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Hi Everyone, I just had a phone interview for ICU. Next step is to send an essay response back. I would like to get some input or advice please 1. State your goals/reasons for pursuing a career in critical care or emergency care 2. List and describe...

I am thinking about Leavign VA for ICU too. I have a panel interview next week

Hi Everyone, I just had a phone interview for ICU. Next step is to send an essay response back. I would like to get some input or advice please 1. State your goals/reasons for pursuing a career in critical care or emergency care 2. List and descri...

ICURN3020, Thank you for your replies and advice. I apprecaite it. I have a panel interview scheduled next week. I an nervous and excited

ICURN3020, Question #2 I thought they want to know what my challenges will be. I definitely don't want to come across negative and lack in confidence. I am not a negative person and do have a lot of confidence in myself. I will correct that on the pa...

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Hi Everyone, I just had a phone interview for ICU. Next step is to send an essay response back. I would like to get some input or advice please 1. State your goals/reasons for pursuing a career in critical care or emergency care 2. List and descri...

These are the answers I have so far 1. State your goals/reasons for pursuing a career in critical care or emergency care. My goal is to challenge my critical thinking skills and knowledge. I want to be an active learner, critical thinker, and think ...

This is what I have written so far 1. State your goals/reasons for pursuing a career in critical care or emergency care. My goal is to challenge my critical thinking skills and knowledge. I want to be an active learner, critical thinker, and think o...

This is what I have so far on my answers. 1. State your goals/reasons for pursuing a career in critical care or emergency care. My goal is to challenge my critical thinking skills and knowledge. I want to be an active learner, critical thinker, and ...

NanikRN, I didn't think these posts had to be so mean. I thought we are here to help each other. If you don't have something nice to say maybe you should not say anything at all

I did not ask for answers. I just wanted some input or advice. I did not ask you to answer my questions. I have my own answers that I am going to use.

Congratulations. How did the interview go. What type of questions did they ask you

I am 29 and turn 30 in Sept. My husband and I want to start a family. He is in school for another 2 yrs to get his Bachelors. I am currently working full time on a Med Surg Unit. I am debating whether I should start and finish my ARNP before we start...

My main concern is working full time. Being pregnant and school. I think it's too much at once. Once my husband is done with school I will be able to work part time. That is 2 yrs from Aug.

Hello everyone, I in a dilemma with my current job. I work on a basic med surg unit. I have been here at the VA 6 months now. Took me 4 months to get in. I came from a step down unit and I feel like on this med surg unit I am loosing my skills. Of co...

Thank you jeckrn for clarification

The Pros away from bedside nursing being home when your husband is home different environment weekends off Cons 8 hr shifts 5 days a week I worked 3-12's (3 years on night and last 2 days) for 5 years. Then started a job that did 5-8...

The RN-BC. My workplace (VA) prefer the RN-BC and will reimburse me for it.

I am sure they are going to ask you about difficult situations you have been in and how you handeled it. I would tell them exactly what type of patients you have been having and your case load. Make sure you let them know your charge experience and ...

I just ordered the book from the ANCC website. I know they also have review questions. I have heard the lipincott review helped alot of people pass. I plan on taking mine in a few months.

RnsRWe, Thank you for your input. You are definitely on the spot. I know a lot of people don't leave the VA at all. I agree with you on the private sector. I work at the VA in St. Petersburg. I do have great benefits and pay as well. I do want ICU ...

Is there any step down units you can work at and then make your way into ICU. The step down unit I worked on we did treat SVT. We did Amiodarone, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Nitro, Cradizem drips. I want to work in a ICU too. I am stuck on med surg now an...