missnurse01

missnurse01 MSN, RN

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  1. Focus! What does that mean?

    missnurse01 replied to Tricia76's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    it's hard when it seems like there are so many hoops to go thru. but you must be focused on getting those A's, otherwise there will be a ton of nurses in front of you with all A's. do you work in...

  2. Pulmonary Medicine Experience?

    missnurse01 replied to cbrite's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    goodness it could be anything...pulm edema, asthma, pulm htn. lots of flu, resp infections etc. if your place does lung transplant pts could also end up here before going home or to rehab... good...

  3. CPNE wait

    missnurse01 replied to SWilson213's topic in Excelsior College

    congrats! I didn't know Sav had a site now...it didn't when I lived there or took the

  4. AST and ALT levels after open heart surgery

    missnurse01 replied to cruisin_woodward's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think they are relating it along with the concept of 'shock liver'-where you have low blood pressure (or low flow) for a period of time and the liver takes a hit. We don't measure these enzymes...

  5. Training

    missnurse01 replied to tracylen's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    many times it is on your feet training-where I am we would do at least one shift to orient to cooling pts. If they are stable you have time to open up the policy and read about why you are doing...

  6. volunteer EMT? CNA? other?

    missnurse01 replied to nurseinthemaking2013's topic in New York Nursing

    are you able to skip the cna classes since you are in nursing school? I know many states do that...otherwise you have to take the certification classes. for emt, even volunteer, you usually still...

  7. What should i do?

    missnurse01 replied to tchao's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    most programs in cali are impacted, at least think that is where you are talking about. I would consider apply to out of state nursing programs when you have your prereqs done to increase your chance...

  8. looking into excelsior

    missnurse01 replied to brandy21000's topic in Excelsior College

    how long is the bridge transition program locally to you? You might finish faster if it is only a year or so. also you can not get financial aid/student loans thru excelsior, it is all out of...

  9. Any advice for a novice CCU nurse?

    missnurse01 replied to jemmens's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    either be studying critical care stuff or be a bug on the wall in any really sick pt room. never be surfing the internet or on your phone the first many years of nursing. watching how pt's are...

  10. How do I make the switch from dayshift to nights?!

    missnurse01 replied to amystudentRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    congrats on the job! and wow, I have never heard of an 11p-11a job, only the other way around. It may take a long time to get use to nights...as in years. are you able to pick your schedule? many...

  11. First assignment in Maryland/DC area

    missnurse01 replied to CaseManagerRN's topic in Travel

    I did a contract in bethesda too, at suburban hosp. I was housed about 30-40 minutes away near Balitmore-about 15 minutes closer to d/c. It was awesome to go down with the kids since all museums are...

  12. ICU or cath lab travel nurse - which is better to be?

    missnurse01 replied to connie12's topic in Travel

    altho it's great to have all the experience in CVICU, most places don't give travelers those types of pts. Depending on the place, even first day hearts can be hard to come by. Also, depending where...

  13. Will my tattoos hold me back?

    missnurse01 replied to MLutiker's topic in General Students

    it depends on where you are. I have worked places where they must be covered-in GA- but plenty of other states where they don't. if this is your dream do not talk yourself out of it! like everyone...

  14. Going to start applying for jobs soon, and I'm scared out of my mind!

    missnurse01 replied to vvittitoe's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    how is the hiring climate where you are? are people getting their dream jobs right out of school? if not then you will be as the other posters said-take the first thing you can get. for me, I knew...

  15. Help Please! Online LPN transition to RN

    missnurse01 replied to klpn278's topic in Excelsior College

    The very first thing u must do is make sure u can get licensed in your state. The economy website has some info on diff states requirements but u should search your board of nursing website. If u...

  16. I really need a nursing opinion! School vs. experience...

    missnurse01 replied to dpenn202's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    apply to both, go to the one you get into. experience as an aide will help for getting into school-not at all probably for getting a job out of school. good

  17. Help Please! Online LPN transition to RN

    missnurse01 replied to klpn278's topic in Excelsior College

    please search around here and the web in general! lots of info out there. here is a brief summary! college network sells study materials-books, workbooks, etc. they are not a school. excelsior is...

  18. Checking in...

    missnurse01 replied to shellback's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    awesome!

  19. Passed at Utica!!!!!!

    missnurse01 replied to BeachCathyRN's topic in Excelsior College

    congrats!

  20. Not happy with medsurge

    missnurse01 replied to mom35's topic in First Year After Licensure

    make sure that part of your contract does not state that you will have to repay the bonuses-many hospitals do that if you do not stay for your whole contract. good

  21. Per Diem Question....

    missnurse01 replied to HeaFea's topic in General Nursing

    depends on the facility-where I am now you have to actually apply for an open job to be changed-even if going to part time or per diem. If they don't have a slot open, you can't decrease your

  22. anyone worried about where first job will be?

    missnurse01 replied to missnurse01's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    duluthrn I believe you are going to one of the schools I am applying to! Hoping more people chime

  23. anyone worried about where first job will be?

    missnurse01 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    After reading some posts on this site I realized I always assumed that I would be able to get a job within commutable distance as my first CRNA position. I figured I would be out of money and not be...

  24. This long journey has finally come to an end! :)

    missnurse01 replied to heartNICU's topic in General Students

    oops! well good luck with the interview!! I hear it has been hard in many areas of the U.S. CRNA is what I want to

  25. Biology? Chemistry? Help!

    missnurse01 replied to LindseyRN86's topic in Ohio University

    I went to brick and mortar school for all the chem's-hard working nights but valuable being in person and having study groups with peers. I am have taken many online classes! did pathophys and pharm...