PACU queen

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 devices/monitors? Any pics/websites of monitors/devices? What is ...

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 received by the Board on April 20. I have 5 "x"'s remain...

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

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 morning b/c I was nervous. I was the first to arr...

Poll to see where new grads are working these days: 1) Med surg 2) Critical Care/ER 3) Other

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) on night shift. Now, I have transferred to more ...

Took it a few times...but passed with 182

I took the test 5 times before passing...one of the attempts I got 75 and did not pass.

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 be worth it!! I promise!! I even had a question on...

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 ratio) How long was your orientation? What qualities/...

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

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 knowledge?

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 (disease processes.patho..meds,etc). Do you think you...

Isn't there also a movie by the same name?

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 call?

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 ~A~

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 honestly feel like if I don't pass this time I wont tak...

I am a new grad. Can you work in the PACU as a new graduate if it is a PRN position?

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 pics/websites of monitors/devices? What is a typic...

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 to a friend. Do you think she could pass with jus...

Thank you SOO much for adding this forum!

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 have to do a year of med surg(on a mainly surgical fl...

best nursing experience? worst/scariest nursing experience? (as a new nurse) ~A~

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 typical day like? Any advice? I am interested in th...

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 ~A~