TemperStripe

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  1. VA Emplyment process

    TemperStripe replied to amileslpn's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a VA nurse. The hiring process can be quite lengthy. "Boarding" is the process in which your nurse manager presents your credentials and they determine your official level/step, which then...

  2. PRBC transfusion question

    TemperStripe replied to sassyrn333's topic in MICU, SICU

    Whoa. Curious about any answers to this. I, too, was under the impression than anything other than NS would lyse the

  3. What is it like to be an ICU RN?

    TemperStripe replied to Canadian eh?'s topic in MICU, SICU

    And don't forget, with all those balls in the air to keep a close eye on, there will still be 87 people who want to talk to you about this or that...physical therapy, discharge planning, palliative...

  4. yes or no

    TemperStripe replied to jnw8606's topic in MICU, SICU

    I'm a new grad (December, '08) in an ICU. I just finished 6 months of orientation and have been on my own for about 3 weeks. Two nights ago, I had the shift from hell and was fairly certain that I,...

  5. ICU nurses attitude toward med-surg nurses

    TemperStripe replied to smallboat's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I dislike this thread, but I have an idea. Let's all just get along. We all have difficult jobs, for various reasons. We all have strengths and weaknesses. We are all nurses and the most important...

  6. New Nurse...Need advice on dealing with death

    TemperStripe replied to pcurn2008's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm also a new grad (Dec, '08) in a critical care unit. I was the primary nurse when my patient died about two weeks ago. I was very close to his family, and it was a very, very difficult situation....

  7. Intra-Abdominal Pressure Monitoring

    TemperStripe replied to NeosynephRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Just did a bladder pressure (aka IAP) for the first time ever during my last shift. I'm in a teaching hospital. We also jerry-rig a system because the fancy pre-packaged ones are a little too pricey,...

  8. New Grad starting off in ICU

    TemperStripe replied to shoegalRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Interesting thread! Seems like a lot of you are studying at home...kudos to you guys! Perhaps it has more to do with personal learning style and also the type of orientation you're getting. I get 2...

  9. New Grad starting off in ICU

    TemperStripe replied to shoegalRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I'll probably cause controversy here, but I recommend NOT studying at home. I am also a new grad in an ICU. I love it. I have a fantastic group of co-workers and a great manager and fabulous patients....

  10. Plans of a new ICU nurse. ICU Manager please help!!

    TemperStripe replied to hopefullICUnurse77's topic in MICU, SICU

    First of all, I am but a lowly new grad working in an ICU, not a manager. That being said... How long is your orientation? If it is a decent length, I would plan on staying at least a year AFTER that....

  11. anyone here get a degree in psychology?

    TemperStripe replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

    I got my first degree in Psychology in 2004. I just graduated with my BSN in December, 2008. Now I'm working in a SICU, and am having a great experience. I made the switch because there was nothing I...

  12. Am I the only new nurse who doesn't hate my job?

    TemperStripe replied to kmarie724's topic in First Year After Licensure

    December '08 graduate here, working in a small SICU. I love my job! I think my previous craptastic Corporate jobs, cushy though they were (strolling in a 9, taking a 2 hour lunch break, and leaving at...

  13. New Grad Starting Job on June 15th NEED TIPS

    TemperStripe replied to kamilee03's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I recommend not reading anything related to nursing. You will not have a huge chunk of time off again for another 30 years or so. Better enjoy it while it lasts!

  14. Return to work after lateral meniscus repair

    TemperStripe posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a brand new RN. Shortly after starting my first job, I screwed up my knee and required surgery to repair my lateral meniscus. I went in expecting a meniscectomy and came out with a locked knee...

  15. Return to work after lateral meniscus repair

    TemperStripe replied to TemperStripe's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for asking! I went back to work after about 7 weeks off, so I've been back a little over a month now. I am doing okay. Really feel lucky to have such great, supportive co-workers who don't...

  16. New Grad in the ICU

    TemperStripe replied to vastudent09's topic in MICU, SICU

    I'm a new grad in an ICU, too. I graduated in December, got my license in February, but had a big knee surgery so wasn't able to work until April. I did an internship on the unit last summer and stuck...

  17. Suggestions for student in ICU

    TemperStripe replied to littlecandle's topic in MICU, SICU

    I have a great program on my iPod Touch that allows me to look everything up really quickly. I stand in the back while the docs round and just tap away, looking up all the meds and diseases and...

  18. Suggestions for student in ICU

    TemperStripe replied to littlecandle's topic in MICU, SICU

    I did a full-time summer internship in a SICU and was recently hired to work there as an RN. (I graduated in December.) I am actually have a different opinion about preparation. However, let me first...

  19. Return to work after lateral meniscus repair

    TemperStripe replied to TemperStripe's topic in General Nursing

    Am I allowed to bump my own thread? :) Still interested in hearing anyone else's take on this. Thank

  20. Return to work after lateral meniscus repair

    TemperStripe replied to TemperStripe's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the info so far. I really appreciate it. I'm only 2 weeks post op and starting the new grad class tomorrow, which will involve just sitting, one of my best talents right now. I am still in...

  21. UCHSC Traditional, Spring 2009

    TemperStripe replied to nikenike808's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I just want to re-emphasize how lucky you guys are to be attending such a great school. You will certainly find that it has its faults, like any other program, but overall, I have been extremely...

  22. UCHSC Traditional, Spring 2009

    TemperStripe replied to nikenike808's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I am a senior (!) and I don't believe you can change when you take pharm. The plans are pretty much set in stone. I know this is a certainty for accelerated students, and I'm pretty sure that is how...

  23. UCHSC clinical question

    TemperStripe replied to Work in Progress's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Each class has multiple sites to choose from, based on a lottery system. It just depends on how many people are in your class; the more people in your class, the more choices you have. I've had...

  24. UCHSC clinical question

    TemperStripe replied to Work in Progress's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I started the accelerated program last June. Here's what our schedule looked like: Summer 07: Pathophysiology Heath Assessment Professional Nursing (online only) Fall 07: Fundamentals (Block 1) Med...

  25. UCHSC supply list?

    TemperStripe posted a topic in Colorado Nursing

    Hi there, You may have seen my post in the pre-nursing student forum about a wishlist for Christmas. Since I'm going to UCHSC in June, I thought I'd post here, too. Does anyone know of a suppy list...