NurseBrittRN

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1. CCRN Exam 2020

   NurseBrittRN replied to Nursng_life's topic in MICU

   The new version is found here: https://evolve.elsevier.com/cs/product/9780323595308?role=student The old version only let me download it to a limited (I think 2) computers so use your own device, not a public device to download.

2. Anyone disliked ICU?

   NurseBrittRN replied to RNbubu's topic in Critical

   I have only ever worked ICU but every single nurse on our unit that used to work tele says they love ICU and will never go back.

3. Cant decide

   NurseBrittRN replied to Morgs8664's topic in Critical

   I say dive right in! I was a new grad in the ICU. The first year was tough. I was pregnant (wobbling like a penguin to a crashing pregnant at 8 months is hard). Then I had a newborn and was coming to work on 3-5 hours of sleep for awhile. BUT i...

4. Critical Care Travel

   NurseBrittRN replied to alaskaman's topic in Critical

   I've been in ICU 9 years and have done sporadic travel during that time. I love my travel experiences as they show me the many different ways other hospitals do things. I've picked up some great tricks over the time. With travel nursing you are...

5. Interview for Critical Care Sponsorship

   NurseBrittRN replied to newnurse101's topic in Critical

   Good luck! Critical thinking skills are essential for an ICU nurse. Try to think of some examples where you got to utilize them prior. I would mention your desire to be in ICU, that you want to become a great critical care nurse, and eventually...

6. Is ICU worth the stress?

   NurseBrittRN replied to commitmentphobe's topic in Critical

   It can be a little overwhelming in the beginning. I was a new grad ICU nurse (and pregnant), and I felt like that first year, being pregnant, having a newborn with zero sleep, and trying to learn how to be a nurse, let alone an ICU nurse, was a lot. ...

7. New grad, got the ICU! TIPS?!!

   NurseBrittRN replied to nikki1018's topic in Critical

   Ask questions when you don't understand something fully. Read NP/Dr notes that explain diagnosis and treatment. You can also catch stuff that way. Several times I've seen Dr. notes stating they are ordering something, or changing meds but never actua...

8. anyone pass ccrn recently - do they send a certificate in the mail?

   NurseBrittRN replied to TexasRN_826's topic in Critical

   You can also access their online CCRN verification website and get a printer friendly version for verification purposes if you need it.

9. CCRN Exam

   NurseBrittRN replied to conway13's topic in Critical

   I used several different resources for the exam. Looking back, though, the one that I only really needed was the PASS CCRN question bank. I focused on areas that I was not as familiar with (cardiac). I also read every single rational and test taking ...

10. Becoming a Critical Care Nurse

    NurseBrittRN replied to nurseinthemaking24's topic in Critical

    I would wait to take ACLS until you get a job. Most hospitals will set up ACLS classes for you and cover the cost.

11. Stressed out - high potential for error in critical care

    NurseBrittRN replied to questioningnurse's topic in Critical

    The more experience you gain, the better you'll feel. 9 years of ICU experience and I'm still concerned about "messing up" or "missing something" but this helps to make you a conscientious nurse. My first year in ICU I was very overwhelmed. By ...

12. Over my head in ICU

    NurseBrittRN replied to Trickyp713's topic in Critical

    I was a new grade in the ICU 9 years ago. I felt very overwhelmed my first year. I worked with a great team, though, and everyone told me it would be at least a year before I started to feel comfortable. Two years before I gained any real confidence....

13. Clinical tidbits I wish someone would've told me.

    NurseBrittRN replied to Mully's topic in MICU

    Always make sure your suction is set up and ready to go and your ambu bag is close by. Always scan your meds before giving them. Cared for a patient for several days, gave a med before scanning, only to realize they decreased the dosage and I g...

14. It's Time to Tell the World about ICU Nursing

    NurseBrittRN replied to MICURN6339's topic in MICU

    Great article! I have been in ICU for almost 9 years and I love it. I am lucky to have gone straight to ICU after graduation. It is the most rewarding career!

15. CCRN Exam 2020

    NurseBrittRN replied to Nursng_life's topic in MICU

    Congratulations! This is definitely a test you should study hard for. I used several different materials. I found the PASS CCRN question bank (not the book) was the most helpful.