incublissRN

incublissRN BSN, RN

CVICU, PACU, OR

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  1. Possible New Job

    incublissRN replied to wifeyT's topic in General Nursing

    Run the numbers and decide if you can afford the pay cut. Then, like Jen1288 said, make a pro and con list and decide how important the hours are to you. Good

  2. I just don't know what to do......

    incublissRN replied to Lamissa21's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats on the new job and welcome to nights!

  3. 1st day, feeling lost HELP!

    incublissRN replied to jcurlygirl's topic in MICU, SICU

    There are some stickies that suggest good ICU books and websites. My favorite is

  4. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    incublissRN replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    I will have a year of critical care experience by November and would like to take the exam by the beginning of next year. I bought Pass CCRN and Critical Care Examination Review so far. I think I will...

  5. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    incublissRN replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I will have a year of critical care experience by November and would like to take the exam by the beginning of next year. I bought Pass CCRN and Critical Care Examination Review so far. I think I will...

  6. Why don't hospitals advertise new grad posistions?

    incublissRN replied to Jelli_Belli's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I think that some hospitals in Indy post their new grad openings at a certain time. Definitely call the recruiters and talk to them about specific new grad programs or what staff positions you could...

  7. St. Vincent's

    incublissRN replied to EMT2RN75's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I heard that people enjoy working on the oncology

  8. St. Vincent's

    incublissRN replied to EMT2RN75's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I work in CVTR. I pick up time in ICU and it's ok. Not my favorite place. I HATE floating to CVPV. They are never adequately staffed. 3 South is rough too but at least they staff a little better....

  9. Clinical experience on a resume....

    incublissRN replied to kirish34's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a new grad I just listed clinicals that were related to the job I was applying for such as tele, ICU, and

  10. Introductions

    incublissRN replied to Diary/Dairy's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Yeah, traffic is crazy at times!! I'll have to get used to it. Other than that I like the area so

  11. Am I ready?

    incublissRN replied to blackIrish's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I was a student nurse on a tele unit for 4 years and a RN for 6 months before I transferred to cardiac recovery. That experience was sooo helpful! Good luck to you. I hope you enjoy

  12. Introductions

    incublissRN replied to Diary/Dairy's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Hello, my name is Sarah too! I just moved to Fishers and work and

  13. Should I work in CCU?

    incublissRN replied to nynurse!'s topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Congrats! I hope you enjoy

  14. What do you never leave home without?

    incublissRN replied to RNCRNA2BE's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I always have 2 pens, highlighter, permanent marker, penlight, calipers, 2 hemostats, scissors, and alcohol

  15. Transfer after 6 months?

    incublissRN replied to MelBel's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You might want to find out how long your floor can hold you before they left you transfer. At my hospital I think it is 30 days at the most. I transferred from a cardiac medical unit to cardiac...

  16. DUH moments..

    incublissRN replied to Mommy TeleRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is too funny because I just did this the other night! The blood pressure cuff was cycling right when I decided to release pressure after d/cing an IV. Luckily it didn't take long to stop after...

  17. I can't sleep!

    incublissRN replied to incublissRN's topic in General Nursing

    I did take Zoloft last summer for awhile but I didn't end up taking it long enough to notice a difference. I will discuss it with my doctor when I see her in a couple weeks. My anxiety is definitely...

  18. I can't sleep!

    incublissRN replied to incublissRN's topic in General Nursing

    I ended up calling in that night. Everyone was very understanding the next night, they all know I have had trouble adjusting to nights. Luckily we were overstaffed the night I called in so my...

  19. New to CTICU. Any reccomendations on books for swans, vents, etc...

    incublissRN replied to Kristi0043's topic in Cardiac

    Manual Of Perioperative Care In Adult Cardiac Surgery by Robert

  20. Wondering how u decided where 2 work after nursing school.

    incublissRN replied to ymr9860's topic in General Nursing

    1. What area of nursing did you work in right out of school? cardiac medical 2. How did you end up there? (choice or chance or a little of both) I worked as a student on a progressive care unit 3. Was...

  21. I can't sleep!

    incublissRN replied to incublissRN's topic in General Nursing

    My doctor did give me a one time prescription for Ambien when I switched to nights in November. I see her again at the end of the month and will have to ask for some more. Maybe if I use it more...

  22. Discharge Planning and CHF

    incublissRN replied to madwife2002's topic in Cardiac

    When I would discharge patients with CHF the unit had a paper that we would give the patients that reinforced all of the teaching like steelcityrn mentioned. I would also given them their weight log...

  23. Colleagues who call in sick, but aren't.

    incublissRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    So I took my own advice and declared tonight a mental health night. I couldn't sleep at all during the day and was afraid to go into work tonight because I would be too tired to make it though the...

  24. Should I work in CCU?

    incublissRN replied to nynurse!'s topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Do you enjoy the surgical patient population or do you think you would like to work with medical patients? Everyone has their own preference. I definitely prefer surgical patients and it took me...

  25. Change jobs again?

    incublissRN replied to incublissRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    So I've been looking at job postings for PACU and outpatient surgery positions and I found this ad... "We are seeking licensed RN and GN candidates with unique blend of compassion, perseverance and...