Sunshine0425

Sunshine0425 specializes in Med-Surg/ ICU.

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1. new grad vs 1 yr exp. orientation to ICU

   Sunshine0425 replied to NurseNature's topic in MICU

   Well, I worked on a Med Surg floor for eight months before starting in ICU...I am sooo glad I did. I was so stressed as a new grad on the floor, but quickly got my assessment skills down, time management, etc. I really feel like it helped my transi...

2. North Oaks Hospital in Hammond LA.

   Sunshine0425 replied to crawlyberry's topic in Louisiana

   I work there...and love it. I don't have nursing experience at any other hospital, but have really enjoyed working at NO. Do you mind sharing what floor you will be working on??? Some floors are better than others. Pay is good, better than Baton ...

3. Tulane hospital

   Sunshine0425 replied to Cmunst45636's topic in Louisiana

   The hospital I work at currently paid off my debt to Tulane. I LOVE where I work, the floor I work on is organized, smells clean and we all help each other out. I don't miss the commute to the city.

4. discouraged in getting to Charity

   Sunshine0425 replied to destin504's topic in Louisiana

   I hate to tell you this, but I had a similar experience with them. I had flown down here in 04 from another state to take the PAX test knowing I was moving down here soon. I flew with my 4 week old baby to go take the test and guess what....THEY LO...

5. Getting assessments done

   Sunshine0425 replied to suewolfie's topic in General Nursing

   First thing I do on my shift is organize myself first...gather my MARS, make my own little checklist from the kardex, then go assess. This should be your number one priority. See how your patients are doing before passing meds. Some patients go do...

6. Good Questions to ask a Prospective Employer?

   Sunshine0425 replied to cherryhopeRN's topic in General Nursing

   For me I would ask about scheduling issues...Some places have self scheduling, others it's whenever they will fit you in the schedule, especially as a new nurse. Good luck

7. Tulane hospital new grad pay?

   Sunshine0425 replied to 504NURSINGDUDE's topic in Louisiana

   Maybe this is something you and your spouse should talk about as far as time mgt with busy schedules. And if you have kids... Bottom line is you are going to have to make a huge commitment for 9/10 months. If you want to get it out of the way quick...

8. Tulane hospital new grad pay?

   Sunshine0425 replied to 504NURSINGDUDE's topic in Louisiana

   boozimgm2, You might really reconsider going through the accelerated program...I went through the one at Tulane last year, and yes, there are SEVERAL weeks where we went 7 days a week. We also started from square one...bed making, hand washi...

9. Tulane hospital new grad pay?

   Sunshine0425 replied to 504NURSINGDUDE's topic in Louisiana

   Their new grad pay last year was 22.00 an hour, so that sounds right.

10. testosterone and curly hair?

    Sunshine0425 replied to LanaBanana's topic in General Nursing

    I have polycystic ovarian syndrome, and my levels of testosterone are high. My hair has become very curly wavy over the last few years since being diagnosed with this. I thought it was very interesting. I love the curly hair, but could do without ...

11. Tulane hospital

    Sunshine0425 replied to Cmunst45636's topic in Louisiana

    It is 22 dollars an hour base...And I would NEVER work there. I had all my clinicals for nursing school there. It is dog eat dog and I don't think I ever saw one nurse ever help another. Most of the floors smell terrible and Administration....plea...

12. OLOL Accelerated People-Past and Present!

    Sunshine0425 replied to ecbnola's topic in Louisiana

    I would get the latest edition, or something in the last year or two. Some teachers like to take right from the textbook. Sarah

13. Fall '07 Applicants-OLOL Accelerated

    Sunshine0425 replied to serenity_2K2's topic in Louisiana

    my wife just left the computer on this website, and i was reading some of your concerns. My wife just finished this accelerated program, and man was it some work. As far as some of your concerns about a medical background. My wife didnt and she got...

14. Fall '07 Applicants-OLOL Accelerated

    Sunshine0425 replied to serenity_2K2's topic in Louisiana

    Last year it was 97% pass, one person failed first time around. I feel prepared to take it soon, I am going to take the Hurst review first, and then take the NCLEX asap. I graduate Thursday, and now that it is almost over, I am glad it only took 9 ...

15. Littmann classic vs. lightweight

    Sunshine0425 replied to ange26s's topic in General Students

    I love my littmann classic!!!! It has been a great stethescope for me. The other side can be used to listen to deeper heart tones...you just click the tubing around the steth. I may be working Peds in a few weeks, and will probably get a pediatric...