YanMinor

YanMinor specializes in CT surgery, Cardiac, Critical Care.

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1. ICU pay differential?

   YanMinor replied to Mr. Murse's topic in Critical

   As a new grad, I've definitely noticed that our critical care nurses make the same amount as med-surg nurses. I don't think that it would be fair to pay one more than the other right out of nursing school. Although the skill set in ICUs is greater, t...

2. How to stop crying at clinicals?

   YanMinor replied to JESSICAAA159's topic in General Nursing

   This! I was so lost by the second post of this thread. OP, having edited out most of your post and information, it's hard for us to be of much help. I would agree with what most have said in that it is an issue if you find yourself crying every time ...

3. New grad - critical care or elsewhere?

   YanMinor replied to NiftyNurse7209's topic in Critical

   So, it sounds like you're asking two questions. First, is critical care the right move for you and possible as a new grad? Second, what can be done to improve your chances of getting into critical care as a new grad? The answer to your first question...

4. sedation and anesthetics

   YanMinor replied to francoml's topic in Critical

   +1 with what Rose-Queen said. If you bolus an induction agent like propofol, you are now practicing anesthesia. Have I seen nurses do it? Maybe. EDIT: Typically, orders for fentanyl and midazolam drips (among others) also come with PRN bolus orders ...

5. patient requests hand mitts

   YanMinor replied to newone2015's topic in Emergency

   As an aside, it's "neurogenic" :)

6. Wear gloves during assessment?

   YanMinor replied to future_nurse11's topic in General Nursing

   Therapeutic Touch is a technique that is not evidence-based, nor does it require touching, oddly enough.

7. How many graduates were in your graduating class?

   YanMinor replied to micheleC's topic in General Nursing

   Philadelphia area here. My school graduates between 170-200 each year, evenly split between the accelerated BSN and traditional BSN students

8. How many graduates were in your graduating class?

   YanMinor replied to micheleC's topic in General Nursing

   That otherwise impressive pass rate is mitigated by the 65% graduation rate... How do schools get away with these kinds of rates?

9. Nursing school in TN, but moving to FL after grad. Help please!

   YanMinor replied to kmac3414's topic in ADN/BSN

   That is correct. You will apply for licensure in a single state, sit for the test, and get that state's license. THEN, you can apply for reciprocity. Again, if one state is significantly faster at processing than another, you would ideally apply for ...

10. Which offer do I keep

    YanMinor replied to tknrosales's topic in Job Hunt

    WOW! $12k is no joke. That come out to about a $6/hr raise, which some nurses work many years to attain. Still - ask yourself where you want to be in five years. Does ED get you there, or Onc? Have you talked to your family/partner about this?

11. Wear gloves during assessment?

    YanMinor replied to future_nurse11's topic in General Nursing

    I'm surprised by so many of the answers here! Having good hand hygiene doesn't excuse you from wearing gloves.... Check your institution's policy. I'm certain that wearing gloves are part of universal precautions - universal meaning they should be ta...

12. Photo on your resume?

    YanMinor replied to PapaBearRN's topic in Job Hunt

    Actually, this isn't true. While it's absolutely illegal to discriminate based on race, gender, and other qualities, there is no law forbidding discrimination based on "attractiveness". Many companies legally discriminate based on looks (e.g. Hooter'...

13. Areas more likely to hire new grads in ICU

    YanMinor replied to DeepBreath's topic in Job Hunt

    It's crazy how underrated this is, especially to get a job as a new to practice nurse. As I've said in other posts, me and a few of my best friends recently graduated in December, and we've all found critical care jobs in the Philadelphia area, which...

14. Sadly, discrmination against male nurses still rampant in job applic process

    YanMinor replied to Ecstatic2014's topic in Male Students

    I only graduated in December, and three of my best friends are guys I met in the program. All four of us have found jobs in the last three months (all in critical care, no less). It's a bit premature to say that you don't have a job "because discrim...

15. Nursing school in TN, but moving to FL after grad. Help please!

    YanMinor replied to kmac3414's topic in ADN/BSN

    Regardless of which state you get your initial licensure, if you want a job in Florida, you're going to need a Florida license. There are two ways you can go about this. Your first option is to apply directly for licensure in Florida. You can still t...