knobby1

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1. Frequent Nursing Rounds Decrease Call-Light Use

   knobby1 replied to sirI's topic in General Nursing

   I just had the worst night ever at my new job because two of my patients were constantly hitting the call light. Not to mislead, they had genuine concerns but I see a pattern in my own practice that I'd like to learn how to manage better. I have been...

2. ICU aspirations: what should I do?

   knobby1 replied to knobby1's topic in SRNA

   Thanks for all of your input. I ended up calling a friend who graduated a year behind me. He was working in an ICU in a trauma 1 facility. I started applying and found a position in his unit. I had a great interview and got the job! I gave notice to...

3. ICU aspirations: what should I do?

   knobby1 replied to knobby1's topic in SRNA

   You have a point about the contract obligation. Something to think about... I do have some good references already from my current job, clinicals and other connections. I think I will apply to whatever comes up and just see. I am thinking of cashing ...

4. ICU aspirations: what should I do?

   knobby1 replied to knobby1's topic in SRNA

   I think about whether I'm ready too. I have heard both - and + feedback. I accept both kinds and work hard to improve, as anyone should. I just talked to two friends who have been hired into ICUs with much less experience than me. I think being "rea...

5. ICU aspirations: what should I do?

   knobby1 posted a topic in SRNA

   I was hired first thing out of nursing school into an ICU position. I expected there would be some training but the prospect of working in the ICU has been pushed back several times over 16 months with no definite dates to move to ICU. I don't know i...

6. Avian Flu - is there anything we can do?

   knobby1 posted a topic in Disease

   I'm a nursing student and as I learn more about what my job is, I can't help but wonder what our jobs would be like during a pandemic like the one that hit in 1918. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/influenza/filmmore/transcript/transcript1.html The more ...