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volunteerpioneer

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  1. CCRN

    volunteerpioneer replied to special1rn's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    It's kind of pricey but the DVDs from Gasparis-Vonfrolio. I've read many of the previous threads on here and it comes up over and over again-- finally sucked it up and purchased it- VERY helpful. I...

  2. Umm...again, how many weeks of orientation?

    volunteerpioneer replied to jrsRN07's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    2 weeks is definitely not enough! We just got a veteran tele RN new to our CT ICU-- they put her on the same training program as everyone else (new grads, and new to ICU RNS): 2 weeks pre-class, 4...

  3. Thoughts on LAC+USC

    volunteerpioneer posted a topic in California Nursing

    I'm considering a position at LAC+USC, but if I take it I have to sign a 3 year contract to stay at the hospital (cuz of the training involved). I was wondering if there are any seasoned nurses out...

  4. How did you break into CTICU?

    volunteerpioneer replied to SICU_Murse's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Where do you live? I live in Los Angeles, here if you apply to one government hospital, it sends out your resume to all-- but it is a slooooooow process. I kept following up with the recruiter and one...

  5. Amiodarone

    volunteerpioneer replied to Stormy8's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I work in a CT ICU and when a pt converts into A-fib, usually 2nd or 3rd post op day, it's almost standard that the doc's write an order for a bolus of 150mg/min over 30 min followed by 1mg/min drip....

  6. Admitting an open chest pt

    volunteerpioneer posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I am a newbie in the CT-ICU and part of my orientation is admitting all the fresh hearts. Yesterday, the case scheduled was CABG x3; but ended up needing an AVR and IABP in OR. and when receiving...

  7. Admitting an open chest pt

    volunteerpioneer replied to volunteerpioneer's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Everyone thanks for the input. Perhaps I jinxed myself because at yesterday's shift I got my first open chest-patient. start of shift the surgeons did a wash out at bedside and decided to keep the...

  8. proper orientation for CTICU

    volunteerpioneer replied to rn6889's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Sorry for the confusion, 'fresh heart' is what we call a patient just received from the OR right after cardiac

  9. proper orientation for CTICU

    volunteerpioneer replied to rn6889's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I completely agree with the comment that it is the quality of the training, not the quantity. Also, with sugarmama's comment to take as many open hearts as possible. I am a new grad who was hired...

  10. LAC+USC interview new grad RN

    volunteerpioneer replied to girl84's topic in California Nursing

    No i was hired July, cleared August then waited.. and waited.. and waited.. finally 'started' mid November (2 weeks orientation, no floor), started my preceptorship on the Med Surg floor 2nd week of...

  11. LAC+USC interview new grad RN

    volunteerpioneer replied to girl84's topic in California Nursing

    It's us they are referring to. From my understanding they are bringing in the new hires in groups; there was a Sept group (~20), Oct group (~#?), a Nov group (this was my group, 12 of us), Dec group...

  12. LAC+USC interview new grad RN

    volunteerpioneer replied to girl84's topic in California Nursing

    Hey everyone sorry I've been MIA for so long, I had to work 2 4day weeks! and this week, I started on my own (after 6 weeks c a preceptor) so I'm a little stressed. They said there's another big group...

  13. LAC+USC interview new grad RN

    volunteerpioneer replied to girl84's topic in California Nursing

    Hi daisyrock, I am begining my training in one of the MS units, and there are some nurses who do an 8hr shift (7-330p), but most do 12. From my understanding the ones who do 8 hrs choose to. I did not...

  14. LAC+USC interview new grad RN

    volunteerpioneer replied to girl84's topic in California Nursing

    Sorry for the late replies. I've been really tired after orientation even though it's technically only 8 hrs. I found out that didactic is only actually 1 week, so I will be continuing orientation on...

  15. LAC+USC interview new grad RN

    volunteerpioneer replied to girl84's topic in California Nursing

    I'm in ct icu, but haven't beem on the floor at all. We do a 2 week didactic orientation -- I'm actually here right now on break. After this they said we are 3 mos on MS, then

  16. LAC+USC interview new grad RN

    volunteerpioneer replied to girl84's topic in California Nursing

    Ya the luncheon is informal and is for ppl who already started. My friend didn't get a start date and called, and they told her she stats dec 1. While on orientation I ran into someone who interviewed...

  17. LAC+USC interview new grad RN

    volunteerpioneer replied to girl84's topic in California Nursing

    There is a luncheon with all the new grads panned for dec 15, I will see you there! btw if there's anyone who hasn't gotten a start date, you should

  18. LAC+USC interview new grad RN

    volunteerpioneer replied to girl84's topic in California Nursing

    From experience: if you already got hired into a unit and are just waiting for a start date then they are extremely hesitant, and pretty much will not allow you to interview for another unit or...

  19. do you wear those clogs?

    volunteerpioneer replied to EDnursetobe's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hi- Anyone try the Alegria shoes and how they rate on comfort? I've seen a lot of nurses and staff start wearing them at the hospital, but have not tried them. I don't know if people are just buying...

  20. LAC+USC interview new grad RN

    volunteerpioneer replied to girl84's topic in California Nursing

    JillthePill- I don't think that will be the case for you, Nursing is also my second career/degree. I graduated back in May 2010, it can get hard but just stay positive that your opportunity will...

  21. LAC+USC interview new grad RN

    volunteerpioneer replied to girl84's topic in California Nursing

    Yes, the date they give me is when I report to HR. The recruiter said that whole day is set up to finalize all the paperwork with HR and Nurse Recruitment and that we would receive our schedule that...

  22. LAC+USC interview new grad RN

    volunteerpioneer replied to girl84's topic in California Nursing

    Nurse

  23. LAC+USC interview new grad RN

    volunteerpioneer replied to girl84's topic in California Nursing

    I received my health clearance mid-August. I'm suppose to be in CT-ICU. But I have a friend who finished clearance around the same time but for another ICU, forgot which ICU, anyway she has not gotten...

  24. LAC+USC interview new grad RN

    volunteerpioneer replied to girl84's topic in California Nursing

    NOV 16!!!! (for HR

  25. LAC+USC interview new grad RN

    volunteerpioneer replied to girl84's topic in California Nursing

    Hey ICU-ers, I just got a call on the start date!! Unfortunately, I didn't answer my phone and the msg didn't give an exact date, and when I tried calling back they were already out of the office I...