raerusse

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1. 5 hour energy drinks? Other alternatives?

   raerusse replied to xyra's topic in General Nursing

   caffeine is a drug. If it doesn't work for you maybe you should try something else. I have heard that Provigil is effective, so you could ask your MD about prescribing it. One of it's indications is...

2. Critical Care Internships for new grads?

   raerusse replied to mestizorx's topic in Texas Nursing

   NeoNurse, I am still adjusting right now I think. I just am not crazy about all the concrete (not the prettiest city) and traffic. It doesn't help that my house has a major bug problem and that it...

3. Critical Care Internships for new grads?

   raerusse replied to mestizorx's topic in Texas Nursing

   The Texas medical center in Houston is a great place to look! There are MANY ICU opportunities. I was offered the ICU positions I applied for and my classmates got ICU or the units of their choice as...

4. marriage and nursing school

   raerusse replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

   It was not always easy, but we got through it!! We struggled at times but we also grew and learned in the process (which was very much needed b/c far greater trials and difficulties are sure to...

5. I had the NEW GRAD L&D interview today-I have a few questions...

   raerusse replied to stustressed's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Yay for you!!:yeah:Such a relief, huh? I start my first job in June as well Now to tackle

6. Deciding between two NICUs

   raerusse replied to raerusse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I took everyone's advice and accepted the 1st Nicu offer in the medical center (straight nights). It was hard to decide at first but after getting advice from nurses on this site and a lot prayer I...

7. I had the NEW GRAD L&D interview today-I have a few questions...

   raerusse replied to stustressed's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I have had three interviews and three job offers and none of them were given on the spot. They actually were all kind of variants of your situation. So don't give up hope yet!! Good

8. Can't make a decision for the life of me...

   raerusse replied to JustKeepSmiling's topic in General Nursing

   If you are asking this question now, you will likely be asking it throughout your entire LONG medical training. My husband is in medical school and many of his fellow students, particularly the female...

9. What to do, what to do?? Dillemma of sorts...

   raerusse replied to AML09RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Hospital B!! (better ratios, weekend off, loan repayment, same pay). Based on your post it comes out to be the clear winner. I myself am choosing to relocate (and I hate moving) to a hospital with...

10. Medical Missions?

    raerusse posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The thread on "will the NICU limit me" is kind of discouraging to me because I am starting NICU internship in June as a new grad (very excited), but also am interested in volunteering for medical...

11. Deciding between two NICUs

    raerusse replied to raerusse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks so much for your input! Is it also good though to have experience in level II and transition nursery? I want to have as many skills as possible during my first two years. Both are level III and...

12. Deciding between two NICUs

    raerusse posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am graduating this spring and have a job offer and an interview in two different NICUs. Both are for 6 month internships in level III units in non-profit teaching hospitals. One is very high accuity...

13. "Nursing students with C's are still nurses".. ?

    raerusse replied to whiteoleander5's topic in General Students

    I think that nursing school is more about test taking skills and critical thinking than details. I am the least detail person in the world and only study the night before but end up with all "A"s--...

14. NICU Pet Peeves

    raerusse replied to heartwort's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am graduating this april and hope to get my first job in the NICU. This isn't a pet peeve but I lOVE how intense and protective you guys are about your little patients. Makes me feel like I will fit...

15. Why I want NICU-good reasons? (long)

    raerusse replied to raerusse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Yeah I guess I knew you do IVs/Central lines (that was kid of dumb of me, where is the "duh" smiley?), just thought it might be different. But I had no idea you did urinary caths??!! really?? I'm glad...