louiemed5

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1. Suggestions for student in ICU

   louiemed5 replied to littlecandle's topic in MICU

   I am in a similar situation. I was just hired into the IMU (Intermediate Care Unit-sister to our MICU), after being out of school for nearly a year! I'm very nervous, but confident that if i ask a lot of questions and just keep my eyes and ears ope...

2. Need advice on hospitals in Denver!!

   louiemed5 replied to Danzin's topic in Colorado

   that's so great! i don't think you'll have nearly as much trouble as i have had. i chose to work in a snowboarding shop (rather than get my emt or cna) while in school, and i'm paying for it now. just try to network as much as you can while still ...

3. Need advice on hospitals in Denver!!

   louiemed5 replied to Danzin's topic in Colorado

   i am not sure i follow what you are saying, but yes, i am a new graduate. i have applied to over 100 positions all over denver, surrounding areas, and even cities throughout colorado. i did have luck in being offered a position in cheyenne, wy, but...

4. Need advice on hospitals in Denver!!

   louiemed5 replied to Danzin's topic in Colorado

   Sweedish is not hiring new grads right now (and won't for some time). Quite frankly, everywhere in Denver it will be difficult for you to get a job right now. Times are tough, and hospitals are retreiting to nurses with minimal experience (1,2,3 ye...

5. failed nclex 4 times

   louiemed5 replied to failedtesttaker's topic in NCLEX

   Hi everyone, i just wanted to pass on this piece of advice that I have from my experience. I finally passed the NCLEX the THIRD time i took it, and here's how I did it: 1) BELIEVE IN YOURSELF. i used notecards and wrote my name, with R.N. at the en...

6. Being a New Grad stinks

   louiemed5 replied to AniRN's topic in New Nurse

   Just wanted to say MAD THANK YOU YOU!!!! I did that today, and I'm set up for an interview TOMORROW!! I know it's no guarentee that i'll get the job, but it's my foot in the door and that's more than I've gotten 99% of the rest of the time!! No jo...

7. Being a New Grad stinks

   louiemed5 replied to AniRN's topic in New Nurse

   ME TOO! It's crazy hard out there right now!! There's no easy solution until the market starts to bounce back. People are putting off surgeries and not going out and messing themselves up (hence, needing hospital care)! Here's to hoping for some...

8. Being a New Grad stinks

   louiemed5 replied to AniRN's topic in New Nurse

   I think she is just frustrated because she worked hard enough to get through school and her boards, but has yet to reap (not just monetary rewards) but the self satisfaction that her years of work finally are going into something meaningful.

9. Being a New Grad stinks

   louiemed5 replied to AniRN's topic in New Nurse

   OH MY GOSH! I should have read your message before I posted mine (just now). I just moved to Denver (with my license and all), and CANNOT FIND A JOB!!! It is SUCH a rough time right now. I'm finding myself sitting at home a lot just trying to fig...

10. So Frustrated With Not Being Able to Find A Job in Colorado!

    louiemed5 posted a topic in New Nurse

    I just moved to Denver, CO from the midwest and am having the HARDEST time finding a job! I have counted my applications, and they tally somewhere in the neighborhood of 90! I am so frustred from hearing the phrase "we are looking for someone with...

11. Ca. BON

    louiemed5 replied to j0877's topic in NCLEX

    You can also go on the Pearson Vue website, login, and find out your scores after 48 hours (even on the weekends). You have to pay a fee of ~$10...but the peace of mind is worth every penny. At least you will know you can either take a deep breath,...

12. failed nclex 4 times

    louiemed5 replied to failedtesttaker's topic in NCLEX

    MsLady 06 that is inapproprite, and certainly does not help this man/woman. compassion and advice are much more befitting. i hope that you have more concern for your patients than you seem to show on this thread!

13. Monitoring patients on heparin

    louiemed5 replied to CTnuse's topic in CCU

    Thank you, everyone. I appreciate your help! :)

14. Monitoring patients on heparin

    louiemed5 replied to CTnuse's topic in CCU

    If someone has a minute could you please give me an example of values concerning monitoring aPTT levels on a patient receiving Heparin. I know the basics of the "normal range is between 20-45 seconds," and the "therapeutic level should be at 1.5-2.5...

15. What do you want to tell Nursing Students?

    louiemed5 replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    I have read quite a bit of the replies and I just wanted to mention something... I just graduated and (very clearly) remember my clinical experiences. Every single time I walked into the hospital, I just wanted the nurses to treat with enough respec...