SarahtheRN

SarahtheRN specializes in Critical care, Hospice.

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1. Are CME and CEU the same?

   SarahtheRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hey quick question and I hope this is posted in correct place.... I need some CEU credits. Can someone tell me if CE, CEU, and CME are the same? i just didnt want to take a bunch of CME and they not be considered CEU--like I need-- Thanks so much!! H...

2. Thoughts on/advice for new grads in Neuro ICU please...

   SarahtheRN replied to AJ BSN 2008's topic in Neuro

   Ask questions! Lots and Lots of questions! I started as a new grad in a high acuity Neuro ICU. Patients coming form all over via copter to this facility and I was SCARED and thought the managers had lost their mind in hiring me! I was wrong--my orien...

3. Is Nursing Bad (Too Stressful) for Pregnancy?

   SarahtheRN replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing

   Are you kidding? How many prego nurses have you worked with? I had major concerns too-but then I got a grip:) of course you can be exposed-but just like any other day at work. Use universal precautions to protect yourself just like any other day at w...

4. Following up after interview

   SarahtheRN replied to SarahtheRN's topic in Management

   CAN ANYONE JUST GIVE ME THEIR OPINION?? NUMEROUS PEOPLE HAVE LOOKED AT MY POST AND NOONE IS REPLYING......Thanks Again!

5. Following up after interview

   SarahtheRN posted a topic in Management

   I could use some help please... I had a interview last Tuesday for OR position. My interview was almost 9 hours in the OR. I worked with various staff in different surgeries etc After lunch I went in office and interviewed with Nurse Manager of OR ...

6. new grad starting in critical care

   SarahtheRN replied to watsondr's topic in General Nursing

   I graduated in August and went into CC:nurse: It was the best decision I could have made because I know I dont EVER want to do med-surg. However, it has taken time to gain the respect of my co-workers, learn the ropes of the ICU and I have been luck...

7. CNA before RN

   SarahtheRN replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Students

   I was a CNA for 4 years before becoming a RN and when school started I was on top of everything and understood the basics better than my peers. Now that I am working I have a bigger respect for the CNA's. However, it is sometimes hard for me to ask t...

8. CNA then on to RN...Good Idea?

   SarahtheRN replied to Carmen29's topic in Career Support

   I was a CNA for 4 years before attempting nursing school. It was the best decision I could have made. I graduated in August this year. I learned alot because I worked it the field and I was not "lost" my first day of clinical. It also taught me to re...

9. Why are nursing instructors mean?

   SarahtheRN replied to 4everpeace's topic in General Students

   i too was warned to fear the teachers....however, once we made it throught the 1st semester they lightend up. i mean they were still tough but not mean.

10. THINK you FAILED NCLEX ~ READ!

    SarahtheRN replied to luvfornursing's topic in NCLEX

    I took boards on Friday the 7th. I am about to go nuts!!!!!!!!! Waiting is the worst part! I had 77 questions. I assume I did awesome or really bad and I feel I did bad. I felt like the questions were NOTHING I had learned in school. Thanks for the ...

11. Need help from fellow nurses!!!

    SarahtheRN replied to jb32172's topic in General Nursing

    i had nothing else to do so i voted like 20 times. good luck!