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    Areas more likely to hire new grads in ICU

    RNNPICU replied to DeepBreath's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    DC area hospitals do. They have new grad programs for ICUs. I started as a new grad in the ICU and loved
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    Hopeless, need advice

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

    Since you have been out of school for a while a "live" class might be helpful with reviewing content information. After that, it is just answering questions, questions and more questions. Make sure...
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    BSN degree with no RN license

    RNNPICU replied to Kris7's topic in Nursing Career

    You could also look at a job that wants someone who has a degree in health care. Many Non-profits may want someone with a health care backgound. As long as it does not also ask for a license or...
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    No, We Can't Offer You A Job, But.....

    RNNPICU replied to caliotter3's topic in General Nursing

    This is the section I was referring
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    No, We Can't Offer You A Job, But.....

    RNNPICU replied to caliotter3's topic in General Nursing

    I would be very suspicious of any place that advertised like that. If some place has to go to lengths like that, probably not a good place. The impression I would get from that is the employees are...
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    Your opinion on degrees.

    RNNPICU replied to Kaitybar7's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on the area you live. In large cities the preference is BSN. If you have the resources do the BSN. Take a look at the hospitals or places you want to work and see what the requirements are....
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    Give an example of a difficult decision you've made

    RNNPICU replied to j0yegan's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    For me it was the decision to go to nursing school. I had finished a Master's degree and was finding my way in that field. due to volunteer experiences and some previous places of employment I...
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    Coworker tried converting me on my break

    RNNPICU replied to CountryMomma's topic in General Nursing

    Please let your co-worker know that the conversation made you feel uncomfortable. Let her know that you would prefer not to discuss those topics. If she continues to have these conversations, give...
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    Nursing Culture

    RNNPICU replied to arborguy's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Check out AACN because there are several articles written about this very topic. It is something very important for hospitals applying for Beacon, Magnet, etc. I think social media is now a larger...
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    MAGNET Designation

    RNNPICU replied to kgg6's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have worked at a Magnet hospital and it did seem that people were happier. There are more opportunities to be involved. If more people are vested in their place of employment, nurses will strive...
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    I received this email from a professor. I was a little shocked. Opinon?

    RNNPICU replied to kdflet's topic in General Students

    Interesting how this has gone on for several pages. I have seen some posts that have spoken about the instructor only speaking to the students who have not adhered to dress code. It is possible that...
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    I received this email from a professor. I was a little shocked. Opinon?

    RNNPICU replied to kdflet's topic in General Students

    The email the instructor sent out was professional, to the point, sited examples, and stated repercussions for not following dress code. It seems a shame that it had gotten so bad all students...
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    need help with a math question.

    RNNPICU replied to Sarahjohnson39's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Show us what you have come up with. It seems like something else is
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    why do nurses discourage nursing students?

    RNNPICU replied to direw0lf's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't think that when people are commenting negatively about the nursing profession it is trying to bring prospective nurses down. It is important to hear and see both the amazing sides of nursing...
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    Loans and job

    RNNPICU replied to mgandy87's topic in General Nursing

    I had one private loan that was almost $60,000. It took me 8 years. That was the largest part of my budget. I tried paying off slightly more that the minimum payment and slowly but surely it made...
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    CMP from finger stick

    RNNPICU replied to newkidnurse's topic in General Nursing

    K is an intracellular ion. When you are squeezing the finger to get a finger stick for labs, the potential for K to be elevated is becuase you are squuezing the blood out and "crushing" the cells...
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    Issue in tracheal suction

    RNNPICU replied to Issa_mohamad's topic in General Nursing

    Agree.. Very much a facility based issue. Several years ago, a pt was on ECMO and was bleeding, multiple suction at bedside already. Someone attached a catheter to a wall suction without having the...
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    Does experience help RNs get paid more?

    RNNPICU replied to Nursing pursuit's topic in New York Nursing

    I worked as a CNA for 4 years prior to becoming an RN. It made ZERO difference in pay, a new grad is a new grad. All new grads without RN experience start at the new grad
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    My body says "NO MORE NIGHTS"

    RNNPICU replied to NightNurseRN13's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I did nights for almost 4 years years and like you I started off with "this is great" but one day it was just painful and stressfull. I was thankfully allowed to switch to days and it made all the...
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    ER 2nd Interview - 7 hours long?

    RNNPICU replied to GabesMommy2014's topic in Emergency

    I would think there might be a simulation component as well as a shadow, and meeting with various members of the
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    a problem with a question

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

    Assess Confirm Ensure Check Consult These would be my ideas Assess should always be top
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    patient advocacy

    RNNPICU replied to nicky12's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Think of a time that you advocated for sedation, pain medication, tests, or to have the MDs come and assess your findings. Or having a consult because something you noted warranted another look....
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    Morphine & air hunger

    RNNPICU replied to RainMom's topic in Patient Medications

    Definitely would want to provide pain relief. You just can't let a pt sit in pain because a potential side effect is resp depression. All relief type medications, versed, ativan, morphine,etc have...
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    Over qualified??

    RNNPICU replied to Salter444's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    i agree with nicuguy. I think your experience sounds stellar and I am sure you sound appealing to many managers, however, I think my answering too honestly about leadership role hurt you. Managers...
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    You can add your credentials to your username

    RNNPICU replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in News, Announcements

    Klone: I couldn't agree more with you. It bothers me too when people put RN 1st, then the degree. I was always taught to place degrees 1st, then what they can take from