Aritchie-loynes

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1. Just got hired in ICU....any advice?

   Aritchie-loynes replied to nursekatie22's topic in MICU

   I have been in an ICU for about six months and "on my own," without a preceptor for about three. When I was on orientation, the nurses in my unit were very good about bringing me into their rooms to help out with procedures, setting up a-lines/centra...

2. Endotracheal tube securement

   Aritchie-loynes replied to findingmywayRN's topic in MICU

   In our unit we typically use cloth tape, as this kind of tape is the most "sticky." We start with the tape around the back of the head, bring it above the ears (so the tape doesn't slip down), bring tape from one side of the head, wrap around the tub...

3. Suggestions for post-interview follow-up with ADM who refuses to call back?

   Aritchie-loynes posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello, I am a new grad and have been applying to several hospitals in several different departments. Near the end of April I had an interview in a unit that I worked on for clinicals. The interview was with the ADM who seemed very impressed with my e...

4. BSN to DNP with no nursing experience

   Aritchie-loynes replied to evpsych's topic in Doctoral

   I don't understand how a program can hand a Doctorate over to someone without requiring any clinical experience and only requiring courses online.

5. How are all other experienced nurses coping with orienting new nurses

   Aritchie-loynes replied to snowfreeze's topic in General Nursing

   I am a new nurse, and I will be orienting for 16 weeks starting in July. As an experienced nurse, do you have any suggestions for the new nurses? I'm sure we are just as anxious as you are.

6. Michigan State University Nursing

   Aritchie-loynes replied to linzyann's topic in General Students

   Hi Lindsay, I am a senior nursing student at MSU and I am looking forward to graduating in May! Honestly, I have not been impressed with MSU's program. The majority of the work is "busy work" and is often very overwhelming. However, I think you will ...