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  1. Need Positive "Cheerleader" Phrases for 1st job

    in2ICU replied to in2ICU's topic in General Nursing

    PicnicRn - I really like the idea of focusing on those little positives. What a great tip. I'm guessing that even if something doesn't seem too significant to the pt at the time, if you make the...

  2. Need Positive "Cheerleader" Phrases for 1st job

    in2ICU replied to in2ICU's topic in General Nursing

    Just to clarify, PICRU is not Peds. It stands for Post Intensive Care Rehab/Recovery Unit. It's a place where people go who are not sick enough to stay in ICU, but are too sick for the floor. Some...

  3. Need Positive "Cheerleader" Phrases for 1st job

    in2ICU replied to in2ICU's topic in General Nursing

    BelleKat, I was wondering about using the pt's interests as the basis of chit chat... didn't know how well that goes over in a setting where people are that sick. You sound as if you have eyes like a...

  4. Need Positive "Cheerleader" Phrases for 1st job

    in2ICU replied to in2ICU's topic in General Nursing

    Marachne - you hit the nail on the head! Words Of Acknowledgement... Thank you so much for sharing. You are obviously one of those people with the knack for

  5. Need Positive "Cheerleader" Phrases for 1st job

    in2ICU replied to in2ICU's topic in General Nursing

    I guess in general I should've summed it up as needing words of encouragement. For instance, when a pt makes a negative comment about their situation - how do you respond to that? Background: When...

  6. Need Positive "Cheerleader" Phrases for 1st job

    in2ICU replied to in2ICU's topic in General Nursing

    Workinforskies - great point! The "you're going to get better" part is precisely why I asked the question. That in itself seems to be the biggest obstacle; how do you say positive things no...

  7. What is Post-ICU Rehab?

    in2ICU posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi All, I am looking to find an entry-level job (PCT) at a hospital while waiting for nursing school. When I become a nurse I would like to work in ICU or CCU and get my CCRN. A job has come up that...

  8. What is Post-ICU Rehab?

    in2ICU replied to in2ICU's topic in General Nursing

    OctoberBride - thank you so much. I did some internet searches but not much comes up. I guess maybe a lot of people aren't familiar with this? I see that this message had over 90 views but only one...

  9. How many years an RN before entering CRNA school?

    in2ICU posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am doing some life planning (I must do this because we relocate occasionally) and am wondering if I could get some feedback from CRNAs: How long were you an RN before you started CRNA school? I...

  10. jealousy/avoidance of top students?

    in2ICU replied to queenjane's topic in General Nursing

    I've only finished the prereqs to NS but I saw it there quite a bit. I was affectionately called Superwoman and Miss Smartypants by a number of classmates. Everyone was friendly and genuinely nice...

  11. Should I? - Surgical Tech Program in 1 year before NS?

    in2ICU posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi - I'm new, and tomorrow I need to make a decision about entering a Surgical Tech program. I have been accepted for Fall 2009 BSN program, but I have a year of idle time until then. My local CC...

  12. A book about nursing for non-nurses?

    in2ICU posted a topic in General Nursing

    As I read this forum there is so much information... mentions of specialties, procedures, equipment, etc. Is there a book out there in laymen's terms that describes the nursing field - something that...

  13. Should I? - Surgical Tech Program in 1 year before NS?

    in2ICU replied to in2ICU's topic in General Nursing

    Again - fantastic replies. The time you all put into providing quality answers is really something special. As far as working goes - it is the alternative to school and I need something to do. We...

  14. Should I? - Surgical Tech Program in 1 year before NS?

    in2ICU replied to in2ICU's topic in General Nursing

    I have just put about a dozen apps in for Patient Care Tech and Medical Assistant (these two seem to be lumped together here). Pirap, do you think that going through Surg Tech program from this August...

  15. How many nurses say they want to be a CRNA?

    in2ICU replied to Annieee's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Count me in for the CRNA boat. I started out in the legal field, worked and was successful. Then I "retired" when I got married (no, I'm not a gold digger - he was soooo poor when I met him). Then...

  16. Should I? - Surgical Tech Program in 1 year before NS?

    in2ICU replied to in2ICU's topic in General Nursing

    Hi All, This has been incredibly helpful! Just writing out my situation and reading your replies has opened my eyes to the fact that I could just work to get experience - not have to go to the tech...

  17. Should I? - Surgical Tech Program in 1 year before NS?

    in2ICU replied to in2ICU's topic in General Nursing

    Witchy, Maybe I'm confused (precisely why I'm here). I do plan to work in ICU as an RN. But is there any reason working in the OR as a ST would be a conflict? Isn't the OR where the CRNAs work? My...