JessRNBSN

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1. CVICU to ER

   JessRNBSN replied to JessRNBSN's topic in Emergency

   Thank you all for your opinions and input. I really appreciate it! Unfortunately, I got neither job because they both went with someone with “ED experience” ? so I’m stuck where I’m at for now. Guess I’ll keep trying.

2. CVICU to ER

   JessRNBSN posted a topic in Emergency

   Hi all, so I have worked in the CVICU at my hospital for almost 5 years and I started there as a new grad RN. I am currently in the process of trying to transfer to the ER at my facility or their sister hospital. Just wondering peoples opinions of ma...

3. Pressors

   JessRNBSN replied to JessRNBSN's topic in CCU

   I appreciate your input but I do know the basics of each drug as far as what Increases/decreases HR and bp or contractility etc. I am getting the hang of it more as I have been admitting more frequently and getting some sicker patients and not just t...

4. Pressors

   JessRNBSN posted a topic in CCU

   Ok so I'm a new grad in the CVICU at a large academic medical center/level 1 trauma center, been there almost a year. I admitted my 3rd fresh open heart today and they came out on phenylephrine, Levo and vaso for pressors. I know they all obviously a...

5. NICU Interview coming up, need advice!

   JessRNBSN replied to JessRNBSN's topic in NICU

   Sorry, I never get on here anymore! I ended up accepting a job in the CVICU! So it really worked out for the best!! :) they asked a lot of standard interview questions like "tell me about a time..." Had to give examples of like conflicts I've had, ti...

6. Dog and 12 hour night shift

   JessRNBSN posted a topic in Stress 101

   Hi nursing peeps, So I've landed my dream nursing job, and am moving into my own apartment this weekend. Only problem is I'm really attached to my chihuahua, however he can't come with cuz he's our family dog. Therefore, I want to adopt a chihuahua ...

7. Cardiology III vs. master cardiology stethoscope

   JessRNBSN posted a topic in CCU

   Hi nursing friends, So I'm a new grad who just started in the CVICU at a large level I trauma/academic medical center. I'm looking to trade in my base model littman stethoscope I used in nursing school because I want a better one and of course one t...

8. New grad starting in CVICU soon! Any pointers?

   JessRNBSN replied to JessRNBSN's topic in CCU

   Thanks so much everyone for your input! I truly appreciate it! Next question is, what particular stethoscope do you recommend I get for this unit? I have the littman classic II that was given to me in nursing school but I'm wanting to get a new one b...

9. New grad starting in CVICU soon! Any pointers?

   JessRNBSN replied to JessRNBSN's topic in CCU

   I'm in Illinois! How about you?

10. Oncology Job Offer, but dream interview in HTU/CCU coming up

    JessRNBSN replied to JessRNBSN's topic in Job Hunt

    Thanks so much for all your input nursing friends!! I ended up turning down the oncology job cuz I knew in my heart it wasn't for me and I didn't get the NICU or HTU/CCU job butttttt you know how they always say everything happens for a reason?! I th...

11. RN working as a PCT

    JessRNBSN replied to JessRNBSN's topic in Job Hunt

    Thanks for the advice everyone! Fortunately that's not gonna be a concern for me anymore cuz I've finally landed my first RN job!!! I got hired in the CVICU where I work!! Woo hoo!!

12. New grad starting in CVICU soon! Any pointers?

    JessRNBSN replied to JessRNBSN's topic in CCU

    Wow thank you everyone for your kind words and encouragement!! I will keep it all in mind as I start my journey!! You mentioned resources to use, what specific ones as far as websites or books would you recommend? I'd like to get some books to start ...

13. New grad starting in CVICU soon! Any pointers?

    JessRNBSN posted a topic in CCU

    Hi nursing friends!! So I have finally landed my DREAM job and have accepted my very first RN job as a new grad! I will be working at a leading academic medical center/level 1 trauma center in the CVICU!! I am so beyond excited and blessed for this a...

14. RN working as a PCT

    JessRNBSN posted a topic in Job Hunt

    Hey my fellow nurses!! So I have worked as a PCT/student RN throughout nursing school. I graduated this past January, took and passed nclex on march 7th, and received my RN license on march 20! I reside in IL. I'm currently still working as a PCT/stu...

15. Oncology Job Offer, but dream interview in HTU/CCU coming up

    JessRNBSN replied to JessRNBSN's topic in Job Hunt

    That's a really good idea! I might try that! I've had 4 interviews now at my current place of employment which I absolutely love and want to stay at so I really think something will turn up! I had the HTU/CCU interview today and I REALLY hope and pra...