Cvepo

Cvepo

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  1. Moving to Day Shift...Advice?

    Cvepo replied to futurenurse16's topic in General Nursing

    I worked days when I worked tele as a new nurse, even doing charge, and it's pretty crazy. Way more doctors around, consults, new orders coming in literally by the minute. Night shift sucks away your...

  2. What are you doing with your BSN?

    Cvepo replied to chwcbesteph's topic in General Nursing

    BSN is basically a requirement even for bedside in a lot of markets now, so I'm still working bedside. Hopefully I'll be going back to grad school soon, so having the BSN already saves me a few

  3. What is a med/surg - neuro floor like?

    Cvepo replied to DanielleD's topic in General Nursing

    Mursejj really hit the nail on the head. Neuro can be different if it's Neuromedical -- altered mental, dementia, seizures, strokes with no intervention, etc OR neurosurgical -- lumar drains, complex...

  4. Fainting as a pre-nursing student

    Cvepo replied to celouk's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You need a strong stomach for nursing, but that can come with time and experiences. There are certainly facets of nursing where you will not be exposed to this type of stuff. I think we could rule...

  5. Is working on a Med-Surg unit necessary?

    Cvepo replied to Alexxoxox's topic in General Nursing

    Go through some of the critical care forums here and see how many topics are about new grads in ICUs who feel they are drowning, that their jobs are at risk, coworkers being mean, etc. and you may...

  6. Getting into nursing school buffalo w/music ed degree???

    Cvepo replied to jconceison's topic in New York Nursing

    Look into Trocaire as well. A bit more expensive, but a great program. They also have a 1-2-1 program deal with Daemen so you can get your BSN shortly

  7. Travel nursing/Agency

    Cvepo replied to Annaelisabethrn's topic in Travel

    Not sure about agencies, but I'm surprised you're having issues with that much experience. Portland was not a difficult market for experienced nurses (new grads have a hell of a time); I have 3 years...

  8. Best unit to start my residency; ICU or Med/Surg

    Cvepo replied to crocky3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    New grads should start in Med/Surg. I know many new nurses who have succeeded in ICUs as new grads, but I also have seen many flounder and crash. ICU patients are the sickest of the sick. You need to...

  9. Mental Health Nursing Jobs in Buffalo NY

    Cvepo replied to stibbs's topic in General Nursing

    Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) has the large acute psychiatric care -- psych emergency, (CPEP), adolescent, adult, and geriatric. Other options are Brylin Hospital and Buffalo Psych Center. ECMC...

  10. Using phones as a sitter-thoughts?

    Cvepo replied to allinone's topic in General Nursing

    It's pretty evident whom here has never been a sitter before. It's sooooo easy to say "I'd do this" and "It's unprofessional to do _______" and another thing to actually sit. In a dark room. For 12...

  11. Need school advice from actual nurses

    Cvepo replied to Seyleigh's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    A BSN is almost essential in tough job markets (i.e. most major cities) where supply of new grads > demand. ADN is a faster route, but you may find yourself struggling to find employment with loans...

  12. When should I tell my employer I'm leaving??

    Cvepo replied to Houstongal11's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Most places require 2 weeks, but check your contract/policy. Ideally, your manager should know sooner. I told my manager when I was applying for jobs/relocating, because you usually have to list your...

  13. CA license by exam-communication requirement

    Cvepo replied to jloegeri's topic in General Nursing

    I suppose. I've know many people who were licensed in NY go to CA with no issue. If she went to school in CA, I would imagine she met the requirement for the state because what university would give...

  14. CA license by exam-communication requirement

    Cvepo replied to jloegeri's topic in General Nursing

    I'm confused... how are you enrolled in an MSN program without having an RN license? You can always apply to take the NCLEX in California if that's where you want to work, but you probably need a NY...

  15. Isobar handover.. I can't get my head around

    Cvepo replied to al sue's topic in General Nursing

    The chest infection would be

  16. Straight to FNP

    Cvepo replied to jodyjcj's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am vehemently opposed to RNs with no experience becoming FNPs, but that's beside the point. The most ideal start would be to go for a BSN program. Cut out the ADN->BSN part as usually you will be...

  17. Isobar handover.. I can't get my head around

    Cvepo replied to al sue's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm, never heard of it. Just seems like a longer form of SBAR. Based on your examples, those would fall under Background or Observation probably. This type of communication is usually used when there...

  18. Isobar handover.. I can't get my head around

    Cvepo replied to al sue's topic in General Nursing

    Do you mean SBAR? Never heard of

  19. Abandoned Application

    Cvepo replied to prbondoc's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Yep. Google California Board of Nursing for their number. They will most likely be able to give you your next

  20. Abandoned Application

    Cvepo replied to prbondoc's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Well did you give them the documents? I assume "abandoned" basically means you'd have to reapply and retake the NCLEX. This isn't a question for allnurses; this is a question for your BON. Call...

  21. PDX apartment search

    Cvepo replied to RMM86's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I just signed a lease in PDX, moving from NY. It was honestly a bit of a pain finding a place. I used apartments.com and craigslist (the apartment we went for was on both). I'm not sure about...

  22. CA license by exam-communication requirement

    Cvepo replied to jloegeri's topic in General Nursing

    Are you licensed in NY? You don't need to take any exams to get a nursing license in a different state. Just apply by

  23. Renew ACLS?

    Cvepo replied to ivyleaf's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, renewing is cheaper than taking it over again in a few years should you change jobs. Plus renewal classes are 1 day instead of

  24. Can lungs be clear AND diminished?

    Cvepo posted a topic in Critical Care

    We had this discussion the other morning at work. Intubated gentleman with difficult time vent weaning post abdominal surgery. He has bad COPD so his lungs are not exactly in the best shape. I gave...

  25. Unprofessional to mention you have other patients?

    Cvepo replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I notice this being an issue less in ICU. Our rooms are like 75% window so while we can see the patient and their monitor, the patients can usually see us running around. Being 1 of 2 patients is easy...