NurseEcho

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  1. Tips for nurses in their first year of nursing

    NurseEcho replied to Brian's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This has helped me tremendously. Have the following itmes on your person at all times: Sharpie/permanent marker Bandage scissors Hemostats Black ink pen Calculator Stethoscope Tape Alcohol wipes...

  2. Were you scared of needles or blood?

    NurseEcho replied to justrose79's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When I was in high school, I was interested in nursing, so I volunteered at at blood drive. Walked into the room, saw several people lying there with bags of blood coming out their arm, and dropped...

  3. Need some support

    NurseEcho replied to ladydame's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I haven't really seen this brought up here, and by no means am I trying to be an armchair diagnostician, but I really think it would be a good idea for anyone in the situations described to be...

  4. CCU vs IMC

    NurseEcho replied to EDGRADNURSE's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I'm a little confused regarding your option of CCU vs. tele floor. Where I work, these are two different units -- the tele floor is a "step-down" unit much like the one JiffyGriff described. I work...

  5. Colorado Wait Lists?

    NurseEcho replied to GirlCalledJack's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I'm a CSU-Pueblo grad. I'd be happy to answer any questions I can regarding Pueblo schools.. Feel free to PM

  6. FNP and ACNP?

    NurseEcho replied to CardioTrans's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I would be very cautious in considering CSU-Pueblo. Their master's program is only a couple of years old and, to the best of my knowledge, is not yet accredited. Their website mentions the BSN...

  7. Did I Make a Big Mistake?

    NurseEcho replied to RNLauren05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Lauren, and newgrad, I just want to add another "you are not alone." I too am finding nights to be hell on my mind and body. As for whether 3 12-hour shifts would help -- that is certainly worth...

  8. Another always sick, desperate night shifter

    NurseEcho posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is sort of related to JenTheRN's thread about always being sick on nights but I don't want to hijack that thread so I hope it is OK to start another -- and I am really glad for Jen that she has...

  9. My pt made me look like an idiot

    NurseEcho posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Long vent warning. :angryfire I work 7p-7a in CCU, and am only a couple of weeks off orientation. The other RNs have been incredibly supportive and if I need backup, I'm completely comfortable asking...

  10. Nurse to patient ratios and job stress

    NurseEcho replied to EmilyCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    it's been a struggle with senior management to post more positions, but my manager has been relentless in pushing for it. we've had 4 new rn hires since thanksgiving. myself included. i don't...

  11. Choosing the Right Path?

    NurseEcho replied to SSValentine's topic in Nursing Career

    I was in a similar situation; my original BA is in economics. What I did was set up an appointment with the program director to find out exactly what the prereqs were and from which schools they...

  12. Help! CCU or Not?

    NurseEcho replied to HillNPStudent's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    :heartbeat OK, Lovern, I read your question and papawjohn's response and acknowledge that I may have projected some of my own concerns regarding the when-to-enter-MSN-question into my reply. I agree...

  13. Help! CCU or Not?

    NurseEcho replied to HillNPStudent's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I've also been an RN for a little over a year, worked in Diagnostic Cardiology for 10 years before (not as an RN), then 6 months as an RN on a tele/step-down unit. I moved into CCU 2 months ago. It is...