NATmicuRN

NATmicuRN

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  1. How much floor time must an RN have b4 going into Crital Care.

    NATmicuRN replied to FaithIn40's topic in MICU, SICU

    none first day in the micu monday first day ever to work in a hospital!! (oh and acutally get

  2. Stupid mistakes!!!!

    NATmicuRN replied to kit3375's topic in First Year After Licensure

    dont worry it all gets better...once you start getting the hang of it im sure youll be looking back saying oh when i was a baby nurse and making light of it....just stick to it try not to get so...

  3. Any input?

    NATmicuRN replied to megs0310's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i have acutally never heard of that but i would love to know the answer...you would think since you have already passed boards they would be checking out your personality....best of luck with

  4. New Grad Orientation - How Long...

    NATmicuRN replied to rosstat2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    at my hospital the first week is hr orientation then if your in a specialized unit (say icu like myself) i have 3 more weeks of classroom orientation followed by 6-8wks of precepting depending on how...

  5. I can't stand my new job at ALL. Thinking about quitting

    NATmicuRN replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    i would see if you were able to switch to a diffrent unit....did you get a sign on bonus that you might need to repay?? it would be easier to stay with in the hospital system which im sure is not as...

  6. Does your hospital have Trauma Care Unit?

    NATmicuRN replied to ncnurse99's topic in General Nursing

    we have a trauma stepdown at my hospital i kno mostly they get the pts that have been in the icu and are stable enough to go them....with this hospital being in the city they get alot of gun shot...

  7. Things to do while awaiting NCLEX results

    NATmicuRN replied to prmenrs's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    hmm i have yet to take my nclex but it just so happens ill be taking it the day before my 21st birthday so i will be planning to be comfortably numb and hopefully forget all about

  8. Things nursing school FAILED to tell us

    NATmicuRN replied to Debbie_LPN's topic in Nursing Humor

    when you on eve shift and the lol start getting a lil wacky....they tend to settle down when you ask them to fold things such as wash cloths good trick will keep them busy for say 20

  9. I'm starting to get concerned about salary...

    NATmicuRN replied to justme1972's topic in General Nursing

    my hospital starts you out around 20-21 dollars depending on the area (specitaly/med surg) but they have pretty good benifits 28 dollars bi weekly deducted from your pay with no annual deductible,...

  10. 2 questions: 1 about the ICU, 1 about orientation

    NATmicuRN replied to glamgalRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    my hospital for the MICU you have 3 weeks of classroom the first week is hr stuff and the last 2 wks are dyrythmias and critical thinking

  11. Caught stealing drugs

    NATmicuRN replied to vonxojn's topic in General Nursing

    thats crazy....you would hope these would be the people concerned with these issues

  12. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

    NATmicuRN replied to ashfost's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In pittsburgh, pa i will be starting at 20.50 for GN with a $8000 sign on bonus for 3 years.. that i just so happened to get because now the hospital does not give out sign on

  13. What's your favorite pair of nursing shoes?

    NATmicuRN replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    i wear nike shocks they rock my feet dont even hurt on the 12 hour

  14. Nursing Uniform Policy

    NATmicuRN replied to rustysflygirl's topic in General Nursing

    you gotta do what they say so id comply but be dissapointed i dont get to wear my cute scrubs