PatMac10,RN RN

Nursing Education, CVICU, Float Pool

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    FINALLY starting 10/1

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

    Finished Orientation Yesterday, got the completion email today. In so ready to get
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    How can I prep for grad school?

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

    I like these suggestions. Hmmm. Will
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    Signing your title in everyday signature

    PatMac10,RN replied to NurseGhostHunter's topic in General Nursing

    Every once in a while. Mostly when I've just gotten off work. Like a previous poster said, I usually catch myself somewhere in the R, and then there's this random extra letter after my signature.
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    FINALLY starting 10/1

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

    Me too! Orientation course just opens up
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    New Grads in the ICU - Summer 2013

    PatMac10,RN replied to blueorchid981's topic in Critical Care

    I've been working in a smaller, rural CVICU, since July 15th! I lovey job! Everyone on my unit is so tight-knit, welcoming, and helpful, even the surgeons. I am learning soooo much. I look forward to...
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    Open Heart Training

    PatMac10,RN replied to KRWICURN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    We don't have a formalized program on our CVICU, but me and my other new grad co-worker, have been working on the CVICU for approx 2 months. We first have an observation day for the Post-Op CABG...
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    Finally, I am an ICU nurse: CVICU

    PatMac10,RN replied to sarahneeyah's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I was fortunate to get a job offer on a small CVICU without any issues, whatsoever, 2 months before I even finished my ADN program. Me and my fellow new grad hire are learning sooo much, it's just the...
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    Crazy days when I take a CABG

    PatMac10,RN replied to cabgnurse's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Yes. At our hospital whoever has a Fresh CABG patient is 1-on-1, even in that first night shift. Now, if the pt. is stable on post op day 1, then nurse caring for the CABG pt can have another pt, but...
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    CVICU - Eating their young

    PatMac10,RN replied to NurseHotFlash's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I have Ben working in the CVICU going on 2 months. I'm a new grad. I must say that I and my other new grad hire that started with me have been blessed with a unit that is sooo helpful and...
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    low GPA, any hope for NP?

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

    Good
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    PA-C thinking of an APRN degree

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

    OP, I'm guessing going to finish medical school isn't an option or desire at this point huh? However it's bares thinking about. Anyway, look at Excelsior. It is my understanding they have a distance...
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    "Why didn't you go to medical school?"

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

    Good
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    Do you get paid for clinical hours??

    PatMac10,RN replied to Melissa0181's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Lol. Love this
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    How old were you when you made the choice to become a NP?

    PatMac10,RN replied to mmcc26's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm 20 now. Don't plan to apply to NP school until I'm 22 or 23 that will rough put me at either 25 or 26 when I'm done. I work in the CVICU now and like where I
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    "Why didn't you go to medical school?"

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

    What you say makes sense. It's just that its never been viewed that way, by me, or many I know and work with, that way. The best thing to call NP are Nurse Practitioners, what they are or
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    "Why didn't you go to medical school?"

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

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    "Why didn't you go to medical school?"

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

    Great
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    Chamberlain FNP program

    PatMac10,RN replied to Lonlai84's topic in Chamberlain College

    Other than cost, I've only heard great things about Chamberlains
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    FNP syllabuses and book names

    PatMac10,RN replied to nurselove757's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Bump. I was wondering when they would offer
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    USA DNP fall 2013

    PatMac10,RN replied to rlianne's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Did you try SJCME (St. Joseph's) there is a WGU RN to MSN grad on our Facebook page who got in at that school's post grad fnp certificate
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    Your Starting Salary?

    PatMac10,RN replied to x_factor's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh I understand. They prefer it here too! All ADJ new hard hires have to sign a contract saying will have our BSN within 3 years to maintain
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    Your Starting Salary?

    PatMac10,RN replied to x_factor's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just so you know. Im in rural SE NC. Pay at my hospital is $21.11/hr. pretty much same shift diggs as precious poster. We also now pay the same per hour for
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    How hard is the new NCLEX 2013 Test Plan

    PatMac10,RN replied to souleater11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!!! Glad Exam Cram
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    Top 10 Nursing Supplies

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

    Yes it
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    Wssu fnp program fall 2013

    PatMac10,RN replied to rnmichele's topic in Advanced Practice

    I plan on applying for entry for next fall, if I finish my BSN by next Summer. My dad went to this school (non-nursing major) and there is an FNP that works in my hospitals ER and went to WSSU and...