ICUKeesh

ICUKeesh specializes in ICU,Critical Care.

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1. ADVICE NEEDED!! What should I do?

   ICUKeesh replied to LadiiGambleRN5's topic in Career Support

   Go to the interviews, don't pass up those chances! Best wishes :)

2. HCA New Grad Program (StaRN) at Kendall Regional (Miami, FL)

   ICUKeesh replied to RNMPCR's topic in Florida

   Yes, the pay is lower during training for the StaRN program. Right before you are completely done with training, your hospital will make you an offer as a FT nurse with your starting pay, which was pretty fair compared to new grad pay for surrounding...

3. ICU pay differential?

   ICUKeesh replied to Mr. Murse's topic in Critical

   While I agree that all nurses whether floor nurses or specialty are equally important-ICU nurses where I work are paid a little more than floor nurses. We had to complete critical care training and be ACLS certified as a requirement of course but the...

4. starting pay

   ICUKeesh replied to wayemika's topic in Florida

   A few of my classmates are with HCA they started out at 23 base pay. I'm in critical care so the starting new grad rate for that is $24+ base pay. Then don't forget about all the shift differentials ( usually about $4-5 more an hour) and weekend diff...

5. starting pay

   ICUKeesh replied to wayemika's topic in Florida

   $23-24 here in Tampa for hospital pay

6. RN to CNA or HHA? Please HELP!

   ICUKeesh replied to mcasis's topic in Career Support

   You're very welcome! And I can't credit for Mary J. Blige's beautiful avatar, thank her lol! Best of luck to you :)

7. RN to CNA or HHA? Please HELP!

   ICUKeesh replied to mcasis's topic in Career Support

   Hello! In all honesty, I would just prepare to take my boards if you're already approved to take the NCLEX. In my experience, it really doesn't matter if you have prior health care experience when applying for a nursing position if it isn't an actual...

8. New Grads: how long did it take you to find a job, or how long have you been ...

   ICUKeesh replied to kieran07's topic in New Nurse

   Hello All! I am in Florida Graduated April 10th. Passed Nclex May 31st Began first job at Home Health Agency on 6/4/14 Accepted ICU Graduate position in a local hospital on 7/21/14 ?

9. HCA New Grad Program (StaRN) at Kendall Regional (Miami, FL)

   ICUKeesh replied to RNMPCR's topic in Florida

   Congratulations PiccolaRN! I'll see you there :)

10. ICU Straight outta school?

    ICUKeesh replied to WalterWho's topic in New Nurse

    Hello! I would just like to say it's very possible! Make connections and be very active with job searching and also stay on top of openings for residencies. I am also a new grad as of June and I was hired into ICU. I will receive 7-8 weeks of classro...

11. HCA New Grad Program (StaRN) at Kendall Regional (Miami, FL)

    ICUKeesh replied to RNMPCR's topic in Florida

    You're very welcome, glad I could help! Now I can't wait to start :-)

12. HCA New Grad Program (StaRN) at Kendall Regional (Miami, FL)

    ICUKeesh replied to RNMPCR's topic in Florida

    Congrats hun!! I'm so glad to hear that! Maybe I'll run into you :-)

13. HCA New Grad Program (StaRN) at Kendall Regional (Miami, FL)

    ICUKeesh replied to RNMPCR's topic in Florida

    That's great! I start the ICU track August 25th!! I'm so excited :-)

14. New Grad orientation...

    ICUKeesh replied to Sparrow91's topic in New Nurse

    Hello! I am a new grad who was just hired in ICU. My orientation is 7 weeks of didactic training in a classroom/simulation lab (Mon-Fri 8-5), then 7 weeks of floor training with a preceptor.

15. July 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    ICUKeesh replied to Joe V's topic in Announcements

    First day of nursing school, let's see how long that energy lasts!