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I'm a young male African American RN with about 17 mths exp in a level 1 trauma hospital (STICU). Been thinking about venturing out to do some travel nursing for about a yr before going to CRNA school. Somedays I think I am ready and then somedays I don't. I think that my problem is that I wish I had someone to at least do my first assignment with. I have heard good and bad things about travel nursing. I guess I'm going to have to jump in there and just do it.

I prececpted in STICU and then took a job there when I graduated. I made a yr of being on my own this past week. I feel that I have learned a lot. Although at times I still feel like I don't know enough. You have to remember that those RNs that u feel stupid around were once only a yr out...feeling the same way. Each shift you just have to take one thing away and learn that one thing. If you do this, over time you will be a great and competent nurse. Unless you just suck. Lol. J/K. I think everyone goes through this. We are taking care of some really sick pts. Just be safe and look to those you trust for help when u need it. If you are unsure about something or if something just doesn't feel right....SPEAK UP. Don't ever not ask a question about something because you don't want to sound stupid. That stupid feeling may save your pts life. You can also brush up on topics that you come into contact with while at work. Nursing is life long learning. I hope this helps and encourages you to go far. Good luck!!!

I think that somewhere on their website it states that you must renew by Nov 30. If you renew after that it is considered late. Something about them not having time to send ur card by Jan is you renew after Nov 30 so you would be working without a license. I just graduated in May and paid the money for mine then and had to turn around and pay again. Bogus!!!!!

Hello all, I have my BSN degree (graduated in May). Currently working in STICU. I love the job and the responsibility that comes with it. I just do not see myself doing bedside care for long. I was looking into the MSN/MBA online programs as well. I was just wondering what will I be able to do with these degrees. Anyone with insight into this dual degree, your input will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Wow! I don't think that I could work in an ICU with family coming and going as they please. I work in a Level 1 Trauma hospital in STICU. Our visitation hours are at 10:30, 13:30, 16:30, and 20:30 with each being only 20min. Sometimes you get family that don't want to leave when the announcement is made that visitation is over and you have to "politely" tell them to leave.

Just finished the NCLEX. I got 75 questions and feel like I only knew about 10 answers confidently. However, I just did the PV trick and got the "good pop-up". I hope this rings true for me as it has for so many others. Anyway, good luck to all that will be taking it.

Thank you to everyone who participated. You all are great! Thanks once again.

Please help by answering 6 questions if you have passed the NCLEX-RN. Thank you so much for your time and consideration. SURVEY QUESTIONS 1.When did you take the NCLEX-RN exam? 2.How many times did you take the NCLEX-RN exam and when was your first attempt after completion of nursing school? 3.How did you prepare for the NCLEX-RN exam? (i.e. study material, prep course) Please be specific if you used prep book (give the names please). 4.How long did it take you to prepare for the NCLEX-RN exam? 5.Did your school offer a NCLEX-RN preparation class? 6.What do you feel helped you the most in preparing for the NCLEX-RN exam?

2. Child's BSA: 0.9m2 Order:Carmustine 75 mg/m2 every day times 2 Available: 100 mg/10 mL vial How many mL would you administer? Correct answer 6.75 All you do is say 0.9m2 x 75mg and it gives you 67.5mg (this is how much they will get everyday times 2) Next you take 100mg/10ml and reduce it to Xmg/ 1ml so that would be 10mg/1ml Next you take what you need (67.5mg) and divide by what you have available (10mg) = 6.75ml You can do all of them this way. This is the shorthand way. Some people have to see the mg/ml to cancel out, but I always just reduce my avaiable drug to however many mg over 1 ml. In this example your drug was 100mg/10ml. You just say 100/10 and it gives you 10mg per ml. Then you take what you need (the ordered dose) and divide by what you have (drug on hand). Hope this helps!