MissBrittanyRN

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1. New grad in Cardiac Cath Lab Recovery???

   MissBrittanyRN replied to MissBrittanyRN's topic in Cardiac

   Thanks for the clarification. Just like many things in nursing, it must vary by area. I have recently learned that one hospital's policy depends on the specific vessel involved....go figure :-)

2. New grad in Cardiac Cath Lab Recovery???

   MissBrittanyRN replied to MissBrittanyRN's topic in Cardiac

   Hi dognurse, This message is actually perfect timing, I just finished my very last day of precepted orientation yesterday! It was extended a little bit longer because they added a ton of additional classroom experiences in addition to my floor time....

3. Who is hiring LPNs ?

   MissBrittanyRN replied to wigglesgogo's topic in Maryland

   children's national medical center in dc has a few openings advertised for LPNs. It looks like they want 3 yrs experience, 1 yr in peds, but I'm sure it's worth a look.

4. New grad in Cardiac Cath Lab Recovery???

   MissBrittanyRN replied to MissBrittanyRN's topic in Cardiac

   It's great that you have the support from your coworkers after orientation. I am sure I will be blessed the same, which is great because as you would know by now, there is just so much.... I have not taken ACLS yet. I actually planned on taking it...

5. New grad in Cardiac Cath Lab Recovery???

   MissBrittanyRN replied to MissBrittanyRN's topic in Cardiac

   Hey there. Just logging on for the first time in a while. I have been very busy with orientation. I have actually been spending time at home burried in the EKG books lol. I start critical care courses next week and want a head start. Floor orient...

6. New grad in Cardiac Cath Lab Recovery???

   MissBrittanyRN replied to MissBrittanyRN's topic in Cardiac

   Thanks Becky! I am excited and nervous. I just finished the classroom time that all nurses have to go through in the hospital (experienced or new grad). This is done with the nursing education dept. Everytime I meet a new eductator they say thing...

7. New grad in Cardiac Cath Lab Recovery???

   MissBrittanyRN replied to MissBrittanyRN's topic in Cardiac

   thanks so much :-)

8. Help with Prerequisites!

   MissBrittanyRN replied to Rikki08's topic in Maryland

   Hey there RNb440. Although you can be out of county and qualify for in-county tuition rates, could you take advantage of the rates if you are out of state? Thanks!

9. Does anyone work / know someone at Patient First?

   MissBrittanyRN replied to MissBrittanyRN's topic in Virginia

   I heard (but don't quote me) that their new grad pay is 24 or 24.50 /hr. I am sure it varies for experienced nurses.

10. New grad in Cardiac Cath Lab Recovery???

    MissBrittanyRN replied to MissBrittanyRN's topic in Cardiac

    Thanks! I did get an offer from Cardiac cath recovery, and I start Monday. I will not work in the cath lab in this position, just prep and recovery. Precepted orientation is 6 months with several critical care classroom experiences, and I will go th...

11. Help with Prerequisites!

    MissBrittanyRN replied to Rikki08's topic in Maryland

    Well good news and bad news.... Good: Some community colleges offer in-county tuition for non-in-county students for nursing, as nursing programs are part of the "designated statewide or health manpower shortage program." Bad news: I am not sure if ...

12. Patient First

    MissBrittanyRN replied to MissBrittanyRN's topic in Maryland

    Hey there, thanks for the update! I am glad everything is going well for you. I know a couple of MAs who are happy there too. I have been blessed with a great new grad position in the city with an amazing orientation, but I want to soak up all that...

13. Administration of PPD to someone with a previous positive reaction

    MissBrittanyRN replied to MissBrittanyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone. I don't think she had TB, or at least if she did, I would hope that she was treated, which she definiately does not remember, and probably would remember if she was actually treated. I did not even think of the BCG vaccine, which s...

14. Administration of PPD to someone with a previous positive reaction

    MissBrittanyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    From my understanding, one should not have tuberculin skin testing performed if they have had a positive PPD in the past. I have a friend who was adopted from a foreign country when she was a teenager, who is not sure if she had a positve PPD. She ...

15. He doesn't want her to work. Is it fair?

    MissBrittanyRN replied to mscgirl09's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, but I agree that she does not have to do anything. It's their business how their marriage is going to work, but if she wants to start out miserable, this is just insight into her future. Healthy relationships consist of sacrifice and adaptio...