DesertSky

DesertSky BSN

BSN, RN, CCRN - ICU & ER

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  1. Waiving ICU requirement

    DesertSky replied to lellomere's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Why would you even consider CRNA school without ICU experience? Would you honestly feel confident and prepared to step into an OR as a SRNA and manage critical patients with only "book knowledge"...

  2. Thoughts on Charge RN

    DesertSky replied to 2bTraumaRN2008's topic in Critical Care

    No way. A charge nurse needs to be an expert and a resource on the unit. You are the go-to person to help in a crisis or take a patient assignment if the unit is slammed. Also, if an organization...

  3. Crisis travel assignments for Covid-19?

    DesertSky replied to JDougRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Thanks for the

  4. Crisis travel assignments for Covid-19?

    DesertSky replied to JDougRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Do you think there would be anyway to negotiate days I work in a travel contract? If so, I could keep my foot in the door at my current job, but would be able to do a contract and help a hard hit...

  5. Any RN student clinicals cancelled because of COVID-19?

    DesertSky replied to llg's topic in Disaster Preparation

    All of my AGACNP clinicals are cancelled for the rest of the semester and as of right now there is a possible my Summer semester clinicals may be on hold. All of my in-person NP classes have switched...

  6. Acute COVID, What We're Seeing

    DesertSky replied to MunoRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Thank you for your thorough response. I should have been more clear in my initial question, but you addressed what I was asking - I was referring to a "no code" in the case that the patient has...

  7. Acute COVID, What We're Seeing

    DesertSky replied to MunoRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    MunoRN - Thanks for sharing your findings thus far. I had read similar information coming out of Italy regarding patients having severe cardiac issues with low EF's resulting in cardiac arrest after...

  8. Crisis travel assignments for Covid-19?

    DesertSky replied to JDougRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Been fielding calls quoting $4,000-5,000/week for ICU RN with 48 hour a week requirement in NY and NJ. Tempting to

  9. Advice for a future Trauma ICU student nurse :)

    DesertSky replied to maddyl's topic in Critical Care

    I work in a busy, urban level one trauma/surgical ICU - we see a wide range of injuries including lots of penetrating wounds like gunshot wounds and stabbings, MVC's and motorcycle accidents, and...

  10. Any regrets becoming a NP?

    DesertSky posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm curious to hear if anyone has any regrets regarding becoming a NP? If so, what do you wish you would have pursued instead? I have a few concerns that give me pause such as over saturation of NP's...

  11. ICU Nurse Practitioners

    DesertSky replied to otterpop1989's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Wow, it sounds like your organization has a great residency program! I would love to hear where if you don't mind sharing with me. It will be interesting to see the research regarding how NP's who...

  12. ICU Nurse Practitioners

    DesertSky replied to otterpop1989's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thank you! PM

  13. ICU Nurse Practitioners

    DesertSky replied to otterpop1989's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    How long is the critical care fellowship at your organizaton? Does the fellowship rotate students through multiple specialties or focus on a specific unit? Thanks in

  14. ICU Nurse Practitioners

    DesertSky replied to otterpop1989's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    ArmaniX - that's good to hear as a current AG-ACNP student! I currently have 6 years of high acuity ICU and ER experience as well as my CCRN. By the time I graduate, I will have over 7 years. It's...

  15. Oversupply of Nurse Practitioners

    DesertSky replied to guest416560's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am hoping my 7+ years of high acuity ICU and ER experience counts for something when I am looking for my first Acure Care NP job after graduation next year.... I am actually looking at trying to get...

  16. Oversupply of Nurse Practitioners

    DesertSky replied to guest416560's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    While I have seen a surplus of FNP's in my area of the country, Acute Care NP's are still in demand. Most of the job postings I see for Acute Care NP's specify 3-5 years of progressive RN experience...

  17. Any regrets becoming a NP?

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

    Thanks for sharing. I will gladly trade the physical stress for mental stress. I totally understand the consequence and weight of the decisions I will be making as a provider versus a bedside RN....

  18. Any regrets becoming a NP?

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

    Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experience. You bring up some good points on the stressors being different in the RN vs. NP role. I do feel like much of my burnout is feeling overwhelmed...

  19. Any regrets becoming a NP?

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

    Congratulations on approaching your first year as a NP! It sounds like you really prioritize self-care and ensuring you are not over extending yourself. This is great advice as I'm sure it help to...

  20. Any regrets becoming a NP?

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

    Thanks for your input. I'm wondering if my current job setting is what is contributing to my questions. Both the RN's and NP's on my current unit have to deal with some pretty intense situations and...

  21. MSN at SNHU

    DesertSky posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I was wondering if anyone has attended SNHU's online MSN program? It sounds great and offers classes in advanced health assessment, patho, and pharmacology. I would like to complete a good general...

  22. Oversupply of Nurse Practitioners

    DesertSky replied to guest416560's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm curious to see how the demand for AG-ACNP's compares to FNP's? As previously mentioned, about 75% of new NP grads are completing their FNP. As a critical care nurse with years of clinical...

  23. Applying to FT job if I'm looking for PT job...?

    DesertSky posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a question I'm hoping someone can assist me with. I am currently looking for a PT job, but only see FT jobs posted. Would it be okay to apply to a FT position and then speak to the HR...

  24. Second Thoughts on leaving Bedside for NP role

    DesertSky replied to Babyboss 19's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I just saw your reply about not being able to relocate out of Florida due to elderly obligations. Would it be possible for them to move with you? I know that's not a always feasible, but worth a...

  25. Second Thoughts on leaving Bedside for NP role

    DesertSky replied to Babyboss 19's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    BabyBoss19- Congratulations first of all on finishing your PNP! Whatever you decide, your years of wonderful experience will serve your patients well in either role! I have one year left in my NP...