adventure_rn MSN, NP

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    ECMO Ethics

    adventure_rn replied to Kettek53's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    That kind of the OP's whole point though, right? Families (and patients) who don't understand the gravity of their choices may cause their loved ones to suffer a long, drawn out, miserable death with...
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    PNPs with Neonatals

    adventure_rn replied to loveflowers's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I think it may be very heavily influenced by the region where you work. For better or worse, the employers who hire NPs (i.e. hospitals and physician practices) determine whom they prefer to hire to...
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    Nurse jobs: How does it all work?

    adventure_rn replied to mariarose's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree with PP, the answer varies significantly by region. Some cities/states tend to recruit very early and other start late. For instance, I graduated from a school in NC in May, and most of my...
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    Starting in ICU - Need Advice

    adventure_rn replied to XXXMasonXXX's topic in Critical Care

    Have you spent time on your unit? It's possible that the nurses already have a system in place. Many units that I've been on have blank report sheets available to all nurses at start of shift so that...
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    Could I be a CCRN specialist for both kids and adults?

    adventure_rn replied to kariace's topic in Critical Care

    Holy smokes! I thought PICU seemed terrifying because the patients' developmental stages and conditions/injuries are so diverse from age 0 to 18. I am in awe of nurses who have the assessment skills...
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    Right time to go into the icu

    adventure_rn replied to garn12's topic in Critical Care

    I agree with canigraduate--in addition to your own personal factors, the unit orientation could have a huge impact on your readiness. If you start in an ICU that throws you into the fray after 3...