GentheRN

Hi there! I just accepted my first travel nursing position as a critical care float pool nurse. I have 2 years of MICU experience, and I'm trying to get a head start on what to expect from CVICU and Neuro, as these are the main places I'll be expected to go aside from an MI. Anything that would be helpful to keep me afloat is appreciated! I'm expecting chaos but looking forward to learning new things.

If you go on vacation before taking that test I guarantee you won't enjoy it. Take the test before and feel the relief of being DONE plus enjoy your vacation!

Why doesn't she just apply for the job?

It does sound like an excellent learning experience, I will keep my mind open if that kind of opportunity presents itself.

Someday, floating sounds like it will be a great experience. Sounds like you've had a lot of great opportunity :)

Thanks for that, I'm looking forward to seeing what it actually feels like to work only a few long days. I have so much to learn and I'm so excited, I just accepted a job offer!

Yeah learning about how the schedules are set up for weekends and holidays that makes sense. Through interviews I've learned some floors don't even schedule in the same way as others. I'm looking forward to being "seasoned" :) :)

Thanks for the warning, wouldn't want to step on any toes as a newbie. :)

I am ready for some overtime! And some work in general! I can't wait to get some experience.

Thanks! That makes sense. Glad Belinda got shuffled around :)

Forgive me if this is a dumb question, new grad here. I'm currently applying to hospital positions and have to wonder if it's possible to accept (for example) a full time and a part time or PRN position at the same hospital, but on different floors. Would it even be a good idea? I am just used to working six days a week and can't imagine a world where I don't! I get the feeling that it isn't a wise option, but I'm definitely curious. Thanks!

Yeah that's happened to me before. I didn't bother giving an excuse, the instructor couldn't care less, so just brush yourself off and be on time for the next one. Though I imagine an accident like that isn't going to happen twice in once semester!

When I was in nursing school, I never came across an instructor who wasn't willing to review a paper before I submitted it. I HIGHLY recommend asking, because then you will know exactly what that instructor likes and is looking for.

As I learned it, the equation is desired over have multiplied by the quantity. So we have how much you want (800mg) divided by how much you have in the bottle (500mg) multiplied by the quantity, being 1mL. It helps to keep that multiplication step in there even if it's not necessary here, just to stay consistent. So you've got it, 1.6mL Since TDS means three times a day, you'll take your answer and multiply it by 3

You better finish that degree! I am in my last semester of my ADN and I swear to you that the third semester started an hour ago. It goes so fast you won't believe it. You've made it this far, don't be concerned at all about making it through. :)