RNNPICU BSN, RN

RNNPICU has 17 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in PICU.

RNNPICU's Latest Activity

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   New grad intent on ER or ICU

   RNNPICU replied to DruidRN's topic in General Nursing

   Just start applying. Look for hospitals that have a new grad program. Hard to say what your chances are as it will depend on the number of job postings and what hospitals are looking for. The only way to find out is to apply and cast your ...
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   Have you ever left in the middle of a shift?

   RNNPICU replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

   One time about three hours into the shift I started getting a migraine type headache, the kind you feel creeping up your spine. I started feeling nauseous. I went to the breakroom to try and relax, started sweating and threw up. I went home, some...
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   What are the chances of getting COVID-19 working as an ICU RN? CRNA?

   RNNPICU replied to wl_3's topic in General Nursing

   As long as you follow best practices, your risk of COVID is no greater than anywhere else. You have a higher likelihood of getting COVID in the community than working in the hospital. I work in ICUs and have not yet tested positive for COVID th...
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   How Does Witnessing and Performing CPR Affect Nurses?

   RNNPICU replied to IKnowANurseJaye's topic in General Nursing

   I agree. I think because I have had to perform CPR and witnessed it being performed on many patients that I was not as shocked. I do feel that calls for the Athletic Trainer to be inducted into the Hall of Fame is outrageous because those actions ar...
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   Why does Nursing have to be a passion?

   RNNPICU replied to Guest1201734's topic in General Nursing

   While what you say is true. Most people do not go around asking other professions if IT is there passion. I have never hear any asking an administrative assistant, a civil engineer if the reason they have that job is because it is there passion.
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   Why does Nursing have to be a passion?

   RNNPICU replied to Guest1201734's topic in General Nursing

   Doesn't have to be a passion. Any job you need to be able to tolerate enough. Some people like their jobs, some love their jobs. Some just are at a job because they are good at it. Think about other proferssions. You would never ask an ...
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   Nursing Job Application

   RNNPICU replied to fragye0029's topic in General Nursing

   HI: I am not in the UK so my answer might not be the best, however, I think if you approach each of the bulleted points as talking points. Just think of all of the things you have done as a nurse, any time you precepted, were a resource, any stu...
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   Nursing Job Application

   RNNPICU replied to fragye0029's topic in General Nursing

   To help better answer your question. What kind of job is this for? This is for a bedside nursing job? Are you suposed to answer each of the bulleted points or are these just the skills you need for the job?
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   How to answer this question?

   RNNPICU replied to FutureNurse0201's topic in General Nursing

   Try not to overthink. If you have been involved in any research studies as a co-investigator, PI, or even study participant you could discuss that. If you are on any nursing councils or hospital groups that work on projects, if you have had to do an...
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    Pediatric Nurse Competencies

    RNNPICU replied to mkaymill63's topic in Educators

    Please check out this: https://www.nursingworld.org/~4af71a/globalassets/catalog/book-toc/nssp3e-sample-chapter.pdf See if this might help you
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    Can I take my NCLEX after graduating almost 10 years ago

    RNNPICU replied to Nicole Dolan's topic in NCLEX

    You would have to contact the BON of the state where you want your license. LIkely you would have to do a refresher course. Many states have limitations on how long after you graduate you can still continue to test.
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    Rest in peace- all the "Sarahs"

    RNNPICU replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    Hugs to you. How sad. We really do need to think about how we care for the caregivers. We need to look out for each other.
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    Why is there a shortage of pediatric nurses?

    RNNPICU replied to Googlenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Eye agree.
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    Why is there a shortage of pediatric nurses?

    RNNPICU replied to Googlenurse's topic in General Nursing

    You also have to remember that everyone was impacted by the pandemic. Hospitals had to make lots of changes, even in pediatrics, Everything became harder ratios became worse in pediatrics and acuity was still high. People were pulled to do things tha...
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    Telling My Manager I Would Like To Transfer

    RNNPICU replied to NightNerd's topic in General Nursing

    Make sure about that six months, many times it is 6 months after orientation, or 6 months after the probation period, not six months from date of hire. Also, with a sign-on bonus, even if you internally transfer you may need to pay it back since it ...