kbdavis

kbdavis

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  1. Change of Life

    kbdavis posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hello, I have been a nurse for 22 years and am now an AP RN with a specialty in Pulmonary ,Education and Critical Care. I have a keen interest in relocating to a very small underserved area which has...

  2. Change of Life

    kbdavis replied to kbdavis's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I actually had an interview in AK near Bethel so I am wating to hear back. It is a the perfect job for me. Keep me in your

  3. Attacking a Doctor Makes News; Attacking a Nurse is Business As Usual

    kbdavis replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It is terrible that hospitals are no longer a haven. The state of the economy affects psychological and mental states of all people. It is important to look at the circumstances surrounding the...

  4. Cost of attending NTI?

    kbdavis replied to Circejane's topic in Critical Care

    Isnt it in

  5. ACLS,IV therapy,EKG?

    kbdavis replied to palpalnye's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I have heard from many of my students who live there that Northern Va. is very competitive. The market is flooded with new grads. However, AHA has online classes for some things that are pretty good....

  6. Can anyone recommend a few good DNP or PhD programs?

    kbdavis replied to jeepgirl's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hello, The NLN is pushing for instructors to be specialized in the area they teach both academically and clinically. That is why I chose

  7. University of Colorado Hospital Traveler RN Program

    kbdavis replied to PrettyinPink1234's topic in Colorado Nursing

    They are the top pulmonary hospital. I would give my right arm to get in as a CNS

  8. American Indian health care a national embarrassment

    kbdavis replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    I have not worked in IHS but hope to go to either chinle ( my first pick) or Crow soon. I have heard great things about crow. I have experience working in a military facility and we had too many...

  9. Average number of patients for RNs in Montana?

    kbdavis replied to vicky3269's topic in General Nursing

    When I grad Nursing school in the 90s. I had 15

  10. Will I have a job after school?

    kbdavis replied to johnnyarei's topic in Arizona Nursing

    One other suggestion I have is to : join a club. Join AACN, ANA, ENA or whatever sparks your interest. This is something many people are looking for. What can you do to improve

  11. Will I have a job after school?

    kbdavis replied to johnnyarei's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hello new grads and students: I am so happy to see so many wanting to volunteer. One real eye opening way to get some experience is to go on a mission trip. It adds a great deal to your resume. I...

  12. Nursing: Culture of inclusion, or culture of exclusion?

    kbdavis replied to CapricaNurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hi, I have been a nurse for almost 20 years and I have seen both inclusion and exclusion. Unfortunately, the larger the unit, the larger the hospital, the worse it is most of the time. I think...

  13. Passed my CCRN exam!

    kbdavis replied to detroitdano's topic in MICU, SICU

    AT least 90

  14. Passed my CCRN exam!

    kbdavis replied to detroitdano's topic in MICU, SICU

    How different is the CCRN from the CEN and the PCCN? Does anyone know how different the CCNS is from the

  15. dobutamine

    kbdavis replied to samaletta's topic in Cardiac

    You can get CO with non-invasive techniques . The NICOM pump does not require and a-line even. The Picco requires an A-line and a

  16. Oh boy. Let go from job... not sure if this is it. :(

    kbdavis replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    It would help to know how long youve been a nurses. Maybe slowing the pace down would help to start off . Maybe you could work less hours so you can absorb it better and give you time to think about...

  17. Helpppp.. I need some Hesi help from people who have taken it in VA

    kbdavis replied to DovelyRN2b's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Also, I am currently studying for cert. exams ( PCCN, CEN, etc.) and I have a CD I listen to in the car. It goes over details, questions, and I listen to it over and over and

  18. Helpppp.. I need some Hesi help from people who have taken it in VA

    kbdavis replied to DovelyRN2b's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Answer all the questions you can. Remember taking tests is a skill. It sound like you may have trouble with test taking skills or critical thinking. Hesi has a good review book. Lippincott has a...

  19. sentara, riverside, naval hospital, clinics and schools in Hampton Roads

    kbdavis replied to sameasalways's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Chesapeake is on

  20. Norfolk Sentara and schools

    kbdavis replied to sameasalways's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Theres always private school. Anything has to be better than all that gas. Sentara pays well. I worked for them for years and am currently doing my advanced practice practicum there. I love Norfolk...

  21. New grad in VA, difference b/t surg tele step-down and surgtele step down internship

    kbdavis replied to lavendarwolf's topic in Virginia Nursing

    The internships vary from facility to facility. Some are paid and some are not. Some you actually have to pay for but you get college credits. It is a grand idea for new grads. According to...

  22. Salary in DC Suburbs

    kbdavis replied to mandolinwalt's topic in Virginia Nursing

    My sister lives about 70 miles or so from DC. Her husband works in the district and the closer you get to Dc the more crime is. Thats why they live in the

  23. How to get ped's experience?

    kbdavis replied to Jdahl's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Try home

  24. Interesting read from AZ state board of nursing

    kbdavis replied to Hoozdo's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I live in Virginia but am moving to AZ for a number of reasons one being a job in the field I want to work in. Anyway, from a management perspective, I would like to offer some wisdom.1. The cost of...

  25. Ten Ways To Know You're Burning Out

    kbdavis replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I recently took a compassion fatigue instructor course as part of my trauma/disaster training and it was found by Figley and Figley as well as some studies by John Hopkins that a loss of sense of...