Medic2BSN13

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  1. New and Very Potent Danger for ER and Pre-Hospital Personnel

    Medic2BSN13 replied to traumaRUs's topic in Emergency

    There was a recent headline in the news, in the southern tip of Maine, about a person who overdosed on heroin laced with carfentanil and required 5 doses of Narcan to make him conscious. The dosage...

  2. "Your job is to make me happy"

    Medic2BSN13 replied to Nurse216's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My response... "I'm sorry, but this is an emergency department. If you want my attention then you must be

  3. CEN Study Recommendations

    Medic2BSN13 replied to apBSNRN15's topic in Emergency

    Once you feel comfortable talking through the study guide content located on the BCEN website. That would be an ideal time to test. I took the exam with just over 12 months ED experience. I felt...

  4. ER New Grad RN - Previously Paramedic

    Medic2BSN13 replied to MR-RN15's topic in Emergency

    Anybody who works in the ED and has for more than a day knows about Paramedics, EMT's and the differences in scope. Is prehospital experience helpful? I am probably bias, but I think it most...

  5. Student Loans... HELP!!

    Medic2BSN13 replied to TriecyJay's topic in General Students

    Knowing your credit is less than stellar should be incentive to find alternate ways of affording your education. Private loans generally have higher interest rates than federal loans. Assuming you...

  6. Army Direct Commission with a entry level MSN. . . Is it possible

    Medic2BSN13 replied to TeeGee23's topic in Government, Military

    You need to contact an AMEDD recruiter specifically, if that is not who you are in contact with already. Like the previous poster, I have not ever heard of a direct commission MSN without a BSN, but...

  7. Chances of getting hired... will ACLS help?

    Medic2BSN13 replied to futuresctRN's topic in Cardiac

    Agree with previous poster. It will take some time to learn cardiac rhythms and drugs, but you can do it. In short, yes, I think it would be beneficial comparing you to another new grad. If you...

  8. Radiology Nursing

    Medic2BSN13 replied to Trinity-RN's topic in School, College Programs

    Interventional radiology is a specialty in nursing and you wouldn't need any additional formal education to obtain a position. I think you do need critical care experience, but I am not certain about...

  9. NP vs PA

    Medic2BSN13 replied to CalderonLuis's topic in Nursing Career

    Larry I think you misinterpreted what elkpark was trying to say. Yes, a nursing license and BSN are required to begin an NP program. However, that doesn't mean each candidate applying has...

  10. Did anyone judge you for being a male nurse?

    Medic2BSN13 replied to ddane94's topic in Men in Nursing

    I also work in the ED and don't know of any particular instances when someone has judged me for being a male nurse. I have had men of all ages make comments about wanting a good looking female nurse...

  11. Student Loan

    Medic2BSN13 replied to hero.nurse's topic in General Students

    Work as much as you can to accrue overtime hours, live a very frugal lifestyle, and dump all of your extra money into your loan debt. Unfortunately, you have a long road ahead of you. It might not...

  12. Army Options

    Medic2BSN13 replied to applekors27's topic in Government, Military

    This topic has been covered previously. Try using the search function and you will likely find all the information you need. I personally have commented on similar posts, so I know they can be...

  13. Bad reference from prior employer?

    Medic2BSN13 replied to firstinfamily's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    It's a tough market for nursing right now. While it's not out of the question that your previous employer may be talking with future employers and giving a bad reference, I would not discount the...

  14. Schools that accept low undergrad gpa???

    Medic2BSN13 replied to HoopNurseMomo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Unfortunately, as the other poster mentioned, all schools have different metrics for admitting students. Your GPA will make it very difficult for entry into any ABSN program. You might think about...

  15. RN Certifications?

    Medic2BSN13 replied to stigrl's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Are you looking for any type of certification or board certifications? You will want to clarify because there is a difference between certifications such as ACLS, PALS, TNCC, etc compared to board...

  16. Dysrhythmia: challenging an exam question

    Medic2BSN13 replied to 1Jessie86's topic in General Students

    I'm with klone. Unfortunately, you should have known that counting each box as 0.2 seconds would have made an irregular rate/rhythm. Just think logically through that error. The cardiac cycle would...

  17. Getting to the gym?????????

    Medic2BSN13 replied to hmowry's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A lot of people hate it, but pick up running or high intensity interval training (HIIT). It's the best way to burn a lot of energy with a tight schedule. That's what I did through school and also...

  18. Best undergrad. major before BSN/MSN program?

    Medic2BSN13 replied to Lana_Banana's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am a second degree nurse and I agree with llg completely in each point made. Do yourself a favor and change your major to nursing now if this is the path you choose. There is absolutely no benefit...

  19. Interested in flight nursing

    Medic2BSN13 replied to Es90's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Thanks FlyingScot and PMFB-RN for your input. Do you both still actively fly or have you since moved back into the hospital setting full time? I have heard that pay isn't as high as many hospitals as...

  20. Is it worth it to go into nursing?

    Medic2BSN13 replied to planetoi's topic in Nursing Career

    Only you will be able to accurately answer that question. Many people can provide insight, but ultimately only you can decide if the juice is worth the squeeze. Don't break the bank with student...

  21. How many times?

    Medic2BSN13 replied to RNsRWe's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This is the funniest thread I have seen all

  22. Will joining the military help pay for nursing school?

    Medic2BSN13 replied to apugay's topic in Government, Military

    You can enter at anytime you like to which ever component you choose which was why I recommended a generic recruiter. A health professions recruiter will pass you off unless you have a BSN and are...

  23. Interested in flight nursing

    Medic2BSN13 replied to Es90's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    PMFB-RN, I plan on transferring to an ICU in a level 1 trauma center after some experience in the ED. I know some nurses there and have been there before completing my senior practicum there. The...

  24. Are starting wages negotiable?

    Medic2BSN13 replied to KSU-SN's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah the negotiation generally and should come before you agree to an offer. It's not unheard of to negotiate after the fact, but you may risk losing the opportunity. As others have mentioned, try...

  25. Will joining the military help pay for nursing school?

    Medic2BSN13 replied to apugay's topic in Government, Military

    There are a few different paths to take in joining the military. Yes, the military will help pay for your education, or loan repayment after you graduate, whether you participate in ROTC or not. I...