jjrodriguez BSN, RN

ICU, ED, cardiac, surgery, cath lab.

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About jjrodriguez

jjrodriguez is a BSN, RN and specializes in ICU, ED, cardiac, surgery, cath lab..


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    Working as both a FNP and ACNP at the same time?

    I figured one would be very busy this way, lol. I'm not 100% sure, but I believe here in Texas, you can't be just a FNP to work in the ED.
  3. I am wondering if any NP's here are currently or have worked as both a FNP and ACNP at the same time? I am applying for an ENP (dual FNP/ACNP) program next semester than can prepare you for work in the ER. However, I am thinking about working in the ...
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    Are C's really the new A's in nursing school?

    Yeah, if you want to advance to grad school, grades definitely matter. I plan to apply for NP school next semester and I ask what is considered a competitive GPA and the average is 3.4-3.5. Now, in grad schools, C's for the most part are not good. I ...
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    Nursing Classes: Are they really that bad?

    It depends on your program. Our program was great in that we had a Student Success program where students who are struggling can meet with a couple of faculty and peer mentors for questions. We have many resources available to us such as study guides...
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    Are C's really the new A's in nursing school?

    Although that seems to be the common mentality that "C = commencement", I know of many of my classmates and myself who are able to maintain a majority of A's throughout our BSN upper level courses. It does take an effort and investment of time, but t...
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    Do doctors treat male nurses different than female nurses?

    Throughout my clinicals, I got along fantastically with nearly all the physicians I came into contact with. I thought, and still think, it was in their best interests to provide a good solid experience for a student like me. However I was told that t...
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    When people say nursing school is a different way of thinking...

    You have to utilize critical thinking skills in that you know the information, now what are you going to DO with it? Analysis and application are the main higher level thinking skills you will need in order to effectively answer questions and practic...
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    Scholorship thank you letter...misspelled word!

    I received a scholarship where I had to send a thank you letter, and it was definitely the real deal. It turned out, my donor was the CNO from of the local pediatric hospitals! It was very nice. I highly doubt your scholarship will be revoked due to ...
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    Need help with nursing diagnosis...

    Low oxygenation doesn't really have to do with risk for falls directly, so take out the last 2. I can't see anything that directly relates to risk for falls, other than low activity level. I wouldn't say she has impaired physical mobility, rather lim...
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    Am I too old to become an NP?

    Go for it!! As long as you are fully motivated and healthy, I see no limit as to how old you have to be to succeed. On the other end of the spectrum, is there such a thing as being too YOUNG to start NP school? :) I will be 22 when intend to start.
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    Blogging through pre reqs/nursing school?

    I currently blog through Wordpress.com I mainly use it as a mentoring type of resource, where I cover material throughout all the courses throughout my BSN. I would share my study tips for succeeding in a particular course (med/surg, psych, pediatric...
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    Autonomic dysreflexia question

    That's strange. I knew we always check for the bladder if we suspect autonomic dys, but I remember doing a practice question that had both "elevate HOB" and "check bladder/cath" as answer choices and the answer was "elevate HOB". I think the rational...
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    Charting Bloopers

    My first semester of nursing school, my clinical-mate's patient's diagnosis was "SICK".
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    Rent or buy text???

    I would keep the pharm & patho books, but I love those subjects so it could just be me. I actually still have my pharm & patho notes from my pre-BSN, and I hope they'll be great use when I start NP school. There are a couple of great websites...