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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....

  16. ATI, PDA, and stethoscope.

    pooshx2 replied to Tabula-rasa's topic in General Students

    1. I don't know about the ATI, but I do love my NCLEX review books with cd's. I graduate in December =) and I don't know what to do when I don't have a book around to review questions. Plus they...

  17. 3rd semester- Feeling overwhelmed at clinical

    pooshx2 replied to mimi13's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    By all means, don't feel alone in this! I too thought many of my peers were so confident as that is what they give off in clinicals, then a student asked me a question that I thought to myself - she...

  18. Overwhelmed By Cardiac...

    pooshx2 replied to GretaRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I really enjoyed the easy reading of Cardiovascular Care made Easy and Hemodynamic Monitoring made easy series of books that are the visual books. It really did what I needed as a CV for dummies (ie...

  19. Question regarding parenteral fluids

    pooshx2 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    OK, I have a question about parenteral fluids. I asked this on the other forum and was told not to ask homework questions that are broad. This is not a homework question it is a learning objective...

  20. Question regarding parenteral fluids

    pooshx2 replied to pooshx2's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you Daytonite and carolinapooh!! Someone PM'd me an article out of Nursing made Incredibly Easy called "Third Spacing, where has all the fluid gone" and that has helped tremendously now that I...

  21. Question regarding parenteral fluids

    pooshx2 replied to pooshx2's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I was thinking fluid volume excess too. My thought was that you are giving parenteral fluids because their gut can't handle regular food or enteral fluids, so would they be able to absorb, or...

  22. What Is Your Nursing Specialty?

    pooshx2 replied to Tsaiko's topic in General Students

    Emergency Nursing would suit you well! ER - 100%, Travel and Critical Care - 88%, and OR and Nurse Anesthetist - 63%. Fun Quiz, thanks!

  23. Beginning RN Salary in Louisiana

    pooshx2 replied to LouisianaNurse2006's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I have one year left in an ADN program here in Arizona. My husband's whole family lives in LA. In Covington, Metairie and La Place. I would like to be somewhat close to that area when we relocate...

  24. The waiting game...

    pooshx2 replied to Hollybop's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I got in first time when I applied in Oct 2006, I applied to several colleges. I started Yavapai in Jan 2007 and hope to graduate in Dec 2009! They have a different entrance exam than the NET, it is...

  25. The waiting game...

    pooshx2 replied to Hollybop's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I applied in Oct 2006 and was scheduled to start at Glendale CC in January. I turned down my slot so one should be opened up there for Jan. I got into Yavapai College and go to the Camp Verde campus...