ICU_JOSIE MSN, RN

ICU_JOSIE has 30 years experience as a MSN, RN and specializes in Critical Care Transport/Intensive Care/Management.

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   NE-BC

   ICU_JOSIE replied to starla2112's topic in Nurse Management

   Happy for you! Yes, it's quite an achievement passing after all your hard work. Happy New Year to you
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   NE-BC

   ICU_JOSIE replied to starla2112's topic in Nurse Management

   I used ANA's Nurse Executive Q&A and bought some NE-BC review books off Amazon. The questions were mostly situational so be prepared to choose the best answer. Once you'll get used to the review...
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   NE-BC

   ICU_JOSIE replied to starla2112's topic in Nurse Management

   Update: I took the exam today and PASSED! It does help to read and answer practice questions. I prepared for 2
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   NE-BC

   ICU_JOSIE replied to starla2112's topic in Nurse Management

   I am in the same boat. I am studying for the exam and would like to know some helpful tips. I would really appreciate your
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   Nurse Executive Certification

   ICU_JOSIE posted a topic in Nursing Professionalism

   Hello all, I am planning to take the NE-BC exam sometime this year. Any tips, links, review materials my way will be much appreciated. I'm so glad to be a part of this learning community. Thanks in...
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   COVID Code Blue

   ICU_JOSIE replied to Tait's topic in Disaster Preparation

   We have had a few cases of COVID+ patients who coded and the facility has by far been well-organized in its efforts. We limited our responders to 5 in the room (2MDs, primary RN, ICU/Code RN and RT)....
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   VA-BC Exam Experience

   ICU_JOSIE replied to ICU_JOSIE's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   Thank you. Being an experienced ICU nurse myself , I find the VA-BC questions pretty basic. It does help to study and be prepared
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   Within scope of practice to insert a PICC line?

   ICU_JOSIE replied to klone's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   Yes, RNs insert PICC/Midlines. In my facility, we currently use both ultrasound with 3CG TCS and CXR for tip confirmation. Midlines however do not require
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   VA-BC Exam Experience

   ICU_JOSIE posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   I took the VA-BC Exam today and passed :). I just would like to share my experience with everyone especially to those who are considering to take the exam in the future. I used the VACC Study Guide...
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    Walking Interdisciplinary Rounds

    ICU_JOSIE replied to vp178300's topic in Nurse Management

    I think that is a great move, we do our rounding on weekdays. Our RNs in our unit have a list of things to say during rounds and this lets everyone in the IDT (Interdisciplinary Team) know about the...
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    Moving to Los Angeles, thoughts on best hospital to work for as an RN?

    ICU_JOSIE replied to RNcairo's topic in California Nursing

    UCLA and Kaiser IMHO are the best hospitals for me. I still work there, full time in UCLA and per diem at Kaiser. In terms of benefits though, I choose UCLA. They provide a lot of training...
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    Win $100! February 2013 Caption Contest

    ICU_JOSIE replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "It's nothing really .... it'll hurt just a
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    So nervous! CCRN time!

    ICU_JOSIE replied to Maevish's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Congratulations!
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    CCRN Exam

    ICU_JOSIE replied to Creamsoda's topic in Critical Care

    I took the exam today and PASSED. I'm still in a daze, kinda hard to believe but I did it! I used Laura Gasparis-Vonfrolio's videos and the Pass CCRN CD. I took the AACN's SAE a day prior to taking...
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    Anyone testing on 6/9?

    ICU_JOSIE replied to Amy'sGrandbaby's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I prepared myself by not touching any reviewer the day before the exam. I stayed away from studying and just had positive thoughts my way. I took the exam in London, it was June 2006 and it stopped...