ICU-RN<3

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1. Should I Quit Now?

   ICU-RN<3 replied to NewTexasRN's topic in MICU

   Hi NewTexasRN, I am on week 12 of my 12-week orientation and I still feel like there are so many things to learn... But I can tell you it gets better after the EKG and Critical Care Course - especially the latter that allowed me to really "connect th...

2. how do I find a job ???

   ICU-RN<3 replied to RitaNP's topic in New Nurse

   I think you should start by applying online, but before you apply, you should get the necessary documents, such as letters of recommendation and current transcript.

3. Low Censused while on Orientation

   ICU-RN<3 replied to missbutton's topic in MICU

   During my orientation, I had one main preceptor, but if she was out sick or on vacation, I would go with somebody else. I think it's great to be able to have some consistency, but it's also interesting to learn from other nurses, so you can "pick and...

4. how do I find a job ???

   ICU-RN<3 replied to RitaNP's topic in New Nurse

   Since you still have 4 months before you graduate, you should apply to nurse residency programs, that are tailored to new grads. These types of programs start the application process many months in advance.

5. Advice on prerequisite courses

   ICU-RN<3 replied to KateObel's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I took some prereqs at Hunter College, the tuition is reasonable since it's a city college. I also used University of Phoenix online, but make sure the program you want to apply to will accept these credits.

6. New RN, New Job- How to Quit Being SO Nervous!

   ICU-RN<3 replied to DaughteroftheKing's topic in New Nurse

   Dear DaughteroftheKing, I feel EXACTLY the same way! I am a new grad on week 7/12 of orientation in an ICU... It is so stressful but exciting at the same time. I still feel like I could never handle a full load of patients (2 - 3)! Other nurses told ...

7. Where did you worked as a newly Licensed Nurse?

   ICU-RN<3 replied to joycie20's topic in New Nurse

   Graduated May 2011, started in July 2011 in the ICU... I know I am very very lucky - and so grateful for it!

8. Nursing School versus the work field

   ICU-RN<3 replied to nurseonmission's topic in General Nursing

   My first semester of nursing school was also miserable and very stressful, but it got better afterwards, especially when you advance into courses and clinicals and get a grasp of pathophysiology... Good luck!

9. Nursing in France

   ICU-RN<3 replied to bambi007's topic in General World

   Hi everyone, I am also a French citizen with an American RN license. I live in NYC, and I just wanted to reach out to the other French nurses in the city :) Feel free to email me, I miss speaking French :)