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  1. Whats it like in your Trauma ICU?

    strawberryheartRN posted a topic in Critical Care

    Hi everyone! Im a new grad that just recently accepted my first position starting in a trauma intensive care unit. At my hospital where ill be working, the floor ill be on is split between a trauma...

  2. Are some people just not cut out for ICU?

    strawberryheartRN replied to TigerGalLE's topic in MICU, SICU

    As Im reading this I just keep thinking that these are skills we had to learn while in NURSING SCHOOL! OMG i cant even imagine what would happen to me if my instructor found out I came late or didnt...

  3. Whats it like in your Trauma ICU?

    strawberryheartRN replied to strawberryheartRN's topic in Critical Care

    Yes it does! Thanks. I should be starting my orientation within the next few

  4. Tell me what it's like in your Trauma ICU!

    strawberryheartRN posted a topic in Critical Care

    Hi everyone! Im a new grad that just recently accepted my first position starting in a trauma intensive care unit. At my hospital where ill be working, the floor ill be on is split between a trauma...

  5. Tell me what it's like in your Trauma ICU!

    strawberryheartRN replied to strawberryheartRN's topic in Critical Care

    How cool is that?! Hehe...I'm going to be days...the position is for relief nurse tho...I hope I'll get close to full time hours...how bout you? Do you know if well be floating to both units or not? I...

  6. Tell me what it's like in your Trauma ICU!

    strawberryheartRN replied to strawberryheartRN's topic in Critical Care

    Hey thank you for your replies! RNfeb - Yep, La county...PMing you. =) I did my Critical Care course with California School of Health Sciences. http://cshs.edu/ The teachers were great and it was a...

  7. HawthoRNe

    strawberryheartRN replied to nalaa83's topic in Nursing Humor

    yeah...Jada is the best actress on the show. I really like watching it, but I find like other nursey shows it is most definitely NOT accurate. I think the first episode of season 3 really proves it....

  8. ACLS Certified. So now what?

    strawberryheartRN replied to us2uk4u's topic in General Nursing

    I got ACLS certified because I want to go into critical care so yes on a resume it shows that you took initiative. But honestly the class was so fast paced if I have a chance to take the class again...

  9. Post Interview Stress

    strawberryheartRN replied to DaughteroftheKing's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would just simply be courteous and tell her you are calling to follow up with her about the position. Theres no other way to put it really. I know times are hard, I hope you find a job soon. Have...

  10. Post Interview Stress

    strawberryheartRN replied to DaughteroftheKing's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I understand your frustration! I had a interview on tuesday and the manager tells me that she wont be making a final decision till all the interviews are completed and the last one she is interviewing...

  11. New MedSurg nurse-seeking advice

    strawberryheartRN replied to Blinc78's topic in Medical-Surgical

    This sounds like a good idea. I wondered if nurses did

  12. Should I request letters of recommendation for interview with LA County?

    strawberryheartRN replied to quietpatty's topic in California Nursing

    Hey I also have an interview coming up with a recruiter. I know you probably can't give out specifics but any tips at all? This too will be my very first interview as a new grad and have also filled...

  13. Tips for new grads from one who got a job

    strawberryheartRN replied to ICUSkeenRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow...this is very good advice! Thank you for your tips. I have a question where did you find such classes- wound care and IV inserts/draws,etc?? Hospitals? Private schools? I too am interested in...

  14. 2011 Summer New Grad Applications

    strawberryheartRN replied to RN1218's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I didn't see where White Memorial is accepting for their new grad program. It said it begins the first week of march and ends in august...maybe I'm missing something? This is REALLY helpful...

  15. LA Career Fair March 29!!! FREE!

    strawberryheartRN replied to MrNurseRN's topic in California Nursing

    there was so many people, impossible to make an impression on anyone and very little hospitals stating they had positions for new grads... Yeah the only thing beneficial was getting some info on a few...

  16. Corona Regional Medical Center

    strawberryheartRN replied to NurseVN's topic in California Nursing

    So what does this MEAN exactly?? Testing computer software and then in downtime you might be able to practice a foley??? or What? I feel dumb reading this....can someone explain "Computerized Provider...

  17. Welcome NCLEX February 2011 Test Takers

    strawberryheartRN replied to jabwemet's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    just thought id let you guys know i passed. Found my name on the board of registered nursing website today! Passed with 75 questions...so happy its

  18. Welcome NCLEX February 2011 Test Takers

    strawberryheartRN replied to jabwemet's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just wanted to say I took my NCLEX this morning and walked out freakin dumbfounded. It shut off at 75...which i was hoping it would do but I was not as satisfied as i thought i would be... THe...

  19. just want to share a wallpaper for upcoming nclex

    strawberryheartRN replied to neil890123's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I love it. Setting it! I have my test

  20. Welcome NCLEX February 2011 Test Takers

    strawberryheartRN replied to jabwemet's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats to all that have passed so far! I have 4 days until my test... im trying to stay calm but im really nervous. Im hearing all the horror stories of ppl getting like 33 SATA... thats horrible!!...

  21. Welcome NCLEX February 2011 Test Takers

    strawberryheartRN replied to jabwemet's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This is really nice to know. I've searched a bit on these forums and there has been a few ppl that said they were in the 55% range and said they passed. That's exactly where I'm at...I've gotten thru...

  22. Welcome NCLEX February 2011 Test Takers

    strawberryheartRN replied to jabwemet's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey all.. Im set to take my NCLEX-RN on Feb the 15th. Im nervous and really need to crack down and get on the ball. I took the classroom Kaplan course and got a 68 on the readiness test. Ive been...

  23. Do you think you'll/have you put on weight in NS?

    strawberryheartRN replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in General Students

    wow...seems like everyone here thinks nursing school has been great for their waistband..haha I really doubt that is the majority. I know for me weight has always been a struggle... Ive been able to...

  24. Microbio: Unknowns

    strawberryheartRN posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So we just started doing our unknowns this week and Im a bit freaked out. I thought it would be kinda easy, but the first day I couldnt get my gram stain and microscope right... UGH. Yeah Im pretty...

  25. Long Beach City College

    strawberryheartRN replied to lpratummanee's topic in General Nursing

    just curious - when you got your very first letter for the informational meeting, did it already tell you you were an alternate and tell you what number u