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Yeah Jules I agree about the rigor of NP education. I worked full time and pulled a 4.0... I jumped through the hoops, just wish I could have spent more time solidifying things. It's definitely doable.

I wish I could have worked less while I was in grad school. I think I would have been a better student. Also it's easier to learn concepts when you aren't stressed about the amount of time you need to complete your work/studying in. Some people don't...

I would be slightly concerned that you haven't had post-op LVAD training. There are some unique problems that can arise post-op, such as the ones Szyjarek mentioned, that are less so present in a patient with an LVAD in the community; I'm specificall...

Like Juan said, it's just one step. They both get you to get licensed in your state. Being "allowed" to do a procedure or skill is a part of the credentialing and hospital privileging process. Not sure about every state but mine makes mention of seei...

Anterior MI (left side) LAD ST elevation in the precordial leads V1-V6 but mainly V3-V4 Reciprocal ST depression III/aVF Tachycardia is common to compensate for decreased stroke volume/ cardiac output Low BP May need left sided mechanical support af...

I agree! Most people could pass the AACN version; its more like what people get in school and very similar to the CCRN... Now the ANCC version is absurd... without a prep course I could see how it is difficult. New grads should consider the AACN vers...

First off, congrats! Do you have an NP job lined up? "I chose the ANCC exam over the AANP because it is an established exam and has a moderately better reputation. Also, the pass rate on it is better than the AANP. The research I've done reported ove...

I had a 2.8 undergrad... Took the GRE and did well, got into a masters of nursing program in leadership... finished that and now am finishing a post-masters NP program, both at brick and mortar schools. If that one school denied you, not all of them ...

It is accepted in all 50 states now.

Of the few jobs I have interviewed for, they state that either exam (AACN or ANCC) is acceptable for credentialing. I think the AACN test will be more like what most people are used to.

Its the same at my hospital, they prefer ACNP over FNP/AGNP but hire either really. I have seen a lot of neurosurgery practices want FNP to see all the patients the neurosurgeon can see, but that is very anecdotal. Our ED is large enough that there i...

I have to agree with WKShadow, if you work somewhere toxic, you aren't going to like it no matter what you do (RN or NP). I'm finishing NP school this summer and I had a moment of internal terror when I realized my dream job may not be where I work.....

Thanks for the kind words. One last thing, how long was the whole interview? I have a long drive and was wondering if I could drive after it was over.

How was the interview? How long did they take to give you an offer for admission? Thanks!!

It can be within one year, 10 months, or 18 months... as long as you have met the hours requirement. The 2 year statement refers to the hours being within the last 2 years, no greater.

There is an hours requirement for CCRN, (1,750hrs) not necessarily 2 yrs.

I just transferred from ICU to ED, its been challenging. I am running into the same things. I find that the work flow does not make sense and somethings are not logically in place (at least where I work).

When patients come in that are positive for drugs/etoh we normally start a long acting oral benzo (librium, klonopin). It (normally) makes it easier to wean the gtts a few days into it.

ACLS is not a certification.

I am happy for you.

RSI...

The CCRN encompasses many concepts and practices that may not be used and/or incorporated on your floor/unit. The PCCN is aimed more towards an intermediate level care, with exposure to ventilators and abgs, working knowledge of the heart, etc. The C...

Does your unit use a kardex that is not apart of the medical record but stays with the patient while in the unit? We have one that is different than other ICU's and the intermediate level units, specific for our patient population. It normally speeds...

I read this thread and it threw me back. Around the same time you had a needle stick, I did too. My results came back negative at the 6mo mark... I'm glad to see that you are negative too.

zosyn has to deal with the concentration in the blood known as the minimum inhibitory concentration (mic). by increasing the length of the infusion the patients mic will remain at a level that will kill the bacteria for a longer period. also, the pat...