rn4lyfe08

rn4lyfe08

Pedi Rehab,Pediatrics, PICU

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rn4lyfe08 specializes in Pedi Rehab,Pediatrics, PICU.


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  1. Interview with Grand Strand. Suggestions anyone?

    Thanks, I was aware of those. I was looking for facilities outside the HCA system... especially ones with peds.. Sometimes it's difficult to ascertain if a facility is HCA, as it's not always easy to find on their site. Thanks again.
  2. Interview with Grand Strand. Suggestions anyone?

    Hi, May I ask what system you're in? I only know of HCA in the Myrtle Beach area. I am relocating there soon and am trying to narrow down where I'd like to apply. My specialty is peds. I've done PICU (rotating through NICU/TICU). Ideally, I'd like to...
  3. Children's Hospital Info

    I wouldn't assume it's an error. Their start dates can change. When I did their residency, it was a September start date.
  4. Children's Hospital Info

    Yes, I worked at the Dallas location. It was a level 1 PICU, not sure about Plano. During nurse residency, you have a boat load of classes mixed with floor work. Some weeks were 40-44 hrs. Be prepared for intense sim-labs, EEG classes, and a bunch o...
  5. Children's Hospital Info

    I worked there in the PICU a few years ago (CMCD). I loved it. I started in an internship that lasted about 6mos. You learn soooo much. At that campus, you float between all 4 ICU's, while you have a home base (mine was PICU). At that time to work at...
  6. Should gtube feeding bags be rinsed between feedings?

    I have worked as a tech in a pedi rehab (lots of tube feedings),and as a nurse in gen peds, pedi rehab, and PICU, as well as pedi home health. Across multiple facilities/states, the policy has always been the same..hang time no longer than 4hrs, rins...
  7. Main Line Health

    From what I read in an article a few months go, MLH, only hires BSNs. I applied there as a new grad several times. Never got a call back, and the recruiter doesn't respond to calls/e-mail. This may have change since last year. The article regarding B...
  8. How long between graduation and NCLEX?

    I grad May. Really studied Oct. Took NCLEX Nov and passed w/ 75 questions. I had a 6mos gap. Was told by instructors my chances of passing 1st try were better w/in 3 mos of graduation. Go figure. :)
  9. Hijab (headscarf) Nurses

    At the last hospital I worked for, there was an MD who wore her hijab and also dressed modern/traditional. There were never any issues and I was in the south. Prejudice can exist anywhere. I however, do not wear the hijab by personal choice, not beca...
  10. ER job- new grad

    I definitely don't think 8wks is enough time. Most med/surg floors are 8-16 wks. ER can be considered up there with the critical care areas, and in my exp/research, ICU settings are grouped w/ ER, & their orientation is a minimum of 16wks to 6mos...
  11. OMG, IDK what I'd do if my orientation was only 5 days for a new area of nursing and I've been a nurse for a year! Even as a Health Care Worker (btwn CNA & LVN type duties), I had about a month of orientation. Scary to me that they'd put you and ...
  12. Great Cities/States for New Grads

    Do you really want to relocate?? I mean, I did and will again, but most ppl who can't find jobs in the northern states are relocating to the southern states, namely TX, GA, NV, AZ, etc... You said you graduate in Dec., I would begin applying to jobs ...
  13. How do you get that CONFIDENCE

    Confidence is something that I've found just grows on you. You see the same/similar situation a few times, you learn how to manage it through coaching/help of others. Then one day you walk in and you see the same thing, you automatically take charge,...
  14. Parkland ICU Interview

    Next time try not to be so nervous. I used to be the same way. I found a thread on here pertaining to interviews and one poster said "remember, they're already interested in you, or you wouldn't have gotten the interview". I have tried to make this m...
  15. Written up today for something stupid

    Sorry this happened to you. I have caught a few errors when I've checked orders from up to 5 or more days from admission. I always try and go back as far as I can through the chart; I know this can be very difficult. I've found some errors that had o...