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1. HIRED AS A NEW GRAD

   Rich_ replied to Rich_'s topic in New Nurse

   Thanks for all the helpful advice. I started right off in ICU and have 7 months exp. but I am commuting 1.5 hrs to work without traffic. I feel obligated to stay with the company longer because they gave me my first shot, but I think the driving back...

2. HIRED AS A NEW GRAD

   Rich_ posted a topic in New Nurse

   Hello Everybody, If a hospital hires you as a new grad and trains you etc., but does not make you sign a contract. How long are you unofficially "obligated" to work for that hospital? How many years or months should you minimally stay with them out ...

3. ICU RNs floated to floors?

   Rich_ replied to jamisaurus's topic in Critical

   What about nurses that started off in ICU and don't have experience in a certain area for example, ER? It's doesn't seem right to be floated to a unit your not familiar with.

4. CRNA IN 2020?

   Rich_ posted a topic in SRNA

   Hello everybody, I am looking into CRNA Programs and am currently saving up, but I'm hearing that in 2025 DNP will be required? How will that affect me if I graduate in 2019, 2020 or 2021? Will I be grandfathered in? Will I be less desirable in the ...

5. New to the ICU: Need a book

   Rich_ posted a topic in Critical

   HI EVERYBODY, I'm going start in an ICU and am super nervous. I have quite a commute to and from work. Anyone have reccomendations on Audio books for critical care? What is a good book critical care book for individuals new the ICU setting? THANKS

6. Samuel Merritt in Oakland, CA CRNA 2015

   Rich_ replied to TurtleLittle's topic in SRNA

   How many years of ICU experience do you have?

7. ICU nursing stethoscope

   Rich_ posted a topic in MICU

   Hello everybody, throughout nursing school I've used a lightweight littmann classic ll. My stethoscope recently walked away and now I getting ready to get my first job in an ICU. Which one should I get that would be best for the ICU?

8. Floating at Alta Bates

   Rich_ replied to catholicrn's topic in Travel

   Thank for the prompt reply, I understand, I'm not a traveler, just want to know more about the ICU itself and what type of patients you see most. What types of illnesses, etc

9. Floating at Alta Bates

   Rich_ replied to catholicrn's topic in Travel

   Can you tell me more about what kind of patients there are in the Alta bates ICU? Trauma? Medical? Etc I'm new to the ICU SETTING and want to start getting ready. what are some of the most common illnesses in the ICU at Alta Bates?

10. Correctional Nursing: what are job responsibilities, jail setting,issues in providing care

    Rich_ posted a topic in Correctional

    I have never been inside of a jail or prison. I am looking into getting out of SNF AND becoming a corrections nurse. I understand the obvious in most cases your taking care of people who did really bad things. Can you'll compare and contrast nursing...