Okami_CCRN BSN, RN

Okami_CCRN has 11 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Critical Care, Capacity/Bed Management.

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   Help with Poor Mgmt.

   Okami_CCRN replied to SN2432's topic in General Nursing

   I have given notice during the 90-day probation period; this period goes both ways, you too can decide this is not a good fit. My only advice is that the grass is not necessarily always greener,...
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   Getting experience

   Okami_CCRN replied to newnurseintown's topic in General Nursing

   NRSKaren did a fantastic job at highlighting what you can do as a bedside nurse to build yourself up and make your resume pop; remember your resume is a marketing tool! Below are some of the...
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   Should I take the job?

   Okami_CCRN replied to Sweetpea04's topic in General Nursing

   I think this really comes down to what are your career and personal goals. I highly recommend making a pros & cons list for each position (be realistic about what is a pro/con). Once you have...
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   Bed board/bed placement

   Okami_CCRN replied to loisrn1's topic in General Nursing

   Good morning, Our bed board is centralized to our hospital and is staffed by 4-5 registered nurses with critical care / emergency experience. As bed requests come through from the emergency...
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   New Graduate Nurse Looking for Advice

   Okami_CCRN replied to newnursegirl's topic in General Nursing

   As many echoed, I would highly encourage you to take the telemetry position. In cardiac/medical telemetry you will learn invaluable skills such as cardiac rhythm interpretation, time management,...
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   New Grad RN | Struggling to Land First Interview in Manhattan, NYC

   Okami_CCRN replied to Giulia Anne's topic in General Nursing

   The NYC nursing market is incredibly over-saturated at the moment, with multiple healthcare systems either in the midst of lay-offs or hiring freezes. You might have better luck expanding your...
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   Changing Nursing Schools

   Okami_CCRN replied to helenj1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Unfortunately you will find that most nursing courses with clinical hours will not transfer. This is multifactorial in that every school has somewhat of a different curriculum, even if there are...
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   Maintaining compact licensure

   Okami_CCRN replied to delrionurse's topic in General Nursing

   The NCSBN is clear about the what constitutes a primary state of residence (PSOR); "PSOR is the state where you hold a current driver's license, voter's card, federal income tax return, military...
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   Notifying manager of job application internally?

   Okami_CCRN replied to rnm66's topic in General Nursing

   I typically do not let my immediate manager know of any open internal job prospects. In the past, HR has asked me if I prefer they inform my manager of my acceptance of a new position or if I...
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    Can I go to a BSN Program after doing in LPN Program after getting an associates degree in pre-nursing?

    Okami_CCRN replied to Beautiful_Star's topic in General Students

    I am sorry you are finding yourself in this situation, unfortunately most nursing programs require that science courses be taken within 5 years. This has been a policy as far back as when I started...
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    Need a different job

    Okami_CCRN replied to Nurse_girl's topic in General Nursing

    The thing about nursing is that it is a stressful career choice regardless of setting; the real question is what kind of stress can you handle? For example, I enjoyed critical care and after a...
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    CCRN Study Tips

    Okami_CCRN replied to CVICUnurse99's topic in General Nursing

    Hey there, Everyone's style of learning & studying is different, I have always found it difficult to sit down and actually study. I got serious 1 week prior to the exam date. I bought...
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    Neurosurgery Floor?

    Okami_CCRN replied to 1234cc00's topic in General Nursing

    You will be expected to provide basic nursing care at the direction of the RN/LPN, this may include, but is not limited to bathing, ambulating, obtaining vital signs/labs, performing 1:1/1:2 clinical...
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    Tuition Assistance for CNA to LPN? Need Advice!

    Okami_CCRN replied to JOJO1015's topic in General Nursing

    It's great to hear you want to advance your education and career. However, the questions you ask are employer specific. Your best option would be to speak to your union representative regarding...
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    Post discharge care of patients with delayed ride home

    Okami_CCRN replied to Angela Guyer's topic in General Nursing

    The patient remains admitted until they physically leave the hospital and under the care of the attending physician, resident team (if applicable), and nurse. At times a patient may not agree...