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  1. Good Experience vs Job stability-what's more important?

    I worked at the VA, left for ICU job in the private sector (because I needed a new challenge ) and was applying back to the VA within 6 months! I wouldn't have the awesome job I have now without that experience but it's very different in the private ...
  2. Let's hear about your worst shift ever!

    My worst shift ever was the first time I'd worked charge. Supervisor called up an unstable admit for our med/surg floor and I unsuccessfully tried to advocate for the patient to be sent to the ICU. So this patient arrives on the floor with his son an...
  3. VA Reputation vs Private Sector

    I'm not familiar with the Oklahoma City VA but I worked in medsurg at a VA in the midwest for 1.5 years after graduating. I left to pursue critical care in the private sector as there were no openings within the VA. Needless to say, I am returning to...
  4. Beta Blocker OD

    Hello all, We recently had a patient on our unit who had OD'd on beta blockers and one of the treatments was high dose insulin. I'm curious if anyone has experience with this and could explain the mechanism of action for how this would help. Thanks!
  5. Sepsis Questions

    Hey all, I'm a relatively new ICU nurse and had a few questions regarding sepsis as I see these patients often. I know the SIRS criteria are low/high temp, low/high WBCs, tachycardia and tachypnea but what would cause the low temps/low WBCs vs. high ...
  6. VA ICUs- How critical?

    Thank you everyone for all the information. The VA I'm interested in is indeed a teaching hospital so hopefully that means more opportunities to learn and care for the critically ill veterans. I'm interested to hear more about others' experiences!
  7. I don't have any advice but wanted to offer support as I am in a similar situation - I left a good job for what I thought was a better opportunity and it turns out I'm not happy there. Wishing you luck with your interviews and please let us know what...
  8. VA ICUs- How critical?

    Hi everyone! I'm currently work in critical care in the private sector, however, not in a trauma center. I'm curious "how critical" the patients in ICUs in a VA hospital are, I guess in reference to technologies used, patient ratios, etc, as I have s...
  9. Looking for some career insight

    Thanks for all the thoughtful advice! I did decide to apply and am now just waiting to see if I will get called for an interview. In response to Havin a Party, I am finished with my orientation and have been working independently for 3 months already...
  10. Looking for some career insight

    Thanks solneeshka! Does anyone else have any advice or opinions?
  11. Looking for some career insight

    Hello all! I am new to allnurses and am looking for some career advice. I've been a nurse for 2 years now, I spent 1.5 years at a hospital I loved working in med/surg/tele. I became bored/burned out and decided to leave to pursue critical care at ano...