JUSTanLPN

JUSTanLPN

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  1. First off I'm greeeeen with envy. Moving on.. Can u tell us how your gpa's were added when you applied. What was the actual number they used to compare to other applicants. I know programs use...
  2. Earning potential

    I was shadowing a CRNA the other day an he asked me why did I want to become one when ACNP's can make just as much. I told him anesthesia interests me a lot and all the reasons that come with being...
  3. Recent NWCC graduate

    I just graduated from NWCC 2 weeks ago. I want to offer my opinion about the program for anyone seeking admission. The instructors, for the most part, are pretty solid/caring individuals. They often...
  4. Career in the ICU

  5. Critical Care Course prior to ICU job

    Don't you need 1750 hours of critical care at the bedside before you can take the
  6. Critical Care Course prior to ICU job

    If you're not yet, get your ACLS cert and become a member of the AACN. Do some critical care modules on their website and you'll be armed with a LITTLE more knowledge about what you're trying to get...
  7. trauma and critical care

    LPN for the two years I was in RN school. nothing that qualified me for this job. I honestly got mega lucky. 5-10 ppl from my class applied this one spot and I got
  8. trauma and critical care

    Graduated adn program December 13 and was hired into trauma ICU December 28th....VERY
  9. Interview ahead, bit worried

    I'm an LPN with 2 years experience. I graduated from RN school last week and just received a request for an interview in the only level 1 trauma ICU in Memphis. My concern is that that it will be TOO...
  10. Interview ahead, bit worried

    I'm in my 3rd night of nsg orientation. It's a really really steep learning curve. Just learning about the vents and abg values and how they correlate with each other is taking a lot of time to grasp....
  11. Interview ahead, bit worried

    I'm in 2nd day of general orientation. Take boards tomorrow and pending pass status will continue on to nursing orientation
  12. Looking to become a CRNA

    Vanderbilt is around there. Top tier
  13. Code rolee

    Not sure you want to " fake it until you make it" in that situation. Have you taken the ACLS class
  14. Drive, determination,
  15. Recent NWCC graduate

    RN did LPN at desoto
  16. Hard copy of icufaq.org

    Alright I checked into it briefly. Is there any stipulation that I have to work in the ED for any Amount of
  17. Hard copy of icufaq.org

    Is it worth purchasing? Is it put together well in book
  18. Hard copy of icufaq.org

    Going to google TNCC. Not sure what that
  19. Hard copy of icufaq.org

    Thanks for the info! I'm a new grad that's going to start orientation into level 1 trauma ICU so other than do you know of any other material? Maybe specifically for
  20. DNP-Prepared Generalist APRNs

    DO school without OMM is MD school
  21. Requirements for CRNA school

    Lol, there is no calculus involved in dosage calculations. People would die at an alarming rate if there
  22. Recent NWCC graduate

    I would like to add this: Throughout the entire program the instructors a the various levels told us NWCC grads have a reputation of being the best around including baptist/Memphis/UTHSC/southwest. I...
  23. TICU Resource Suggestions

    What a great reply. Thanks Brooke. I've got critical care made incredibly easy and I've been reading over icufaq.com. If anything else comes up let us know! We need all the help we can
  24. Interview ahead, bit worried

    Thanks. I'm still in awe at the moment. It's only 12 weeks orientation but they gave me credit for me LPN experience as far as pay was concerned so I'm not too bummed
  25. Interview ahead, bit worried

    I just got the offer. I'm a trauma ICU