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    New Grad decision: ICU vs Step down vs CCU

    cocoa_puff replied to ICURN5305's topic in MICU, SICU

    We need more info....are these units at the same hospital? If not, what is the commute for each hospital? How much orientation time would you get on each unit? What would the orientation consist...
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    Need help finding schools that will accept low GPA or lottery

    cocoa_puff replied to kevonneo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sorry OP, I don't think you stand a chance with a 2.1 GPA, even if you apply to one of those "for profit" schools that will take anyone with half a brain and a credit card. If school isn't your top...
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    Long gap btwn BSN graduation and NCLEX

    cocoa_puff replied to mebonnie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    At this point OP, it's probably best to just move on if you don't want to listen...unfortunately, the odds of passing the NCLEX after 7 years are very poor to none. I would recommend a review course....
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    Could someone of average IQ become an ADN nurse?

    cocoa_puff replied to Weber's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I took one of those really quick online IQ tests once because I was bored. I'm sure it was completely inaccurate...I scored somewhere between 130-140. I am pretty smart
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    Burn Technician vs Nursing Assistant in Mother Baby Unit

    cocoa_puff replied to dreamerachiever's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I think Mother/Baby would be a better stepping stone to NICU, especially if you work there as a CNA, and then as a nurse. As a nurse, you could transfer to NICU with some experience with healthy...
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    Is this really happening??

    cocoa_puff replied to rue2235's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That sounds very unsafe, I would look for employment
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    Franciscan Skemp School of Anesthesia

    cocoa_puff replied to cocoa_puff's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thank you so much! I appreciate your
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    Waking Up For Class

    cocoa_puff replied to oldsockventriloquist's topic in General Students

    Also, set at least three alarms (one on your phone, two on other alarm clocks), and put the alarm clocks on the opposite side of the room so you have to hop out of bed to turn it off. I've had alarm...
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    Does being a CNA help with future RN jobs?

    cocoa_puff replied to bsnorbust's topic in General Nursing

    Personally yes. Where I live, it's very difficult to get a job as a new grad without healthcare experience. Those without experience were able to get jobs through networking and speaking to managers...
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    Meaning of your username?

    cocoa_puff replied to Flightless Bird's topic in General Nursing

    The chocolaty
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    Random question of the day: What's your baseline blood pressure?

    cocoa_puff replied to LDAthleteNurse's topic in Health, Stress Management

    BP 90/60, HR 70s - 80s, RR 12 -14, SpO2 94 -
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    new grad/ no medical history resume

    cocoa_puff replied to zimmersdreamer's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Your resume looks great! You seem like an excellent candidate! Best of luck
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    Do crnas deserve that much salary?

    cocoa_puff replied to jasy's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Exactly. With the same mindset as the OP, one could say that nurses (RNs/LPNs) are replaceable because med techs can give meds, take vitals, and follow physician orders. Because really, what else is...
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    Ridiculous medical mistakes on TV

    cocoa_puff replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nursing Humor

    I was watching some Lifetime movie (Lethal Obsession, I think it was), and the mother and daughter had escaped the abusive father and were living in another town. It turns out that the father had...
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    Last Day of Nursing School

    cocoa_puff replied to nlitened's topic in General Students

    Good luck! I graduate this
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    Job That Lasts the Many Years of Nursing School I Have Ahead

    cocoa_puff replied to ORJulez's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi! I don't know what the job market is like where you are, but where I live, LPNs are really only hired in long-term care facilities. This could still be a great experience for you, and if you're...
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    Anatomy 2 & Chem or Anatomy 2 & Micro

    cocoa_puff replied to Bball4334's topic in General Students

    I took Micro with A&P2, in addition to working part-time, and it was doable (I got As in both). That said, I'm a very science-minded person, so if I had to take English, History, and Art together...
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    ABG Results, Explain this to me....

    cocoa_puff replied to MillsAnthonyRNTL's topic in Critical Care

    CMP = Complete Metabolic
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    A&P: Favorite topic? Least favorite topic?

    cocoa_puff replied to UCFAshley's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My favorites were cardiovascular and neuro, but I also really liked the renal and endocrine systems. My least favorites were musculoskeletal and the special senses (eyes, ears,
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    Periop Interview Questions

    cocoa_puff replied to qrkid's topic in Operating Room

    I would go with the beach personally But more importantly, how much training would you get with each residency? What would the training consist of? How much support would you receive during...
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    How many clinical rotations do you have?

    cocoa_puff replied to meganec17's topic in General Students

    1st semester (Fundamentals) - Rehab/LTC 2nd semester - OB, Med-Surg (renal/stroke floor) 3rd semester - Peds, Med-Surg (cardiac floor) 4th semester - Psych, Med-Surg (ICU, ED, cardiac/telemetry) Also...
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    Latest episode of Bob's Burgers is about school nurses

    cocoa_puff replied to Vana21's topic in School

    I love this show so
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    Has anyone gotten an "A" in med surg I? !

    cocoa_puff replied to ital91's topic in General Students

    Yes, I did. I read the chapters, went to class, did a ton of NCLEX practice questions (PrepU, Saunders), made study guides, and reviewed constantly. My studyguides were basically a quick definition...
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    Anyone heard about opportunities through hirenurses.com in Ireland?

    cocoa_puff replied to other2502's topic in Nursing Career

    I think this is the job position you mentioned: Nursing in Ireland job - Hirenurses - Baltimore, MD | Indeed.com Have you found out anything about the position
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    NICU or L&D?? HELP!

    cocoa_puff replied to newnurse2323's topic in Nursing Career

    I personally would go with NICU. Even 15-20 min closer to home makes a HUGE difference with