lidleanjel

lidleanjel has 4 years experience.

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1. Best prep for ICU

   lidleanjel replied to Ally1982's topic in Critical

   You can also take the ACCN course called Essentials of Critical Care Nursing (ECCO).

2. ICU RNs floated to floors?

   lidleanjel replied to jamisaurus's topic in Critical

   At the facility I work at, we are floated from ICU to the floor frequently. What is the most frustrating is when there is a 2:1 ratio in the ICU with high acuity then you float to the floor its a 3:1 or 4:1 ratio. I personally think when this happens...

3. Night shift RN's :Do you eat in the morning after your shift?

   lidleanjel replied to DesertSky's topic in Stress 101

   I work 12 hour shifts. I eat when I get up at 5p. lunch is about 11p and dinner is about 3a. I usually drink at least 96oz of water during work. I may eat a small snack on way to home (I drive an hour), but nothing big before bed.

4. New Grad Training: Telemetry Realistic?

   lidleanjel replied to EastCoastRN123's topic in General Nursing

   There are plenty of CEU courses for ekg rhythm interpretation that you could take. ACCN offers an online EKG interpretation course too. I personally have learned the most by asking my fellow coworkers about various rhythms when I was a new graduate. ...

5. VA Hiring Process

   lidleanjel replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government

   For certifications such as ccrn va will only give bonus. It does not do anything for u if u looking for a step increase but does let them know u are will to keep up with extra continuing education which is part of annual proficiency

6. New Grads VA Hiring

   lidleanjel replied to kgg6's topic in Government

   They hire new grads all the time. You should look into the VALOR residency program and go to the usajob.gov website to look for openings

7. VA Nursing

   lidleanjel replied to Islnd_RN's topic in Government

   That it is as you discussed but truly the best part is having the HONOR of taking care of the men and women who have fought for our freedom. The best job ever is taking care of veterans!

8. How is treating a military/vet patient different from other patients?

   lidleanjel replied to sergel02's topic in Government

   There is not true difference when you get to the basic caring of a veteran vs civilian. The difference is to understand that these veterans often have various chronic illnesses and various psychological problems. Veterans are often labeled non compli...

9. VA Hiring Process

   lidleanjel replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government

   Fyi. They will require you to give current employee information and they will contact them before an offer. I tried to get around this with no luck. I ended up going into my manager at the time and telling them flat out what was going on. She was not...

10. Baby RN's running ICU?!!

    lidleanjel replied to kmarieCCRN's topic in Critical

    Ruby Vee- I am glad to hear your hospital has a good orientation. I started in the operating room and my orientation was horrible and then I went to the icu. I got a much better orientation but things are still lacking. I do think some high turn over...

11. Tips for doctors

    lidleanjel replied to MedGuy123's topic in General Nursing

    Best advice. Talk to the nurse about the patient before seeing the patient and invite the nurse to the bedside while you (the physician) does the assessment. And please actually touch the patient and listen to heart, lungs, and bowels. (see many resi...

12. Baby RN's running ICU?!!

    lidleanjel replied to kmarieCCRN's topic in Critical

    I personally think there is high turn overs because of older nurses eating their young, poor orientation and follow up from the educational departments of the facilities, and lack of communication of who to discuss problems when they arise or actuall...

13. Is the VA a good place to work?

    lidleanjel replied to Morainey's topic in Government

    I love working in the VA I am employed with. There are problems everywhere, but it's the patients that makes this job the best. Maybe I am bias because I have a military wife myself, but I don't want to work anywhere else ever again.

14. What is the toughest question you have ever been asked by a patient?

    lidleanjel replied to Zilijn's topic in Relations

    "When am I going to die" is a very tough question. Any more I honestly say " I dont have an answer because an expiration date was never placed on your rear" . Yes it is probably not the best response but every patient will look at me like I am crazy...

15. Night Shift Nursing Alternative Schedule

    lidleanjel replied to brista's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have children myself but I work plenty of mothers with numerous children and small children at home that work nights. Some sleep after spouse gets home some take naps during the day some sleep a few hours a day. Depends on what works for you....