MrRockerSN

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1. I need some advice

   MrRockerSN replied to MrRockerSN's topic in New Nurse

   Sorry just read the last line! Nope I graduated in May 2010...

2. I need some advice

   MrRockerSN replied to MrRockerSN's topic in New Nurse

   Now that sounds like something I really need to find pronto!

3. I need some advice

   MrRockerSN replied to MrRockerSN's topic in New Nurse

   I would definitely agree with you on getting the dictation, but unfortunately the results had no been read yet. The EEG tech told us unofficially that there was nothing remarkable about the exam, and the internal medicine doctor ran with it and decid...

4. I need some advice

   MrRockerSN replied to MrRockerSN's topic in New Nurse

   Thank you to both of you who responded. I started working in June, so a little over a month after graduation. I took a month to take the Kaplan review course and study for the NCLEX. I am familiar with SBAR, I just need to really apply it. I had a m...

5. I need some advice

   MrRockerSN posted a topic in New Nurse

   I'm a very new, very green graduate nurse. I graduated back in May 2005 and accepted a position on a step-down unit. I've been on the floor for roughly 4 weeks. I'm a fast learner, and I can make it look like I know what I'm doing...but sometimes th...

6. Job offer advice

   MrRockerSN replied to MrRockerSN's topic in New Nurse

   You give the best advice, and I really appreciate it. I was mainly getting some heat from my family for not negotiating, but they just don't realize how fragile the employment market is right now. They still think nurses can get a job anywhere with d...

7. Job offer advice

   MrRockerSN replied to MrRockerSN's topic in New Nurse

   You give the best advice, and I really appreciate it. I was mainly getting some heat from my family for not negotiating, but they just don't realize how fragile the employment market is right now. They still think nurses can get a job anywhere with d...

8. Job offer advice

   MrRockerSN posted a topic in New Nurse

   OK....so I'm graduating with my BSN in 28 days! I need some advice regarding my job offers. Option #1: I have been offered a full time position in a Graduate Nurse CV pool, where I would work on two units for five weeks and choose one that fits me....

9. How to survive a 12 hour shift?

   MrRockerSN replied to MrRockerSN's topic in Student Assist

   Well I'm happy to announce that I survived my senior practicum! I agree with one of the previous commentators, 12 hour shifts are a breeze. I feel nice and tired when I'm done, but I get a ton of work done. The hunger issue was no big deal, I would...

10. How to survive a 12 hour shift?

    MrRockerSN posted a topic in Student Assist

    I'm in my final semester of nursing school! My practicum assignment is a 12 hour shift in the CVICU. Up until now, my clinicals have been approximately 8 hours. I would appreciate any tips on how to keep going for 12 hours. Specifically, I'm worrie...

11. CVRR?

    MrRockerSN posted a topic in General Students

    I just received my practicum assignment, I'm on a CVRR unit. Cardiovascular Recovery Room...does anyone have a good description this type of unit? I've looked online and nothing comes up. Any input would help. Thanks!

12. Do pt need to void before being d/c post MI?

    MrRockerSN replied to MrRockerSN's topic in Student Assist

    Definitely what I thought too. But I wasn't sure if there was a specific protocol for post MI patients that I wasn't finding. I definitely expect the pt to be voiding more than 20ml/hr.

13. Do pt need to void before being d/c post MI?

    MrRockerSN posted a topic in Student Assist

    Ok this is sort of my last resort. I've checked my med-surg book several times and I can't find this specific bit of information. When a pt has had an MI, before s/he is discharged, do they have to successfully void 20ml? I think so because not voidi...

14. Have any males experienced what I am feeling now being in nursing school?

    MrRockerSN replied to lum917's topic in Male Students

    I had a similar situation. Because I am one of the very few males in my program, I was watched more closely. The administration had many problems with my fascination with horror movies and action, and my involvement with a halloween event at a local ...

15. 3rd Semester Apprehension

    MrRockerSN replied to wesmom's topic in Student Assist

    I'm entering my third semester as well. I personally wouldn't dream of taking a semester off to work in a hospital. That's not even an option in my program, you have to go straight through or start all over again. But honestly, I think the experience...