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  1. The Hopsitals that hire new grads in ICU's

    PJMommy replied to MrRacer98's topic in MICU, SICU

    I'm in Omaha and, with something like a dozen metro-area hospitals, every single one hires new grads directly into ICU. Where are you at that you can't find the jobs in

  2. I'm having major assessment problems. Please help!!!!

    PJMommy replied to Jessica Student RN's topic in General Nursing

    I would add that the last time I took a manual BP was...well, I think I did one a couple of months ago to be sure I could still do it. Most places have the automated BP cuffs. As for breath sounds,...

  3. Accelerated degree programs

    PJMommy replied to Maisie's topic in General Nursing

    I received by BSN through a 1-year accelerated program. It is a very intense year but do-able. Out of 50-some in the class, two dropped voluntarily and one was dropped for grades. I can't tell you...

  4. Family visitation in ICU

    PJMommy replied to bfjworr's topic in MICU, SICU

    Well

  5. Family visitation in ICU

    PJMommy replied to bfjworr's topic in General Nursing

    Well

  6. What's best for me, RN or LPN?

    PJMommy replied to char1976's topic in General Nursing

    Do what you have to do. I could have written your post after I tested out stay-at-home-mommy for a year. Every one is different. Every mom is different. I envy those who are content and happy being...

  7. 7 P.m. - 7 A.m.

    PJMommy replied to Spider Cat's topic in General Nursing

    I understand your "first night" dilemma. The way I solved this was to get up early the night/morning before - say 5 AM - early enough that you've had 1-2 hours less of sleep than a normal night....

  8. desperate to learn Spanish

    PJMommy replied to timewood's topic in General Nursing

    Local colleges (esp. community colleges) often offer Spanish for Medical Professionals classes. Another option is to pick up some CDs and practice in the car -- again, I think you can get them for...

  9. Moving to critical care nursing

    PJMommy replied to KCRN13's topic in MICU, SICU

    I'm one of the ones who went as a new grad directly into a busy trauma ICU and wouldn't have been happy for 1 day on a med/surg floor. But I was also a new grad at age 34 and like to think that the...

  10. online schooling

    PJMommy replied to KCRN13's topic in MICU, SICU

    KCRN13 - I'm not sure I understand your question. Are you already an ADN nurse and just looking to do ADN to BSN? If so, then yes - much of the BSN requirement is theory (i.e. professional nursing,...

  11. Family visitation in ICU

    PJMommy replied to bfjworr's topic in MICU, SICU

    We all work in different environments. There are ICUs in a couple hospitals across town where, if I worked, I wouldn't be as opposed to open visitation -- nice neighborhoods, non-trauma facilities,...

  12. Family visitation in ICU

    PJMommy replied to bfjworr's topic in General Nursing

    We all work in different environments. There are ICUs in a couple hospitals across town where, if I worked, I wouldn't be as opposed to open visitation -- nice neighborhoods, non-trauma facilities,...

  13. Why are we even nurses?

    PJMommy replied to TexasCCRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Yep...for me it's sometimes something as simple as a hug from a pt's wife, or a pat on the back from a colleague, or the long-gone pt who comes back to visit and say thanks.... I try to remember...

  14. Family visitation in ICU

    PJMommy replied to bfjworr's topic in MICU, SICU

    Unfortunately, once you've taken those extra pts, a precedent is set. A couple of times, they've asked our nurses to take a second pt with a fresh heart -- maybe one that was a few hours out of the OR...

  15. Family visitation in ICU

    PJMommy replied to bfjworr's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, once you've taken those extra pts, a precedent is set. A couple of times, they've asked our nurses to take a second pt with a fresh heart -- maybe one that was a few hours out of the OR...

  16. Precepting New ICU Nurses

    PJMommy replied to Morguein's topic in MICU, SICU

    Moonepie, When I first oriented, we took "easy" patients so my preceptor had lots of time to teach. In those first couple weeks, no - I absolutely could not get everything done and learn at the same...

  17. Family visitation in ICU

    PJMommy replied to bfjworr's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thanks! I'll look up these sources. However, if I'm reading this correctly, the last article you quote is really from a commentary in JAMA, right? So a doctor/administrator who has probably never...

  18. Family visitation in ICU

    PJMommy replied to bfjworr's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! I'll look up these sources. However, if I'm reading this correctly, the last article you quote is really from a commentary in JAMA, right? So a doctor/administrator who has probably never...

  19. Family visitation in ICU

    PJMommy replied to bfjworr's topic in MICU, SICU

    I keep hearing this also...that AACN is recommending open visitation. Can anyone direct me to a link with this recommendation? I can't seem to find it on the AACN website and would like to read these...

  20. Family visitation in ICU

    PJMommy replied to bfjworr's topic in General Nursing

    I keep hearing this also...that AACN is recommending open visitation. Can anyone direct me to a link with this recommendation? I can't seem to find it on the AACN website and would like to read these...

  21. Precepting New ICU Nurses

    PJMommy replied to Morguein's topic in MICU, SICU

    I agree with JWRN. In my unit, I was oriented with 2 pts from day one and my preceptor had none -- just helped me with mine. I have since seen a couple of new nurses who really struggle getting...

  22. Ebb & flow of pt census?

    PJMommy posted a topic in General Nursing

    Our veteran nurses often refer to certain times as typically being a high census or a low census. As a newer nurse, it's interesting to see how often they are correct. They also share when we'll see...

  23. I have a question/problem with disability

    PJMommy replied to blondebritbrat's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you! You sound very much like my daughter who didn't lose the bulk of her hearing until after she'd acquired excellent language skills. She talks constantly! And no one knows she has a...

  24. what areas of nursing do you recommend??

    PJMommy replied to maxcat's topic in General Nursing

    It also depends on the culture of the unit and/or facility where you work. I've been in the same type of unit in different hospitals and see a vast difference in the way nurses, docs, management,...

  25. Computer Charting -- Do you like it or hate it?

    PJMommy replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    Love it! I never stay late charting but I've always been someone who can type and click a lot faster than I can