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  1. Losing confidence...

    pupnurse replied to jka817's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hang in there, it will get better. I'm in my 9th month of working in the ICU, I'd say in the last couple of months I've become comfortable. I actually look forward to going to work. Switching to...

  2. New grad jobs

    pupnurse posted a topic in California Nursing

    I'm graduating this May from a RN program, in the bay area. I know that I may have to move out of the area as new Grad positions are getting to be pretty difficult to get. Can anyone suggest hospitals...

  3. Please help, orientation problems

    pupnurse posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I'm in my 5th week in an ICU orientation. My preceptor turned around said that she thinks that I'm not ready for the ICU. I knew she was thinking that I was too slow.I was very slow, as I wasn't...

  4. How do you organize your day?

    pupnurse replied to Sterren's topic in MICU, SICU

    This is a flow sheet that I'm using. I've adapted it from a flow sheet that someone else posted here. I use the first sheet when I'm getting report. I later add my own assessments in a different...

  5. What Can I Do??

    pupnurse replied to mslema's topic in California Nursing

    I know you must be frustrated. It is challenging to find a new grad job in the bay area. I found a position but I'm driving an hour to work.What I had decided earlier is to move to southern CA to get...

  6. Please help, orientation problems

    pupnurse replied to pupnurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thank you for your response, I agree with you, ICU is a very hands on and technical environment. But technical skills come with time, but it's the critical thinking that's more challenging to learn...

  7. Really need advice about a job interview.

    pupnurse replied to HappyPediRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Definitely, write that you enjoyed the tour, and mention one specific thing that you noticed on the unit, and how your skills would match the unit, be very enthusiastic about why you want to work...

  8. How do you organize your day?

    pupnurse replied to Sterren's topic in MICU, SICU

    Hi kolt, Could I get a copy of your brain too? Right now I just write on the back of our patient care summary.But it's not very organized, I've been meaning to sit down and make

  9. HELP! Newbie nurse need your advice!

    pupnurse replied to Dawn_M_74's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi Dawn, I understand what you're going through. I'm in the 5th week of a 12 week rotation in the ICU and my preceptor basically said that I may not be cut out for the ICU. When I spoke to my manager...

  10. Please help, orientation problems

    pupnurse replied to pupnurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thank you all so much for your advice. I think technical skills are important and I may not be fast enough right now.However, I'm going to try and see what happens with my new

  11. Same question 3 times on NCLEX

    pupnurse posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took my NCLEX RN today. finished with 75. But I got the same question 3 times, well definitely twice, an infection control/precautions. The questions may have been worded slightly differently, but...

  12. Same question 3 times on NCLEX

    pupnurse replied to pupnurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks Suzanne, I feel so supported on this forum. It's wonderfull to have this place to come and vent and get advice. I'm just going to try my best and not worry. Take one day at a time, that's what...

  13. SF student in need of friendly advice.

    pupnurse replied to piscesguy's topic in California Nursing

    What I would suggest is becoming a CNA and working through nursing school. You'll definitely have an advantage while in school during clinicals as you're familiar with the hospital environment. Also...

  14. Help me from getting discouraged- need advice from bay area nurses/students

    pupnurse replied to kaya767's topic in California Nursing

    I changed careers too. Getting into nursing school is competitive. The best thing you can do is maintain a 4.0GPA for your last 30 units (at least for Evergreen community college). Evergreen takes 50%...

  15. Same question 3 times on NCLEX

    pupnurse replied to pupnurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you so much, you guys are great! I also started the new grad program in the ICU. And that doesn't seem to be going too well either. I'm not getting along with my preceptor, she basically told me...

  16. Progressive/ICU interview advice!

    pupnurse replied to 2bnursenikki82's topic in MICU, SICU

    I just got hired into a New grad critical care program for MSICU. I was asked mainly behavioral type questions, very few clinical scenarios. Why do you want to work for us? What have you heard about...

  17. IV lines

    pupnurse replied to pupnurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thank you for replying, this is such a great forum for learning as well as emotional

  18. IV lines

    pupnurse posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I'm currently on my second week of orientation on a medical surgical ICU. I feel so overwhelmed, especially about the multiple lines running. I know this may seem like a dumb question, but how do you...

  19. IV lines

    pupnurse replied to pupnurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thankyou, Janfrn and Moonshadeau, You guys are great. I understand now. Moonshadeau, I read the articles on central lines and PA lines on the ICUFAQ web site. But I was having a difficult time...

  20. IV lines

    pupnurse replied to pupnurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thankyou, Moonshadeau, It's getting clearer. So with the stopcocks, before an infusion, I'm turning off the CVP measuring, and infusing fluids. And I guess the same thing when you draw blood. My...

  21. IV lines

    pupnurse replied to pupnurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    On a tripple lumen central line, which would be the CVP, which would you use to infuse meds through? You're never supposed to infuse drips through a CVP, right? Only maintance or IV antibiotics? I...

  22. Job Offer CPMC, San Fran

    pupnurse posted a topic in California Nursing

    I received an offer from CPMC for their New Grad program in ICU, I'm very excited but worried about the drive. It'll take me about 50 mins to get there, maybe a little less as it's a night shift.But...

  23. Interim permit

    pupnurse posted a topic in California Nursing

    I wonder if any of you can help me. I'm graduating on May 23rd and I've been offered a position in a new grad program that starts on June 9th. According to our Dean, historicallyy most of the students...

  24. Finding a job a New Grad, Help!!

    pupnurse posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hi, I live in the Santa Clara County area and I'm in the second year of Nursing school. I've been reading the posts and getting worried about getting a job next year when I graduate. Any suggestions...

  25. Finding a job a New Grad, Help!!

    pupnurse replied to pupnurse's topic in California Nursing

    Thank you all so much for your suggestions. I'm definitely going to think of volunteering but fitting it into the busy schedule of nursing school will be a challenge. I just wanted to let other...