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  1. A-lines vs. Central Venous lines

    BillboSN replied to zlatamoya's topic in MICU, SICU

    The IJ (internal jugular) is preferred over the SC (subclavian) for a central venous catheter because you get a more accurate central venous pressure with the IJ. Correct me if I am wrong, but that is...

  2. What's the correct answer to this interview question?

    BillboSN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just wondering what people think is a good way to answer this question: What would you do if you observed a fellow employee not following procedure? Also... What are some other situational questions...

  3. What's the correct answer to this interview question?

    BillboSN replied to BillboSN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the input everyone. The interview went well but, unfortunately, he never asked this question. We'll see how well it actually went when I get the phone call next

  4. Transition from ortho to SICU

    BillboSN posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I am graduating in May and am considering taking a position on an ortho floor. Once I have some experience (6 mo - 1 year), I want to transfer to an ICU. I am debating whether to take the position or...

  5. Ok, I am a MALE, striving to become a nurse.

    BillboSN replied to HFCC29's topic in Michigan Nursing

    much

  6. CCRN certification

    BillboSN posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I was just looking through the requirements for the CCRN cert. and I am confused about the required hours. Would experience on a stepdown unit with vented patients on telemetry count toward the hours?...

  7. Starting Salary 2nd Career BSN, Detroit Area

    BillboSN replied to Firehawk734's topic in Michigan Nursing

    St. Johns Health System - 23.65 St. Joes - about 25.00 DMC - 22

  8. Mary Ann Hogan Review book

    BillboSN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just bought the Comprehensive Reveiw for NClEX-RN Reviews & Rationals by Mary Ann Hogan published by Prentice Hall. Anyone use this book or have any

  9. future of CRNA profession?

    BillboSN replied to yerbluez's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    CRNA's will be taken over by

  10. Anesthesia awareness article

    BillboSN posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Interesting article about anesthesia awareness :

  11. I have trouble admitting that I will be a nurse

    BillboSN replied to flyingfish2u's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I was bit hesitant telling people I was going to be a nurse when I first started nursing school. Now, however, I am proud of the fact that I am going to be a nurse. Going though clinicals has given...

  12. St. Joesph Mercy-Oakland

    BillboSN posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    Anybody know anything about St. Joe's new grad orientation and what the starting pay

  13. Switching from peds to adults

    BillboSN posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I observed in the PICU a while ago and I really think that I would enjoy working there. The children's hospital in my area offers a 6 month Versant internship program for new grads. I was just...

  14. Does being a Male help for admission

    BillboSN replied to surehands2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In states where affirmative action is in place underrepresented groups (males in nursing, minorities etc.) get extra points on the application. So it would help being a male. But if there is no...

  15. HELP QUICK! Burn diet

    BillboSN posted a topic in Burn

    I have to give a presentation to my clinical group about various diets and since we are on a burn unit the burn diet is one of them. I am at a Ped hospital and their diet is high protein, high cal, no...

  16. Heplock with no IV running

    BillboSN posted a topic in General Students

    I was just wondering what the purpose of keeping a heplock in when no IV fluid is running. Is it just so you don't have to start a new acces in case you need to run

  17. Heplock with no IV running

    BillboSN replied to BillboSN's topic in General Students

    I am in my peds rotation and the policy at the hospital is 10cc hep flush. I have also heard them called both heplocks and saline

  18. Quick....Help!!!

    BillboSN posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I was supposed do do a survey of the nurses on the floor for an assignment but I forgot. If anyone could share some thoughts that would really help me out. I need a list of things you would like...