savvy-nurse

savvy-nurse has 14 years experience and specializes in ICU (all), ER, PACU,Psych, Mother/Baby.

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1. What is your favorite scrub brand and why?

   savvy-nurse replied to Patrick Brooks's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I LOVE my Ubane Scrubs. They fit most body types and are very comfy. You can buy drawstrings or elastic. When I am feeling especially girly, I wear Koi tops. I buy both brands online from Lydia's Uniform (no affiliation to me). Most uniform stores ...

2. The College Network - Legit or Scam?

   savvy-nurse replied to RHJS's topic in Online Learning

   Hi...I have to agree with Nancy. Overall impression of TCN: TCN is not a college. Although they do offer course modules. The accreditation of the courses, I believe, comes from the companies that offer the exams you sit for. These test centers are r...

3. How long is it reasonable to leave someone NPO for?

   savvy-nurse replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

   A study was done on surgical patients in the ICU that showed that a 24-hour delay in patient feeding actually adversely affects their condition. These patients tend to stay longer in the hospital and have a higher mortality rate post-discharge. But I...

4. What kind of holiday bonus do you get?

   savvy-nurse replied to cbcle's topic in General Nursing

   Ha! That's a good question. Holiday Bonus? What's that? :). I have worked at hospitals that offere the following: 1. $5 gift card to the hospital cafeteria 2. $20 gift card to Blockbuster, starbucks, etc 3. A fancy ball 4. Nothing 5. A lavish foo...

5. very little patient interaction

   savvy-nurse replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

   Although this is rather common in a lot of psych units, I find what you described particularly disturbing; especially during the day. As a traveler I worked in different specialty areas including psych. I admit that it can be hard but that is why we ...

6. Finding a Nursing Job

   savvy-nurse replied to FutureRN0711's topic in General Nursing

   I understand your dilemma, I really do. I was in the same position when I started out. I actually had to relocate from Pittsburgh to Dallas to land my dream job. Yes, a lot of positions will request at least one year experience. That's expect, but d...