meraki86

meraki86 has 5 years experience.

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1. Quit being an NP

   meraki86 replied to meraki86's topic in Nursing Career

   My pedi ICU experience was in a very specialized area and this NP role was in that same field, so my nursing experience in fact did prepare me for the role. Just wasn't what I expected. I agree 10...

2. Quit being an NP

   meraki86 posted a topic in Nursing Career

   I don't know where to start but here it goes. I have about 4.5 years of pedi ICU experience, went to NP school, became a FNP and got my dream job.. and I hated it. So much so that I put in my month's...

3. New grad in peds CVICU

   meraki86 replied to mysonsmama's topic in PICU, Pediatric

   This is my current field! You will love it. The learning curve is very steep and no two hearts are ever the same. About ductal dependent lesions - know if your defect is ductal dependent for PULMONARY...

4. UTA AP FNP program start date AUG 10 2015

   meraki86 replied to christina5sd's topic in University of Texas Arlington

   So glad this thread was started! I have a bunch of questions. I am starting on August 10th as well and was wondering if we needed to have the certified profile completed by then or before clinicals?...

5. UTA Fall 2015 NP acceptance

   meraki86 replied to PMHNP student's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   I received my acceptance to the FNP program a couple of weeks ago but I had applied in February so it was a VERY long wait. I also applied to the NNP program and am anxiously waiting to hear back. I...

6. Peds vs. Adult ICU

   meraki86 replied to sarah.b2024's topic in Critical Care

   I work in a pedi cardiac icu. I've started here as a new grad so I can't compare with those that have worked adult icu but my coworkers who have say the same thing - tons more autonomy in adults, in...

7. UTA FNP online program

   meraki86 replied to Kawright's topic in School, College Programs

   Hi! Congrats on your acceptance. I had applied for the June 29th start date in February. I was wondering when did you apply and how soon did you find out if you were

8. Failed the peds CCRN

   meraki86 posted a topic in Critical Care

   So I just took the peds ccrn and failed by 1 lousy question!! I wanted to take the exam initially to get into CRNA school, which I'm not applying to anymore but since I already registered for the exam...

9. CCRN "Cram Cram Repetition Nail it"

   meraki86 replied to bloatedputti's topic in Critical Care

   Thanks for the post! Taking the peds ccrn in two days and I'm hella

10. BSN+2 years experience=Now What?

    meraki86 replied to OSUgrad2010's topic in Nursing Career

    Love the advice!! I am in your same position. BSN grad working in a cardiac ICU for almost 2 years and I'm looking to see what's next. Thinking about NP school but there was a reason I wanted to...

11. Applying for FNP too soon?

    meraki86 replied to stickit34's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I currently work in a cardiac ICU at a children's hospital and am already considering my options for an advanced practice degree. I too, like the idea of starting early. My future goals are to work in...

12. New Grads in the ICU - Summer 2013

    meraki86 replied to blueorchid981's topic in Critical Care

    Hello! So I may be the oddball here lol but I will be working in a pediatric CVICU that receives adult patients as well. So excited to start my orientation this upcoming Monday!

13. Took nclex today!!!

    meraki86 replied to oklahomagal's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Officially

14. Waiting for NCLEX quick results....

    meraki86 replied to iusti's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My name still isn't on BON.. I wonder how long that

15. Waiting for NCLEX quick results....

    meraki86 replied to iusti's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just checked and I PASSED!!! Could not be more relieved lol PVT