strawberryheartRN

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1. Are some people just not cut out for ICU?

   strawberryheartRN replied to TigerGalLE's topic in MICU

   As Im reading this I just keep thinking that these are skills we had to learn while in NURSING SCHOOL! OMG i cant even imagine what would happen to me if my instructor found out I came late or didnt report off...man it would not be pretty. Then again...

2. Whats it like in your Trauma ICU?

   strawberryheartRN replied to strawberryheartRN's topic in Critical

   Yes it does! Thanks. I should be starting my orientation within the next few weeks.

3. Tell me what it's like in your Trauma ICU!

   strawberryheartRN replied to strawberryheartRN's topic in Critical

   How cool is that?! Hehe...I'm going to be days...the position is for relief nurse tho...I hope I'll get close to full time hours...how bout you? Do you know if well be floating to both units or not? I called to schedule my EKG test but I guess the la...

4. Tell me what it's like in your Trauma ICU!

   strawberryheartRN replied to strawberryheartRN's topic in Critical

   Hey thank you for your replies! RNfeb - Yep, La county...PMing you. =) I did my Critical Care course with California School of Health Sciences. http://cshs.edu/ The teachers were great and it was a good review of all the systems, but I think the real...

5. Tell me what it's like in your Trauma ICU!

   strawberryheartRN posted a topic in Critical

   Hi everyone! Im a new grad that just recently accepted my first position starting in a trauma intensive care unit. At my hospital where ill be working, the floor ill be on is split between a trauma ICU and a Cardio-Thoracic ICU. Which means Im guessi...

6. Whats it like in your Trauma ICU?

   strawberryheartRN posted a topic in Critical

   Hi everyone! Im a new grad that just recently accepted my first position starting in a trauma intensive care unit. At my hospital where ill be working, the floor ill be on is split between a trauma ICU and a Cardio-Thoracic ICU. Which means Im guessi...

7. HawthoRNe

   strawberryheartRN replied to nalaa83's topic in Humor

   yeah...Jada is the best actress on the show. I really like watching it, but I find like other nursey shows it is most definitely NOT accurate. I think the first episode of season 3 really proves it. One minute a ER nurse or peds nurse and the next th...

8. ACLS Certified. So now what?

   strawberryheartRN replied to us2uk4u's topic in General Nursing

   I got ACLS certified because I want to go into critical care so yes on a resume it shows that you took initiative. But honestly the class was so fast paced if I have a chance to take the class again at my hospital or something I would definitely sit ...

9. Post Interview Stress

   strawberryheartRN replied to DaughteroftheKing's topic in New Nurse

   I would just simply be courteous and tell her you are calling to follow up with her about the position. Theres no other way to put it really. I know times are hard, I hope you find a job soon. Have you done anything to make yourself more marketable ...

10. Post Interview Stress

    strawberryheartRN replied to DaughteroftheKing's topic in New Nurse

    I understand your frustration! I had a interview on tuesday and the manager tells me that she wont be making a final decision till all the interviews are completed and the last one she is interviewing is near the end of the month, basically she says ...

11. New MedSurg nurse-seeking advice

    strawberryheartRN replied to Blinc78's topic in Med-Surg

    This sounds like a good idea. I wondered if nurses did this.

12. Should I request letters of recommendation for interview with LA County?

    strawberryheartRN replied to quietpatty's topic in California

    Hey I also have an interview coming up with a recruiter. I know you probably can't give out specifics but any tips at all? This too will be my very first interview as a new grad and have also filled out tons of applications and this has been the only...

13. Tips for new grads from one who got a job

    strawberryheartRN replied to ICUSkeenRN's topic in New Nurse

    Wow...this is very good advice! Thank you for your tips. I have a question where did you find such classes- wound care and IV inserts/draws,etc?? Hospitals? Private schools? I too am interested in ICU.

14. 2011 Summer New Grad Applications

    strawberryheartRN replied to RN1218's topic in New Nurse

    I didn't see where White Memorial is accepting for their new grad program. It said it begins the first week of march and ends in august...maybe I'm missing something? This is REALLY helpful btw...thx!! :)

15. LA Career Fair March 29!!! FREE!

    strawberryheartRN replied to MrNurseRN's topic in California

    there was so many people, impossible to make an impression on anyone and very little hospitals stating they had positions for new grads... Yeah the only thing beneficial was getting some info on a few of the new grad programs... I took TONS of resume...