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  1. What would a single payer system look like?

    Xlorgguss posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    So as we enter 2016 we have a democratic candidate opting for a single payer system or rather "Medicare for all". Now whether something like this could or should pass, what would the healthcare system...

  2. Having difficulty determining my next step

    Xlorgguss posted a topic in Advanced Practice

    Hi all! As as the title suggests I am having a difficult time determining what step I would like to take in my career, and what education I should pursue. I have been a bedside nurse for a bit over a...

  3. Stepdown / IMU

    Xlorgguss replied to Wayne47's topic in Critical Care

    Are your concerns the patients not being on telemetry, the frequency of vitals, or the patient to nurse ratio? In my stepdown floor we have fluctuating ratios meaning that certain criteria determine...

  4. Having difficulty determining my next step

    Xlorgguss replied to Xlorgguss's topic in Advanced Practice

    I appreciate such a thoughtful response. While there is part of me that thinks I could enjoy the role of a provider, as you pointed out- thats not where my passions really are. I personally feel that...

  5. Having difficulty determining my next step

    Xlorgguss replied to Xlorgguss's topic in Advanced Practice

    While I completely agree about not going the NP route unless you want to specifically be a provider, the program that offers the CNS role has nearly the exact same education as the NP role with the...

  6. Having difficulty determining my next step

    Xlorgguss replied to Xlorgguss's topic in Advanced Practice

    I have definitely started to branch out farther than my immediate role as a bedside nurse. I am a preceptor, have joined a committee, and have been working with our educator or revamping our...

  7. Having difficulty determining my next step

    Xlorgguss replied to Xlorgguss's topic in Advanced Practice

    Oh that's awesome! It is unfortunate that the role of CNS has all but vanished. I really don't know where our CNS's go honestly. Many of my instructors from nursing schools were CNS's and many of them...

  8. Having difficulty determining my next step

    Xlorgguss replied to Xlorgguss's topic in Advanced Practice

    I do agree that with more time the answer will become more apparent. I am finishing my BSN and I just started by third of four semesters so I will graduate in the Spring. Perhaps its the nature of...

  9. Perfusionist

    Xlorgguss replied to marlena.erika's topic in General Nursing

    While I do agree that PA and NP is definitely more flexible in the sense of being able to switch specialties at will, I dont think that doing perfusion would be boring. Its definitely a growing field...

  10. Perfusionist

    Xlorgguss replied to marlena.erika's topic in General Nursing

    Most programs are masters level. They have varied entrance requirements but most require a bachelors degree and most of your basic sciences including chemistry, physics, A&P, math, etc. it seems...

  11. Nursing Incentives - New Grads and Expereinced

    Xlorgguss replied to RNCompConsultant's topic in General Nursing

    Okay so now having been a nurse a bit over a year I think I have a good idea of what's warranted. I'll go with new grads first because I feel like it's probably the easiest. Personally I don't feel...

  12. What should my list consist of for more traditional brick and mortar AGACNP programs?

    Xlorgguss replied to Xlorgguss's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have no intention on skipping out on ICU experience as that was what I wanted to start my nursing career with anyways. Personally I chose stepdown to start my career because I liked the patient...

  13. What should my list consist of for more traditional brick and mortar AGACNP programs?

    Xlorgguss posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi all! i am finishing up my last two semesters of my BSN and am looking to apply for graduate school in the year or so following graduation. I am interested in AGACNP programs, and was wondering if...

  14. What should my list consist of for more traditional brick and mortar AGACNP programs?

    Xlorgguss replied to Xlorgguss's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have now looked through a good 15 or so programs (some being USA World News ranked) and have yet to see a program that required ICU employment. Undoubtedly it is helpful but "critical care" is...

  15. What should my list consist of for more traditional brick and mortar AGACNP programs?

    Xlorgguss replied to Xlorgguss's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have some experience with Vents, however in general respiratory takes ownership of most of the vent stuff in my facility. I know the basic nursing considerations. Likewise I have some experience...

  16. What should my list consist of for more traditional brick and mortar AGACNP programs?

    Xlorgguss replied to Xlorgguss's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I currently have a year of experience in Cardiac Surgery Stepdown. I have considered jumping to ICU but I have wanted to finish getting my certifications and am trying to decide which kind of ICU I...

  17. From PCT to RN, does it get better?

    Xlorgguss posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all! Just wanted to prick some minds for a second. I was feeling pretty down after an awful shift. I work on a busy PCU floor as a PCT with 18 beds. I work both evenings and overnights. During the...

  18. Do you feel more people are entering nursing only to become APRN's?

    Xlorgguss replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in General Nursing

    As a new graduate RN (May) that is also looking to go into an APRN role I feel like I can offer a bit of perspective. When I started school I realized quickly that I love the critical thinking aspect...

  19. Job offers before graduatiing?

    Xlorgguss replied to melsothavy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated this past May and I had my signed job offer last February. It is very common in my area to get a job lined up before graduation. However those offers are made with the contingency that you...

  20. When to Start Applying for Jobs?

    Xlorgguss replied to hishandmaiden's topic in General Students

    It's all a personal choice. I just graduated this past May and I knew there was going to be a good 7 or so schools graduating nurses all at the same time. In my opinion the early bird gets the worm. I...

  21. IV Piggyback

    Xlorgguss replied to rockster26's topic in General Students

    Is Zosyn and Vancomycin compatible with each other and in 1/2NS? That would be my first question. Were they due at the same time? The Zosyn would go in quicker than the Vancomycin, so my inclination...

  22. Lpn told me she works ICU??

    Xlorgguss replied to Runnergirl84's topic in Critical Care

    I went to school with two LPNs that worked ICU. Both were from the same employing hospital. One worked their through nursing school and the other worked there previously. I feel like it goes in wages...

  23. RN programs that don't have a preceptorship?

    Xlorgguss posted a topic in General Students

    Hi all! I was curious to see if there were any nurses who went through a program that didn't have a preceptorship program. More and more I am seeing students in programs that have preceptors. My...

  24. Which field of nursing is the most technically hard?

    Xlorgguss replied to Guest878640's topic in General Nursing

    I would take this question as meaning which fields have the most use of technology and require learning of those particular skills? If that's the case some areas that come to mind include critical...

  25. JUST PASSED NCLEX, need some advice:)

    Xlorgguss replied to dreamsdocometrue15's topic in General Nursing

    Did you pass NCLEX-RN or LPN? Because I have never heard of an IV cert for RN's, only LPN's. If you passed NCLEX-RN do you have your Associates or Bachelor's? I had a co-worker from the city and she...