littlecandle

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1. Stress Relieve During Shift

   littlecandle posted a topic in Stress 101

   So I looked through a lot of the post and wasn't exactly able to find what I was searching for. I was wondering if any one had suggestions or felt like sharing what they do to help relieve stress during their shift. Its for a project for school that ...

2. Suggestions for student in ICU

   littlecandle replied to littlecandle's topic in MICU

   Thanks! I have a PDA that I need to update with nursing stuff (-: So my friend and I that are both precepting in the ICU have the same problem. On the unit I hear the alarms and bells that go off for my patients and there not that many but as soon as...

3. For those of use New Grads not getting jobs, what do you suggest?

   littlecandle replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

   Maybe you could volunteer or work as a clerk or something in a unit/hospital you like and then when a position opens up the would already know you. I know not the best suggestion but that way you would sill be in a health care setting.

4. For those of use New Grads not getting jobs, what do you suggest?

   littlecandle replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

   Being flexible about the position your willing to accept is helpful. I was looking to go into critical care directly from school. I have experience as an EMT, CNA, unit clerk so I figured I would at least have a chance. I was interview for some posi...

5. Suggestions for student in ICU

   littlecandle replied to littlecandle's topic in MICU

   Thanks! I just checked it out. Thats a great site. Lots of information.

6. Suggestions for student in ICU

   littlecandle replied to littlecandle's topic in MICU

   Thanks! Unfortunately my time in the ICU is very limited so I wanted to be able to get as much as I can from it. I think the most beneficial thing for me as been my attitude about being there. I get there early and nurses from the day shift are alway...

7. Suggestions for student in ICU

   littlecandle replied to littlecandle's topic in MICU

   Thanks! Congrats too!

8. Suggestions for student in ICU

   littlecandle posted a topic in MICU

   Hello, I wasn't sure if I should post this under students or here. I am starting me preceptorship in the ICU next week which I am very excited about it and hope to get as much from my experience there as I can. My goal once I graduate is to hopefully...

9. A&P I Summer 2007

   littlecandle replied to reneemichell's topic in Pre-Nursing

   So far I am enjoying my A&P I class! I found an interesting website that has live human dissections done by the guy who did the Bodies exhibits. It covers basic anatomy but he explains and shows how certain diseases affect the body. Hope this hel...