Easyatmidnight

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1. Do Neuro ICU nurses get good cardiac experience?

   Easyatmidnight replied to aCRNAhopeful's topic in Neuro

   I started as a new grad in the NSICU in Detroit a year ago and I get pulled to other ICU's when they are short staffed. My best advise is...go to the source. Talk to the people on the neuro unit where you were offered a job. Find out more info befor...

2. How long are we expected to have this "hiring freez for new grads"?

   Easyatmidnight replied to nina9's topic in General Students

   I also graduated in May 08 and I never experienced this hiring freeze. I was offered many different positions as matter of fact the hopitals from our area wined and dined us at the most expensive restaurants in order to recruit us. I accepted a job i...

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

   Easyatmidnight replied to talaxandra's topic in Neuro

   I have some of my very best talks with my brain dead patients. Are you kidding me? they are excellent listeners! Seriously, I tell them about my day, my hopes, my frustrations, yes I love talking to all of my patients. Knowing it will never leave the...

4. Need advice: I have bad anxiety before I go to work.

   Easyatmidnight replied to funnygirl01's topic in Neuro

   I understand how you feel. I graduated in May 08 and have been working in the Neuroscience ICU in Detroit ever since. There are many nights I worry about being able to provide the necessary care it takes to care for those high acuity pt's. We are a t...