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  1. Could anyone tell me what a MICU/SICU nurse deals with on a shift? What are your responsibilities? How is it different/similar to Med Surg nursing? Can someone orient me to all of the...
  2. I currently have a SC license (for RN ) and am trying to get a GA license (for RN). I have not practiced in SC, and received it about mid -April. I sent my application for GA license and it was...
  3. Need confidence

    Hi. I was needing advice on how to become more confident in my skills, abilities, relationships , etc while at work.
  4. NCLEX worries

    I took the NCLEX today. I have been sick for about 4-5 days I think b/c of being worried about NCLEX..so much pressure! I honestly did not sleep at all from what I remember. I couldn't eat either this...
  5. Poll to see where new grads are working these days: 1) Med surg 2) Critical Care/ER 3)
  6. What would u do?...

    Here is the situation. Tell me what u think. I had some trouble with nclex. Took a few attempts to pass. Was a PCA 2 for about 10 months after graduation. Worked on a busy med/surg floor (diabetes/gi)...
  7. How to study for the N-Clex?

    I say do the kaplan course online...100 percent guarenteed...from someone who has taken the test several times ..this is what did it for me, finally!! It is expensive but if you really use it it will...
  8. A day in the life of an ER nurse...

    I know there is never a "typical" day I am sure in the ER, but I was wondering ..... What is a day usually like in the ER? What all diagnoses's do you see? How many patients do you see? (pt./nurse...
  9. Can someone explain...

    what the different levels are/mean? (Level 1 trauma center..etc)
  10. NCLEX poll

    Do you think that the NCLEX is more of a test to see how well you know how to answer the questions the way they want you to...or is it more a test of your
  11. NCLEX poll

    I guess what I mean is: For those who took the test, looking back, did you feel like if you just knew strategies ..do you think you would have passed or is it more knowing your nursing knowledge...
  12. A must read for all of future nclex takers!

    Isn't there also a movie by the same
  13. Questions...

    I am possibly thinking of going to the OR. 1) How do the doctors treat newbies, whether new grads or not? 2) How does on call work? How much do you get paid? How often are you on
  14. Diagnosis..

    What kind of diagnosis's do you see in the MICU as well as SICU? I am more interested in the SICU but still wanted to see what the MICU has to. Thanks
  15. Feel extremely hopeless

    I am about to retake my boards for the 4th time on Dec. 28th. I found myself to be not studying recently (last week to week and 1/2). Shouldn't I be feeling confident by now? I feel so bad ...I...
  16. Question...

    I am a new grad. Can you work in the PACU as a new graduate if it is a PRN
  17. Could anyone tell me what a CCU nurse deals with on a shift? What are your responsibilities? How is it different/similar to Med Surg nursing? Can someone orient me to all of the devices/monitors? Any...
  18. Kaplan users?.....

    I have the big course book by Kaplan that came with the online package (question trainers, reviews, etc) (Has an EKG diagram on the front) My 3 month access is completed. I was going to give the book...
  19. Weclome to the New PACU Nursing Forum

    Thank you SOO much for adding this
  20. A couple of questions...

    1) Is there a forum just for nurses in PACU on allnurses.com? If not, can there be on on here please? 2) I am a new a graduate. What is the best method of action to get into PACU ? Do I...
  21. what was your...

    best nursing experience? worst/scariest nursing experience? (as a new nurse)
  22. Could anyone tell me what a CRNA nurse deals with on a shift? What are your responsibilities? Can someone orient me to all of the devices/monitors? Any pics/websites of monitors/devices? What is a...
  23. Responsibilities of a CRNA

    I am sorry to mislead you. I do not work in the PACU ..yet. I just chose that name cuz I wish to be the PACU queen...haha. I work on a Med Surg floor right now..but wish to work my way up to the PACU...
  24. pregnancy..birth control,etc

    I have been taking birth control pills for 3+ years. I have a question about birth control and pregnancy. What happens if you were pregnant and continued to take your birth control? I have been...
  25. Is night shift right for me?

    I have been working nights for 5-6 months now. At first, I got a little sick. The second month I seemed to be adjusting pretty well. Now, lately, I am not sure. I feel as though I cannot think...