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1. new nurse switching positions

   codeblue20 replied to codeblue20's topic in General Nursing

   ya ICU is definitely heavier but more focused... good suggestions though, i'm caught in this spot where I want more medically focused experience like an ICU, but less stress and running around then my med floor, thanks again

2. new nurse switching positions

   codeblue20 replied to codeblue20's topic in General Nursing

   Ya I dont. any other recommendations? PACU for sure. What else, and y not a 1 to 1 ICU?

3. new nurse switching positions

   codeblue20 replied to codeblue20's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the responses guys keep them coming and I will read in more detail when I'm off shift. Sorry I should clarify my language; that I am new at the hospital not new as a nurse. Heavy care as in 4-6 patients, mainly resp and pts that could real...

4. new nurse switching positions

   codeblue20 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi, looking for some advice. New nurse starting work in a pediatric hospital on a medical floor. I have been orienting for a month and quickly learned it's not my thing. Heavy patients with lots of care, and assignment of 4-6. I'm not into scrambling...

5. NP programs in the US

   codeblue20 posted a topic in International

   Has anyone here gone to an NP program in the states and come back up to practice? More programs and less of a wait to get in down south, just wondering if anyone has done this or knows about it. Thank you!

6. pre-nursing student seeking advice

   codeblue20 replied to codeblue20's topic in Flight

   Well, I am in nursing school now (accelerated BSN), so I dont have a ton of time, but I'll look into volunteering/ride along for sure. Thanks for the link! One more question, which type of ICU experience is preferred, if any? CICU, PICU... ?

7. pre-nursing student seeking advice

   codeblue20 replied to codeblue20's topic in Flight

   thanks for the reply! sounds good!

8. pre-nursing student seeking advice

   codeblue20 posted a topic in Flight

   Starting my accelerated BSN program in January, and im wondering if there's anything I can do now during the next 3 months which would give me a leg up on the competition for getting a flight nursing job. Certifications... volunteer work... etc.. wha...

9. UBC Undergraduate nursing program 2008/2009

   codeblue20 replied to kendall16's topic in Canada

   im in for January... just got my letter yesterday.. talk about last minute! anyone else have anymore info about clinicals and not having a car... i do have a car, but its in Ontario!

10. UBC Undergraduate nursing program 2008/2009

    codeblue20 replied to kendall16's topic in Canada

    how are the semesters organized if you are in the january 09 entry ? 2nd semester in the summer ? when would you graduate ?

11. role(s) of RN in Ontario

    codeblue20 replied to codeblue20's topic in International

    loriangel14 I said this: "I've heard people say that they got 'suckered' into nursing and the reality is you have to clean peoples messes (of different kinds) regularly. I've also heard people say they rarely have to do it as a RN (BSN)." please do n...

12. role(s) of RN in Ontario

    codeblue20 replied to codeblue20's topic in International

    wow Thank you, there is lots of good info in your response. However, I have never stated that I will not clean poop, believe i am 'above' it, or have a problem with helping 'icky' patients, or believe that nurses have been 'suckered' into being a nur...

13. Humber Second Entry Nursing Program 2008

    codeblue20 replied to codeblue20's topic in International

    thanks

14. role(s) of RN in Ontario

    codeblue20 replied to codeblue20's topic in International

    I am interested in cardiac care, assisting in operations, flight nursing, oncology, emergency room, pediatrics maybe, and options internationally or locally helping in communities, also with disease control centres and research. who knows though I mi...

15. role(s) of RN in Ontario

    codeblue20 replied to codeblue20's topic in International

    i think some people are missing the point of my post and questions