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  1. Chamberlain University vs. George Mason University online MSN

    Nurse_Bella posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi! I am currently an RN (6 years experience) looking into graduate FNP programs that are online. I have narrowed it down to Chamberlain and George Mason. Does anyone have any experience with those?...

  2. PCU or Neuro units?

    Nurse_Bella posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi all! I am a new grad who started a position in the Neuro ICU. It was too much for me to handle as a brand new nurse and as a result, I was let go. However, the manager is assisting me in...

  3. PCU or Neuro units?

    Nurse_Bella replied to Nurse_Bella's topic in Nursing Career

    Oh yeah, and the Neuro and Stroke floors are at another hospital (same health system, just different locations), which is farther away from me (30-40 minutes), but great reputation too. Location wise...

  4. PCU or Neuro units?

    Nurse_Bella replied to Nurse_Bella's topic in Nursing Career

    Yeah, I had my interview yesterday and was offered the job an hour later. I haven't made up my mind yet, so they're giving me some time to think about it. The PCU Manager showed me around and said...

  5. PCU or Neuro units?

    Nurse_Bella replied to Nurse_Bella's topic in Nursing Career

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  6. Want to transfer units in mid-orientation of first job...what should I put on my resume?

    Nurse_Bella posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hello fellow nurses! Long story short - I graduated in May 2014 with my BSN, passed the boards on my first try in September, was offered a job in the Neuro ICU in October and started officially in...

  7. Silly random nursing thoughts, one sentence, NO JUDGMENTAL FOLKS ALLOWED

    Nurse_Bella replied to wooh's topic in Nursing Humor

    How the hell did you live with those things all this

  8. Guest What? I graduated!!!!! 12/19/14

    Nurse_Bella replied to Success4all's topic in General Students

    CONGRATS!!! It's such a relief isn't it?? YOU MADE IT!!!! Now pulverize that

  9. Want to transfer units in mid-orientation of first job...what should I put on my resume?

    Nurse_Bella replied to Nurse_Bella's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks, MusicGuy. Yeah, I'm definitely going to stick it out through my entire orientation before making any final decisions, just to see how things progress. I'm going to do my very best and learn...

  10. Want to transfer units in mid-orientation of first job...what should I put on my resume?

    Nurse_Bella replied to Nurse_Bella's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks so much Rose_Queen! Yeah, I am looking to transfer within the same health system, so I know they'll know. I had a meeting with my preceptors and manager last week and the manager even told me...

  11. Intracranial hypertension/hypotension question

    Nurse_Bella replied to Nurse_Bella's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Thanks so much Juan de la Cruz!! You explained it very well :) It's an interesting concept and one that I see quite frequently on the floor, so I was really wondering about the patho behind the...

  12. Intracranial hypertension/hypotension question

    Nurse_Bella posted a topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Hi fellow nurses! I am a new grad one month into my first job at the neuro ICU. I am still finding myself confused about blood pressure as it relates to neuro compared to the rest of the body. In...

  13. Did anyone here do the NCSBN review for the NCLEX-PN?

    Nurse_Bella replied to smartypants22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I STRONGLY recommend using NCSBN to prepare for NCLEX! It was by far the best program that I used. I started out using Saunders, Hurst, and Kaplan. Saunders I felt went over material well, but their...

  14. Cheapest school for RN Program? (Virginia Beach,VA)

    Nurse_Bella replied to jdoll07's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Definitely community colleges or public universities...I went to a private school (Shenandoah) that was ridiculously overpriced. The public schools I can think of off the top of my head are George...

  15. "Were you ever discharged or forced to resign" question

    Nurse_Bella posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hello fellow nurses! I have a dilemma that I need some assistance with...I just passed my boards last week (yay!) and got an interview for my dream unit at 1 of the top hospitals in my area (Inova...

  16. How to Study for NCLEX

    Nurse_Bella posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi fellow nurses! I just graduated with my BSN and am prepping for the NCLEX. I'm just confused as to how to study for it (I haven't taken a standardized exam in a long time). Right now I have the...

  17. Seizure Patient Question

    Nurse_Bella posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hello! I am currently an RN student and I cannot for the life of me, seem to recall if seizure patients need continuous IV fluids...I looked through all of my neuro notes and read my textbook, but I...

  18. Seizure Patient Question

    Nurse_Bella replied to Nurse_Bella's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks so much everyone :) This clarifies things a lot! I have not yet seen a seizure patient, but being in the PICU for my preceptorship, I just might

  19. PICU preceptorship...what to expect

    Nurse_Bella posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Hello! I am a BSN student and I'm about to start my last semester before graduation :) I am to complete my preceptorship in the PICU at Inova Fairfax Hospital and I was wondering if any of you could...

  20. PICU preceptorship...what to expect

    Nurse_Bella replied to Nurse_Bella's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Thank you so much for all your responses! I will review everything suggested, especially the ABGs, meds, dosage calculations, and respiratory/ventilator material (I feel that's an area I definitely...

  21. Leave off a prior healthcare job I was let go from?

    Nurse_Bella posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi fellow nurses, I am a nursing student who will graduate in May of this year. Before applying to nursing school, I was thinking of heading the PA route and taking pre-health courses at my local...

  22. Northern Virginia Preceptorships

    Nurse_Bella posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hi everyone! I am currently in my third semester of the accelerated BSN program at Shenandoah University. For my upcoming last semester, I will be doing my preceptorship. I need to request some...