meluvsquki

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   Unsedated, vented patients?

   meluvsquki replied to CrazierThanYou's topic in General Nursing

   I work in pediatrics so things might be a little different but our practice is such: Anesthesia will give you report ahead of time, telling you patient's access, airway, any drains, etc. Then they bring the patient up with their little sedation bundl...
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   New Grad to ICU / Multiple Job offers

   meluvsquki replied to AC777's topic in Job Hunt

   Good job! Yeah the 22 week position definitely sounds better. 3 months on orientation in the ICU as a new grad sounds scary.
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   Need help writing narratives!

   meluvsquki posted a topic in New Nurse

   New nurse here four months into orientation... I've been struggling with writing my narratives. Since I've been so used to banging out care plans in nursing school, it's been much more difficult than it should be to write my nursing notes or narrativ...
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   Question about zeroing lines

   meluvsquki replied to meluvsquki's topic in PICU

   Yes it does make sense! :) Thank you janfrn!!!
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   Question about zeroing lines

   meluvsquki posted a topic in PICU

   Hello, I'm a new grad few weeks into a preceptorship in PICU. I've been bouncing around among few preceptors and shown different ways to zero lines. First I was told that the transducer has to be at 4ICS (phlebostatic axis) but someone else said that...
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   Poll: I got my new grad job in...?

   meluvsquki replied to eleectrosaurus's topic in Job Hunt

   NYC - Peds CICU
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   Where are the CNA jobs in NYC?

   meluvsquki replied to LadyL's topic in New York

   If anyone's interested, NYP-Cornell is currently looking for "nursing companions." You have to be enrolled in a nursing program and have taken one year of nursing courses. Sounds like an amazing opportunity to get your foot in the door! NYP is also l...
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   Moving to NY after graduation

   meluvsquki replied to simmaplease's topic in New York

   I agree with the above posters... The job market for new grads in the tri-state area is VERY saturated right now. Even for those who have their foot in the door working as unit clerks, nursing attendants are having a difficult time landing a job in t...
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   Overnights... how do you handle them???

   meluvsquki replied to Epona's topic in Stress 101

   Make sure you snack as you go and take a nap during your break... Idk how Id do it without caffeine.
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    CNA's taken off schedule after passing boards?

    meluvsquki replied to SC APRN's topic in CNA/MA

    I passed my NCLEX but yet to receive my license#. Everyone on my floor knows I passed including my manager and I start working as an RN in September. My manager hasnt said anything about me being taken off schedule though...
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    Last few days before exam?

    meluvsquki replied to oztizz184's topic in NCLEX

    I studied the night before. I did some questions, saw that my scores were good and then watched an episode of my favorite show. I couldnt sleep until 2am.. got up at 5am to get ready.
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    Just found out I passed NCLEX.. When will my NY license # be posted?

    meluvsquki replied to lizzie223's topic in NCLEX

    So frustrated here as well. I already have an offer but cant start til i have my license! God knows how long this is gonna take...
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    How do you feel about using an old edition of a book for nursing school?

    meluvsquki replied to Kran1990's topic in Student Assist

    Some of my instructors actually used older edition books. I did too and I would just compare my book with the newest one from a friend. I saved money by renting books also.
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    Top 10 tips for nursing school

    meluvsquki replied to ames86's topic in General Students

    Try to make the most out of your clinicals. Ask questions. Get an externship or a tech/na job at a hospital. Learn how to write a good cv & resume.
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    NYS BON very unhelpful-lic question

    meluvsquki replied to abiklags's topic in New York

    If you have a job lined up and u just passed the NCLEX, theres a form u can fill out from HR that can accelerate the licensure process. Ask ur HR and u can fill out the form and HR will file the from to NYS BON.