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Hi everyone, I haven't been very active for some time, but I always come here when I need advice. I was wanting some feedback/advice/criticism about a cardiac ICU RN considering L&D. Would you recommend it? What are some things that I should know before applying? I don't know anyone in L&D so I don't have anyone to ask. I don't have much experience in L&D, except for when I had my own, so that is kind of a limiting factor. Thanks for any and all replies!

I currently work in two places: A large academic CVICU. Charge is (pretty much) always free, and is there to rotate through and help out with the sick patients that we can take. The other place I work is a smaller unit and I am the charge nurse. When I started I never had to take patients. I did at times like if we got a rapid and I settled it and passed it off to another nurse. Now we are counted in the numbers, and I have to take patients. That means that some of my other responsibilities get pushed to the wayside (scheduling, PI for the unit etc). I am actually leaving that job and going to the academic center job part time. I do not currently do charge there.

I am looking at this weekends weather the same way. I'm not sure yet what to do. I might need to get a hotel room. I'm hoping they down shift the expectations of snow. We are supposed to get 12-24 inches.

I would also review your vasopressors and inotropes. Most people will come out on a dose of something-commonly epi. I would review those! Good luck!

Thank you! It is still in the early planning stages. I am from California originally, and my husband fell in love with the area. I am just putting feelers out to see what the job situation looks like! Hope you get there soon!

Thank you so much for your reply! I feel better about my chances!

Hi Everyone! I am asking for help. I am thinking of relocating with my family to the Half Moon Bay area. ( San Mateo, San Jose areas). I am a BSN, CCRN, nurse with heart experience, ECMO's, etc. Can anyone tell me if I will have difficulty getting a job at a decent facility? I usedto work for the Dignity Health system. Thank you very much for any feedback!

You can't leave us hanging...what's the "Catholic dose"?

I have ordered from them multiple times without a problem.

I graduated when I was 22 and started working right away. I don't think 23 is too old.

I took mine in December but I had a around 10-15 questions on swans and hemodynamics

Thinking good thoughts and well wishes for you, Esme!

I have been following this story from the beginning, and I hope we get more information about what really happened. But I also noted that she claims "hospital employees" approached her about organ donation. I haven't worked at many places, but is this not the complete responsibility of the OPO? Just a thought.

I'm shamelessly piggy backing on your status but I wanted to let everyone know I passed too! CCRN certified, baby! ☺️

Thank you for this. I take my test in a few days! I used the pass CCRN and listened to the gasparis CDs. What do you mean when you say "you had to work for it"? Can you remember anything from your test you wish you had known? Congratulations!!!! Thank you again!