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  1. Whats the most blood products you've given in a shift?

    nursgirl replied to richard1980's topic in MICU, SICU

    niiiiiice! *high

  2. Whats the most blood products you've given in a shift?

    nursgirl replied to richard1980's topic in MICU, SICU

    40 units PRBCs and 12 liters IVF.. patient went home to her young children but it was a mess to chart.

  3. deep tissue injury blanchable?

    nursgirl posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just a quick question because I cannot find any info on this anywhere.. is it possible that a deep tissue injury (DTI) could be blanchable? HELP! Thanks in advance

  4. deep tissue injury blanchable?

    nursgirl replied to nursgirl's topic in General Nursing

    thanks for the reply! I did see that website when I was googling.. but it doesn't specifically say whether it might blanch.. I would think the answer is no but I need to be sure... long story..

  5. just finished week #1 of being an ICU nurse

    nursgirl replied to nursgirl's topic in MICU, SICU

    well I realized it's been quite awhile since I had come back to this thread and thought I'd update... I have been off orientation about 6 months now and love my job! The first couple weeks on my own...

  6. How much MONEY do you make? (questionaire)

    nursgirl replied to jaredsgirl's topic in General Nursing

    1. what is your degree in? as-biology, as-vocational nursing, adn-registered nursing 2. what state do you live in? southern ca 3. what is your job title? staff rn in icu 4. how much do you make an...

  7. How do you relax after a hectic shift?

    nursgirl replied to carolmaccas66's topic in General Nursing

    I come home and either walk on the treadmill or if I'm just too tired then I hang out with my kitties and watch tv... my favorite show is True Blood... sounds nuts but watching vampires, werewolves,...

  8. First medication error & on new graduate orientation :(

    nursgirl replied to gardenia09's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am SO glad to hear I am not the only one who's made an error based on a decimal point... I am finishing my orientation in an ICU.. new grad... MD wrote for Enalapril 6.25mg IVP... I gave it and...

  9. just finished week #1 of being an ICU nurse

    nursgirl replied to nursgirl's topic in MICU, SICU

    congrats on your new job!!! well as far as an update... I am finishing up my orientation and will start working nights on August 1st! I am told that I will have a preceptor on nights for the first 2...

  10. How is 2010 treating new RN graduates?

    nursgirl replied to bearscrubs75's topic in General Nursing

    I also graduated in December 2009 and was licensed in January 2010, applied for 100s of RN positions all over southern CA and after 4 months landed a new grad RN job in my local ICU... I LOVE my job!!...

  11. two new hospitals being built in phoenix area????

    nursgirl posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    A buddy told me today that an RN friend of ours said two new hospitals are being built around north Phoenix... anyone know anything about this??? I am hoping it might open up the job market a

  12. IF you WEREN'Ta nurse, what would you be???

    nursgirl replied to sjoy's topic in General Nursing

    I think I would be either a social worker or a taste tester for fine restaurants

  13. Shoes for Men in Nursing

    nursgirl replied to Shotty's topic in General Nursing

    well I am a woman but all the guys I work with wear Crocs and so do I... they make Crocs now that do not have "holes" in the top of them and they are the ONLY shoes I've ever worn that don't make my...

  14. The start of a career in nursing!

    nursgirl replied to Mikey777's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above post.. you can apply for lift team too! Also, in this economy it is ESPECIALLY important to GO into the places that you are applying and introduce yourself and hand them a...

  15. just finished week #1 of being an ICU nurse

    nursgirl replied to nursgirl's topic in MICU, SICU

    Quick update... I am well into my 2nd month as a new grad in ICU and loving it! I was able to take both patients and all their charting last week! (they were both definitely "easier ICU pts" though...

  16. Starting a new job

    nursgirl replied to Anya11's topic in General Nursing

    I just started a new grad RN program in ICU and so far I am loving it... as someone who is in the middle of learning how to be a nurse I would recommend keeping it as simple as possible for awhile......

  17. just finished week #1 of being an ICU nurse

    nursgirl replied to nursgirl's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thanks so much to everyone for all of the feedback!!! Our new grad program is 4 to 5 months in length and includes classes and 2 to 3 12-hour shifts each week with a preceptor for about 2 months and...

  18. I got an ICU job!!

    nursgirl posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I feel so blessed in such a horrible economy to be able to say that I just started my first RN job this week! I got hired into my dream job in a fabulous community hospital's ICU... and two of my...

  19. I just might projectile vomit while waiting for my NCLEX-RN results

    nursgirl posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    seriously... I've got to wonder WHY IN GOD'S NAME California doesn't participate in "quick results". They could charge $40 for them here to make money for the BRN or Arnold Schwarzenegger or...

  20. I just might projectile vomit while waiting for my NCLEX-RN results

    nursgirl replied to nursgirl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    thought I would post a quick update... on 01-28-2010 at 1:30am my name suddenly appeared on the CA BRN website!!!!!!! WHEW! I have to say I keep looking at it because I still can't believe I am...

  21. CA BRN posting under permanet license verification how long

    nursgirl replied to newrn2010's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!!!!!!!

  22. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    nursgirl replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I promised I would come back to update so here it goes... I graduated Dec 14th.. took NCLEX-RN in CA on Jan 14th and checked Pearson Vue that day and got "good pop up".. college didn't send...

  23. CA BRN posting under permanet license verification how long

    nursgirl replied to newrn2010's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    thought I would post a quick update... I was STILL awake at 1:30am and thought I'd check the BRN website one last time before bed and you will NEVER guess what happened... my name appeared!!!! I am an...

  24. CA BRN posting under permanet license verification how long

    nursgirl replied to newrn2010's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I've never heard of anyone finding their name online within 24 hrs... I wish it was true though!!! LOL I graduated Dec 14th... took NCLEX-RN Jan 14th... got the "good pop up" on Pearson Vue website......

  25. VENT: school still ruining my life after graduation

    nursgirl replied to fiveofpeep's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't know if this will help anyone.. or maybe just relieve a bit of stress (oh and believe me I understand the stress!!!) My college mailed our transcripts on Jan. 16th... so the BRN wouldn't have...