christvs DNP, RN, NP

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    Who to ask to be my grad school reference?

    christvs replied to NCLEX_CareBear's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Does your grad school application specify how many letter need to be from professors and how many from work references? I needed two from former professors and one from someone at work. Even though...
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    What is a "Code Black"?

    christvs replied to sugabuga's topic in General Nursing

    That's so funny I was watching the show last night and couldn't figure out what Code Black was. I guessed it meant terrorists, but really it could be anything violent. And I am just dyyyyyyyyying for...
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    Important nursing considerations when giving levofloxacin

    christvs replied to asilmk's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would say (1) first make sure the patient does not have an allergy to it before you give it, (2) run it slowly enough so it won't sting/burn going in, and (3) make sure you flush it after you give...
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    Learning Rhythms

    christvs replied to DCCCRNn2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work on a med/surg/tele unit & I bought the "EKG interpretation Made Incredibly Easy." Very easy to understand.
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    To transfer or not?

    christvs replied to HillNPStudent's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The problem is my husband does not get any benefits at his job, so he depends on me and my job for them. Plus he has type I diabetes so he has a lot of insulin, test strips and insulin pump supplies...
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    To transfer or not?

    christvs replied to HillNPStudent's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I hear you when you're saying you don't want to be overwhelmed with too much at once. I'm not exactly in the same situation as you but I also feel overwhelmed because I've been an RN for 6 months now...
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    Need help from night shift nurses

    christvs replied to christvs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for responding guys. :) The thing is I have to work Saturday 3-11 PM, so I'm thinking I'll just go to sleep when I get home Sat night and then try to take a long nap before I go into work...
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    Doctorate for Advanced Practice Nursing??

    christvs replied to bookwormom's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm an RN who just got accepted into an MSN program to become an NP. After I complete this program I have absolutely no desire to get a doctorate because I don't have interest in research (although I...
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    pants ok for women on interview?

    christvs replied to NoCrumping's topic in Nursing Career

    I think either pants or skirt is fine. I wore pants on one job interview last year and wore a skirt to my grad school interview last week. I think as long as you look neat and professional, you're
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    Part time for new grad

    christvs replied to fidelio's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm an RN who graduated in May '05. My orientation was 40 hours/week from July-October '05 and since I've been off orientation I work 24 hours/week. I can pick up extra shifts if I choose, but it was...
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    Message from a CNA

    christvs replied to aspentree13's topic in General Nursing

    I was a CNA for 3 years while in nursing school & now I'm an RN. I have to say that EVERYONE, whether CNA or LPN or RN has a very important job. Anyone of us can be lazy or work extremely hard-it...
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    Anyone heard of this school?

    christvs replied to SarahLovesNovember's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I think if you were to go into the float pool (pick either University Campus or Memorial Campus to see the most activity going on) that would be the best idea because you would be seeing most units in...
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    Need help from ANP students

    christvs replied to ANPstudent's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Try posting in the Canadian, UK, or Australian/New Zealand forums here. I'm sure there will be a student from one of those countries there who can help
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    I am accepted into graduate school!!!!!

    christvs posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I had my interview today for grad school & was asked about 8 really looooong, lengthy questions....but I managed to come up with pretty good reponses to them! (thanks to practicing last night with...
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    Anyone heard of this school?

    christvs replied to SarahLovesNovember's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Jenn, Yes, UMASS has PCA positions (stands for patient care assistant). I was a per diem PCA during nursing school and that worked out well for me since if you work per diem you can make your own...
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    Questions

    christvs replied to BlackCat04021983's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would try to do the "gross" things as fast as I could, to get them out of the way & I'd hold my breath so I wouldn't have to smell anything bad! :) Then I'd tell myself that soon enough I would...
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    I have an interview Thursday for grad school!!!!

    christvs posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Oh my God! The grad school I applied to called me today for an interview-it's on thursday!!! I am so excited it's not even funny. :) Oh yeah, and my palms were totally sweaty while I was on the phone!...
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    Anyone heard of this school?

    christvs replied to SarahLovesNovember's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    My hospital pays new grads $24.83/hour to start, plus on my evening shift we get paid $3/hour more and on weekend it is $2.50/hour more. Also, the 11-7 shift pays $5/hour more. So when I work on the...
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    I am accepted into graduate school!!!!!

    christvs replied to christvs's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hey, I have a question for everyone: my classes don't begin until August but I can take one elective course in May/June. I was hoping to take Patho but it's actually not being offered then. I would...
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    I have an interview Thursday for grad school!!!!

    christvs replied to christvs's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hey, as an experienced NP student, do you have any advice or tips for me about how to do well in graduate school? And also, how can I speed up time so I can start taking my classes now? Just kidding!...
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    Please oh please help! Failed Psych NP boards..

    christvs replied to yelper42's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'll be crossing my fingers for you the next time you take the exam. What is the range of possible scores you can get on the exam, and what is the minimum score you need to pass? I'm just curious...
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    Does RN experience make NP school easier?

    christvs replied to Nursing P.'s topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I really think it is a great idea to have at least a little (if not a lot)experience as an RN first before going to NP school. However, the other day I read an article in "The Nurse Practitioner"...
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    Thinking of quitting second job since May

    christvs replied to JentheRN05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think if you are constantly getting sick when you work nights that is a definite message you should be paying attention to. I would try to get this other job that you are very interested in plus you...
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    Fears....mistakes/errors...

    christvs replied to FreshRN05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey, that is a good idea! :) Really, if he is going to act like a jerk, you might as well warn others about him. :) One of my biggest fears was actually giving blood transfusions. Before I even hung...
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    I saved a life today...

    christvs replied to Adam D. RN2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    How awesome Adam! I've been an RN for exactly 6 months too and I always wonder if I'll pick up on subtle clues to know when a pt. is going downhill. Great job!!! :)