babyisa

babyisa MSN, NP

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. United States University (USU) FNP program January 2021

    babyisa posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hope everyone is doing well. I write this post in the hopes of finding other current students of USU's FNP program; specifically, those that are starting this January as well. I applied and was...

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. 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

  8. 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...

  9. 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

  10. 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...

  11. 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)...

  12. 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

  13. 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...

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. 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

  17. UTA AGACNP Fall 2020

    babyisa replied to Becky John LaBrie's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Congratulations on the A! That's such an accomplishment. Would you mind providing some tips on the case studies in the class? Thank you so much! I really don't have anyone in the class that I know,...

  18. UTA AGACNP Fall 2020

    babyisa replied to Becky John LaBrie's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Hi! I work full-time as well. I started Patho yesterday, so we'll see how that goes. It looks pretty rigorous. I came in with two classes I transferred in from an MSN FNP program. I am pretty nervous...

  19. UTA AGACNP Fall 2020

    babyisa replied to Becky John LaBrie's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Hello. May I ask about your experience at UTA? I'm set to start this May for the AG-ACNP program as well. Thank

  20. Passed the PCCN 8/30/2020

    babyisa posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone! I rarely ever post here but wanted to give back somehow. I passed the PCCN this morning 8/30/2020. I used Nicole Kupchik's review course exclusively. I wanted to provide encouragement to...

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

    babyisa replied to babyisa's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you for doing this, joining

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

    babyisa replied to babyisa's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    YAY!

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

    babyisa replied to babyisa's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I do not actively use facebook but it may be necessary to utilize facebook regularly to connect with everyone starting in January. Would anyone on this thread be willing to start a facebook group for...

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

    babyisa replied to babyisa's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi all, I am officially enrolled and set to start on January 5th! Perhaps we should try to make a facebook

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

    babyisa replied to babyisa's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I still have to complete the page where the signatures are required to finalize the enrollment. I keep doing more research on other programs and worry if I'm making the right choice. May I ask what...