kelseybel

kelseybel

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  1. Chest compressions s/p open heart

    kelseybel replied to mcknis's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I did compressions recently on a fresh post-op, about 1 hour out actually. Yes, you just start pumping away like normal. We got him back and 3 days later he was on the floor. Nice....so glad to hear...

  2. New grad to CVICU?

    kelseybel replied to PaulieGooner's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hi, I work nights in CSICU and I love it, would not trade it for anything!!! Maybe I am a little biased but our night nurses are the BEST. And I think you have to be at night because usually it's just...

  3. bored already?

    kelseybel replied to nursecass's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Wow, I have worked in my unit, cardiac surgery ICU for over a year now and I still learn something new everyday, honestly. Admit a few patients straight from the OR, who were pretty sick to begin with...

  4. Just took the NCLEX, have questions

    kelseybel replied to stephlw's topic in First Year After Licensure

    HI, just wanted to tell you that my test shut off at 80 and my last 5 questions after the 75 were wicked easy so I FREAKED thinking that I was being given a second or something. I think I even missed...

  5. Why did I get 80 questions?!?!?!?!?!

    kelseybel posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    OK, well, this is my first post so here goes........I just finished taking the NCLEX and when my computer didn't shut off at 75, I about passed out. Then, it shut off after 80 questions!!!!!!! What...

  6. Why did I get 80 questions?!?!?!?!?!

    kelseybel replied to kelseybel's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks so much for all the replies. I have calmed down somewhat from this morning.....I will just try and be patient and hopefully I will be able to see my results Thursday AM. Thanks