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  1. New grad icu support

    Hi Kayytaa and ododi, not too long ago I was in the same exact shoes as you! I just want to say that everything you are feeling/experiencing is completely normal. I've been off of orientation and on my own for about 6 months on the ICU and each day g...
  2. Inquiry about breaking bad news

    Agreed - if it is something related to a chronic illness or a low hgb for example and pt needs blood, etc. I feel comfortable letting the pt know. As far as a change in code status, I will discuss it with family if they bring it up first but only to ...
  3. Beginner's Blues?

    Wow, nightengalegoddess, you sound like the mirror image if me! I am very quiet too. I started on the ICU fresh from graduating about a year ago. I love the job and love the team work atmosphere, but It takes me a while to warm up and I feel like it'...
  4. JP Drains and blood exposure

    We always use the urine cups on my floor. We usually just use one for the whole pt stay. We leave it in the pt bathroom and just grab it when a drain needs to be emptied.
  5. I agree, it really depends on the hospital. I got hired as a nursing assistant during nursing school and knew I wanted to work on the ICU after graduating. About 9-12 months before graduating, I started popping in monthly to remind the ICU manager I ...
  6. Critcal care as new grad

    It is possible! I have a BSN though...got hired in an ICU shortly after graduating. The manager actually told me they prefer to hire new grads! Good luck - it is possible :)
  7. LaSalle Achieve Fall 2013

    71% pass rate is not good, but I graduated from the Achieve program and passed boards the first time with 75 questions. I took the NCLEX a month after finishing the program too. Try not to focus on the pass rate - it doesn't reflect everyone. I firml...
  8. New Grad Journeying to the Big World of ICU Nursing

    Try not to worry too much and always ask questions! Don't be embarrassed about what you don't know...my preceptors always welcomed questions and I never felt bad saying I never did something before, etc. I started on the ICU 6-7 months ago and I just...
  9. LaSalle Achieve Fall 2013

    Hi KRiley....this response is a little late, lol but I attended La Salle's achieve program. I graduated last December and it was not a bad program at all. For the most part, the professors are very helpful and willing to help you with whatever you ne...
  10. Not impressed and depressed

    Hang in there and give it a little time. I know how you feeland sometimes it can be overwhelming when you look around a room atorientation. Once you get into clinical groups and get to know people one onone, it’s not so bad. I found that the younger ...
  11. LaSalle Achieve Fall 2012

    When you log on to the My LaSalle portal there is a link on there to access your e-mail. It looks like they just recently updated the portal a few day ago because I had to make a new password due to the changes. It's normal not to see your classes sh...
  12. LaSalle Achieve Fall 2012

    Congrats to everyone starting the ACHIEVE program this fall! I am going into my last semester this fall (*heart palpatation!*). You only wear the uniform to clinical. As far as the books - never buy from the bookstore! I don't think I purchased one ...
  13. Don't be nervous! That's the best advice I can give. I was so nervous on the first day of clinical and it really doesn't help at all. If you act confident (even if you're not lol) it really makes the patient feel more comfortable. My clinical instru...
  14. PA Buyers Beware...it's not Harcum!

    Sorry you had a bad experience but like the other posters have said, most applicants make out okay. It is frustrating sometimes and you really have to keep up with things but for the most part LaSalle is not bad in my opinion. They have really went a...
  15. Feeling totally dejected

    hang in there! it definitely gets better. i have about one year left and it is rough but i keep telling myself it's worth it. don't doubt or second guess yourself. nursing is an excellent career and don't worry about employment yet...things can turn ...