babyisa MSN, NP

babyisa has 10 years experience as a MSN, NP and specializes in ICU, Neuroscience, Telemetry, Med/Surg.

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1. Kaiser RNs

   babyisa replied to Nurmimi87's topic in General Nursing

   I work for Kaiser in the east bay, and we have had zero overtime as well. I work in ICU, and our unit has been slowly hiring more core staff and utilizing travelers as

2. Is being an NP worth it?

   babyisa replied to daisychains11's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Is being an NP worth it, you may ask. And as much as I hate to admit it and give you a generic answer, my response would be that it truly depends. It's a very personal decision...you'd have to...

3. Calif RNs - think very carefully if you really want to become an NP

   babyisa replied to FullGlass's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I am an RN in the Bay Area who has worked for Kaiser for over five years. I am also a new grad NP (adult gero acute care). After much self-reflection, I realized I do not want to work as a provider...

4. Working during NP school?

   babyisa replied to IslanderEllie's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Hi, I have recently graduated from my AGACNP program at UTA last month. I worked throughout my entire program, although I was primarily part-time benefitted (I worked 3 8-hour shifts/ week) and had to...

5. Passed CMC in 2023-- ask me anything!

   babyisa replied to babyisa's topic in General Nursing

   I also saw that someone was asking about CCRN and CMC resources. I have the books and I'm actually trying to sell them. Please let me know if interested! Thank

6. Passed CMC in 2023-- ask me anything!

   babyisa replied to babyisa's topic in General Nursing

   I apologize for the late response; I hope this reaches you quickly. I have my PCCN, CCRN, and CMC. I have tele and step-down experience and have only been in a medical ICU for two years. However, I...

7. Passed CMC in 2023-- ask me anything!

   babyisa replied to babyisa's topic in General Nursing

   I thought it was helpful, but I felt her CCRN review (cardiac and hemodynamics) was better. There's also a CMC review on YouTube about valvular disorders that I listened to. You got

8. Passed CMC in 2023-- ask me anything!

   babyisa replied to babyisa's topic in General Nursing

   I purchased the AACN CMC test questions; I think there were 150. It was $30 or 35, but I only did about 75. I did the questions on Nicole's CMC review course/ book. I did not find the CCRN to be...

9. Passed CMC in 2023-- ask me anything!

   babyisa posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello, everyone. I passed the cardiac medicine certification (CMC) on 2/1/2023. I used Nicole Kupchik's CCRN and CMC review courses exclusively to prepare. I wanted to come back here and share my...

10. Passed the CCRN in 2022-- ask me anything!

    babyisa replied to babyisa's topic in Critical Care

    I didn't use any other resources. I used her review course exclusively. You got

11. Passed the CCRN in 2022-- ask me anything!

    babyisa replied to babyisa's topic in Critical Care

    Hi! I felt the actual CCRN exam questions were easier, and more straightforward than Nicole's practice questions. I also felt that Nicole's review course prepared me well for the CCRN. I recommend it...

12. Passed the CCRN in 2022-- ask me anything!

    babyisa replied to babyisa's topic in Critical Care

    Hello, I scored a 20/21 on the cardiac portion of the CCRN. I didn't do well on Professional caring and Ethical Practice. I used Nicole Kupchik's online course + study guide + study question book. I...

13. Passed the CCRN in 2022-- ask me anything!

    babyisa posted a topic in Critical Care

    Hello, everyone! I wanted to start this thread as I found it challenging to find tips when preparing for my CCRN. I took my CCRN yesterday, 8/26/2022, and passed with 103 questions/ 125 (scored)...

14. United States University (USU) FNP program January 2021

    babyisa replied to babyisa's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hello, I completed two classes at USU for the MSN FNP program. I had no complaints, the instructors were very responsive and accommodating. The staff was incredibly helpful, the classes were...

15. United States University (USU) FNP program January 2021

    babyisa replied to babyisa's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi Li Lei! I am happy to provide input. My email is [email protected]. It may perhaps be easier to email as I am not on here