LaurynRN

LaurynRN

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  1. From Med/Surg to ICU

    LaurynRN replied to AmyRN1227's topic in MICU, SICU

    Amy, I just did it. I worked oncology/organ transplant for three years and just moved to ICU. To answer your question, the change is hard! You have to be willing to go from expert to novice...

  2. Really really screwed up....

    LaurynRN replied to pendragon1980's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I obviously thought you meant "chat" not chart. Also, I wasn't bashing or trying to hurt anyone, I simply said that I disagreed with you, that is all. It was just a misread post because of the...

  3. Really really screwed up....

    LaurynRN replied to pendragon1980's topic in First Year After Licensure

    First let me tell you that this type of night/day has happened to all of us and maybe i the norm, so don't let those fool you who act like this has never happened to them:saint: . I do not agree with...

  4. Career Advice

    LaurynRN replied to thicklynn's topic in Nursing Career

    I am sorry I don't have any brilliant ideas for you but I just wanted to say good luck. If it were me I would just live in the moment, enjoy the OR now and worry about changing when you have to. I...

  5. From Med/Surg to ICU

    LaurynRN replied to AmyRN1227's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Amy, I just did it! :yelclap: I worked an oncology/organ transplant floor for three years right out of school. I took the plunge to ICU in October and haven't regretted it for a second. I needed a...

  6. Any ideas for MSN/Education online programs?

    LaurynRN replied to dansmom6's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I just wanted to add that I am graduating with my BSN from the University of Wyoming in about 6 weeks(RN -BSN online). I actually chose them because of the low cost and have had a great experience. It...

  7. Am I thinking too big??

    LaurynRN replied to raebabelvn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I would also say skip the LVN/LPN. I also was an LPN, then RN, now ready to graduate with my BSN. I was the same as Trauma above in that my hubby was military and there was no university where we were...

  8. So overwhelmed! I can't do this

    LaurynRN replied to Bluestem's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just wanted to say that I am not a new grad but just went from an expert to novice in 2.5 seconds when I switched from oncology/organ transplant to ICU. I have the same feelings as you. Ithink I...

  9. Please advise

    LaurynRN replied to RNRao's topic in MICU, SICU

    I would not give anyone more information that they need. Plain and simple, you worked in ICU and it didn't work out. I believe that a bad orientation can cause even a great nurse to look terrible when...

  10. What do ICU nurses expect from Med/Surg nurses new to ICU?

    LaurynRN posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I am an oncology/organ transplant nurse that is making the move to ICU next week. I am scared to death. After three years on my floor and my newly acquired certification in Med/Surg I decided it is...

  11. What do ICU nurses expect from Med/Surg nurses new to ICU?

    LaurynRN replied to LaurynRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thank you all so much. I have no problem asking questions, in fact it is what I do best. I am the type that wants to know why instead of just how. I am very eager to learn but of course scared that I...

  12. About to graduate with BSN

    LaurynRN replied to srna2008's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I have heard that CVICU is the best experience but everyone has their own opinion. I don't really know because I am just getting ready to transfer to an ICU next month from an organ transplant floor....

  13. Pre-Reqs

    LaurynRN posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I just accepted a position in ICU after working Med/Surg for three years so I am very excited to take the first step to being a SRNA. Here is my problem, every school I have looked into requires you...

  14. Pre-Reqs

    LaurynRN replied to LaurynRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Every program I have looked into will only let you be accepted into the Anesthesia track after you are admitted to the School of Anesthesia. So I am unsure how I could begin taking

  15. Help, very discouraged, want to quit

    LaurynRN replied to tlackey's topic in LPN to RN

    Everyone on here has given you great advice. I too went through an LPN program into an RN one. I also had children and was pregnant throughout my senior year with my third(had her one day before...

  16. How much longer is it actually?

    LaurynRN replied to WannabeOrthoSurgeon's topic in Nursing Career

    When I started on my BSN online with the University of Wyoming I had to take 14 more

  17. Your honest opinion...

    LaurynRN replied to AnaBanana12's topic in Oncology

    I started on my oncology floor as a new grad. My floor is unique in that we also do organ transplant (because both populations are immunosuppressed). I am not sure what type of hospital you will be...

  18. Was Let Go From A Program

    LaurynRN replied to air's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I beg to differ with you. I was told to leave my ADN program with just three weeks left til graduation and they based it on hearsay...someone said I said something threatening (like, I will kick her...

  19. Is Med surg experience accepted for CRNA?

    LaurynRN replied to tatty's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Brian, Isn't the point of a pre-inquiry forum so that people can ask questions??? Sometimes I don't even bother posting questions because people are so judgemental. And I don't recall the poster...

  20. Med/Surg Certification Exam

    LaurynRN replied to LaurynRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    RealNurseWitch, I do know that nobody was trying to make me feel bad, I just thought maybe there was something I was missing? I hadn't heard that one was more difficult than the other so I was just...

  21. Med/Surg Certification Exam

    LaurynRN replied to LaurynRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    O.K. I am a little confused by some of the posts on here....maybe someone can clarify. I took and passed the CMSRN boards not ANCC but I don't understand why everyone states that the ANCC is harder...

  22. Philadelphia Hospitals

    LaurynRN replied to AdiRN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Zolita, I doubt you would have heard anything about the stabbing because it was downplayed by the hospital..of course it wasn't their fault but it would have been connected to them if not just by name...

  23. Philly area new grad pay

    LaurynRN replied to ER1010's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    ERAngel71, I recently attempted to make the move from an oncology/organ transplant floor to an ER after three years and found that it would have been easier as a new grad. Now, many require you to...

  24. Philadelphia Hospitals

    LaurynRN replied to AdiRN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I agree indigo! I work at Einstein and although we do have campus security the bus station isnt manned very well and crime is frequent. Earlier this year there was an elderly visitor stabbed. Then...

  25. Med/Surg Certification Exam

    LaurynRN replied to LaurynRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Angels, I found this info on the Academy of Medical Surgical Nurses web site. ANCC (ANA's credentialing center) is one of about 40 boards/centers that offer certification examinations in various...