It might be a good idea to invest in some dopplers so you can check pressures... also the pt. will know how to manage their VAD so.. =) it couldn't hurt to have a family member tag along just in
Hey hon, I doubt he'd call to say, "Ummm no sorry, we don't want you." to the 500+ applicants, take it as a good sign! Get some rest and call bck tomorrow! Protip (to new grads looking for a job) give...
Hey aqua, Was it more clinical questions? Get to know you questions? Scenarios? How well do you know this drug? ... a mixture of everything? How were they able to rush you and also get an evaluation...
Hmmm.. you say you're afraid your GPA won't get you in *anywhere* but it seems to me like you have your eye on Ivy League schools only. You may not get into one of those three schools. I'd apply at...
Wow, this is such a hard situation. I'm not goint to tell you what to do, but i know i've been there and felt that way; critical care is NOT easy starting off in and your preceptors can really make or...
Tsiasn replied to fiveofpeep's topic in MICU, SICU
Ugh, be careful with docs like that who are so hot and cold... that may be their way of trying to be dominant over you read: putting you in fear that one slip up or wrong move/question not sucking up...
Tsiasn replied to missbutton's topic in MICU, SICU
I was a new grad in the ICU and I know this will sound crazy but I only applied to ICU jobs, I refused to apply for anything else, and this was in May-August of 2009! Well my parents thought I was...
Hey all, Thanks for taking the time to read this, I am looking for the CCRN Review DVD's by Laura G, if anyone has them and no longer needs them (congratulations first of all!!!) would you mind...
yeah, it does sound like you're getting suckered into the position... take it as a compliment, your manager sees you as competent enough to handlethis responsibility, and as someone said, you can use...