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  1. Any good advice for someone starting into an SICU unit?

    nursing 101 posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hey just wanted some good advice regarding a new grad starting into SICU! What are the major things to learn and some definite no-no's. Thanks for any

  2. Any good advice for someone starting into an SICU unit?

    nursing 101 posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hey just wanted some good advice regarding a new grad starting into SICU! What are the major things to learn and some definite no-no's. Thanks for any

  3. Any good advice for someone starting into an SICU unit?

    nursing 101 posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hey just wanted some good advice regarding a new grad starting into SICU! What are the major things to learn and some definite no-no's. Thanks for any

  4. New Grad. Should I work in CCU?

    nursing 101 replied to rdiehl45's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    If there is a good preceptorship in place then I say go for it. I just spent 3-6 months on a floor and being eaten alive by some nurses. Thank God my nurse mgr and preceptor were very nice and patient...

  5. Critical care internship...

    nursing 101 posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hey, Just want some opinions here: If a hospital offers 12 weeks (classroom didactic + clinical preceptorship) + 3 months floor 1/1 preceptorship. Would that be considered a good ICU program for a new...

  6. CNA before RN

    nursing 101 replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Students

    As someone said before this is a personal matter. I was never a cna but I respect them just as much! Respect comes from respecting people not because you walked in their shoes... I respect the cna,...

  7. Hate my schedule...office or hospital

    nursing 101 replied to hunnigrl's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not there yet but I might be in the same situation in a couple of months. I am a new grad nurse. I have explained my situation (got a kid, single mother) to my manager (she is understanding) but...

  8. Critical care internship...

    nursing 101 replied to nursing 101's topic in MICU, SICU

    Yeah! I'm just hoping they keep their word! As I will be leaving one hospital for

  9. Discharge orders you'd LIKE to write!!!

    nursing 101 replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in Emergency

    "We cannot cure stupidity" That's a good one :roll :roll :roll :roll

  10. why do people think doctors are so superior?

    nursing 101 replied to MagicalThinking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Can you elaborate in what way do nursing organizations don't stand by grass roots nurses...

  11. why do people think doctors are so superior?

    nursing 101 replied to MagicalThinking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This mentality is encouraged by hospital administrators as well. I am a new grad and I couldn't believe my ears when I heard the instructor (a nurse) during an orientation explain the hospital's...

  12. new nurse and im already needing time off(long) sorry

    nursing 101 replied to NurseNicoleRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Glad to hear that things turned out right with your job! Now hurry up and take care of

  13. Jackson Memorial...

    nursing 101 posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Anybody here work at Jackson Memorial in Miami? If so how is it? Is it a good place for a new grad? Thanks for any

  14. Jackson Memorial...

    nursing 101 replied to nursing 101's topic in Florida Nursing

    thanks soo much! What school do you go to? and when do you start the

  15. Jackson Memorial...

    nursing 101 replied to nursing 101's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks! If you can ask them a few questions for me!:) Do you work in the South Florida area? Thanks for sharing if you

  16. I don't know what to do... I need advice

    nursing 101 replied to Bipley's topic in General Nursing

    I am not trying to be insensitive but if 'ED' is dead what is all the digging going to prove? All it's going to prove is whether he killed them or not. After that how is it going to resolve anything?...

  17. trauma vs er nurse---difference???

    nursing 101 replied to akerdonn's topic in Emergency

    I asked the same question in another post. I just started to work on a surgical trauma unit in a level I trauma hospital and I can't figure out if I am a trauma or med-surge nurse...lol! The hospital...

  18. not sure about my new job

    nursing 101 replied to badkids's topic in General Nursing

    May I ask what is considered a more glamourus position to you? Not being sarcastic just asking. Some people consider ICU a glam position but I don't. So it all depends on what you consider a "glam"...

  19. Shoes???

    nursing 101 replied to MarylandNsgStudent's topic in First Year After Licensure

    are they sold at major department stores? I went to the website and they truly look comfortable to

  20. Question about unfriendly preceptor

    nursing 101 replied to cjblu's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I didn't even start orientation yet at the hospital I'm employed. HR and the nurse manager on the first interview have insisted on letting them know if I have any problems with the precep. I have...

  21. MA to LPN??????

    nursing 101 replied to highasthesky's topic in General Nursing

    A nurse is a nurse is a nurse. A medical assistant is a medical assistant. I'm sorry but nurses never try to pass as physicians, respiratory therapists, nutritionists and physician assistants (and the...

  22. Jay Leno slams nurses!

    nursing 101 replied to grace90's topic in General Nursing

    I think the nursing industry will always be linked to the adult industry. It will take several generations to clear that one up. Whoever came up with it sure made it stick. As someone else said every...

  23. Confused!!!!!! What do I do

    nursing 101 replied to 2bnurseguy_2005's topic in Nursing Career

  24. If not a nurse...what????

    nursing 101 replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    As a child I wanted to be a doctor but when I hit the teens it just vanished from my mind. Don't have any regrets either...lol! As a grown up I think I would have wanted to have a starbucks/bakery. I...

  25. Would you do anything about this situation with an employer?

    nursing 101 replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with you. Your daughter comes first. At the end of the day I would rather feel bad and lose a job than have my child tell me for the rest of our lives together that I didn't even come...