BillboSN

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1. A-lines vs. Central Venous lines

   BillboSN replied to zlatamoya's topic in MICU

   The IJ (internal jugular) is preferred over the SC (subclavian) for a central venous catheter because you get a more accurate central venous pressure with the IJ. Correct me if I am wrong, but that is what I was taught.

2. What's the correct answer to this interview question?

   BillboSN replied to BillboSN's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the input everyone. The interview went well but, unfortunately, he never asked this question. We'll see how well it actually went when I get the phone call next week!

3. What's the correct answer to this interview question?

   BillboSN posted a topic in General Nursing

   Just wondering what people think is a good way to answer this question: What would you do if you observed a fellow employee not following procedure? Also... What are some other situational questions asked in an interview and good answers? I have my f...

4. Transition from ortho to SICU

   BillboSN posted a topic in MICU

   I am graduating in May and am considering taking a position on an ortho floor. Once I have some experience (6 mo - 1 year), I want to transfer to an ICU. I am debating whether to take the position or hold out for anther position on a step-down unit ...

5. Ok, I am a MALE, striving to become a nurse.

   BillboSN replied to HFCC29's topic in Michigan

   much better.

6. CCRN certification

   BillboSN posted a topic in MICU

   I was just looking through the requirements for the CCRN cert. and I am confused about the required hours. Would experience on a stepdown unit with vented patients on telemetry count toward the hours? If not, what are the criteria? Thanks.

7. Starting Salary 2nd Career BSN, Detroit Area

   BillboSN replied to Firehawk734's topic in Michigan

   St. Johns Health System - 23.65 St. Joes - about 25.00 DMC - 22 something

8. future of CRNA profession?

   BillboSN replied to yerbluez's topic in SRNA

   CRNA's will be taken over by robots.

9. Anesthesia awareness article

   BillboSN posted a topic in CRNA

   Interesting article about anesthesia awareness : http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2007-12-03-anesthesia-awake_N.htm?loc=interstitialskip

10. I have trouble admitting that I will be a nurse

    BillboSN replied to flyingfish2u's topic in Male Students

    I was bit hesitant telling people I was going to be a nurse when I first started nursing school. Now, however, I am proud of the fact that I am going to be a nurse. Going though clinicals has given me a whole new respect to nursing as a profession. ...

11. Anyone use PDA or hand held PC?

    BillboSN replied to ViolettaCCU's topic in General Students

    I was just looking at Palms website and it says that the Palm TX requires a data plan for Wifi. Does that mean that you can't use the internet on it unless you have a data plan or are you able browse the web on the hospitals service?

12. nursing dx for dying pt?

    BillboSN posted a topic in General Students

    Anyone know a good nursing dx. for end of life care?

13. Do you like your program?

    BillboSN replied to natrgrrl's topic in General Students

    Natgrrl...You program sounds exactly like mine. I am in an accelerated BSN program and we have the same professor for a lot of classes (med-surg, fundamentals). She is absolutely horrible. She doesn't teach anything important and just stands up there...

14. St. Joesph Mercy-Oakland

    BillboSN posted a topic in Michigan

    Anybody know anything about St. Joe's new grad orientation and what the starting pay is?

15. Need Nursing Journal Article

    BillboSN replied to RNBSNGRADUATE's topic in General Students

    I don't know about NC but in MI we have an online eLibrary that anyone with a drivers license can access. You just type in your drivers license number and you have access to a bunch of journal articles. Also...your school might have a link through th...