Cin RN

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1. Doctors' rounds

   Cin RN replied to andypandy's topic in New Nurse

   I am also a New Grad nurse in a med/surg/trauma icu. When the docs round, we are there with them when they examine the patient and speak with families. By doing this, we are able to facilitate with updates on the patient and explain things to the f...

2. Bad Habits?

   Cin RN replied to starcandy's topic in MICU

   The fact that you are worried is a good thing. Observe how others do things, how they work, tricks they use, then adopt or adapt them to work for you. I was an extern in a MSICU for my last 2 years of school and now I am a GRAD RN. (Still working ...

3. Transplant scheduled, WHAT TO EXPECT?

   Cin RN posted a topic in Urology

   Hello, I will be donating a kidney to my stepdaughter on November 22, 2006. (See 'My daughter's GFR if 4, HELP' thread for more info). Since her illness began in April 2005, it seems as if we have spent every holiday in the hospital. She has RPCG, or...

4. My daughter's GFR is 4! HELP!

   Cin RN replied to Cin RN's topic in Urology

   Sorry, I don't want med info, I was really just looking for emotional coping for a new grad and a "mom" trying to juggle the illness. Goodluck on your pending delivery!

5. My daughter's GFR is 4! HELP!

   Cin RN posted a topic in Urology

   I have just returned from my appointment with the transplant surgeon. I am a new grad nurse (MSICU), soon to be a new grandmother (Feb 2007), and will be giving my stepdaughter a kidney in the near future. Our story is a complicated one, but in Apr...

6. share the knowledge

   Cin RN replied to curlysin's topic in Travel

   Greetings curlysin, I agree with the advise of go everywhere, some for the money others for the experience. I hope one day to travel to your home country to visit, and possibly to work. If you ever find yourself near West Virginia in your state...

7. taking the NCLEX on 08/29...trying to relax before the big day comes...is this good?

   Cin RN replied to marieinla's topic in NCLEX

   Been there, done that.... Sounds like you have your head in the right place. A good friend gave me some great advise before I took my NCLEX... Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and say to yourself, "I will own this test and make it my own!"....