CCRNDiva BSN, RN

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    Anyone applying to UAB MSN program?

    CCRNDiva replied to drewrucker's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thanks so much for the words of encouragement; I really needed to hear them:redbeathe:redbeathe:redbeathe. Annaiya- I sent an email to him and I left him a voicemail. I managed to speak to someone...
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    So I got rejected from NP school...

    CCRNDiva replied to ChristineAdrianaRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I was denied by UAB's ACNP program and my last 60 GPA was > 3.6, I have 7 yrs ICU experience plus CCRN and TNCC certification and volunteer experience. Talk about irony!! Maybe I was denied because...
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    So I got rejected from NP school...

    CCRNDiva replied to ChristineAdrianaRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I received two more denial letters in the past week. This is becoming very damaging to my self-esteem. I'm so stressed out and I don't know what to do. I haven't received much feedback as to why I...
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    Anyone applying to UAB MSN program?

    CCRNDiva replied to drewrucker's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I received a denial letter that said my application is now inactive and I can reactivate it for spring admission. They would not tell me why my application was denied so why would I defer my...
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    Any UAB NP students/graduates?

    CCRNDiva replied to Riker3's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I received a denial letter that said my application is now inactive and I can reactivate it for spring admission. They would not tell me why my application was denied so why would I defer my...
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    Anyone applying to UAB MSN program?

    CCRNDiva replied to drewrucker's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm in IN and I'm still waiting to find out if I'm accepted too. I'm so anxious that I haven't been able to sleep this week and I'm battling serious bouts of nausea!! I'm waiting to hear from 2...
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    Nurses Who Took CCRN in 2010

    CCRNDiva replied to oregonnurse2007's topic in Critical Care

    You're welcome. Sorry for the typos, I guess I was nodding off, lol! I meant to type "try googling CCRN prep
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    Was going to earn my NP, but not anymore.

    CCRNDiva replied to CrashVector's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The AACN cannot legislate or require anything. They have made the recommendation that the DNP be the entry to practice for NPs but the power to require that remains with the states and accrediting...
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    Nurses Who Took CCRN in 2010

    CCRNDiva replied to oregonnurse2007's topic in Critical Care

    My unit educator provided them for us. I'm not sure where she ordered them. You may trying to google for CCRN pre
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    Anyone applying to UAB MSN program?

    CCRNDiva replied to drewrucker's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm pretty anxious as well. They are not the only school taking a longer time to notify about admission decisions though. I have two other applications pending as well. When I'm anxious to the...
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    I sleep my life away

    CCRNDiva replied to swimincatz's topic in General Nursing

    I feel your pain, you are living my life, lol!!! I've worked nights since I finished orientation as a new nurse 7yrs ago. Like the above poster, I stayed because it was better for my kids. Their...
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    Tips for night shift workers

    CCRNDiva replied to texan2011's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much for posting this. I've worked 12hr nights for about 7yrs and I've been having trouble sleeping and being tired during the day when I'm off. It kind of sucks because it's summer and my...
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    Anyone applying to UAB MSN program?

    CCRNDiva replied to drewrucker's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Congratulations:yeah::yeah:
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    Fall 2011 Graduate School ROLL CALL

    CCRNDiva replied to missvictoriat's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Congratulations to all who have been accepted!! I have 3 applications pending. I'm waiting to hear from UAB, Vandy and Loyola University
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    New Grad RN- Nervous about Neuro ICU Preceptorship

    CCRNDiva replied to DaughteroftheKing's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I started in a general ICU within a level II trauma center as a new grad. I only had one yr of an externship on the pediatric floor as healthcare experience. Not to brag, but I must say that I...
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    How to Handle Student Incivility

    CCRNDiva replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    We had some of the same policies at our school. I was shocked, however, to see one of my instructors texting during our class presentations that were worth 25% of our grade. She even left during one...
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    is it OK to submit your 2 week notice via email?

    CCRNDiva replied to sourapril's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think it depends on where you work and the climate of your workplace. At my facility, email is the preferred mode of communication. The vast majority of communication from management and...
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    Please help! Scared to start working as a nurse

    CCRNDiva replied to patricia_price's topic in General Nursing

    Your feelings are totally normal and appropriate. Your feelings tell me you respect the job and all it entails. Honestly, the graduate nurses who are over-confident and never scared actually scare...
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    Blood transfusions??? just say no...

    CCRNDiva replied to macgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I was raised as a JW and while I'm not a currently practicing JW, I don't think I would consent to receiving a blood transfusion. I don't, however, have a problem with providing blood transfusions to...
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    Job jumper?!?

    CCRNDiva replied to RN_lor's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with the above posters. You should stick it out in the unit. Nursing is hard work, especially your first yr. It takes a while to get your bearings no matter where you are. I don't feel...
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    UAB MSN- what is the workload like

    CCRNDiva replied to nursingsavedmylife's topic in Alabama Nursing

    So you don't get any help with finding preceptors? I applied to the ACNP program and although I have good relationships with the docs who come to our unit, ACNPs are pretty much nonexistent in my...
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    Northwestern Application

    CCRNDiva replied to kujomonster's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Does that rule apply even if you're an RN with experience? I live in IN but I don't have my IL license yet, but I'm working on it. I submitted my resume online but I haven't had any nibbles yet. I...
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    Is lack of attention to "The primary purpose" killing the medical field?

    CCRNDiva replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think that is what most posters are referring to. I'm all for remaining viable in this economy. What I am against is the cuts that infringe upon me be able to effectively and safely do my...
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    Is lack of attention to "The primary purpose" killing the medical field?

    CCRNDiva replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    Whenever family or friends ask me about a physician, I always tell them to be aware of the nursing care they will receive because when the poop hits the fan you'd better hope you have a good nurse at...
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    Is lack of attention to "The primary purpose" killing the medical field?

    CCRNDiva replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry, FLmomof5, but I have to diagree with you. I work for a hospital that is flush with cash. I know this because as a charge RN we attended semiannual meetings where the CFO reported this to...