CrazyPremed

CrazyPremed MSN, RN, NP

Telemetry, ICU, Psych

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  1. Completely frustrated w/ MCCDNP

    CrazyPremed replied to LydiaLyn's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Don't be too disappointed with the LPN portion being changed. I worked as an LPN after Block II in nursing school. There weren't many job options besides nursing homes (I was able to get a job in a...

  2. Ice for a vented patient???

    CrazyPremed replied to OkieICU_RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    i don't ever give ice to a vented patient. are a couple of chips of ice really worth the risk of aspirating? no! the patient can wait until the tube is out. let's get the priorities straight, here....

  3. Grand Canyon's RN-BSN Program...

    CrazyPremed posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hey folks, I'm toying with the idea of doing the Grand Canyon RN-BSN program. I know that there is some debate about the traditional program, but I think that the RN-BSN has different reqs (aka no...

  4. Hospitalist NP threads/links...

    CrazyPremed posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It seems we have a lot of questions about Hopsitalist NP's. Here are some threads that I have found. If anyone has any to add, feel free... CrazyPremed Hospitalist NP's - How do you do it? Looking for...

  5. Internship in CICU, Need help!

    CrazyPremed replied to FlGaNurse's topic in Cardiac

    I did my internship in a CICU, also. Read about the coronary artery system. Review the basics about strips. Take a look at some ACLS algorithms - just the basics - and read basic stuff about the cath...

  6. 1 year, 2 years, or 3? or 5?

    CrazyPremed replied to westcoastgirl's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Are they registry? Do they get benefits? If that were a full time position that would put them at over $100000 a year!

  7. Just got hired in ICU....any advice?

    CrazyPremed replied to nursekatie22's topic in MICU, SICU

    Actually, for me it was admitting that I was more like a brand new grad when I went to the ICU. There is a larger difference between ICU and tele/Med surg than many people think. On Tele/Med-Surg,...

  8. ACNPs working in clinic settings...

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

    It also depends upon where you live and your state's nurse practice act. I have three close NP friends (I'm an RN myself) - and work with NP's in the hospital setting - who all work for specialists...

  9. New Grads in the SICU???

    CrazyPremed replied to sewnew's topic in MICU, SICU

    I'm working as a new grad in an ICU (even though I've worked as an LPN in the hospital setting. Although any nursing education is valuble, I think (personally) that you will have the same skill set as...

  10. Hospital BROKE ME

    CrazyPremed replied to Jenn-eRN2008's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I do think that there are some hospitals that would hire you into the ICU, but you may not have any in your area. As someone who has worked in hospitals for 8 years before nursing school, I do have to...

  11. Did you receive your RN from any of the Maricopa CC's in Phoenix?

    CrazyPremed replied to Calbrunette's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Ask in the AZ forum. You'll get tons of info!

  12. Ok, so I'm soon an FNP... what about a DNP in acute care?

    CrazyPremed replied to yellow finch's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    This a great question that I myself have been wondering...I'm starting an RN-BSN program in Jan, and and planning my career after that. My question to you is, why do you want to continue on the ACNP?...

  13. Patient in Respiratory Distress

    CrazyPremed replied to casperx875x's topic in General Nursing

    I think that I would have reacted the same way that you did. Not only were you advocating for the patient, but you were doing the job that the doc should have done. What I've learned working in that...

  14. Tell me about your RN-MSN program...

    CrazyPremed replied to CrazyPremed's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thaks for the reply, everyone. If you are in the programs, what do you like about them? If you aren't, why are you considering them? I was considering going for my RN-BSN first, then finding an out of...

  15. Tell me about your RN-MSN program...

    CrazyPremed posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hey folks, I'm considering looking into RN-MSN FNP (or ACNP) programs. Can you tell me about ones that you are in or looking into? Thanks in advance!

  16. INTRA AROTIC BALLOON PUMP RATIO/RN/PT

    CrazyPremed replied to mror44's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    In my ICU the IABP are 1:1. I've had stable patients on them who are preparing for weaning. Sometimes it almost seems boring if I have had the patient for two days and I am just watching vitals signs....

  17. Calling current Nurses in Phx

    CrazyPremed replied to determined 2succeed's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'd have to agree with the previous poster. With these waitlists, just get into the first place that accepts you. They all have their problems, and most people will tell you to avoid thier programs....

  18. Snapped at a nurse student last night, she had a bad case of Nursitis

    CrazyPremed replied to Tony1790's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've worked as a CNA, PCT, ER Tech, Monitor Tech, Secretary and phlebotomist for 8 years before becoming an LPN, then RN. Everyone is important, but there are certain skills that need to be practiced...

  19. Complete 1 yr ICU req. in the first year of CRNA Schoo?l

    CrazyPremed replied to FutureNurseSaga's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Don't forget about the job search after school is out. A school may allow a person into a program without the requirement, but he/she may not be as competitive an applicant post graduation. Imagine...

  20. How much floor time must an RN have b4 going into Crital Care.

    CrazyPremed replied to FaithIn40's topic in MICU, SICU

    I don't think that there is a definate answer on this one. I'm a new RN grad in the ICU, but I worked as an LPN on a busy tele floor for almost a year before I stepped into the unit. I love it, but...

  21. New admits at shift change

    CrazyPremed replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

    I feel for both sides (2 yrs as an ER Tech, almost one in Tele, ICU as a LPN/RN). On my tele unit, If I can't take an ER admit because I'm dealing with my current patients or giving report, I can't...

  22. Taking NCLEX Today!!! Any last minute advice?

    CrazyPremed posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Taking NCLEX-RN this afternoon! Any last minute tips? Any others in the same boat?

  23. Taking NCLEX Today!!! Any last minute advice?

    CrazyPremed replied to CrazyPremed's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I passed!

  24. For the ACNP's, why acute care?

    CrazyPremed posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    There is a pretty good thread on why people want to become an NP. I wanted to know, why Acute Care Nurse Practitioner as opposed to FNP. We've heard the arguments for and against, I would like to hear...

  25. June 2008 NCLEX support group

    CrazyPremed replied to IamRN08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wish me luck! I take mine on Sunday!!