pooshx2

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1. Returning to the bedside..not such a good idea afterall

   pooshx2 replied to Marshall1's topic in Health, Stress Management

   What type of job is

2. VA CBOC position open - questions

   pooshx2 posted a topic in Government, Military

   There is a position open at a VA CBOC near me. CBOC = community based outpatient clinic. The position requirements are 2 years RN with medical surgical experience. I only have ICU experience. What...

3. ICU Gtt Cheat Sheet Wanted!

   pooshx2 replied to shannonFNP's topic in MICU, SICU

   Don't know if this is what kind of thing you are looking for, but this is a doc I got when I started as a new grad. Hope it helps. ~Erica Common Continuous Drips Used in the CC

4. Tucson/Sierra Vista hospitals - info please

   pooshx2 posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

   Hi all! Hoping to get some info about the different Carondolet hospitals and TMC. I can't apply to UMC as I only have 10 months experience as an RN and I spoke with recruiter and she said I need one...

5. Looking for a great ICU flow for RNs to organize their shift

   pooshx2 replied to christen13's topic in MICU, SICU

   I am attaching the one that I use. There is a front and back side to this and I am able to fit my 2 sheets of paper for my 2 pts easily in my pocket. I cannot take all the credit for this, I actually...

6. Is it best to get BSN as opposed to ADN for second degree?

   pooshx2 replied to Becca2theresq's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   this is a decision that i struggled with too. i have a ba and ma in another field. what ultimately made my decision was when i applied to an adn and bsn program in my community the adn started in...

7. transitioning for EMS

   pooshx2 replied to trauma_queen2010's topic in First Year After Licensure

   i whole heartedly agree with the previous poster! how i wish i could have remained anonymous during my 2 year nursing program. unfortunately, the week before nursing school began, i was the medic...

8. What type of nurse does everyone want to eventually end up being?

   pooshx2 replied to silentRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

   David, What is stopping you from applying to FMC if you want to move back to Flag? I work at FMC now as an extern and graduate in Dec. and am beginning their new grad program for January. If...

9. Anyone paying for school with the GI BILL or College Fund?

   pooshx2 replied to dreamon's topic in General Students

   Hello, I am using the GI Bill to help me pay for school. My advisor said that I was eligible for financial aid loans as well, but I have gotten scholarships throughout school and have used my GI...

10. Pharmacology study guide suggestions

    pooshx2 replied to sfranRNstudent's topic in General Students

    At my school we have to take ProCalc exams to prove we are competent. This is our equivalency info.... ProCalc Equiv Revised

11. How quickly we forget

    pooshx2 replied to lemonaidangel's topic in General Students

    BUMP! Awesome post, I graduate in December and really needed to read this as I too am feeling ashamed as I saw some "newbies" the other day and thought, thank goodness I am done with

12. Personality Type and Nursing

    pooshx2 replied to Mesomorph's topic in General Nursing

    your type is [color=#d000a0]intj[color=#d000a0]introverted[color=#d000a0]intuitive[color=#d000a0]thinking[color=#d000a0]judgingstrength of the preferences %...

13. MAYO New Grad Program

    pooshx2 replied to CRNAspire's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I attended the open house and was very impressed with their dedication to the new grad. Can you tell me anything about their interview process? Is it one on one or a panel interview? Also, do they...

14. best places to work as a new grad in phoenix metro area

    pooshx2 replied to JessLP's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I am interested in any feedback on hospitals in the Phoenix area also. I graduate in December with an ADN. Are there hospitals that are more geared toward BSNs over ADNs? I am looking to start on a...

15. Flagstaff Nurses; feedback please

    pooshx2 replied to catlover314's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Depending on where you are coming from, I suppose "high cost of living" is a subjective term. For the economy locally here in Flag, it is difficult for the "average worker bee" to make ends meet....