chuckz

chuckz BSN, RN

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  1. Anyone applying to Madonna University

    chuckz replied to OB-nurse2013's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Just a hello to all my Madonna people out there. I graduated with my BSN last May and have now been a nurse for over a year. Let me tell you, I hated Madonna when I was there, but am thankful for it...

  2. My 5-Year-Old Son

    chuckz replied to chuckz's topic in General Nursing

    I am just so thankful for him. He could be a million different things but he isn't, he's my

  3. Worth it or not Smartphone

    chuckz replied to my4helpers's topic in General Students

    I love my iphone and use it constantly in practice. Micromedex, epocrates, skyscape all have their usefulness. I set my work schedule in the ical. I have it for my break when I want to escape and...

  4. Please tell me other new grads were completly overwhelmed

    chuckz replied to mkjh's topic in First Year After Licensure

    MJ, It is so normal to be overwhelmed it's silly. I was a tech for a number of years in a hospital. Was a tech in ER, ICU and PACU along with OR so it's not like I wasn't familiar with the...

  5. Answer this question please...

    chuckz replied to forgop's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    iluvpatho, welcome to the wonderful world of Madonna Nursing. Hope you are doing well in your classes. Halfway there

  6. NEW GRAD NURSE - should i get a CNA???

    chuckz replied to studentkj's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Amen, Take your NCLEX and start getting applications out

  7. Should new grads start in ICU?

    chuckz replied to optimusRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I started out as a new grad in an MICU of a trauma 1 hospital. I thought I was going to not be able to make it. I had a 4 month preception and I needed every second of it. I want to go to CRNA...

  8. New Nurse- Scared of not enough knowledge

    chuckz replied to ajangel25's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It takes time to feel comfortable. Every single one of us goes through it. I fear the nurses and the doctors who think they know everything. Keep learning and in time you will feel more confidence...

  9. how do you study AFTER you get your license?

    chuckz replied to smilesmilesmile's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The majority of your learning will be on the floor. Find somebody each **** that you work and make them your "goto" person if you can. If you have a problem with a line, IV, whatever, ask them how...

  10. Did you leave soon after your "One Year"?

    chuckz replied to RNDreamer's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am getting ready to hit my 9 month mark and told the unit I would give them 2 years and that is what I intend to give them. I got hired as a new grad in a trauma one MICU and I am learning a heck...

  11. Recent Madonna University accepted Nursing students...

    chuckz replied to Rinabby's topic in Michigan Nursing

    As a Madonna grad, I am pretty happy with the way they prepared me. The critical thinking is cultivated very well there. I always see Madonna grads on specialty units like an ICU or ER. The...

  12. First week on Unit in orientation...and I am feeling stupid! Is that normal?

    chuckz replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Don't worry about this heather. It's normal to feel that way. In nursing school you learn how NOT to kill somebody, when you are functioning as a nurse, you are learning how to actually become a...

  13. I've been a nurse for six months. Here's what I've learned so far.

    chuckz replied to vlmusicalsound's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Nice post musicalsound. I'm a dude so I feel pretty much the same way you do. I have been a nurse for almost 6 months....the not knowing everything stuff is still hard for me, but accepted...

  14. Do all your hospitals do CRRT?

    chuckz replied to opensesame's topic in MICU, SICU

    Yep, ours

  15. Can anyone explain the logic behind nursing exam questions?

    chuckz replied to Angitia's topic in General Students

    K+ would be my answer, but it also has to be given how much out of balance in relation to the condition of the patient and the other electrolytes. The tests are trying to get you to think in terms of...

  16. How did you get into the ICU?

    chuckz replied to missbutton's topic in MICU, SICU

    Honestly I just got lucky. I did a year in a small hospital ICU as a tech, worked in a PACU as a tech in the same hospital. After about 2 years, I was able to do an externship in a trauma 1 ER....

  17. Futile care

    chuckz replied to sunnycalifRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    That to me is the hardest thing. I just feel like the suffering is unjust. We had a 93 year old full code a couple weeks ago. Family wanted everything done. Eventually Ethics became involved and...

  18. Phi Theta Kappa - Haven't we all been invited?

    chuckz replied to SDChargersGirl#31's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was a member of both Kappa Iota and a current member of Sigma Theta Tau. It's just another thing to add to your resume. Anything that you can do stand out to a potential employer is smart in my...

  19. working while doing full time nursing classes

    chuckz replied to golosa82's topic in General Students

    It's hard to do without support. My wife sacrificed a lot to get me through school. She took the majority of the load taking care of the house, paying the bills and watching our son, on top of...

  20. Nurse Extern interview-HFHS

    chuckz replied to RN2Be-2011's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I was a nurse extern my last two semesters of nursing school at HFHS downtown in the ER. It was the best experience of my life. I loved my job and really loved the people. I am now a nurse in the...

  21. Overwhelmed

    chuckz replied to wanttobehappy's topic in General Students

    I graduated in May so I have some experience in this. Working full time and being a father is pretty hard in nursing school, and the stress of being overwhelmed at times adds just to that. The best...

  22. studying for med-surg

    chuckz replied to >--stethoscope--o's topic in General Students

    I'm a dork so I used to read the book. That being said, many of my colleagues got the same grades I did by just using the power points. I think a good rule of thumb in nursing school is to study...

  23. Taking care of patient with C.Diff?

    chuckz replied to citylights89's topic in General Students

    Alcohol does not kill C-diff, you need to use soap and water. It's something that you have to deal with. Take your gown and your gloves off at the door. Don't take them out to the hall to...

  24. Most difficult to learn as student and nurse?

    chuckz replied to Despareux's topic in General Nursing

    Time management and prioritizing care is my hardest thing. Tasks you can learn, to cluster training, especially as a new nurse was rough for

  25. How I Got a Job as a Graduate Nurse

    chuckz posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    When I knew that nursing school was what I wanted to do, I started to take some classes. At the time I had a very good job making 31 dollars an hour but hated it every day. I took classes part time...