CrazyPremed

CrazyPremed MSN, RN, NP

Telemetry, ICU, Psych

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

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

    Thanks, Daisy! I think that we all might need to start paying you for the lessons we learn from your posts...

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

    CrazyPremed replied to CrazyPremed's topic in Arizona Nursing

    These posts do help a lot! Thanks! I work for a place that will pay for it upfront, which is a big bonus. Also, I do have a Bachelor's degree in another field, and paying graduate tuition for an...

  3. arterial & venous sheath

    CrazyPremed replied to boknoy26's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I was taught the same thing from a long time CICU and current Cath Lab nurse.

  4. Debunking the night shift myths

    CrazyPremed replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Quick reply... Were I work the workload is much less on nights - consistently. Yes, they do have occasional crazyness. But that is not common (i've worked both shifts). I've also seen this at many of...

  5. Smoker's rights (patient rights)

    CrazyPremed replied to RiverNurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This topic has always irritated me. I can barely keep track of the 4-5 pts that I have on the floor, much less the one who is outside. I'm not given enough time to babysit in the parking lot and...

  6. Didn't know I'd have to do additional jobs besides mine!

    CrazyPremed replied to SoundofMusic's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That's the difference...you only have 3 pts max. I don't think that most nurses have problems doing the extra things, it just that there is no time. When we have 5 tele pts, we have to prioritize....

  7. "they're not my patient" syndrome

    CrazyPremed replied to The Bell Jar's topic in General Nursing

    As a student and a nurse, I can side with the students saying "not my patient." As a student, you have no idea what is going with these other patients (sometimes not even with your own!). Assisting a...

  8. am i getting burnt out?? long one!

    CrazyPremed replied to sweetsmiles2007's topic in MICU, SICU

    I think that it is interesting that people are addressing this from a "you will develop a tough skin" or "that is the reality of ICU nursing" approach. There is nothing wrong with not wanting to see...

  9. MICU/SICU - HIGHEST PEEP you've seen?

    CrazyPremed replied to poppy07's topic in MICU, SICU

    I saw 25 in clincals a couple of months ago. ARDS at it's worst. 26 y/o with questionable aspiration pneumonia walked into the ER. He never made it out of the hospital.

  10. MICU/SICU - HIGHEST PEEP you've seen?

    CrazyPremed replied to poppy07's topic in General Nursing

    I saw 25 in clincals a couple of months ago. ARDS at it's worst. 26 y/o with questionable aspiration pneumonia walked into the ER. He never made it out of the hospital.

  11. i've been trying for almost 10 years now ..

    CrazyPremed replied to lauralauranurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You've made it through an LPN course and gotten the license. You obviously have what it takes to be a nurse. Take a long, hard look at everything that you have failed (besides that crappy Excelsior...

  12. Do you say you're a nurse...

    CrazyPremed replied to picurn10's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I introduce myself as the nurse. If people ask, then I clarify. When there is a skill that I can't perform (pushing IV meds, hanging blood, etc.), I explain to the patient why I need to have a...

  13. Patient Care Technician Program

    CrazyPremed replied to MonkeysMama's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I went through the Phoenix College PCT program and LOVED it!!! Realistically, though, many jobs will train you to do those skills (although you may not learn the specific reasons behind them for a...

  14. ASU's RN-BSN Program...

    CrazyPremed replied to CrazyPremed's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thanks for the info! A couple of us are applying here. Have you already been accepted for the fall? If I get in, maybe we'll be classmates!

  15. are they supposed to know this by now?

    CrazyPremed replied to labrador4122's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The bottom line is, there is no consistency in these programs. That's why we struggle as new grads.

  16. are they supposed to know this by now?

    CrazyPremed replied to labrador4122's topic in First Year After Licensure

    How did you get the skills in an ER/ICU if you are in the second semester of an ADN program. Did you work as a tech?

  17. Staffing question & your cardiac floor

    CrazyPremed replied to laurenjarrod's topic in Cardiac

    You lucked out. Nothing went wrong. If something did, YOU WOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE. Remember, when a mistake is made, it's difficult (if not impossible) to say that you were short staffed. If a med...

  18. MCC Nursing Program Info - Just Got In

    CrazyPremed replied to mxems's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Congrats on the acceptance! As far as scheduling, sometimes you don't find out until the week before clinicals where you go. As someone who is in nursing school, I do not recommend working full time....

  19. Is working part-time really all that bad?

    CrazyPremed replied to cocoa9065's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm working part time at my first nursing job while I finish school. I like the flexibility, but I realize that my learning curve is much more steep. You have to do what you have to do, but I would...

  20. EKG on female patients

    CrazyPremed replied to bill4745's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I've replied in another thread, but the main point... We should be respectful, but - in an effort to maintain decency - getting a clear EKG is the primary goal. When I worked in the ER I would see...

  21. Did I abandon my patient?

    CrazyPremed replied to LauraMT's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What I would do is find "nurse" or the charge nurse, give them the low down, and chart report given to ______,RN. At my hospital we also sign the orders sheet with a 12 hour chart check at the end of...

  22. How much/best experience for FNPs/ACNPs...

    CrazyPremed posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    We've heard the debate about whether experience is necessary to become an NP, but how much is enough? For those of you in school or the profession, what are your thoughts? FNP: _______years;...

  23. Troubles in CVICU

    CrazyPremed replied to RoyalNurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The floor that I am on is very conducive to new grads. It is tele and I am learning a great deal, and I think that it strikes the perfect balance between critically ill patients (we have a fair share...

  24. Pre-NP Experience

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

    I have the same question. Check out the thread I started. I'm getting a pretty good amount of replies...

  25. How much/best experience for FNPs/ACNPs...

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

    It seems like some are saying that the experience as an NP may be more beneficial than the experiences as an RN before NP school (barring the specialty niche - Peds RN -> PNP or ICU RN -> ACNP)....