sbrn01

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1. Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

   sbrn01 replied to KARRN's topic in North Carolina

   I send u a private message.

2. ICU nurses, Is 3:1 patient to nurse ratio a common occurence or am I just tripping?

   sbrn01 replied to Scrubs911's topic in MICU

   I am also a new grad in the MICU. Our hospital gets tripled often enough. I have been off orientation for about 1 month and just last week, I was tripled for the first time. I would say that at least one of our units is tripled 5 out of the 7 days.

3. Having trouble with understanding lasix use

   sbrn01 replied to mlbdestined's topic in General Nursing

   It is given when a oliguric patient's creatinine is high to stimulate the kidneys to make urine. This can at times stimulate some form of urine formation in the oliguric patient that is fluid overloaded.

4. Cottage Community in Santa Barbara

   sbrn01 replied to nurseme3's topic in California

   The decision is ultimately up to u. I moved to the east coast and got a job here but my classmates all got jobs at cottage hospital- some of my classmates are still looking for jobs although. Some of my classmates also got hired at lompoc hospital. T...

5. Cottage Community in Santa Barbara

   sbrn01 replied to nurseme3's topic in California

   I just graduated from the RN program. As far as I know, there really isnt a wait-list for the LVN program- only thing is that it only starts every year or so. And as far as I know, there is no wait-list for the LVN-RN program...most students get righ...

6. Cottage Community in Santa Barbara

   sbrn01 replied to nurseme3's topic in California

   Most of the new hires at Cottage Hospital are new graduate nurses from the local nursing school-SBCC. I just graduated from SBCC and know this for a fact. SBCC graduated more than 40 nursing students this past spring semester and most have been hired...

7. Oklahoma Nurses get paid WHAT?!

   sbrn01 replied to Mrs.BSN71109's topic in General Nursing

   Dont feel bad- i just accepted a position in the ICU as a new grad in North Carolina and will be starting at 19.75/hour.......yeahahahh.

8. RN to BSN Online Programs. Let's hear some recommendations

   sbrn01 replied to pdaddy's topic in Online Learning

   What sites have u all gotten as options for clinicals? I havent started my official BSN search for schools but on track for that. Thank u all

9. I am an ICU Nurse!!!

   sbrn01 replied to chexycat's topic in MICU

   I was also accepted into a critical care program as a new grad...i am so nervous... i dont start until mid july....i graduated in March....any advise?

10. PELL GRANT

    sbrn01 replied to jhenderson7593's topic in General Nursing

    I got a pell grant while in nursing school...idk... and I just finished bachelors in a different field too. so idk.

11. Wake Med and Cape Fear- Relocation Assitance? Sign on Bonus?....

    sbrn01 posted a topic in North Carolina

    I was wondering whether Cape Fear or Wake Med offer relocation assitance or loan reimbursement options? what about sign on bonuses? I tried looking online but I havent been able to find answers. thanks! Anything helps

12. Advice on jobs

    sbrn01 replied to mviehman's topic in General Nursing

    I am also relocating as a new grad from california to north carolina... I was unsuccessful in scheduling phone interviews so I had to take manners into my own hand... I ended up flying out of pocket for interviews and now have an offer in the intensi...

13. How many nursing schools did you apply to, and...

    sbrn01 replied to emily_ganshert's topic in General Nursing

    i only applied to one program and got into that program the following semester...

14. briefs or diapers

    sbrn01 replied to nrsman1's topic in General Nursing

    I also use the term 'brief'..... diapers sound bad and we were also taught not to use this word

15. I am a RN from Hawaii moveing to California

    sbrn01 replied to mzjennx's topic in California

    i am also planning on applying for endorsement but from california to north carolina.... I am not sure about finger printing process since I havent gone through the process yet. Have u tried searching that question here? sorry if i am not that helpfu...