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  1. Not sure if PICU is for me

    christieb01 posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I need help from my fellow PICU nurses. I graduated last November and began working (my fist nursing job) in March. When I began nursing school I knew I wanted to be a peds nurse- but I never thought...

  2. Not sure if PICU is for me

    christieb01 replied to christieb01's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Jerrika- thank you so much for posting your reply. You are so right- not every child that has a trach and g-tube is a "vegetable". I had the joy of caring for a couple of patients recently who...

  3. Not sure if PICU is for me

    christieb01 replied to christieb01's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Final Update- I got the job in Outpatient Surgery!! I start working there the end of August. I am so excited. Since this is a department I have "worked" in before, I know what to expect. The best part...

  4. Not sure if PICU is for me

    christieb01 replied to christieb01's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    An update- well at the urging of a fellow co-working I went to talk to my unit educator. I knew that I felt comfortable talking to her and that she might be able to help me through my feelings. Well,...

  5. Not sure if PICU is for me

    christieb01 replied to christieb01's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Janfr- I think you are completely right about age being a factor. I work nights with many young people- and they seem to be able to brush off the emotional stuff. I've started to freak out at the...

  6. Nightshifters

    christieb01 replied to gtoko's topic in General Nursing

    I started working nights about a month ago. I am a new nurse but this is my second career. I have had a rough time getting used to the schedule. However, I really like working nights. The pace is so...

  7. How would you have handled this?

    christieb01 replied to ProBeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds to me like you did the right thing. You had know way of knowing when you called the ambulance that she would get better so quickly. Also, there's know way to know if she wouldn't have another...

  8. Second career, nontraditional background NURSES w/UNIQUE HISTORIES!-help our quiz

    christieb01 replied to Genuine_Pure_Setae's topic in General Nursing

    how long have you been a nurse? just started orientation this monday age?36 gender?female what was your previous career?retail management did you receive a college degree in that specialty?i have a...

  9. What was minimum wage when you first started?

    christieb01 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    Minimum wage was 4.25 and I worked at an amusement park. We worked 60+ hours and did not receive overtime because we were seasonal employees and state law said they didn't have to pay time and a half...

  10. Ga students/Oh Students. Please HELP!

    christieb01 replied to Atl_Queen's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure if we discussed the GPA requirement in our other posts about Wright State. You do need at least a 3.2 to get in to WSU. The admission is competitive and based completely on GPA. Last I...

  11. Parents of High School Students

    christieb01 replied to ICAN!'s topic in General Nursing

    I know kids are probably sick of hearing about it but- what about texting while driving? I know there has been a lot about this in the media lately. However, since teenagers feel they are invincible,...

  12. Mount Carmel Vs Wright State in OHIO

    christieb01 replied to Atl_Queen's topic in General Nursing

    Scheduling is done once per quarter. The lecture portion (with all members of your track) is a set time- usually during the day (one or two classes are evenings). As far as clinicals you have some...

  13. Mount Carmel Vs Wright State in OHIO

    christieb01 replied to Atl_Queen's topic in General Nursing

    1. I took the Hesi. We had to take it at the end of several classes (counted for 10% of the grade for that class). And I had to take the HESI exit- didn't have to pass but I am an A/B student and...

  14. Mount Carmel Vs Wright State in OHIO

    christieb01 replied to Atl_Queen's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated from Wright State this past November. I will do my best to answer some of your questions, but please feel free to ask anything else you might think of. Wright State does not have an...

  15. How and where can I get health pamphlets?

    christieb01 replied to mcpnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have had success with the local health department. As long as they have the pamphlets in stock they are usually very happy to

  16. How can someone even be like that?!

    christieb01 replied to futureRN_Anastasia's topic in General Nursing

    Anastasia, I have a similar story. I have a degree in Theater (had planned to teach but was unable to find a job). I used my degree to be a retail manager. At 33 years old, I decided I wanted to back...

  17. Backround and drug tests...............

    christieb01 replied to liberty_bell's topic in General Nursing

    When I applied to nursing school there were two options for the background check- either the state (you had to have lived in Ohio for the last 5 years) or the FBI check. I had to do the FBI since we...

  18. NCLEX Timing?

    christieb01 replied to bseesahm's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I will be taking the NCLEX approx 6 weeks after graduation. I know the soonest I heard of anyone taking it was about 3-4 weeks. I think it depends on how busy your state's board of nursing can process...

  19. what is your new years resolution??

    christieb01 replied to Scorpio, MSN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    1. Pass the NCLEX 2. Get a job 3. Lower by blood pressure to below 120/80 4. Cook healthier meals for my family 5. Take time to take care of myself so I can be a better mom and

  20. Need help from new BSN grad

    christieb01 replied to Steve Hatch's topic in General Nursing

    I just graduated last week- so I haven't actually worked yet but I can tell you about our program. I had three "writing intensive" classes in nursing- classes in which I had 10-20 pg papers to write...

  21. Reason for leaving to become stay at home mom

    christieb01 replied to fsaav's topic in General Nursing

    I put "to manage and maintain a

  22. Newborn Care Plan - Aspiration! HELP!

    christieb01 replied to cutieqq88's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Please keep in mind that I am also a student, but I will try to give some feedback that I hope will help. I'm sure others will as well. Three nursing diagnosis (prioritized): 1. Risk for aspiration...

  23. Traps, stumbling blocks and cancer scares defeated...end is nigh.

    christieb01 replied to Bortaz's topic in General Nursing

    BortaZinTx, I just wanted to thank you for sharing your truly inspirational story!! Congrats on everything!!

  24. NEED HELP WITH WIFE

    christieb01 replied to milan18400's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Would your wife be open to joining a Moms group? I found that being able to sit with other moms and talk was very helpful. I don't know if it would help as much with the jealousy issues you described...

  25. "What will you be doing in 5 years?" IV question

    christieb01 replied to dxbtocvg's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I think it depends on what your level of experience is as well. As I am about to be a new grad, I think if I am asked this question in an interview I will say something to the effect of, "I think it...