DaughteroftheKing

DaughteroftheKing

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  1. The Neuro ICU forum seems like a ghost town, so I figured I'd post out here :) I am one of the very very blessed and fortunate new grad RNs (with LPN & CNA experience, but new as an RN) who got a...
  2. CCRN Practice Tests

    Hey ya'll... I'm a neuro nurse with only one year off orientation in a neuro ICU. I really want to take my CCRN this year so that my unit will pay for me to take my CNRN next year- and I like to get...
  3. I guess I am burnt out.. I worked in a SNF as a CNA & LPN through nursing school, and the last, almost 4 years I have worked in a Neuro ICU. I applied for and interviewed for a float RN position...
  4. Is it possible to actually LIKE my job in nursing?

    Yea maybe I just need to find my niche. And @ArtClass, I love my life very much even at my job, I just would highly rather not be THERE, thats the
  5. New Graduate Nurse into ICU

    Sounds awesome!!! A new start to the rest of your life! I got a job as a new grad in the Neuro ICU a year and a half ago & its all been great :) Have fun on this journey & get ready to learn...
  6. CCRN Practice Tests

    13 months off orientation & 3 good weeks of studying & I PASSED TODAY!!! yay!!! :) Thanks yall for your replies!
  7. Vodka tampons?!?

    I just heard of this last week!! So gross & so
  8. I have THE BEST job ever <3

    I guess this is a reverse rant haha... I started at my job a few months ago, and got a sufficient orientation with preceptors who sought out learning experiences for me at all times. I was always able...
  9. Unsafe Staffing

    Dream job sounds like a good idea.. Rather have a dream job than one where I have to tough it out
  10. Preceptorship advice!!

    Oh so my answer would be neuro icu :) TONS of patho, tons of leanring and even more
  11. Preceptorship advice!!

    I agree with always acting like it's an interview... I also got hired on my dream floor, the neuro icu, right out of school after making a good impression
  12. How to learn ACLS?

    I need to take an ACLS course for my position in the ICU & the facility offers two- one is a two day comprehensive course and the other is a refresher course for those who have been ACLS...
  13. How to learn ACLS?

    I did :) Got the two day class
  14. Who delivers donated organs?

    Oooh I just had my last day of orientation this weekend & got to see a organ harvesting surgery- it was so awesome!! Anyways, this topic was brought up by some of the docs- we had the heart team...
  15. How long was/is your orientation?

    Wow 6 months at some places, thats crazy! Im in a neuro ICU on week 9 of 12 & they say I'm doing well & they think I'm ready to come off orientation, but the general consensus from the more...
  16. How to learn ACLS?

    I HOPE they send me packing from the renewal course, I WANT every bit of info I can get!! I found the book but the 2011 edition is over $40 Oh well, I'll get it soon & start studying! Thanks...
  17. Whats the most money you made in a year? Fun thread

    22k working part time as an LPN while finishing school.. Ready for that number to start changing now that I got a nice full time RN hospital job
  18. I was talking to a non-nurse friend today about how my training is going & she teased me saying every converstation we have I say something about how nervous I always am! I'm on week 6/12 for my...
  19. New RN, New Job- How to Quit Being SO Nervous!

    You all make me feel much better!! I'm going to try to get my mind off of myself & put 100% to
  20. New RN, New Job- How to Quit Being SO Nervous!

    Ah, very nice :) Thank
  21. Nurses eating their young

    love
  22. I'm starting a position as a New Grad in my dream job- the Neuro ICU. I have been looking up commonly used meds & many other procedures & such done in the Neuro ICU, and purchased this to...
  23. Preparing for my new Neuro ICU position- Please Help!

    Yea I'm nervous!! But it's at a teaching hospital with a great reputation, so I'm confident in them, kinda nervous for me though! & 12 weeks
  24. STARTING SALARY FOR NURSING HOME RNs?

    AZ my sister got $26, I got
  25. Why am I not getting a call to do my physical??

    I called the background company to make sure all was well cause they needed additional info re a past job, so that's how I know it's done.. But cool about my guess! I'm a HR genius! Haha jk, but...