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1. CCRN review question

   got2startsomewhere replied to got2startsomewhere's topic in MICU, SICU

   What did you use as a source of practice questions other than those in MedEd's

2. CCRN review question

   got2startsomewhere posted a topic in MICU, SICU

   I'm scheduled to take the CCRN on June 15th. I'm using the MedED CCRN review online. I'm about 1/3 of the way done and am finding it very helpful with identifying my knowledge deficits. Has anyone...

3. CPEN advice

   got2startsomewhere replied to got2startsomewhere's topic in Emergency

   Update: Thanks for the advice all. I passed!!!! Ended up using MedEd's CPEN review primarily and Scott DeBoer's audiobook while driving. Breezed through the 175 questions in 1 hour 5 minutes....

4. CPEN advice

   got2startsomewhere posted a topic in Pediatric

   ​Posted this in the Emergency Nursing forum, but adding it here as well for more input... I've been an ER RN for 2 years now in a level 2 trauma facility (approx 40K visits/yr) and recently...

5. CPEN advice

   got2startsomewhere posted a topic in Emergency

   I've been an ER RN for 2 years now in a level 2 trauma facility (approx 40K visits/yr) and recently have made an effort to improve myself through education. I decided to sit for the CEN and...

6. Only male in the CNA class; feeling awkward

   got2startsomewhere replied to somekindofstrange's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Fake the confidence bud. For it to be real it takes time. Stop feeling awkward and you won't be awkward. We are all human and if something makes you feel weird tell them that. Being a little...

7. Only male in the CNA class; feeling awkward

   got2startsomewhere replied to somekindofstrange's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I'm in the same boat. I had my first clinical experience last week and I can tell you this: a resident (or pt) will not care what your gender is, just that you treat them with dignity and respect....

8. Was this a fair consequence?

   got2startsomewhere replied to danachap1's topic in General Nursing

   Well, rather than bash you over the head over a mistake, I'll just say to remember this and learn from

9. Difference between Med/Surg and ED (CNA)?

   got2startsomewhere posted a topic in General Nursing

   I know this probably isn't the correct forum, but can some explain the differences (either from a nurse or cna's standpoint) in CNA work on a Med/Surg floor VS the ED? I see a local hospital is...

10. New Nurse...No experience=No job...???

    got2startsomewhere replied to froggy0381's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Going to preface my post with the following: I am not a nurse, nor a nursing student. Though, I aspire to be one in the near future. From what I've been told here locally from current RNs, LPNs,...