ICU_JOSIE MSN, RN

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    Can a US citizen/NCLEX passer gain clinical experience in the Phils?

    ICU_JOSIE replied to littleone17's topic in Philippines

    Yes, it does count but it may depend on the facility that's hiring you. Both hospitals which hired me here in the US considered my years of nursing experience (Philippines+abroad) which does make a...
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    4th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    ICU_JOSIE replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    Forgive me if this sounds inappropriate ... "I asked her the difference between light and hard .... she sure is one smart nurse! " * you can sleep w/ the light
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    I'm finally finished!

    ICU_JOSIE replied to sKris's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations! I admire your enthusiasm. Keep it up. And welcome to the world of
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    Internship Interview

    ICU_JOSIE replied to NSGstudent12's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I'm sure you'll love and enjoy ICU. Of course you'll be transitioned slowly by your unit to taking care of more challenging patients. It is quite a demanding role but take every opportunity to learn...
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    RN Informatics Specialist Salary

    ICU_JOSIE posted a topic in Nursing Informatics

    Hello all!I'm currently an ICU nurse for 4 yrs w/ 8 years MS experience. I have been thinking of entering this field of nursing. I live in the Los Angeles area and I'm really curious about how much...
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    RN Informatics Specialist Salary

    ICU_JOSIE replied to ICU_JOSIE's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Thanks for your input mayzin1. It does sound like starting from the basics but it really is a very interesting field. I guess I'm just not ready to give up my 4shifts/wk allowing me and my family to...
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    Floor nurse, please forgive me....

    ICU_JOSIE replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

    I second
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    At long last... I'm in the club!

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

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    Considering Critical Care

    ICU_JOSIE replied to calfro87's topic in Critical Care

    Hi Calfro87!Since I moved in from UK, I have been a day shift nurse for 3 years here in the US working as an ICU nurse for an LTAC. Sure, you get to interact with the doctors and family members during...
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    University of Phoenix MSN Program

    ICU_JOSIE replied to bsweilrn's topic in School, College Programs

    When I applied at UCLA, I think it was the MSN program that gave me the leverage and also knowing that I'm a member of the Honor Society of Nursing
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    University of Phoenix MSN Program

    ICU_JOSIE replied to bsweilrn's topic in School, College Programs

    Just an update:I graduated in June 2010 finished the MSN Program in November 2010. It was pure hard work but was very well worth it!Thanks
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    My Embassy Interview ......

    ICU_JOSIE replied to ICU_JOSIE's topic in International Nursing

    Sorry, I arrived in the US Oct 9,2007 and I missed your post. Maybe by now you're already here in the US
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    My Embassy Interview ......

    ICU_JOSIE posted a topic in International Nursing

    So the day finally arrived. Me and dear husband travelled to London for 3 hours during the wee hours of the morning. Our appointment was at 9:30am but we arrived at 6:00! I know it's ridiculous but...
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    Infection Preventionist .... needs career advice

    ICU_JOSIE posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I'm an ICU RN who took the Infection Control Practitioner post in our facility. I have been doing it for 9 months now. Being in that post gave me a lot of frustrations. I've already done my part...
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    Infection Preventionist .... needs career advice

    ICU_JOSIE replied to ICU_JOSIE's topic in Nursing Career

    Wow and that was me almost 2 years ago!For an update, I definitely moved on and am very much happy with my current post. I now work as CCU/ICU RN at Sta. Monica UCLA. A total dream job! We just moved...
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    Philippine nurse .... request for case transfer to US Embassy, London

    ICU_JOSIE posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hello, I wish you could all help me out. Anybody here who has the same experience? How long did it take you to hear from the US Embassy in London after you made the request for transfer? I'm from the...
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    Infection Preventionist .... needs career advice

    ICU_JOSIE replied to ICU_JOSIE's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks for the advice HouTx. I ended up making 3 conditions to make me stay which I bravely discussed with the CEO. Oh well, it can't be done so I'm going back to bedside nursing. They did ask me to...
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    Kindred Hospital-LA, any comment?

    ICU_JOSIE replied to eperey's topic in California Nursing

    Kindred Hospital Los Angeles has now established a proper orientation program for the new hires and new grads (3 month-program). It's now a great facility to earn skills and obtain good learning...
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    Hoppers vs. ???? --- please give your input!

    ICU_JOSIE replied to sweechic's topic in Infectious Disease

    I remember the days when I used to work for the NHS .... but that's not the practice here in the US (maybe not all hospitals), in our facility, soiled linen are directly placed in a linen "bin" ,...
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    Need your help re: isolation precautions

    ICU_JOSIE replied to pogi's topic in Infectious Disease

    Here's the CDC site for your reference ... hope this helps. The Appendix starts on Page 94.
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    Question about C-diff

    ICU_JOSIE replied to kappykatlpn's topic in Infectious Disease

    We do have C. diff in our G.I. but the antibiotics will disturb the normal flora causing the microorganisms to release the toxins (A/B), and that is how patients become positive when they are found in...
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    Rooming MRSA infected or colonized patients with uninfected patients.

    ICU_JOSIE replied to Mammy1111's topic in Infectious Disease

    I work as Infection Preventionist in a LTAC (Long Term Acute Care) facility, and it sometimes cannot be avoided that clean patients are often cohorted with "dirty" patients (those w/ MDRO- Multi Drug...
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    blood transfusion

    ICU_JOSIE replied to VAJenny's topic in General Nursing

    I think that would be the most likely explanation Virgo_RN.
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    Nclex question????????

    ICU_JOSIE replied to kind-hearted08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the exam 3 years ago and I mostly got prioritization, delegation,some drugs but no calculations and I stopped at 75. Luckily I passed. Just do your review 100 questions a day, I focused mostly...
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    University of Phoenix MSN Program

    ICU_JOSIE replied to bsweilrn's topic in School, College Programs

    Hello everyone! I'm really happy to have found this thread. This forum has always been helpful in my decision making from deciding to migrate and taking the NCLEX exam to finally making it here in the...