Scrubs911

Scrubs911

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  1. ICU nurses, Is 3:1 patient to nurse ratio a common occurence or am I just tripping?

    Scrubs911 posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    *I posted this in the new grads section but I also want to hear from the experienced nurses* Hi. I'm a relatively new nurse in a general ICU (we get a variety of patients). Considering the shortage of...

  2. NP for Dummies

    Scrubs911 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Posted this in the student forums yesterday. Hoping NPs can share what books helped them through NP school. * Original Post: A few weeks ago I was browsing the threads and saw a book suggestion...

  3. Online Acute Care NP Programs

    Scrubs911 replied to txnurse123's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Have you checked out UTMB Galveston? I know you have to go on campus every couple of months but a lot of it is

  4. LPNs are nurses too.

    Scrubs911 replied to vbarger28's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yep, I agree you should let go of the belief that LPNs have to defend their qualifications. The only solid defence is the quality of care you provide and your professionalism. Everything else is just...

  5. I need your input on a potentially life-altering decision...

    Scrubs911 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm trying to figure out the next step of my life. I will be applying to MSN programs for this fall or next spring but I'm yet to decide on what advanced practice concentration to focus on. So far I'm...

  6. I need your input on a potentially life-altering decision...

    Scrubs911 replied to Scrubs911's topic in General Nursing

    I can't really speak for those who choose their specialty for strictly financial reasons but what you said ^^ is what I'm working toward: finding a specialty that supports me and one that I will also...

  7. NEW US Nurse on first hospital job orientation

    Scrubs911 replied to stylishgurl's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! Congrats on your new job. First be sure that it's normal to be anxious about your performance at a new job especially if it's nursing and in a completely new environment/country. One thing I'll...

  8. I need your input on a potentially life-altering decision...

    Scrubs911 replied to Scrubs911's topic in General Nursing

    I am so grateful to everyone for taking the time to help me with this issue. I appreciate all the suggestions and advice. There's quite a bit I have to figure out and the posts here have helped me...

  9. I need your input on a potentially life-altering decision...

    Scrubs911 replied to Scrubs911's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! You raised so many good points. Thank you so much, I'll look and see what's out there. No it's not ridiculous to seek input from people who are able to give objective and diverse...

  10. ICU nurses, Is 3:1 patient to nurse ratio a common occurence or am I just tripping?

    Scrubs911 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi. I'm a relatively new nurse in a general ICU (we get a variety of patients). Considering the shortage of jobs for new nurses, I'm very grateful I found a job in an area of nursing that I find...

  11. ICU nurses, Is 3:1 patient to nurse ratio a common occurence or am I just tripping?

    Scrubs911 replied to Scrubs911's topic in First Year After Licensure

    thank you for clarifying your post mbarn08. i get what you're saying and you're right, what should be in theory is hardly ever what is in practice. thank you for sharing your

  12. ICU nurses, Is 3:1 patient to nurse ratio a common occurence or am I just tripping?

    Scrubs911 replied to Scrubs911's topic in MICU, SICU

    That site is a great resource Chisca. And what you said about staff retention makes sense; I'm not exactly sure what the turn over is but folks who have been here longer say we have way more 'new'...

  13. ICU nurses, Is 3:1 patient to nurse ratio a common occurence or am I just tripping?

    Scrubs911 replied to Scrubs911's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for the responses. I understand that other units have higher pt:nurse than we do, and in no way do I attempt to minimize the work other nurses do. I just wanted to focus on the ICU setting...

  14. I'm so sick of training other nurses and new grads ! Will I ever get a break?

    Scrubs911 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah it must be hard to leave so soon but you've got to be realistic and make choices that are healthy for you and your career. God forbid that something goes wrong somewhere and you end up with a...

  15. uggh i soo want to give up right now!

    Scrubs911 replied to erin01's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey cheer up. Like you said, you're new, new people ask questions. New people feel silly for not knowing everything they think they need to know. It's okay to feel incompetent when about to perform a...

  16. Would I still be considered as a new nurse after a year?

    Scrubs911 replied to camarosie's topic in General Nursing

    If relocation is not out of the question, why not apply to hospitals in other cities or states, and relocate if you get a job (not before). I know of many people who had to move across the country for...

  17. Difference between BSN and RN

    Scrubs911 replied to Katie5's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    There's a whole forum with over 400 threads on the subject. I'm sure you'll find loads of info if you do a search or read a sticky in that area. I hope the link works:...

  18. Has anyone applied for January Residency programs at Baylor Health Care System??

    Scrubs911 replied to lweatherby's topic in Texas Nursing

    Wow I haven't been here in a while. Congratulations

  19. Has anyone applied for January Residency programs at Baylor Health Care System??

    Scrubs911 replied to lweatherby's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks and good luck to all of us

  20. Has anyone applied for January Residency programs at Baylor Health Care System??

    Scrubs911 replied to lweatherby's topic in Texas Nursing

    No problem. There was a thread on the subject yesterday. I was able to gauge what the average number is for most folks.

  21. Need a good ICU book

    Scrubs911 replied to erinnRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thank

  22. How likely is it as a new nursing grad I'd have to work nights?

    Scrubs911 replied to honeymist's topic in General Nursing

    I don't believe a unit hiring new grads into the day shift is necessarily a bad place to work. Most managers hire based on the unit's needs, and if there is an opening on the day shift that a new grad...

  23. im confusing about Biology and Nursing major

    Scrubs911 replied to jamiepkn's topic in General Nursing

    Hi. Let me get this straight: You're interested in the medical field with Nursing as your top choice. You're trying to do both Nursing and Biology and you want to start with the Biology major while...

  24. Has anyone applied for January Residency programs at Baylor Health Care System??

    Scrubs911 replied to lweatherby's topic in Texas Nursing

    Congratulations!!! I applied also, and only got the confirmation email. Oh

  25. Need a good ICU book

    Scrubs911 replied to erinnRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Hi everyone. Thanks for all the responses. I'm thinking of purchasing 'The ICU Book' based on the recommendations here. I read reviews on amazon, and some folks believe the earlier editions are better...