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    Help with new grad RN orientation/Added shifts

    RNNPICU replied to ICU.RN23's topic in General Nursing

    I am just curious about the three months orientation. Most new grad orientation for ICU are about 6 months. I can understand why this new grad is struggling despite your corrective actions. It is...
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    Peds home health: dealing with trach and vent

    RNNPICU replied to MSB's topic in Home Health

    You are putting this child at risk with your inexperience. If you do not respond appropriately to a vent alarm, or know how to change a trach, recognize an emergency with a trach and the appropriate...
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    What causes you to almost scream (internally of course) during your day?

    RNNPICU replied to KonichiwaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ugh, or, she never has any problems..... ? . Amazing how turning on a machine and connecting it magically works.. Or the family that never ever travels with their emergency equipment because it is...
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    RN as PCT???

    RNNPICU replied to lovelyc's topic in General Nursing

    Working as a PCT will not give you any idea of what it is like to be an RN in the ER. Your orientation period for new grads will give you the support you need to transition from student to RN. I...
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    Which is a LATE sign of inhalation injury?

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

    The question is asking what is a LATE sign. Soot filled mucus is a SMOKE inhalation injury. Laryngeal edema causes stridor and
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    Which is a LATE sign of inhalation injury?

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

    I have my idea, but would like to know why you chose
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    Failed NCLEX 11 times.

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

    Unfortunately for some patients that is the tough conversation. Those end of life decisions and conversations are the toughest ones. Sometimes you have to face those hard realities. Some will...
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    Failed NCLEX 11 times.

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

    While I partly agree with your statement, if a erson has repeatedly asked for the same advice, multiple times and many ideas and strategies are given, and the person cannot pass the NCLEX at some...
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    PARTING GIFT

    RNNPICU replied to RNfindingherway's topic in General Nursing

    Aww.. How sweet. Chocoloates gifts were a nice touch. I was going to add if there were people you were close to, something small like that is
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    RNs and up - Do you really use all of the "gen-ed" course material on the job?

    RNNPICU replied to RomaniGypsy's topic in General Nursing

    Yes to the gen ed stuff and the A&P stuff. In nursing there are so many ethical situations you will encounter and test your own beliefs. You will use psychology and sociology to better understand...
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    Latest on RaDonda Vaught case

    RNNPICU replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Nursetom1963: Please check your practice. If you are having close calls everyday, Stop, think about what you are doing before you act on an action. Think about what your plan is. Blazing ahead and...
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    Latest on RaDonda Vaught case

    RNNPICU replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Awesome
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    Am I less likely to get hired into ICU as a psych nurse than a new grad?

    RNNPICU replied to badfish2162's topic in General Nursing

    6 months will not give you any experience for anything. Do not leave after 6 months. After a year off of orientation see if there opportunites to shadow an ICU or other unit maybe see if you could...
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    Did my Interview go well? Or don’t count on a call?

    RNNPICU replied to Adri1992's topic in General Nursing

    Hard to say. If she is letting you know that there would be another position available and to apply, I would
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    Nurses that “only do it for the money”

    RNNPICU replied to AFJ32780's topic in General Nursing

    OP. This has been a good thread. It shows the great variety of nursing there is across the US and even international. It is an interesting issue. Some people believe that all nurses should feel a...
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    Nurses that “only do it for the money”

    RNNPICU replied to AFJ32780's topic in General Nursing

    OP. I have been reading and following this thread. I have seen little that has been mean spirited. From what I have read and interpreted, you seem to be of the belief that nursing is more than a job....
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    Nurses that “only do it for the money”

    RNNPICU replied to AFJ32780's topic in General Nursing

    When it all comes down to it, a job is a job. I enjoy my job, I like coming to work, my job just happens to be a RN. Some of my colleagues are all about the calling, others just want a job. I have...
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    Should I feel bad for not picking up extra shifts?

    RNNPICU replied to nursekaterpn's topic in General Nursing

    I think having a balance. Sometimes it is nice to pick up extra shifts, earn a little money for a trip, pay for a fun weekend, etc. Really, you are not their last resort. What happens if you are so...
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    Did my Interview go well? Or don’t count on a call?

    RNNPICU replied to Adri1992's topic in General Nursing

    Actually I was thinking to giver her a call on April 18. If she gets back on April 7 (a Sunday) she would give information to HR, HR would then need to call you for that 48 hour tobacco thing. SO if...
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    Help Quit New Grad ICU Job

    RNNPICU replied to lclapps's topic in General Nursing

    Yike OP: I do think there may have been a better way to handle the situation. ICU is not for everyone, and while the idea of working as a CRNA may be appealing, you need some strong ICU experience....
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    How to best handle this situation with my instructor?

    RNNPICU replied to snowlion_m's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Good Luck with the remaining clinicals this semester. Best of
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    Float nurse vs One unit

    RNNPICU replied to chtzu's topic in General Nursing

    SOunds like a great opportunity. You would get an orientation. Go for
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    How to best handle this situation with my instructor?

    RNNPICU replied to snowlion_m's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The two areas above are what indicated you need to follow instruction. It sounds like you were not focused today. You are a student. You are there to learn, you are not a helper, you are a learner....
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    I was slapped by a patient

    RNNPICU replied to FNPStudentLife's topic in General Nursing

    Report this NOW! Do not let this go. He was discharged, this is an
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    Renegotiating salary

    RNNPICU replied to Seeing Myself Out's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Maybe find out if you are given a bump up in pay after your 6 month orientation/ probation