smithRN16

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1. Shift leader vs ICU

   smithRN16 replied to smithRN16's topic in Home Health

   I will be making rhe schedule, auditing OASIS and communicating with doctors

2. Shift leader vs ICU

   smithRN16 posted a topic in Home Health

   Ok, so here goess my dilemma. I currently work on a cardiac stepdown floor and am looking for an opportunity for a career change. The reason I am lookkng for another career path is because i want a better schedule to work around my kids school. I am...

3. Am I ever going to get it?

   smithRN16 posted a topic in Critical

   So here goes. As a new grad,I was hired into the CVICU at a level 1 trauma center which is also does cabgs and a ton of vascular surgeries.I have been in orientation now for about 11 weeks and feel like I drown everyday I go into work. I believe, at ...

4. Scary Situation

   smithRN16 replied to smithRN16's topic in Critical

   Thanks for your input! There is not a residency program but orientation is 15 to 16 weeks. So by not catching on fast enough you mean out of orientation? And let go you mean fired completely or reassigned

5. Scary Situation

   smithRN16 posted a topic in Critical

   Okay so here goes, I was at clinical the other day and had overheard that an ICU nurse had been "relieved of her duties". I did find out that it was because they weren't a safe nurse for the critical care setting and that they may have an opportunity...

6. Failed CCRN again

   smithRN16 replied to Whitroth05's topic in Critical

   Ok so here is my two cents. It is obvious you are not dumb. That test is rediculous. I do not know personally, but I have reviewed prep tests and content plans. I am getting ready to graduate nursing schoool which is sort of irrelevant. I have done e...

7. New nurse in the CVICU at a level 1 trauma center

   smithRN16 replied to smithRN16's topic in Critical

   Haha amen to that and I am glad you could tell me this before I go and make an ass of myself and know that the people I "know" now may not be exactly who I meet coming on their shift. I understand it though because I've been on the other dide of it w...

8. New nurse in the CVICU at a level 1 trauma center

   smithRN16 replied to smithRN16's topic in Critical

   Thank you for your reply. It is alot to consider and I may wind up requesting nights at first. I think you have to be an rn in the cvicu for 1 year before you are even considered to take a fresh heart there. And I appreciate the confidence. I will te...

9. New nurse in the CVICU at a level 1 trauma center

   smithRN16 posted a topic in Critical

   Ok, so here goes. I am an emt with 8 years experience and have applied to work a dayshift position in the CVICU. I am very aware there will be a huge learning curve even with my experience. I am not afraid of it though and am honestly looking forward...

10. Med surg SSE

    smithRN16 replied to smithRN16's topic in Student Assist

    Sorry about that it is a subject specific exam

11. Med surg SSE

    smithRN16 replied to smithRN16's topic in Student Assist

    ok so they have a study guide specifically for the final exams or is it just for the exit exam

12. Med surg SSE

    smithRN16 posted a topic in Student Assist

    I have just taken the last test for my med surg class and am seriously relying on my final exam to pass the course. Our finals are from HESI and we have to get a score of 850 to pass. I need any and all advice in how to prepare for this test!