monkey2008

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  1. 4520 starting 03/24/14

    I'm in...the workload for this class seems to be a bit high compared to the others. Looks like my vacation to Mexico right after this class ends will be well deserved :)
  2. New grad nurse, feeling like I am barely hanging on!

    I'm coming up on my one year anniversary as a nurse and six months on my own in MSICU. Last night I had my first nimbexed patient and my other patient decided to have an MI! I was overwhelmed and on the verge of tears the entire shift. I felt like...
  3. New grads shouldn't work in ICU?

    I agree with so many statements here. I was/am (less than 1 yr working) a new grad in MSICU . It's scary, challenging, heartbreaking, exhilarating, frustrating, fun, sad, happy and a whole bunch of other things all at once. The most important thin...
  4. RN Salary Survey 2013: Post here!

    1. NE PA-1hr from Philly-large magnet hospital. 2. 3. MSICU 4. All new rns start at 24/hr. Just got a raise though so I'm at 24.48. 4k/ tuition reimbursement. 5. 0.75 for nights. Nothing for weekends unless you do weekend only program 6. Nope We j...
  5. Calling all new grads/new to the ICU starting Feb. 2013!!!!

    Hey guys! Still here, still alive :). I finished my Ecco program this week and I start nights tonight (but I'm wide awake at 0900). I'm off orientation and on my own at the end of July...eeeek. I have learned so much and have come so far and on m...
  6. Calling all new grads/new to the ICU starting Feb. 2013!!!!

    Hi everyone! Ahhhhhh. I love work so much :). There are times that it's overwhelming and I feel completely clueless, but there are so many times I can see how I'm progressing. We don't get goals, but I always ask for feedback from preceptors and as...
  7. Calling all new grads/new to the ICU starting Feb. 2013!!!!

    Finished my first week on the floor, yesterday was my first 12 and today is my first payday as a nurse :) I was shocked at how fast 12 hours went by, and how many little things interrupt your day. Each day I'm doing things I hadn't done before, and ...
  8. Calling all new grads/new to the ICU starting Feb. 2013!!!!

  9. Calling all new grads/new to the ICU starting Feb. 2013!!!!

    I'm finished my first week....so much information, but everyone is so nice and helpful. We did mostly classroom stuff, and will be on the floor more next week. Good news is I passed the NLN med assessment so I'm ready to give meds :)
  10. Calling all new grads/new to the ICU starting Feb. 2013!!!!

    I'm also worried about switching to nights! But, I have no choice, so I guess I'll find a way to make it work. I start Monday and the closer I get, the more anxious I am getting. It's really comforting to hear everyone talk about how much support t...
  11. Role Call, NRSE 4510 Spring 1

    One week left!!!! Can't wait for this class to be over-I'm sick of paper writing!
  12. Am I asking too much from a nurse?

    She was the nurse-her badge said RN and she introduced herself as the nurse :)
  13. Am I asking too much from a nurse?

    Not mean at all, very truthful and 1000000% accurate. Sometimes I just need to hear another point of view for the lightbulb to go off.
  14. Am I asking too much from a nurse?

    Again, thank you all. You've given me exactly what I was looking for-different perspectives from people not as "close" to the situation, and with way more experience than myself. I appreciate the help! And dad is doing well-just bored out of his m...
  15. Am I asking too much from a nurse?

    Thank you all for your responses. I did look up why NA levels would be elevated, ad I think I understand. Maybe I'm more confused about my role as a nurse, and how I would handle the question. I start work as a gn next month, so I think I'm also ...