SusanKathleen, RN

SusanKathleen, RN

Trauma/Burn ICU, Neuro ICU

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  1. Hey!! I did it! I am an RN!! WooHoo!!

    SusanKathleen, RN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi Everyone, I have waited for this day for a long time. I passed my NCLEX on Saturday, saw the results this morning, and am now an RN. I changed my username! Check it out. I have a new job in a...

  2. The retro nurse's outfit has returned

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to cicatrixx15's topic in General Nursing

    I worked for a time at the Detroit Medical Center. We wore scrubs, of course, but the RNs all had a big ole hard plastic badge with RN on it, that hung below our ID badge, and the RN was very...

  3. Starting a new job

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to Anya11's topic in General Nursing

    VivaRN has a good point. Some units are more helpful and less political than others. I'm new and in an ICU, and I decided to keep my head down, do a lot of listening, and only contribute with...

  4. Telling management about interview for new job...

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to PICU_RN_WannaB's topic in General Nursing

    I was in this exact situation 2 weeks ago. I'm a new nurse, and working for the past 6 months in an ICU - love it. I had an interview at my 'dream' hospital upcoming, and after some thought, decided...

  5. Instructor reamed me even though nurse said I did right thing..what do you think?

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to Angels_wearScrubs's topic in General Nursing

    to oncrnpa: i loved your post for just this reason. i am a new nurse in an icu, and did not have preceptors who were able to communicate as you do - that's why i come to this message board. please...

  6. What do you consider to be "obtunded"?

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to solneeshka's topic in General Nursing

    This is why I like the Modified Ramsay Sedation Scale. Specific enough to describe the behaviors well. Obtunded to me means 'comatose', but I discovered that vague terms, like 'comatose' or...

  7. Neuro ICU - Do you talk to brain-dead patients?

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to talaxandra's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I was participating in a code a few weeks ago (my first one - I'm a new nurse, but an old lady:lol2:) and the dear woman I was doing compressions on had been in MODS for most of the day. As I was...

  8. Handwashing and Dry Skin

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Try 99% aloe. It's fairly inexpensive. Lots of different companies make it. It helps to really slather it on after I get home, and on my days off. I also avoid (as much as possible) the alcohol-based...

  9. The Family from Hell

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Holy Crap! I don't think there's a way out of this, other than restricting daughter's time in room, and designating one person only to discuss all matters with. Good

  10. What would you change about Nursing to make it better?

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to RNman09's topic in General Nursing

    I think you completely missed Ruby's

  11. What would you change about Nursing to make it better?

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to RNman09's topic in General Nursing

    wow - great idea! i had a few clinical instructors who did this, and they were, of course, my best instructors. i'm thinking that in order to agree on anything, all parties need to understand the...

  12. No nursing station with COWS?

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to cargalrn's topic in General Nursing

    Do not take away my nursing station - phone calls to docs - to other units - to ED - etc - grouped tele monitors- greeting/communicating with people entering the unit, including RT, OT, PT, etc. It's...

  13. Thanyou Daytonite!! Show your appreciation!

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to Michelle123's topic in General Nursing

    Count me in, too! I started here as a pre-nursing student, and am now an ICU nurse (just what I wanted), and you helped me repeatedly over the past few years. Love you,

  14. Bitter endings, sweet beginnings, and blessings in disguise.

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I read your entire post, and am staggered by the idiocy of your managers and HR. I am so glad that it worked out well for you. I also disagree with a few posters who implied that your tone was...

  15. Who loves their job?

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to solneeshka's topic in General Nursing

    I too, love my job. I wanted ICU, and got it......BUT it's a trauma/burn unit. I NEVER previously thought I could handle something like this, but took a chance. Love, love, love it! I love the...

  16. Taking the nclex-rn exam for the 3rd time on oct.2

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to jc999's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This is a little late.....but congratulations! I am very happy for you. Enjoy your

  17. Do you think this is fair compensation for orientation?

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to lvnjden4ever, R.N.'s topic in General Nursing

    Wow. That is really nasty. I would have second thoughts about working there, but because of the poor job market....you may not find another job soon. I wonder what other nasty tricks they'll come up...

  18. Questions About Detroit Medical Center

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to iluvdetroit's topic in Michigan Nursing

    i am employed by the dmc, and i know that they are not hiring too many people right now, like everywhere else. but each hospital has a few openings. receiving posted 3 positions for the neuro trauma,...

  19. Was fired today......

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to TrickieTam's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hey..... a happy ending! I'm happy for

  20. My Preceptor Hates Me (need advice)

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to 09NewGrad's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. Holy Crap. All the above advice is great. I just wanted to say that, in my mind, you were doing a LOT of good work each day, with a big patient load. You are going to be just fine. I am...

  21. FINALLY....A JOB!!!!

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to MauraRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow, that is really great news. You will likely be first in line for any full-time openings. Congratulations on being the top

  22. I'm *really* worried about my job... Need advice (long)

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to WalkieTalkie's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with previous posts - good advice. But, my concern is that your boss mentioned that no one would know that you "told" on your friend, yet your boss told YOU who told on YOU. Best wishes to...

  23. I'm a Nurse Manager!

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Congrats!

  24. If you have rec' d the H1N1 vaccine - please report

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Had the shot 8 days ago. No pain going in, no sore arm, no side effects. I feel fine. I had the regular flu shot 10 days prior to

  25. Need to find inexpensive and approved ACLS, PALS classes

    SusanKathleen, RN replied to sqadir1's topic in General Nursing

    I know you're trying to improve your resume and your chances......but I wanted to do that same thing before I had a job, and was advised by several of my clinical instructors not to. They advised...