eCCU

eCCU

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  1. Top Skills Every ER Nurse Should Possess

    eCCU replied to mrnurse504's topic in Emergency

    PMFB-RN is correct. ....only stick to the facts...back in nursing school my legal class required us to attend a deposition. Just remember they blow up your chart for the entire audience. Trust me you...

  2. Offering money to switch clinical sites? Ethical?

    eCCU replied to chewychipsahoy's topic in General Students

    Hehehe...I suppose you will not be accepting any job offers that come with a sign on bonus?

  3. Texas Tech Spring 2014 RN-BSN

    eCCU replied to RebeccaH13's topic in Texas Nursing

    August

  4. Texas Tech Spring 2014 RN-BSN

    eCCU replied to RebeccaH13's topic in Texas Nursing

    http://uwc.ttu.edu/Onsite/OnsiteFaq.asp That's the link to submitting your papers for critique and guidance. The max return of your submitted paper is 48hrs. The last semester is a little lighter but...

  5. Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    eCCU replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

  6. Texas Tech Spring 2014 RN-BSN

    eCCU replied to RebeccaH13's topic in Texas Nursing

    Sorry y all I graduated in May. .. but I haven't known anyone failing out of the program unless having issues that prevent one from putting in the hard work or just lazy. The instructors are really...

  7. Texas Tech Spring 2014 RN-BSN

    eCCU replied to RebeccaH13's topic in Texas Nursing

    http://today.ttu.edu/2013/08/students-walk-in-summer-commencement-ceremonies/

  8. Texas Tech Spring 2014 RN-BSN

    eCCU replied to RebeccaH13's topic in Texas Nursing

    Commencement dates are held 3times/yr....May, Aug and

  9. Violent Physician

    eCCU replied to blondesareeasy's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    They must not be in TX....;-) Never had violent MD experience, but did have a racist patient who hit a pregnant Nurse. Nursing management just shrugged it off until our chief came in for rounds and...

  10. Texas Tech Spring 2014 RN-BSN

    eCCU replied to RebeccaH13's topic in Texas Nursing

    Oh and first semester can get hectic cause it is 18hrs...dont fret just make arrangements at work and get assignments and exams done early.

  11. Texas Tech Spring 2014 RN-BSN

    eCCU replied to RebeccaH13's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi rncutegirl! No major clinicals in the program. However, they do have a few interviews with leadership, social work or case management and legal in health care. Otherwise online and forum. All...

  12. Texas Tech Spring 2014 RN-BSN

    eCCU replied to RebeccaH13's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi y'all and welcome to Texas Tech! Am alumni BSN currently in MSN program. The instructors are very helpful the course work is in 2 semesters. ..18hrs then 12hrs.... sounds like a whole lot but you...

  13. Considering moving, New York to Texas

    eCCU replied to LifeCrisis's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hahaha.

  14. ACNP at Texas Tech

    eCCU replied to NPMAYBE's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Not sure but I do know TX grad schools are pretty competitive. I got in the ACNP program but I had a 4.0 with all sorts of critical care certifications and very strong recommendations I was also in...

  15. Need serious advice- dealing with smell

    eCCU replied to JZ_RN's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

  16. So Tired

    eCCU replied to Alisonisayoshi's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

  17. What's the longest er wait time you have Even seen

    eCCU replied to Trekfan's topic in Emergency

  18. Starting Pay for New Nurses in Texas...need help!!!

    eCCU replied to juleslevesQ86's topic in Texas Nursing

    Medical center Houston new grads get more than that in internship programs....Dallas is definitely more expensive than

  19. Insulin and Levophed drips on cardiovascular unit

    eCCU replied to heartnurse2012's topic in Cardiac

    Titrating pressors its not safe outside of ICU. They need invasive lines plus VS are monitored q15 min. Unless they reduce your other patient work load dramatically then ICU is the answer. I have...

  20. Variable staffing based on patient acuity & census in ICU

    eCCU replied to lcsmithrn's topic in MICU, SICU

  21. Leaving Nursing after first year - advice?

    eCCU replied to RNandMom2012's topic in First Year After Licensure

  22. RN struggling with an eating disorder

    eCCU replied to ampiskator's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Btw...am i more stronger than i was I'm my 20s...sleep better, more energy and much better lipid panel and agility than most people my age....hope you achieve your goals and not let the bad habits...

  23. RN struggling with an eating disorder

    eCCU replied to ampiskator's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I take protein shakes to work. lol i have protein powder in my locker, helps me stay away from junk. Breakfast 30 grams protein powder and am not hungry for a while. About 9ish-10ish high protein...

  24. New Grad. Want to work in the ICU

    eCCU replied to msubtt's topic in Critical Care

    Get into an internship program. ACLS? My hospital doesn't let new icu grads take ACLS until they are 6 months in the icu setting. I have to wonder whether you are ready for that type of critical...

  25. Which Stethoscope should I get?

    eCCU replied to A_Rose83's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Think labs...electronic especially if you plan on going to critical care or trauma...lots of noise around you no