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    JUST CURIOUS! After completing a new graduate residency program, when can I request a transfer to a specialty unit?

    RNNPICU replied to AspiringICUnurse's topic in General Nursing

    OP: I think you should give yourself another year on the unit before you think of changing units. really. This will give you more time to continue developing your skills, give you more exposure to...
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    Sat my NCLEX-RN today

    RNNPICU replied to Kimmi_1993's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You do realize that SATA questions are not the hardest questions, nor do SATA indicate that you are doing better. SATA questions are just that, a different format. Priority questions can come in all...
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    Help a year later and I am still obsessing about my med error

    RNNPICU replied to Nurse1102's topic in Emergency

    The above book is a great read. First, she would need to go into the medical records to find a contact information at a facility she no longer works at, for an event that happened a year ago. How...
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    Help a year later and I am still obsessing about my med error

    RNNPICU replied to Nurse1102's topic in Emergency

    Nurse1102: This incident happened a year ago. You have to learn from it and move on. If you continually obsess about this, you are going to make an even graver mistake. There is absolutely no...
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    RN's who were PCAs/UAPs/Techs, did you burn out prior to becoming an RN and how is it different the change in job positions?

    RNNPICU replied to happerhiker44's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    From your description of the unit, it just sounds like poor team ethics. There probably is some element of burnout, and some lack of support from leadership. Unit leaders can set the tone for how to...
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    Studying for NCLEX

    RNNPICU replied to Tostitos's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You do need to practice questions. You need to be familiar with the style of questions, how the questions are posed, and what is the rationale. You need to review questions and rationale of both...
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    NCLEX in FL/Multiple Attempts

    RNNPICU replied to heyhey22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You would have to contact the BON in that state. If you are unsuccessful a third time, a remediation class would likely be very helpful. It may give you the tools and knowledge information to pass....
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    Help! Preceptor Issue

    RNNPICU replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Nursing

    Let it go. Once you are done with orientation, and someone comes and says do you want off? Almost everyone will take it and run and not even look behind. I agreee with what the Charge RN said,...
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    Do you think nurses aren’t taught enough about general emergencies/basic info about emergency medicine?

    RNNPICU replied to stacylethani's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing school prepares you to enter into the world of nursing. Emergency medicine is a speciality that needs training. The great thing about nursing is that there are so many areas to work i....
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    Failed NCLEX 11 times.

    RNNPICU replied to Mtng's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I do think this notion of unlimited test taking is getting out of hand. Passing the NCLEX is not a predictor of the type of nurse one will be once practicing, it is an indicator of being ready to...
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    7 weeks in the NICU, feeling overwhelmed - need advice

    RNNPICU replied to Nurse Magnolia's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Before you completely decide to exit NICU, make sure it is not just due to a recent death or complicated babies. LIfe in the NICU is tough and can have lots of highs and lows. Next shift, ask for an...
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    Social Media and Doxxing - Your Thoughts???

    RNNPICU replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    I am sure it was not to check to make sure you were
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    NSI

    RNNPICU replied to mero's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I thought NSI was Nurse Sensitive
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    NSI

    RNNPICU replied to mero's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    1. Actually, you should be thinking about increasing incident reports. Increasing incident reports means you are instilling a culture of safety. If everyone is raising awareness about safety you will...
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    Social Media and Doxxing - Your Thoughts???

    RNNPICU replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    ^^^^This exactly. That is going too far. It is different if you upload a youtube video to a public viewing, but a private group, and someone took considerable effort to unblur a name tag????!!!!...
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    NCLEX SHUTS OFF AT 75 ITEMS

    RNNPICU replied to SparklyKate's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It has never changed. This was the same exact style when I took it over 13 years ago. I remember someone once telling me that a random person was selected, hwoever, since I knew how the exam worked,...
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    Nursing judgment question??

    RNNPICU replied to SamJS's topic in General Nursing

    I think instead of the word "nursing judgement" it should be replaced with "Clinical Jundgement". Based on clinical findings by me the nurse, I may need to hold the medication and inform the LIP of...
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    LPN supervising RNs?

    RNNPICU replied to SamJS's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Sour Lemon, it would really depend on what the actual job description was and whar constituted supervision. Clinical resource is very different than developing care plans, primary...
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    New job purgatory; please talk sense to me

    RNNPICU replied to NightNerd's topic in General Nursing

    NightNerd: Sometimes the struggle is really real. Change is always hard and sometimes the transition is hard. It is never fair to compare about direct care, non-direct care. Each have their...
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    New job purgatory; please talk sense to me

    RNNPICU replied to NightNerd's topic in General Nursing

    My supervisor recently scheduled biweekly progress meetings with everyone individually, so when mine comes up next week, I think I'll just tell her that this doesn't seem like a good fit and I'm...
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    Scary commute for work?

    RNNPICU replied to Kat12340's topic in General Nursing

    Oooh yes, this too. 4WD or something like a Subaru. Love my Subaru, gets through almost
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    Flu Shots

    RNNPICU replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    We usually just fill out paper work, stand in a line, hand the RN our paper work, get the flu shot, go on our merry way. I always have to look away as I don't like watching myslef get a shot, but oh...
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    Scary commute for work?

    RNNPICU replied to Kat12340's topic in General Nursing

    I realize rent free is a sweet deal, but you may want to reconsider and find a small apartment closer to work, especially for those winter days when there is a potential for bad weather. Also, check...
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    Called Down to HR

    RNNPICU replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my Davey: This unfortunately seems like a no-win situation. Sorry you got called
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    Frustrated trying to get a hospital job!

    RNNPICU replied to Bcpenpal's topic in General Nursing

    I really think you should consider this residency program. Acute care is very different than home health. Assessments, medication administration, time management, recognition of changes in acuity...