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    What is CCRN?

    JoyfulRN14 replied to Want2Bgasman's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You don't have to have a certain time in months/years in experience, the only time requirement is in hours, which is 1750 hours. I'm a new grad in a program of 15 new nurses, and our clinical educator...
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    Acls

    JoyfulRN14 replied to WahooRN08's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Here's a great resource: EKG, ACLS, BLS, Hemodynamics Education Analysis | richACLS It's not free - but it is an EXCELLENT way to study ACLS. Personal preference, I don't just want to know WHAT to...
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    SICU New Grad Preceptor Problems

    JoyfulRN14 replied to kimpatrtan's topic in MICU, SICU

    I like the point that someone else made earlier - just because you know that answer to a question, doesn't mean you shouldn't ask it. (obviously not on very simple things though) Your preceptor and...
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    "Good Housekeeping" Got the ED Nurse's Message

    JoyfulRN14 replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in Emergency

    Wow. Well I had to do some research and see this article. I figured out it was Good Housekeeping November 2005, and the article is called "What doctors wish you knew...75 surprising tips--from heading...
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    MICU skills needed for new-grad

    JoyfulRN14 replied to in2ICU's topic in MICU, SICU

    I just finished my 4th week in the ICU as a new grad, a skill that pops into mind that I learned this week is getting a bladder pressure. Your normal pressure set up (like for an ART line) is hooked...
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    Reference book for new grad in the ICU

    JoyfulRN14 replied to crissirn's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I like "Fast Facts for Critical Care" as a book to have on my desk during my shift. A LOT of the nurses on my floor have one. You can also buy inserts for Balloon pump, Open Heart surgery, and trauma...
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    Question regarding lack of bed bath in ICU

    JoyfulRN14 replied to aem31's topic in General Nursing

    I don't want to use this as an excuse, because I don't know the exact situation. But just from experience, sometimes the nurse can be just so gosh darn busy that bed baths can be neglected. I just...
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    Too Short for ICU Nursing?

    JoyfulRN14 replied to sixthwannabe's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I would not let your size hold you back at all from whatever type of ICU interests you the most. In my experience, the nurses in the ICU are more than willing to help you with physical tasks, along...
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    ICU Staffing Ratio & (Floating icu nurses)

    JoyfulRN14 replied to urbanRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I'm at a Level III Trauma center, in an 18 bed ICU. We staff 2:1 mostly, 1:1 for patients with IABP, on CRRT, or sometimes if they are just really "heavy" if we have the staff. Our hospital also has a...
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    Anybody ever see an IABP balloon failure?

    JoyfulRN14 replied to catshowlady's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    At our hospital, balloon pumps are 1:1. Every hour the nurse is supposed to do an assessment... start at the patient's leg and make sure dressing is CDI, gently palpate the area around it to make sure...
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    RNs, does your salary let you live cormfortably?

    JoyfulRN14 replied to JonB04's topic in General Nursing

    For California, salaries can vary GREATLY in different parts of the state. Some places you start at $24 or so an hour, and others at $50 an hour, for hospital jobs for new grads. So you really really...
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    License Renewal?!

    JoyfulRN14 replied to MissMarishaRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm in California, and I received my license on July 13, 2010. It doesn't expire until June 30, 2012. Not sure how they picked that date - I had a friend that got her NCLEX results back sooner and was...
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    Quick ques. for recent new grads...

    JoyfulRN14 replied to gaspasser2b's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated in May. I filled out a few applications during the semester in April/May, but one of the main hospital chains in my area had a preliminary question on the application "Are you currently...
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    Isolation Gowns

    JoyfulRN14 replied to Redhead28's topic in General Nursing

    All the hospitals I had been to for clinicals used the yellow nylon gowns, but the hospital I got hired at uses the blue disposable ones. They are so hot! I can't believe how sweaty I get in them,...
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    I'm a current college student, and I would really love some advice from a nurse

    JoyfulRN14 replied to borinick1492's topic in Nursing Career

    I think now would be the perfect time to go and speak with an advisor. My school had a pre-nursing advisor, specifically for those interested in going into nursing and those during their...
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    Cutest name badge thingy.

    JoyfulRN14 replied to Thedreamer's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    There's some great homemade ones on Etsy.com. I just typed in "retractable name badge". They're around $5-9 each. name badge retractable on Etsy, a global handmade and vintage
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    VERSANT NG vs. just regular NG

    JoyfulRN14 replied to violet_violet's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would say it is definitely possible to have a fantastic orientation without it being Versant. I just started a Critical Care Nurse Internship, it is 17 weeks long and we do 4 weeks each in the ER,...
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    Reimbursement from hospital for New Grads (NCLEX fees, etc)

    JoyfulRN14 replied to JoyfulRN14's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks! I actually asked HR what they preferred at my hospital, and they said to bring in a cancelled check from the bank. A cancelled check is a print out from your bank of the front and back of the...
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    Reimbursement from hospital for New Grads (NCLEX fees, etc)

    JoyfulRN14 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    The hospital I just started working at offers fee reimbursement as an extra benefit for your: (1) NCLEX fee amount - $200 (2) RN license application fee amount - $75 (3) Fingerprint fee amount - $71...
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    Reimbursement from hospital for New Grads (NCLEX fees, etc)

    JoyfulRN14 replied to JoyfulRN14's topic in First Year After Licensure

    No it doesn't, the letter just lists that they received my application. I'll have to ask at work today what everyone else is doing. I was just hoping to turn it in today and be done with it!
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    BSN Required...what does this mean for the 2yr ADN programs ?

    JoyfulRN14 replied to DaddyO's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    That's not true. I'm in California - jobs are super competitive around my area (Central CA). I just started a 16 person nurse internship in critical care which had a TON of applicants. There are...
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    Employed '09 and '10 grads: Are you where you wanted to be?

    JoyfulRN14 replied to Lovely_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I ended up just where I wanted to be. I graduated May 2010, passed NCLEX June 2010, and just started my job today. After doing my ICU rotation, I knew that was where I saw myself fitting. The job I...
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    On site daycares. Shout out your hospital if they have one.

    JoyfulRN14 replied to fallinnstyle's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital, Kaweah Delta, has one. We're in Visalia, California (Central CA). I don't have kids yet so I don't know much about it, but I've heard it's a great program. I've heard other nurses talk...
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    Should I go ahead and get "RN" engraved after my name when

    JoyfulRN14 replied to HealerWoman's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not terribly superstitious, but I wouldn't do it either. Here's an idea - why not get a cheapy stethoscope now since you need one right now, and then get your engraved one once you know for sure...
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    Getting NCLEX-RN results in California

    JoyfulRN14 replied to ChickenJoyRN,BSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I know what you mean about that "little fear".... I felt the same thing, even though I had got the good pop-up. But good news.... I passed! As of July 13th, I'm an RN! I know nothing will make that...