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  1. CMC Cardiac Medicine Subspecialty Certification

    SICU_Murse posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hey all -- So I registered for the CMC subspecialty cert through the AACN. I recently passed my CCRN :w00t: and scored 100% on the cardio portion of the test. I was wondering if anyone out there has...

  2. How did you break into CTICU?

    SICU_Murse posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    To all the CTICU nurses -- How did you end up breaking into CTICU? I know the job market is pretty tight right now but jeesh! I am having a really hard time even scoring an interview for a CTICU....

  3. PRN pay

    SICU_Murse replied to Lovelymo79's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    The per diem pay rates in Southern NJ are pretty competitive. Most hospitals down here are unionized, which helps. You can view local contracts for various hospitals at Health Professionals &...

  4. UMDNJ vs. Thomas Jefferson University

    SICU_Murse replied to neuronRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Lynn -- I think its a great idea for the SON to have someone on these boards to help answer questions, as many pre-NP students turn to these boards when looking for information from their fellow...

  5. Why do Critical Care nurses look down their noses at Med-Surg nurses?

    SICU_Murse replied to marisatheresa's topic in Critical Care

    I forgot one of the most important parts -- We need to know that basic information so we can adequately care for the patient while he/she is critically ill. Knowing baseline information vs. current...

  6. Why do Critical Care nurses look down their noses at Med-Surg nurses?

    SICU_Murse replied to marisatheresa's topic in Critical Care

    Let me begin by telling you -- I began my career on a tele unit where I routinely cared for 5-6 patients a night. I currently work FT in the SICU at a large community hospital and I also work per deim...

  7. CMC Cardiac Medicine Subspecialty Certification

    SICU_Murse replied to SICU_Murse's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thanks Ms. B! And yes! I did my celebrating last

  8. CMC Cardiac Medicine Subspecialty Certification

    SICU_Murse replied to SICU_Murse's topic in MICU, SICU

    A suggestion that I will give you is that, knowing you dont routinely work in the ICU, you'll really need to brush up on your hemodynamic values and how to interpret them (CVP, RAP, PAS, PAD, PAOP,...

  9. INR increasing...without anticoagulation?

    SICU_Murse replied to LetsChill's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Warfarin pretty much interacts with EVERYTHING. Two drugs that come to mind are levoquin and

  10. CMC Cardiac Medicine Subspecialty Certification

    SICU_Murse replied to SICU_Murse's topic in MICU, SICU

    I PASSED!! I did notice on my score report that they DID increase the cut score from 51 to 52. And the exam was DIFFICULT. Moreso in my opinion than CCRN just because it's SO focused and in depth....

  11. CMC Cardiac Medicine Subspecialty Certification

    SICU_Murse replied to SICU_Murse's topic in MICU, SICU

    Ms. B -- thank you for all of the wonderful information! It helped me guide my studying nicely along with the review course I took at my hospital! I'm on my way to take the exam now! Will let everyone...

  12. CMC Cardiac Medicine Subspecialty Certification

    SICU_Murse replied to SICU_Murse's topic in MICU, SICU

    NC -- I actually moved my test date up to this Monday! I'll let you know how it

  13. CMC Cardiac Medicine Subspecialty Certification

    SICU_Murse replied to SICU_Murse's topic in MICU, SICU

    Wow -- You thought it was harder then CCRN?! I might have to start taking this a little more

  14. CMC Cardiac Medicine Subspecialty Certification

    SICU_Murse replied to SICU_Murse's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thats what I was thinking,

  15. ICU in community hospital or Stepdown in academic hospital

    SICU_Murse replied to SEWRN's topic in Critical Care

    SEWRN -- Congrats on the job offer! In todays job market I would tell you to take any job you are offered, just to get your foot in the door! It seems, from reading your post, your torn between a...

  16. CMC Cardiac Medicine Subspecialty Certification

    SICU_Murse replied to SICU_Murse's topic in MICU, SICU

    Hey NCcardiacNurse -- What type of ICU do you work in? I researched on the boards a bit and it seems as though the general consensus is that the CMC subspec exam is a little easier than the CCRN, but...

  17. A Day in the life of an ICU nurse?

    SICU_Murse replied to ivyleaf's topic in MICU, SICU

    Type A personality, you'll sink without one. I am not sure about others but most of the ICU's that I have worked in the aides do MINIMAL work. I work night-shift and the aide leaves at 9pm (their...

  18. AACN CCRN Self-Assessment Exam

    SICU_Murse posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Okay -- I just got back from Laura Gusparis' CCRN review in CT this week so I decided to sit down and choke up the money for the AACN's CCRN Self-Assessment exam. After taking it I am feeling somewhat...

  19. Calling all CCRNs!

    SICU_Murse posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hey all CCRNs -- First of all I would like to thank you for reading and responding to my post, I appriciate any insight and/or advice you can provide to me as I continue my journey in becoming...

  20. Nurse/patient ratio in ICU...what is yours?

    SICU_Murse replied to nitronymph's topic in MICU, SICU

    Usually AT LEAST one nurse per shift is 3:1 in our ICU. I think this is really unsafe, even if one of the patients has orders to move out. According to other nurses on my unit (havent looked it up...

  21. New to the SICU

    SICU_Murse replied to ClaRn's topic in MICU, SICU

    Hey ClaRN -- I too am new to the SICU and just finished my orientation. I am not sure what type of hospital you work in, but I work in a community hospital in Southern NJ. It is really sad to say that...

  22. Kaplan & LaCharity Scores -- How do you compare?!

    SICU_Murse posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I wanted some insight from those of you that have recently taken the NCLEX-RN and those of you who are also studying. How do your scores on practice exams compare to mine? Here is a list of what I...

  23. LaCharity's Case Studies or Exam Cram Questions

    SICU_Murse posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Quick question -- Hopefully someone will provide some feedback. So far today I reviewed Addison's and Cushing's disease (many students from my class who have taken the NCLEX-RN have recommended I do...

  24. How many NCLEX questions did you do?!

    SICU_Murse posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    How many NCLEX questions did you do prior to sitting for the boards? Did you pass/fail? Did you take a review

  25. Under-age drinking ticket?

    SICU_Murse replied to soxgirl2008's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    In the same boat, but I have already invested all the time, work, and money...waiting on the BON to make a decision