CamperNurse

CamperNurse ADN, RN

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  1. COVID-19: Envo N95 mask

    CamperNurse posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    Not sure if this is the right thread or not, but has anyone tried/ is currently using an Envo N95? I have seen a few nurses with them and like the idea of an easy to clean (relatively) reusable N95...

  2. COVID-19: Envo N95 mask

    CamperNurse replied to CamperNurse's topic in Disaster Preparation

    @11blade thanks for the reply! That was very helpful. I would really love to hear from others who are using them or see them in use on their units/ in their hospitals. How long does each filter...

  3. New Nurse COVID Vaccine Clinic IM Injection Advice

    CamperNurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    So, I am a new grad and newly licensed RN who went straight into an RN-BSN program and will be doing my Community Health clinical hours in a COVID vaccine clinic. My question is about IM vaccine...

  4. Clinicals Advice

    CamperNurse replied to Phoenix94's topic in General Students

    Congrats on starting clinicals! Here are a few things I wish I had known/ learned the hard way/ knew but was still taken aback by in my first semester of Clinicals: 1. Even if you can't...

  5. Got The Vaccine! Share Your Experience

    CamperNurse replied to Nurse SMS's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Got the Moderna Vaccine on New Year's eve. It was a bit more uncomfortable than a flu shot. Shoulder was sore at the injection site and I found the fluid going in to be mildly uncomfortable. I had...

  6. IMCU

    CamperNurse posted a topic in General Specialties

    Hello! I have an interview for an IMCU position and was wondering if anyone else here has experience working in an IMCU and would be willing to share what it is like? As in, do you like it, why/ why...

  7. IMCU

    CamperNurse replied to CamperNurse's topic in General Specialties

    Thank you to everyone who has replied! I appreciate you taking the time to share your

  8. IMCU

    CamperNurse replied to CamperNurse's topic in General Specialties

    Thanks for the info! I did get the job, yay! I have not begun the residency yet, but will soon. I have so many questions! I wish they would send out all details now. How long have you worked in...

  9. Is it appropriate to "show off" that you are a Nurse on social media?

    CamperNurse replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for sharing this. I agree with you, intent is very

  10. Is it appropriate to "show off" that you are a Nurse on social media?

    CamperNurse replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    I know this has been said already but, here is my 2 cents: If you are not violating HIPAA, If you do not post information that could result in someone figuring out something they shouldn't...

  11. Wilderness Medicine

    CamperNurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I love to camp and hike... like LOVE (have you read my UN?). One of my life goals is to become a triple crown hiker and I was wondering what opportunities there are to transition/ utilize my...

  12. Wilderness Medicine

    CamperNurse replied to CamperNurse's topic in General Nursing

    thankyou! fitting in hikes that long with a career will be a challenge, but hey I'm going to

  13. Wilderness Medicine

    CamperNurse replied to CamperNurse's topic in General Nursing

    OK, so even though you are an RN you are able to work under a different license (or just certification?). What are the potential legal ramifications of working below your licensure level in this...

  14. Best route to ICU for new grad with no healthcare experience

    CamperNurse posted a topic in Critical Care

    Hey there experienced ICU nurses! I am a new ADN grad in a major city with a large magnet push trying hard to get my first nursing job. I want to be in an ICU (I loved my clinical rotations there...

  15. IMCU

    CamperNurse replied to CamperNurse's topic in General Specialties

    Thanks for the feedback! ICU is my goal and I have heard/ read that IMCU/IMU/Step-down is a good place to start if you want to go into ICU. If anyone else has any experiences/opinions I would...

  16. IMCU

    CamperNurse replied to CamperNurse's topic in General Specialties

    Intermediate Care Unit, my understanding is it is a step-down unit for patients who no longer need ICU but are too unstable for a MedSurg floor (like you described). If you could tell me more about...