CoffeeGeekRN

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  1. Where do you put your STUFF

    CoffeeGeekRN replied to DAMomma's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Luis, thanks for posting that link for Aviator scrubs. Those look perfect for my

  2. Now I understand why nurses leave?

    CoffeeGeekRN replied to motivated2nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    MBARN08, I am starting to see this

  3. Techs in the ICU

    CoffeeGeekRN replied to bucknangler's topic in MICU, SICU

    We have monitor techs until December. Occasionaly we have techs. I am used to doing everything by myself in the

  4. BIOPATCH

    CoffeeGeekRN replied to lbeauplan's topic in General Nursing

    What do you believe is the correct

  5. AT LAST!!!

    CoffeeGeekRN replied to NewAggieGrad09's topic in First Year After Licensure

    :cheers::ancong!::cheers:

  6. Coppin State Nursing School Good?

    CoffeeGeekRN replied to Cherish's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Check their NCLEX pass rates on the

  7. first night off of orientation!

    CoffeeGeekRN replied to LoveActually's topic in MICU, SICU

    God bless you in your diligence for caring for this patient. You definitely made a difference in her

  8. Were you prepared for your first nursing job?

    CoffeeGeekRN replied to Eileen79's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I feel that IV starts are a deficiency I have

  9. No More Bedside Nursing, I Quit!

    CoffeeGeekRN replied to cameroondiva's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In this economy to run may not be an

  10. Where do you put your STUFF

    CoffeeGeekRN replied to DAMomma's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't know what type of unit you are on, as for critical care or ICU, I carry a 4 color chart pen, a regular black pen, pen light, alcohol swabs, and flushes in my pockets. I also carry my bandage...

  11. Can I take a break between nursing school/NCLEX and applying for first RN job?

    CoffeeGeekRN replied to nursetobein2010's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My recommendation would be start applying to jobs now! Don't take a break. If the economic conditions continue as they are now then it will be difficult to find a

  12. New to Patients on Vents

    CoffeeGeekRN replied to flowergirl627's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ask to shadow RT. Take note of vent settings such as FiO2, vent resp., pt resp. (how much they are breathing over/under vent), PEEP Tidal volume, inspiratory pressure, and

  13. Coolest medical/nursing website

    CoffeeGeekRN replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I got a lot of info for my care plans in NS from

  14. Anybody Else Doing Howard CC's Accelerated RN Program Starting May 2009?

    CoffeeGeekRN replied to PharmaRN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I am glad you are enjoying the program and are doing so well. I don't mean to burst your bubble but you will be singing the blues when you get to 233 and 234. Those are the hardest courses and when...

  15. Who's going to AACN NTI 2010 in Washington DC May 15-20th?

    CoffeeGeekRN replied to Brian's topic in Critical Care

    I hope I can get the time off to

  16. Finally...........

    CoffeeGeekRN replied to groovy jeff's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats! I agree about trying to avoid working 3 - 12 hr shifts in a row. This past week I worked 4 - 12s in a row and I was so exhausted and couldn't think straight. What saved me was that I had...

  17. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    CoffeeGeekRN replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Congratulations!

  18. Nursing JOB shortage in Maryland!

    CoffeeGeekRN replied to CASTLEGATES's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Shady Grove in Rockville has some openings for experienced RNs. Many of the positions I saw didn't specify how recent the experience needed to

  19. Acceptance to montgomery college nursing program

    CoffeeGeekRN replied to liz0808's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I live in Montgomery County and graduated from HCC. For me it was easier to get placed at HCC because they have an evening/weekend RN program and the selection process was not so much based on GPA....

  20. Does your ICU have techs or aids?

    CoffeeGeekRN replied to jnmoore02's topic in MICU, SICU

    Similar to what RNperdiem said, my unit usually has only one tech on duty per shift. Some days we don't even have the one. On rare occasions, we will get a "helper" from another unit or floor....

  21. Job market prefers BSN , turns away ADN

    CoffeeGeekRN replied to aromarn's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'm going to be blunt here: What you said about ADN programs only teaching how to pass NCLEX is bull. I am sure that many of us could also say for every 1 excellent BSN there there are 10 who are...

  22. UMB Spring 2010 Applicants (BSN or CNL)

    CoffeeGeekRN replied to mother_matters's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Grey Lady, could you tell me when the best time to apply for the RN to MSN program is? I am considering either Fall 2010 or Spring

  23. New Grads- What floor where you hired for?

    CoffeeGeekRN replied to ibme's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations!

  24. Anyone Applied to Howard Community College for Fall '09

    CoffeeGeekRN replied to dcgrrl's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I could be wrong but I think there have been some changes to HCC's RN program entrance requirements. I believe they are now considering GPAs rather than just the 2.50 standard. I believe applicants...

  25. You know that you are dating/married to a nurse

    CoffeeGeekRN replied to mydee's topic in Nursing Humor

    From what I remember from NS, stroking the inner thigh helps people pee. I will only try this if Keanu Reeves or Christian Bale are my pts :heartbeat:redbeathe:heartbeat. For everyone else I'll just...