Suz_QRN

Suz_QRN

LTC, SNF, NEURO-REHAB, Tele, ICU

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About Suz_QRN

Suz_QRN has 12 years experience and specializes in LTC, SNF, NEURO-REHAB, Tele, ICU.


LPN for 5 years, RN since 2008. I have worked in all kinds of care such as nursing homes, neurological rehab, skilled nursing, Tele, and now ICU. Just started orientation in ICU several weeks ago, love it and scared to death every moment.

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  1. VTACH

    Hello, I think I originally posted this in the wrong area, I hope this is the right one. I am fairly new to the hospital setting on a tele unit. This may be a siI mple, should know, question, but I didnt know where else to ask it. I had a pt who ha...
  2. VTACH

    Hello, Im not sure if this is the right place for this question, but here it goes. I am fairly new to the hospital setting on a tele unit. This may be a siI mple, should know, question, but I didnt know where else to ask it. I had a pt who had bee...
  3. ALL NURSES this affects all of you

    I also work in a hospital, that the flu shot is being strongly recommended. We are to either get the flu shot or wear a surgical mask all flu season, for all of our shifts. Also when the H1N1 is available, the same rules apply. Its not a matter of...
  4. BSN Podcast?

    Hello all, I just graduated and passed boards July 10, 2008. I am interested in furthering my education. I have six kids and this makes it impossible to take off anymore time for school. I was wondering if anyone has heard of a RN to BSN program t...
  5. Poll for those who have already taken NCLEX..

    1. How many questions did you take on NCLEX? 75 questions 2. What study materials did you use? Did you take a test review course? Hurst online review course, Kaplan question bank, Lippincott NCLEX book, Saunders NCLEX book 3. Did your SON offer any ...
  6. LPN New Grad Pay Rates in Kansas City area?

    I just finished my bridge program for RN and am astonished that the start pay is around 20 dollars. I worked as an LPN for five years in the KC area and the pay was between 15-18dollars an hour. Hope this helps! Good luck!
  7. what exactly is micu and sicu????

    thank you for your quick response.... that clears it up a little for me. So would starting on a step down unit be wise if my goal is to work in ICU? I would appreciate any advice you all have.
  8. what exactly is micu and sicu????

    Ok I am very interested in ICU and will be graduating from an RN bridge program in May 2008. I have a accepted to work in a hospital for tuition forgiveness program and will be applying for a job two months before i graduate. I have been talking to...
  9. pay for new graduate RNs

    yeah I have been amazed at the pay and the lack of incentives.... I have a friend who also graduated from NAU and went to centerpoint to nights and hated it so she ended up in PACU and loves it I wonder if we are talking about the same person? PM me...
  10. pay for new graduate RNs

    Hello all,:welcome: I am currently in an RN bridge program and expected (by the grace of od) to graduate in May. I am disappointed in the starting wage for new graduate RN pay. I cant believe they are only starting out at 19-20 dollars an hour. I ...
  11. 1800 cal ada diet

    How many carbs are in each meal and snack in an 1800 cal ada diet? I have spent many hours researching this on the internet and multiple books. Please HELP, is there a web site anyone can help me with? The only information I have found says that t...
  12. Private student loans

    Congradulations and good luck!!! www.educatedborrowers.com is a good play to try, you can borrow up to 60,000 dollars a year for health related degrees. I have received a loan from them last year and in the process of getting another one. I hope t...
  13. Littmann 4100 electronic stethoscope

    Thank you all so much for the quick responses.... I am unable to try this stethoscope out in the stores before I buy it due to I cant find it available in stores. Due to the price of this stethoscope, I do appreciate very much any and all input! As...
  14. I was wondering if anyone had any informaition on the Littman 4100 electronic stethoscope. I have a mild hearing loss and am using the littmann cardiology 3 at this time but still seem to miss some sounds. I have been looking for any reviews or co...
  15. nursing jobs Independence

    :icon_biggrin: Hello, We just moved to Independence Mo, from kansas. I am an IV certified LPN. I hope I am wrong but it looks like the hospital jobs around here are all for RN's. I would sure like to find a job on a med surge floor. I have reading...