PatMac10,RN RN

Nursing Education, CVICU, Float Pool

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    I'm not going to lie...

    PatMac10,RN replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Students

    I about to graduate from an ADN program in 3 months. People do a lot of talking....... And that's all it is inane cases useless banter. All I can say is let them talk and let time and opportunity be...
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    First assist

    PatMac10,RN replied to Stoogesfan's topic in Operating Room

    Many times a first assist will be another doctor or resident etc...however plenty of places utilize Surgical First Assists, which are surgical techs and other individuals with specialized training and...
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    Passed AANP

    PatMac10,RN replied to Cessna172's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Congrats!
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    Hospitalist NP?

    PatMac10,RN replied to ArtisticNurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

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    Straighterline Credits Question

    PatMac10,RN posted a topic in Western Governors University

    If you use straighterline to get a few of the Gen. Ed. Credits for your BSN at WGU, or any one of straighterlines other partner schools, and actually graduate from the school with a degree and plan to...
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    Straighterline Credits Question

    PatMac10,RN replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in Western Governors University

    Thanks.
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    Course changes at WGU starting 1/1/13?

    PatMac10,RN replied to LoveToHike's topic in Western Governors University

    You'll probably be very
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    Cape Fear Valley - New Grad program

    PatMac10,RN replied to UcStudentNurse's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Recruiters are supposed to be coming to talk to my class in about 3 weeks. Can't wait to hear more about the
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    Walden University has new FNP and AGNP Programs

    PatMac10,RN replied to kenyohunt1's topic in School, College Programs

    I just thought of something. I know students at Walden haven't started the clinical portion yet, at least none that I've heard, with it being a new online program. I wanted to ask....... Do any of...
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    Straighterline courses

    PatMac10,RN replied to student81's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thsnks
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    Straighterline courses

    PatMac10,RN replied to student81's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I know this thread is old, but I'll give it try anyway. If you use straighterline to get a few of the Gen. Ed. Credits for your BSN at WGU, or any one of straighterlines other partner schools, and...
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    Hospitalist NP?

    PatMac10,RN replied to ArtisticNurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It seems to now be the trend for NPs working in the hospital to be licensed as an ACNP or ANP. Here where I live, in the rural south, we don't have many, if any ACNPs or ANPs, everyone that I've seen...
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    Whats your favorite montra or saying?

    PatMac10,RN replied to Kimynurse's topic in General Students

    Like
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    Is it ever too early to study?!

    PatMac10,RN replied to RosaleiMae's topic in General Students

    I think It's a good idea. It's important to relax to prepare for your work your going to have to do, but there is only so much of that you can do. However, I think it's good to get a good grip On...
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    Must Have Nursing Books

    PatMac10,RN replied to my4helpers's topic in General Students

    The various books in the Nursing Demystified series. The Med-Surg one is a major time and headache
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    Whats your favorite montra or saying?

    PatMac10,RN replied to Kimynurse's topic in General Students

    Our class song and saying is "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger". We are also fond of the Hunger Games catchphrase: "May the odds be ever in your favor!" Lolz! We're a class full of
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    Is anyone else graduating

    PatMac10,RN replied to BBRANRN2013's topic in General Students

    I am currently doing my preceptorship and I kind if feel different than some if you. As I talk with my preceptor, who has been a Cardiosrugery nurse for years, I keep realizing that there is so much I...
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    Are online ANP degrees destroying our credibility?

    PatMac10,RN replied to jilljw's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Viced, are you speaking of regular midwives/ Licensed Midwives (LM, CM) or nursing midwives? Because in the case of the first, I can see a trend similar to what you speak, but not in the cast of...
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    Are online ANP degrees destroying our credibility?

    PatMac10,RN replied to jilljw's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I've done plenty of online courses during and since high school. Online courses were the only way high school students could take college courses for free at my high school during that time. When I...
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    Cardiology Nurse Practitioner - Some info?

    PatMac10,RN replied to Love&Care's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm doing my preceptorship on the CVICU. The CV Surgeon there has a FNP that works with him for pre and post-OP follow-up. She works both in The clinic and rounds in the
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    Any "tools" you love?

    PatMac10,RN replied to rafv's topic in General Students

    I use the foldable clipboard and it fits in my clinical uniform and scrub pockets. I recommend the Tarascon Pharmacopoeia 2013 Classic for Nurses. I had the 2012 edition and it was a life saver in...
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    Class gift ideas

    PatMac10,RN replied to caitlinjoy's topic in General Students

    Coffee
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    MDF 777 vs. Littmann lightweight

    PatMac10,RN replied to Katniss88's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have the MDF MD One stethoscope, which is supposed to be comparable to the Littman Classic II. I love it! I have the black out edition (every part of scope is black) and its worked well for me...
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    Are online ANP degrees destroying our credibility?

    PatMac10,RN replied to jilljw's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    To me it seems self-evident that online NP programs, especially when the nurses have experience going into the program, are successful. Think of how many online NP programs there were in 2009 and...
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    CVICU Preceptorship!!!

    PatMac10,RN replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in General Students

    Thanks!