CarpeDiem'15

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  1. Request for advice from veteran CVSICU nurses

    CarpeDiem'15 posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I will be a new grad at the end of July (God-willing!), and have been offered a position at the CVSICU in my dream hospital. I'm beyond excited and totally geeked out, but at the same I'm a little...

  2. Do Schools Really Matter?

    CarpeDiem'15 replied to Ketsia_xo's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I attended an information session yesterday with the director of UMD's Anesthesia program, and he stated that their admissions committee DOES look at schools when considering GPAs of applicants....

  3. Request for advice from veteran CVSICU nurses

    CarpeDiem'15 replied to CarpeDiem'15's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Thanks for the advice, I appreciate that both of you took the time to respond!

  4. Life after elmsn/absn updates and experiences

    CarpeDiem'15 replied to hopefulkim99's topic in Post Graduate Students

    So.... I'm currently finishing up my 13-month ABSN at Hopkins. It was absolutely the best decision to attend here and worth every penny. I've been able to learn from amazing instructors and...

  5. Tuition, how much is too much

    CarpeDiem'15 replied to hopefulkim99's topic in Post Graduate Students

    If you are truly interested in research, you should look into eventually pursuing a PhD in nursing. These PhD programs actually pay YOU to attend their

  6. How fast did you land a job?

    CarpeDiem'15 replied to johndough's topic in General Students

    Many in my cohort also have jobs, and we graduate at the end of July. I received a job offer in the CVSICU at my dream hospital, pending successful graduation and passing of the

  7. Which is the best nursing program for a mom?

    CarpeDiem'15 replied to Annie_L's topic in School, College Programs

    ABSN is actually for students who already have an undergraduate degree in any field OTHER than nursing. So students with BS/BA in literature, history, biology, psychology, or even computer science...

  8. Which is the best nursing program for a mom?

    CarpeDiem'15 replied to Annie_L's topic in School, College Programs

    Three years is a very long time to be in school for your BSN when you've got 3+ kids, more so if there's also a chance that you may want to go on to pursue advanced degrees in nursing. I would say to...

  9. Request for advice from veteran CVSICU nurses

    CarpeDiem'15 replied to CarpeDiem'15's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Bump...

  10. Why or why not CRNA?

    CarpeDiem'15 replied to AlrightMike's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Many large teaching hospitals offer shadowing opportunities with their CRNAs. If you live in / near Baltimore MD, the Johns Hopkins Hospital has a shadowing program for high-school juniors and...

  11. ABG Results, Explain this to me....

    CarpeDiem'15 replied to MillsAnthonyRNTL's topic in Critical Care

    Based off the ABGs, I would definitely say the patient was showing respiratory alkalosis. The patient must have had an episode of hyperventilation at some point prior to the blood draw. I need more...

  12. My preceptor is everything they taught us NOT to be...

    CarpeDiem'15 replied to Live..&..Learn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If you haven't charted, you haven't done it. I get that. But I personally think it's a two way street: if you haven't done it, don't chart it! I totally agree with the OP that if you aren't going...

  13. Overheard at the coffee shop

    CarpeDiem'15 replied to JustBeachyNurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    ^^ THAT makes my blood boil! It's damn depressing and a shame that we have to live in a society where businesses/policies/economies are contingent on the suffering of our fellow man. But this...

  14. Rationale for taking apical pulse prior to trach suctioning

    CarpeDiem'15 replied to jena5111's topic in General Students

    Oh, forgot to include the link for this little nugget: http://www.rcjournal.com/cpgs/pdf/06.10.0758.pdf --> these are guidelines published by the American Association of Respiratory Care, and it...

  15. Rationale for taking apical pulse prior to trach suctioning

    CarpeDiem'15 replied to jena5111's topic in General Students

    This is indeed an interesting discussion! I haven't covered peds yet, so this information is definitely good to know for future reference when I do start learning about pediatric nursing care. I'l...

  16. Rationale for taking apical pulse prior to trach suctioning

    CarpeDiem'15 replied to jena5111's topic in General Students

    Just to clarify, the 15 seconds was for the entire suctioning, not per pass.... That would be way too long for one pass! So 3 passes while keeping the trach suctioning within 15 seconds. Also, my...

  17. Rationale for taking apical pulse prior to trach suctioning

    CarpeDiem'15 replied to jena5111's topic in General Students

    Hi Jena, I actually covered tracheal suctioning in my ABSN program a couple weeks ago, and we were taught that taking the apical pulse prior to the suctioning is a way to confirm the patient does not...

  18. Thinking about becoming a nurse...at 40!

    CarpeDiem'15 replied to margaretann's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I also have four little ones (oldest one is 8 yo, youngest is 18 months), and I can totally relate to you! I started planning my career change 3 years ago, and everything's finally falling into...

  19. Telling the truth on a peer evaluation for a group project?

    CarpeDiem'15 replied to JESSICAAA159's topic in General Students

    I agree with the previous posters, don't be afraid to tell the truth and receive credit for ALL the work you did. Only thing I'd add is that I would first tell your lazy partner, in a factual and...

  20. My Guide To Making The Grade And Maintaining Your Sanity

    CarpeDiem'15 replied to Tree525's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Love this post, I'm about to start my 13-month ABSN in a couple months and these study tips will definitely come in handy. Thank you for taking the time to post this, you are definitely "paying it...

  21. Is graduating from a top nursing program worth it?

    CarpeDiem'15 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have the choice of attending an accelerated BSN program from a top nursing school (Johns Hopkins) at ~$70K, versus a 2 year program from a state school (Towson University) that is much cheaper at...

  22. Duke Nursing, how do I pay for it !!!

    CarpeDiem'15 replied to cje1015's topic in General Nursing

    I contacted JHU, UMSON, and Towson (only nursing schools feasible for me due to personal circumstances) before embarking on this adventure, and asked them what percentage of their BSN graduates from...

  23. Duke Nursing, how do I pay for it !!!

    CarpeDiem'15 replied to cje1015's topic in General Nursing

    Define what you mean by "best position." Because there are many... MANY.... different nursing positions out there, and many... MANY.. subjective criteria for judging which one is the "best"....

  24. Duke Nursing, how do I pay for it !!!

    CarpeDiem'15 replied to cje1015's topic in General Nursing

    Farawyn - Congrats on your son getting into UNC. Also, my post was in reply to the person who posted AFTER

  25. Duke Nursing, how do I pay for it !!!

    CarpeDiem'15 replied to cje1015's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I'm very sure about this. :) Of which, IMO, Johns Hopkins is the best, and therefore will give me an edge on the other new grad BSNs when it comes time to apply for positions in large acute...