kayytaa

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1. New grad icu support

   kayytaa replied to NurseYe's topic in Critical

   Hey there, I've been orienting in the ICU since late September. For the First month- they had us in classroom and on ECCO. Now I am nearing the end of my floor orientation (429 hrs ?) and feeling the butterflies and nervousness of facing an assignme...

2. Danskos?

   kayytaa replied to Rn4life27's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Each pair of danskos will feel a little different. I initially went to The Walking Company to try a few different sizes/styles. What I learned is that Danskos are manufactured at 3 different factories. Some pairs will feel awesome, others not so good...

3. Operating Room nursing jobs for new grads

   kayytaa replied to mmills63's topic in Indiana

   I know personally that IU Health University Hospital offers their patient care interns an opportunity to jump right into the OR as new grads. I would try to start networking and maybe snatch up a student position in the OR in order to secure a spot....

4. IU health and the disappearance of evening shift diff

   kayytaa replied to libran1984's topic in Indiana

   Yes, All of IU Health has removed the evening shift differential. As far as I know there are no plans to return it. IU Health has also implemented a policy where all ASN/diploma nurses must earn their BSN within the next 5 years.

5. IU Health Intern/Externship

   kayytaa replied to lilop's topic in Indiana

   I am a PCI at IU hospital in one of their ICUs. My base rate is $12 plus 2-4 more for weekends and nights. I have had a wonderful experience and make my own schedule. They ask that you work 12 hours every month I believe. If you do a good job they ar...

6. BSN to PA.

   kayytaa replied to IdianaCNA1993's topic in Indiana

   I would also try and network and find opportunities to shadow both an NP and a PA to see the differences. Sometimes things look appealing on paper and then you realize that an advanced nursing degree would be more up your alley. :) you are definitely...

7. I'm seeing a lot of unprofessional posting here related to venting about patients

   kayytaa replied to Garethaus's topic in Relations

   New member here. OP is obviously trying to stir up some drama so I won't even comment on that. I'm a little disheartened by the comments about students, just as I would be about blanket statements about nurses. This is ONE student. Perhaps generali...

8. I can't go to the ICU!

   kayytaa replied to Nolander's topic in General Students

   Personally, I would talk to your instructor and see if you can get some contact information for the ICU that you would've been observing at. Many ICUs are more than happy to let you shadow an RN for a day. Although it won't be part of clinical hou...