ICU_JOSIE MSN, RN

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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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...
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    HELP!! I had a stalker and because of HIPAA I lost my RN

    ICU_JOSIE replied to rssawyer's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I'm sorry this has happened to you but how did he end up getting your personal phone number? It would have been easier to change your phone number right away and communication should have stopped...
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    Do you get paid for hospital orientation?

    ICU_JOSIE replied to mkearns724's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Of course, that would would be your official start date and they should be paying you with your per diem rate. Congratulations for getting the
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    Grad school when kids are young or wait until they're older?

    ICU_JOSIE replied to sjsa82's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I had 2 jobs ( full time bedside and part time teaching) plus a mom to 2 girls (11 and 9). I'm just glad I have a very supportive husband when I went for grad school. It sure was a lot of work but I'm...
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    Difference between a graduate nurse & a experienced nurse

    ICU_JOSIE replied to GitanoRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    Thanks for sharing .... :
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    Do I have a chance? Please help.. about UK NMC application

    ICU_JOSIE replied to Connie0710's topic in United Kingdom

    You don't need to sit for an exam to work in the UK. During my time (2002), IELTS wasn't required either. I applied then got the approval to start as a Supervised Practice Nurse (C grade). I worked...
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    NOC

    ICU_JOSIE replied to amoLucia's topic in General Nursing

    http://docs.docstoc.com/pdf/3480340/5ca7802b-3101-4995-a77c-f3abf040ca94.pdf
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    Please Help Me Survive Med-Surg

    ICU_JOSIE replied to Nursemeg89's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I feel you. I used to work in a place like that and it's very unsafe. I am based here in California and AB394 mandates 1:5 ratio for Gen MS and 1:2 for ICU. At one point, I had 4 patients in ICU (w/...
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    I took NCLEX-RN this morning.......

    ICU_JOSIE replied to lyttlemomma's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!
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    You Know You're A Nurse If...

    ICU_JOSIE replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    LOL! Too
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    what's in your bag?

    ICU_JOSIE replied to sheilahdee's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    A pair of scissors would be very handy :