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Hey guys! I'm looking for some guidance here. I'm looking to go RN to BSN right now, and thinking that online is for me.. I work full time, and have a very young daughter at home. Going to class multiple times a week, even once, will be pretty rough....

I got harrassed by university of Phoenix when I decided not to go. They promised it would not cost me a penny out of pocket to start, and they pressured me to sign up for the next class (1 week away) and then --- oh yeah, we need $700+ to start. I sa...

I believe most hospitals require critical care floats to have at least 2 yrs experience in that field. I have been an ICU nurse my entire career, with a short stent in ED, and CCU. I just relocated to VA, and about to take on a float job to the ICU /...

There is a page on the application that your current employer can fill out for this requirement. I too just submitted my application - still waiting for the license, but it's only been a week..... Good Luck!

i'm also moving out here soon and i'm a little worried about the job market too. Let me know if you hear anything. I'm looking for icu in the richmond area.

Practice, Practice, Practice..... that's the only way you get better! Another thing is - even though it's a trauma center - they're not going to throw you to the wolves on the first day, they'll probably start you out with the less severe cases...do...

Wow..... That was powerful, sad, and amazing, - I'm speechless right now. Thankyou.... I've never tried to verbalized the feelings before - you hit it, head on!!

hey everyone. I'm starting a new position in the ER in the next couple of weeks and looking for some words of wisdom / advice on how to transition ok. Here's a little about myself: I've been a CCU/ICU RN for about a year now - came in straight out of...

HAAA HAAA HAAAA!!!! Hilarious!:yeah:

If we waited for the doc to see each pt and order each lab/line - could you even IMAGINE how bad the 'stink eye' you'd be getting from the pt's because of how bad the ER would be backed up and how long the wait times would be???? ICK!?!?! Don't wan...

Thanks guys! I have a feeling I'm gonna love it - I've always planned on crosstraining in the future - so it's just going to be a little sooner than I planned~! :loveya:

Like they said above, there is no EASY answer on how to deal with deaths. I don't think you really ever 'get used to it.' Everybody has there own ways of coping, and going on. I've only been doing it for a year, and each death affects me in a differ...

Honey - you need to take this post elsewhere, because hmmpfft..... You don't have a clue what nursing truely is - and apparently don't have a clue about what this website is for..... doctor's helper? WTH? I'm calling MUD on this one...

Not sure if this will help or not - but I also have aquired a 'cheat book' that I keep in my clipboard. (lovely little clipboard that snaps shut - to keep supplies and notes inside) The standard drips, protocols, phone #'s, etc. for quick reference w...

I think I would have to say - it all depends on what you want to do with your nursing career. Do you want to go directly into critical care? If so - then go ahead and do it! You're already ACLS certified, you've been a paramedic for 8+ years - that's...

Get your ~arse~ out of the break room and answer your own call lights, fix your own beeping pumps, and watch your own sundowners - Quite Frankly, I'm sick and tired of doing this every night that I'm scheduled to work with you!!! I've got my own as...

I'm a newer RN on a CCU unit. Been here for about 6 months now. I've got a good head on my shoulders, and have a decent, basic handle on things, and I'm also 8 months pregnant... Here's the situation.... We are a smaller unit, and get a lot of ICU ov...

Thanks again - When I was talking with the more experienced RN, she mentioned that I might want to talk it over with our head nurse manager. Just to let her know the situation and that although I feel comfortable in the unit - I don't feel comfortab...

Thankyou all for the advice - I am going to definately start a diary and document it all. During report I mentioned to the day shift RN that I wasn't comfortable w/ the assignment and he did mention to me about that Assignment despite objection form....

The only thing I can say about the neat freaks / cleaning sprees, etc. is... I've only been in the CCU for a year now - and I've found myself doing this too - the reason being....... when the sh()*t hits the fan and your patient goes south very quick...

I honestly think it depends on the individual. Some people have that certain drive, whereas others don't. Everyone is different. They say med/surg is more task oriented, whereas critical care requires more pathophysiology and critical thinking. I do...

I honestly think it depends on the individual. Some people have that certain drive, whereas others don't. Everyone is different. They say med/surg is more task oriented, whereas critical care requires more pathophysiology and critical thinking. I do...

If you really feel that way - then maybe you should get out of the profession.... Possibly sounds like you didn't have the right motivation for going into the profession in the first place. It's about making a difference in someone's life, and helpi...

i have to agree with this..... it does take a special type of person to be a great nurse..... it's not about the money or respect - it's really about helping others and touching other peoples lives......and that does mean doing some tasks that are no...

Nursing was also a second career for me... I started out as a medical assistant - loved it, but it was mostly outpatient care, and I felt that I wanted to make more of a substantial difference in someones life, so I looked into nursing.... Now that I...