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I'm starting with a new company; Nurse Choice. Anyone know anything about them? One requirement for my next travel assignment is an online ICU exam. The assignment is for a Medical Telemetry unit. I don't understand why I need to take an online I...

I have a question. If baby weighs 6000 grams, How many kg is that and how did you solve? Show me, please. I got 7.7 kg and the right answer is 6 kg according to the test I took. Thanks for your help.

Once upon a time while working in the geriatric psych. closed unit I noticed and heard a pt chewing something hard. I said, "What are you chewing." He said, "A piece of candy." Asked if I could see it and he willingly opened his mouth and took out t...

I agree with Charlie. Always have an escape route. No. 1 priority - when pt's act out is Safety. Pt became manipulative and angry (could be a no. of reasons). Being a med. surg. unit you were focused on the physiological tasks, i.e. bp meds, comfo...

I'm not familiar with open heart surgery nursing care. I know what chest tubes are; but what is a blake drain?

I started traveling last fall and before I started my assignment I had 5 different recruiters - they all lost my papers - I almost claimed insanity - I screamed several times:uhoh3: I was fighting mad:smiley_ab The good news is now I can :chuckle l...

Glad to hear you're happy with nurse choice. I accepted an assignment with them. They require the ICU online exam. Do they ask any questions regarding Swan lines - do you recall? Thanks for encouragement..:)

Great to hear that you're happy with Nurse Choice. Looking forward to my upcoming assignment. Glad you passed tests. I have no idea why I get nervous taking tests - guess I'm not alone there. Helpful ideas appreciated. Thanks for encouragement.

Oh my gosh. I have committed to 4 wks/at Methodist also to start Aug. 7. When is your start date? That is why I need to take the online ICU exam for Nurse Choice. I've never taken an online ICU test. What types of questions are on the test. M...

Thanks for the information. I'm glad you are happy with Nurse Choice. That's good to know. Sounds like a lot of questions re: drugs on the icu test, plus drip calculations?? Appreciate your encouragement. I have thought of nursing in New Mex. al...

My situation is: I am proficient in medical telemetry, however my agency wants me to take an icu exam online and I'm uncomfortable with that and told them. How do I prepare to take the online exam? Any tips/sites to study drips? Thanks.

Do you have any online links I could use to practice taking quiz free for ICU:confused:

I am not an ER nurse, but I can imagine the shifts can get pretty hectic at times. However, that seems like a conspiracy to make or break the travel nurse for the fun of it with no interest in pt care, safety or anything else. Call OSHA after you le...

My 1st assignment was with the same company you are with now. I had several hair raising moments with them and it took several weeks to smooth out. If you want more money - you can go with a rapid response company like the one I'm about to try for ...

How do you like your PDA on the job? I thought about getting one..

I'm new here. Just learning how it works. Help :) Starting traveling nursing. Any tips?

Thank you for the help. Definitely appreciated.

I have a new hero, I met her on travel assignment in FL, she was about 65+ and still working 12 hr nights. I really don't know age for sure, but I said , how long have you been a nurse? She said longer than you are old. I said no sir.. She said ...

Pat yourself on the back for taking 6 patients last night and made it through. Take your mgr aside and tell her you need another week, don't hesitate. It's your hard earned license. It's hard to feel secure at first, it only comes with each daily...

Hats off to you. Congratulations !!

Don't give up your cheerfulness for anything or anyone, it is a part of who you are. They are sooooooo miserable, they can't stand your smiles. Just smile at them and thank them for the information and move on. DO NOT let their misery bring you d...

1. Why are doctor's screaming at the nurse for calling them with their pt's concerns and problems? 2. Lack of appropriately trained support staff. 3. Heavy pt to nurse ratio 4. Lack of functional equipment (1 pulse ox device for 40 bed telemetry uni...