MaverickyMaverick

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  1. Traits of RNs that thrive in ICU

    MaverickyMaverick replied to celclt's topic in MICU, SICU

    Traits I have seen: Compassion Humor Empathy Courage Intensity Passion Bold Outspoken Type A

  2. New Grad in the ICU

    MaverickyMaverick replied to vastudent09's topic in MICU, SICU

    This discussion is scaring me as I am also a nsg student working in an icu hoping to be hired as a new grad.... deep breath ... we can do it! To our Preceptors: we truly want to make you...

  3. Vent: Embarrassed during change of shift.

    MaverickyMaverick replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe she was wearing one too many of the patches herself.... she sounds scary and I would definitely confront her inappropriate behavior. Stand up for yourself even if you have to do it behind her...

  4. Considering Nursing School at 52

    MaverickyMaverick replied to LuvLife845's topic in General Nursing

    Go for it! You can have it done in two years or less especially if you have a degree already! That will go by like nothing.... Good

  5. Do I have to choose another profession if I fail clinicals

    MaverickyMaverick replied to lori305's topic in General Students

    just curious...what

  6. Would you use a cell phone at work? Do you need a cell phone at work?

    MaverickyMaverick replied to 2BSure's topic in General Nursing

    every nurse where i work is issued a phone that looks just like a cell phone and it is for work...they ring like a cell, have text messaging, etc. when there pts hit the call bell it forwards to their...

  7. burned out going bad to worse

    MaverickyMaverick replied to autumnleaf's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am so exhausted just ready your email. I'm sorry. I hope that you find a way out of that situation or that they get you some

  8. $1x40x4x12=$1,920

    MaverickyMaverick replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    why not do RN to

  9. Is Nursing School Like Joining A Sorority?

    MaverickyMaverick replied to rollydrooly208's topic in General Nursing

    i remember after our first week i was exhausted by all the talking i had done and friendships i had made...there was just so many of them. one of my new friends, a guy, by the end of the first week of...

  10. Tipped?

    MaverickyMaverick replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    i would like to get 20% on their bills tho'.

  11. Tipped?

    MaverickyMaverick replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    conflict of

  12. So nervous!

    MaverickyMaverick replied to Souluplifting's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Can you retake if you failed? Can you pay one of those companies like Kaplan to help you study? I know a girl about to take NCLEX that spends 7hr/day at Kaplan answering questions. I hope you...

  13. i failed out of nursing school...now what

    MaverickyMaverick replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

    When I was 21 I made a lot of mistakes that I considered failures at the time. Now I see them as common struggles of that age group. Don't be discouraged. I would try something else entirely, but keep...

  14. Did you work while in Nursing school?

    MaverickyMaverick replied to emily_ganshert's topic in General Nursing

    I did work study at my school and then got a job per diem at the hospital working 12-24 hour/wk as a CNA. it is very do-able but i don't know how others do 40/wk...they are miracle workers. good

  15. Patho before chem/micro?

    MaverickyMaverick replied to airforceguy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i don't remember any micro or chem in my patho class so i don't think you would be at a disadvantage. maybe the chem would come in handy when you talk about electrolytes but maybe someone else can...

  16. Urgent: advice for a nsg student with dad with atrial fibrillation?

    MaverickyMaverick posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hey friends, I would like some advice and comfort if there is any to give. I am a future critical care nurse (I hope) and one thing I know is that veteran nurses are of great value and comfort to me...

  17. $100,000 in student loan debt?

    MaverickyMaverick replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'll have about ~$12k when I'm done and that is for four years. I've taken out every loan I could but get lots of grants and scholarships

  18. Urgent: advice for a nsg student with dad with atrial fibrillation?

    MaverickyMaverick replied to MaverickyMaverick's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Well, thankfully he is on his way to his cardiologist as we speak. Hopefully all will be

  19. Questions about ICU internships

    MaverickyMaverick replied to 2bgypsynurse2010's topic in MICU, SICU

    Hi, I work as a nursing assistant/stock clerk in an ICU and am in nursing school. My hope is that they will hire me when I graduate. I know that a lot of internships don't pay but your program may...

  20. Moving to wonderful NC, triangle area, any advice on favorite hospitals?

    MaverickyMaverick replied to lighterbeing's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Duke and UNC are both

  21. Duke Hospital

    MaverickyMaverick replied to Tsiasn's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Duke is a great hospital to work at. Pay is about $20/hour new grad not including shift diffs. Chapel Hill is nearby and is a great place to live but is expensive. Durham has high crime/gangs, need to...