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    Should a new grad RN?....

    RNNPICU replied to MoserK's topic in General Nursing

    Wherever you start your career as a nurse you will learn "basic nursing". Every speciality, Med-Surg, ER, L&D, ICU, etc. has its own set of skills, assessments, routines. If you have offers to...
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    Diversity/Religion In The Workplace

    RNNPICU replied to RutgersFlower2016's topic in General Nursing

    It seems some elements of the story are missing. In the interviews it may have been asked and maybe they explained the policy, thus asking if she was Muslim. I think there was likely some comments...
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    12 hrs vs Mon-Fri

    RNNPICU replied to Nikicole134's topic in General Nursing

    I made the switch a while ago. It is so nice to come home at a regular time, be able to do stuff in the evenings after work, have a stable routine. I love not having to work the weekends and...
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    Need help with HW!

    RNNPICU replied to Nursing_excellence's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Wow, I can't believe you have to include humor? Sorry. Include the Parkland formula. In the ICU I have done burn care on kids. All of the burn cases I have seen are just sad, the worst one was a...
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    Sticky situation?

    RNNPICU replied to AmeliasAunt's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I don't see any need to mention you are interviewing for multiple positions. They are interviewing multiple other candidates and do not need to tell you about the other candidates. Why do you feel...
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    Thank you Peds Nurses

    RNNPICU replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    So glad to hear that your little one is better. I work in all ICUS (PICU, NICU, Peds CICU, and Peds acute care) for all of the families that I see, it is always scary for our families. I have worked...
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    Care plan help

    RNNPICU replied to kylieandrew's topic in General Students

    As for the SBAR: The best way to think of SBAR is" Situation - what is currently happening with the patient, could be their words, others, any kind of data you think is important Background - what is...
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    1 year Home Health RN looking to transition to Hospital

    RNNPICU replied to Jammindude's topic in General Nursing

    You may need to adjust your resume. You will want to highlight skills you use in home healthfor example i.e administer GT feeds, assess chronically ill patients, manage PICC line, administer...
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    Living in Dc--working in MD

    RNNPICU replied to hma11's topic in General Nursing

    i If you know that you are going to work in Maryland, make it easier on your self and just apply to Maryland. You don't want to chance any
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    Living in Dc--working in MD

    RNNPICU replied to hma11's topic in General Nursing

    You can definitely live in DC and work in MD. As for switching Driver's License, you just go to the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles. Once you establish residency, i.e signing a lease, utilities,...
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    HELP!?! New in a SICU... already cried... totally terrified

    RNNPICU replied to jlv613's topic in Critical Care

    ICU environment is very fast paced, things move quickly and things change rapidly. It sounds like your preceptor is trying to tell you that you can't say I am not ready for that, but maybe next time...
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    Used CPR on my neighbors toddler today... it wasn't enough... warning, graphic..

    RNNPICU replied to NursingInChaos's topic in General Nursing

    Anytime you have to do CPR outside of the confines of the hospital it is always hard. Hugs to you. You gave the poor kid a chance. The drownings are always tough with kids. Once your autopilot...
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    What should I do - Abusive Instructor

    RNNPICU replied to neuron's topic in General Students

    Fibroblast: Yes, uniforms neat, ironed, shoes polished. You are representing your school and an image of nursing. In my school, one person had points taken off because her jacket was very crinkled....
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    medical air (21%) vs oxygen (100%)

    RNNPICU replied to eiwneon's topic in General Nursing

    In order to help answer your question, I have some questions 1. What context are you looking at.. meaning what type of pt 2. What type of scenario 3. What do you know about medical air and
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    What should I do - Abusive Instructor

    RNNPICU replied to neuron's topic in General Students

    Fibroblast: What issues and problems are you having specifically? Nursing school has specific standards and checkoffs that have to be met at a certain standard. Sometimes there are certain things you...
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    Deciding what road to take, graduating soon

    RNNPICU replied to de05432's topic in General Students

    Go to the interview at the other hospital. Even though you have told your manager you are interested in staying, you have not had any official call backs or interviews scheduled. Just because you have...
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    Slow paced Nursing Program

    RNNPICU replied to sbjammons's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    AS the above poster said, it may be possible to take the science courses first, but some nursing courses have to be taken together. also, some courses are only offered once a year, for example only...
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    Another student death

    RNNPICU replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    I am so sorry. Hugs and prayers for all of
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    I have a real problem with ancillary staff and am at my wits end. I need help.

    RNNPICU replied to dec2007's topic in General Nursing

    Is there a way you could walk over to the Dr with whom she is conversing and say Dr.... I am sorry to interrupt your conversation, I have some clinical questions regarding pt.... and then say I also...
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    So...how much sleep did you really get during your accelerated BSN program?

    RNNPICU replied to nsm1639's topic in General Students

    Most of it will depend on how you study and what other responsibilities you have outside of nursing school. An accelerated program moves fast and there is a ton of material to learn. I started off...
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    Slow and clumsy...Can I pass nursing school?

    RNNPICU replied to nsm1639's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have always been that person who finds the invisible crack and trip or stumble, I also had a hard time responding quickly, but I never doubted myself regarding common sense and judgement. I...
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    Slow and clumsy...Can I pass nursing school?

    RNNPICU replied to nsm1639's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What is it about becoming a Nurse and eventually a FNP are appealing? you have stated "I also feel like I have poor judgment skills and lack common sense a lot of the times. " These skills are two of...
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    Not transferring transcripts due to bad grades?

    RNNPICU replied to AdventureAddict's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations on your 4.0! You will have to disclose your old transcripts. Many others have had similar situations to your current situation. What is more important now is your current academic...
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    Nursing Student: Can a Person with a Trach Work in the Hospital?

    RNNPICU replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I know of an RN who works in the hospital with a trach, but she is not on a vent. She does not work in acute care but works in utilzation review and I think case management. I think the vent presents...
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    What Do You Do When Co-Worker Falls Asleep on Night Shift?

    RNNPICU replied to NightNerd's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    First step as other have said is just talk to the person. Maybe there is something you can work out. For example, if the other nurse is dosing off, perhaps suggest that she does it on her break,...