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  1. Able to finish all tasks in ICU?

    ChipNurse replied to luckynurse_1234's topic in MICU, SICU

    My advice would be to never get lax with your time. Stay on top of your tasks and charting even when your patient is seemingly stable. I find those patients are the ones who decide to decompensate 1...

  2. ICU visiting hours

    ChipNurse replied to CareBayer's topic in MICU, SICU

    Our ICU has open visitation except for 0700-0800 and 1900-2000 for shift report. Visitation is restricted to 2 visitors at a time. I feel open visitation can be good and bad depending on the type of...

  3. JCAHO Requirement

    ChipNurse replied to FineAgain's topic in General Nursing

    Each patient gets their own pill splitter. I think it is a bit excessive, but it doesn't offend me either. On the bright side, each patient should have one in their med bin, so you usually don't have...

  4. Vasopressor and Inotrope Titration Orders

    ChipNurse replied to RN Nick's topic in MICU, SICU

    We titrate Levo just like your facility. Our orders are 0-20mcg/min; titrate to MAP > 65. I was under the impression that working in the ICU gives you a little more freedom. I just had a pt last...

  5. RN Salary Survey 2013: Post here!

    ChipNurse replied to ItsColduphere's topic in General Nursing

    1-Ohio (Northeast, Ohio; large magnet status hospital) 2-New Grad 3-SICU 4-24.25; rotating day/nights, every other weekend. $1 shift diff for nights (used to be $5, but they got rid of it right before...

  6. Question that I need help with

    ChipNurse replied to mhordusky's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    When taking nursing school tests always remember ADPIE, Haslows and ABC's. Assess before doing anything

  7. Suggestions On Studying Dosage Calculations

    ChipNurse replied to havehope's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I use a calculator if I am not 100% sure. Better safe than

  8. job market for new grads-Cleveland

    ChipNurse replied to vitalsignz's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I know that Cleveland Clinic (main campus) isn't hiring new grads right now (as of last week), as there is a big initiative to cut the budget. UH hasn't been hiring new grads, however they are looking...

  9. Can I take the CNA test without taking the course?

    ChipNurse replied to AriMer24's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    It depends on which state you live in. In Ohio, you can. However, you have to take the same test and do the skills check-off just as if you had taken a class. It is not as simple as just taking a...

  10. Struggling pre-req student

    ChipNurse replied to Devotional82's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nursing prerequisite classes are tough. A&P is a tough class and is considered a "weed-out" class. Same goes for microbiology. The things you learn during your prerequisites will be used in...

  11. Nursing specialty that requires minimum patient contact and best hours?

    ChipNurse replied to tsipareht's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am assuming that you are either still in school or are a new grad. You will be lucky to find ANY job, so keep this in mind. Most new grads are having trouble finding work in the hospital setting,...

  12. Moment of weakness

    ChipNurse replied to Stoopkid's topic in General Nursing

    Carry some vics vapor rub and apply under your nose and breathe through your mouth. And yes, you will get used to

  13. I don't think I can afford to get my BSN?

    ChipNurse replied to Tinkk's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    The OP was specifically asking about filing for FAFSA as an independent, which he/she cannot do as they are not 25 years old, have children, in the military or are legally emancipated from his/her...

  14. pt baths

    ChipNurse replied to ekeeven's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Can half of the baths be completed on day shift and the other half on night shift? Or if your facility does 8 hr shifts, then day, evening and night shift can each have an assignment. Also, if at...

  15. I passed NCLEX RN!!! First attempt

    ChipNurse replied to youaremymiracleSRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!

  16. I don't think I can afford to get my BSN?

    ChipNurse replied to Tinkk's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    No, you can not qualify to file for FAFSA independently until you are 25 years old, married, have a child, legally emancipated or are in the military. You can't fill out a FAFSA without your parents...

  17. I don't think I can afford to get my BSN?

    ChipNurse replied to Tinkk's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I fully understand the stresses of paying for college without any help from others. Before I started nursing, I went to a 4 year university to study music. It is impossible to pay for tuition, room...

  18. Preceptorship

    ChipNurse replied to AngelofSeduction's topic in General Students

    You will learn a lot during your preceptorship and you will start feeling like a "real nurse." I would recommend just being yourself. Be personable and respectful. Make sure that you are asking...

  19. Are Clinical Nursing skills teachable?

    ChipNurse replied to Weber's topic in Men in Nursing

    Nursing skills are the easier part- anyone can give a pill, give a shot (diabetics give themselves shots all the time at home), start an IV, change a dressing etc etc. Don't get me wrong, you will...

  20. Full-time job while in Nursing school fears

    ChipNurse replied to saltgeorge's topic in General Students

    I worked full time through nursing school. I'm not going to sugar coat it... it was hard. BUT, I was determined to do it (actually- had to do it) and I survived, and you will too. :) The key is to...

  21. Transitioning from SN to RN?

    ChipNurse replied to knat90's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I ask a ton of questions and study outside of work. I started in ICU as a new grad, so there is a huge learning

  22. After 10 weeks, my biggest fear has come true...

    ChipNurse replied to katie92's topic in General Students

    The patient sounds like a total jerk. Some patients are and you shouldn't take it personally. They are in the hospital for a reason; they are sick and probably not feeling well. Some patients have...

  23. New grads shouldn't work in ICU?

    ChipNurse replied to Kayla2013's topic in Critical Care

    I have heard many different opinions on this matter. Some feel new grads do well in the ICU since they don't come with any bad habits and are able to molded to the specific unit expectations and...

  24. How much harder is it to find a job with an ADN?

    ChipNurse replied to MunoRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I think it depends on where you live and what the competition is like, if you worked as an aide before you were a nurse, whether or not you did a preceptorship, etc. From personal experience, I...

  25. Interventions for Care Plan

    ChipNurse replied to student_nurse89's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Are you using a nursing diagnosis handbook? If not, I would highly recommend purchasing one. This is is the one I used when in school: Nursing Diagnosis Handbook: An Evidence-Based Guide to Planning...