CCRNDiva BSN, RN

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    Swan-Ganz Use

    CCRNDiva replied to TexRN08's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    It depends upon physician preference at my facility. We used to utilize them more frequently in the past but now they are rarely used on the ICU side. We often noticed that surgeons and physicians...
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    Anyone have NPs in their ICU?

    CCRNDiva replied to jcurlygirl's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Our trauma service just hired an ACNP. She rounds on the trauma patients, writes orders, progress notes and I believe she has also placed chest tubes. Our trauma medical director is quite supportive...
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    Are there no on campus DNP programs?

    CCRNDiva replied to nursetim's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I believe University of Arizona, ASU, U of Kentucky, and Florida have on campus BSN to DNP
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    MA/MS to become a nursing educator...

    CCRNDiva replied to hanlema85's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Juan, I work in a level II trauma center, about 350 beds, and that is how it is in our unit too. Our CNS is really the driving force behind our clinical practice while our educator coordinates...
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    Graduating in December

    CCRNDiva replied to msjones's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm going to play devil's advocate here and I hope I don't offend you. Maybe they are giving the "prime spots" to the younger, less experienced classmates because they feel you have a wealth of...
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    Can a NP perform plastic surgery?

    CCRNDiva replied to Laboratorian's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    UAB has a dual ACNP program that trains the NP to practice as first assist. There are many job postings for ACNPs and/or PAs to function as first assist for cardiothoracic and orthropedic surgeons...
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    Can a NP perform plastic surgery?

    CCRNDiva replied to Laboratorian's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Your statement is incorrect. I know NPs who assist surgeons in surgery in the same manner as PAs. NPs can be trained in surgery during clinicals and
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    New grad relocating to Chicago

    CCRNDiva replied to Lizzyb3185's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I did not get any nibbles until I had my IL license (I had to create another profile once I got my license). I had my IN lincense but the IL process takes a long time. I spent many afternoons on...
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    New Student meet and greet

    CCRNDiva replied to Nurseboy1's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks so much for the encouragement!! I'm working part-time nights too:o. Thankfully, my kids (11 & 16) are very supportive; I don't know how I could do this if they were not. Good luck on...
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    Getting through Research/Theory Class

    CCRNDiva replied to PrettyWingsFNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm in a concepts and theories class now and I find the lectures and reading very difficult to follow and full of circular reasoning. Getting through these lectures are painful and mind-numbing. I...
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    Graduate Level Pharmacology???

    CCRNDiva replied to MR2012's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm one of those people who actually enjoyed my undergraduate pharmacology class. I'm currently taking advanced pharm along with advanced physiology. I feel like the physiology course really helps...
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    Tylenol IV

    CCRNDiva replied to Adri_RN's topic in Patient Medications

    We're using it in our hospital now, but has been in use in Europe for some time now. It provides good pain relief without causing respiratory depression and sedation while decreasing the need for...
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    ACNP/ANP Roles

    CCRNDiva replied to neuronRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It depends on where you would practice as a NP I think. You could probably check with the AANP or AACN to verify their requirements for recertification. I don't think it would be a problem since...
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    ACNP/ANP Roles

    CCRNDiva replied to neuronRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    ACNPs are trained to manage acute and chronic disease. ANPs are trained as primary care providers. Many schools are completely separating the clinical experiences of primary and acute care students....
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    2 Job Offers..How to turn one down??

    CCRNDiva replied to NurseLove88's topic in General Nursing

    Dear So and so, While I deeply apppreciate the offer of employment with your organization, I must regretfully inform you that I am unable to accept your offer of employment. I wish to sincerely thank...
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    Pros/Cons of ONLINE NP program!?!?!

    CCRNDiva replied to PrettyWingsFNP's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm in a hybrid ACNP program at Loyola University Chicago. We had a one day orientation and most of the classes are available online (many classes have the option of online or face to face). I have...
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    Need some words of encouragement

    CCRNDiva replied to bayouchick02's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Congrats, Mammac5 on passing your boards
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    ICU to OR nursing: Relevant experience for NP?

    CCRNDiva replied to ICURN099's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think it depends on the focus of your MSN-NP and what role you seek as a NP. If you want to work with surgeons and assist in surgery, working in the OR now will probably give you a good foundation....
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    New NP regulations for MD, PA, NJ

    CCRNDiva replied to abass211's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You're absolutely correct. I was just trying inform the above poster who inquired about other practitioners having limits placed on their practice that physicians are required to provide evidence of...
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    What would you change about your NP school ?

    CCRNDiva replied to patrick1rn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I've just started my ACNP program. They are into nursing theory but I'm happy to say that I will actually have a class for reading xrays, one for suturing & invasive procedures and one for...
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    New Student meet and greet

    CCRNDiva replied to Nurseboy1's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Same
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    Debt

    CCRNDiva replied to JonB04's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    About 45k + books. It's more than I want to spend but it is a hybrid program and they will arrange all of my clinicals. All of the lower cost online ACNP programs did not provide clinical...
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    New Student meet and greet

    CCRNDiva replied to Nurseboy1's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm glad I'm not alone in feeling overwhelmed!! I dealt with some serious nausea during
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    Curious about RN to FNP transition

    CCRNDiva replied to clc007's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You have to be enrolled in a MSN program that has a specific NP focus, ie FNP, ACNP, ANP, WHNP, etc. NP programs have to include advanced coursework in pathophysiology, pharmacology, etc along with...
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    New NP regulations for MD, PA, NJ

    CCRNDiva replied to abass211's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    At my facility, all practitioners must be credentialed for the specific services they are allowed to provide. They are required to submit documentation to prove their training received to perform...