/abdominal procedures. Are lumber drains EVER given anticoagulant therapy? Lets say that the surgeons anticipate...

  25. Wireless EKG/ECG Monitoring

    LetsChill replied to LetsChill's topic in Critical Care

    That is similar. I want to have/have invented something where all you need to have actually on the patient are 5 easily applied and removed RedDots with tiny transmitters that trasmit each particular...