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The other day I fell asleep at like 5pm on accident and around 8, my boyfriend walked into the room to use the bathroom. Well, I must have been dreaming about work because I woke up and in a half-dream state honestly thought to myself, "He really nee...

Sorry it took me awhile to respond. Thank you so much for taking the time to write all of this out. It is so helpful. How do people normally dress at these things? Casual, business casual?

5 nurses on my unit took the exam. All with years and years of experience. 3 passed and 2 failed. One of them missed by 2 questions with 14 years of critical care experience. I think this is why it might be better to take it earlier, so you're more a...

I guess I am just confused about all of the classes! there are so many, but they aren't timed for anything--do i have to sign up for these in advance or can i just sort of attend and then figure out what i want to see as I go? I am sooo excited:redbe...

I'll be there!! Just found out that i won a scholarship from my hospital--all inclusive. soo excited. Totally confused about how the event is run, but I have time

MICU is going to be all other intensive care patients, besides surgical. So lots of sepsis, respiratory distress, maybe GI bleeders, ODs, etc.

I don't think it matters, probably just a matter of preference. In fact, I work in an MSICU, so we get both. I think a lot of units are similar. Good luck:)

I've been in the ICU since August (was in tele a year prior to this) and want to take the CCRN as soon as I have enough hours. I kind of hinted to this to another nurse and she was like, "naah, you should really get like a good 2-3 years of experienc...

I'm still new to my unit, but i've been told that we rarely get swanz anymore. They all use Vigileo and other cardiac output machines.

Question: how long does it take from the application process to when you're eligible to sit for the exam? I'm only wondering because I need to apply probably in September to meet my 1750 hours, but would like to take it prior to October 1st because I...

Hey everyone, I'm so happy and I wanted to share with everyone, too! I've been a tele nurse for one year in August and interviewed this week for the Critical Care Internship Program. To my delight, I was chosen and I start August 24th; I will be work...

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I don't know if your hospital has a policy, but mine stated you needed to be on one floor for 6 months before transfer. If you feel you're not ready, then stay for 1 year. I just finished working tele/progressive care for 1 year exactly and transferr...

Sending positive vibes and thoughts right now...let me know when you receive them:lol2:

I graduated one year ago with a BSN and started working in Pinellas County at 22.25. I am now at 25.33.

I tend to dilute it a bit only because the patient complains about it hurting at the iv site.

Good luck!!!

It will vary by hospital, so your best bet would be look up the policy and procedures at your hospital for administration of blood products.

Ok, this might be a silly question, but... I want to get a frame for my RN license. I worked hard for it and I think it would make me proud to display it under my Bachelor degree. However, it is a funky size. I think I measured something like 4 by 5...

oooh good idea!! Thank you!

I have a wallet size and then a big one too:)

There are ARNP's that work in the unit! :)

It is overwhelming, but you need to just take it one day at a time. Stay organized and on top of everything the best you can. You'll make it through and be an RN (or LPN) before you know it:)

I love this thread! I've been an RN, BSN for one year, worked progressive care, but last week began my journey to become a critical care nurse. I'm going to through the Critical Care Internship Program, which utilizes the ECCO modules from AACN. I'm ...

Tomorrow is my first day in the unit!! I'm super nervous. I'm mostly worried about how the other nurses will be...if they will be welcoming, etc. aaah first days suck.