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  1. need help in fundamentals

    ChipNurse replied to laurie121's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What worked for me when I was in school was to read the book and as I was reading I would outline the chapters (the book will tell you what the priority is for every situation). I then would study my...

  2. bsn or asn?

    ChipNurse replied to schoolforever's topic in General Students

    I think it depends on the school in the area that you live. I went for my associates first due to finances, but found out that my school is one of the best in the area and the major hospitals hire new...

  3. I have difficulty ambulating/moving patients--any advice?

    ChipNurse replied to kickeedee's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I second asking a PT for help. Maybe explain to your instructor that you are struggling with that and ask to shadow the PT for the day. I felt the same way when I first started my aide job. I followed...

  4. Brand new CNA job, Discouraged, Depressed and Wanting to know, is this really normal?

    ChipNurse replied to futuresctRN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Also, are there any physical therapists on when you are working? If you are having trouble ambulating patients, they are a great resource in showing you how to safely move patients. I would also bring...

  5. Brand new CNA job, Discouraged, Depressed and Wanting to know, is this really normal?

    ChipNurse replied to futuresctRN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Are there any hospital jobs that you could apply for? The ratios are much better in the hospital and you will see more. Don't get me wrong, the hospitals have staffing issues of their own, but when I...

  6. New grad in SICU

    ChipNurse replied to NurseYe's topic in MICU, SICU

    Oh! and they know that you have no experience... they aren't expecting you to know what you are doing. They want you to do your best, critically think and give great care to the patients. You will be...

  7. New grad in SICU

    ChipNurse replied to NurseYe's topic in MICU, SICU

    Go in with an open mind, get good rest, ask a ton of questions, help others when you have down time, read all of icufaqs.org, don't act cocky, listen to your preceptor, study outside of work, know...

  8. Question about post-op patient scenario

    ChipNurse posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I am a new nurse working in a SICU and am trying to find some information on a patient situation, but am not finding anything on the internet! It is bugging me and just want thoughts from some of you...

  9. Question about post-op patient scenario

    ChipNurse replied to ChipNurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thanks Core0, that was very

  10. calling all ICU nurses!

    ChipNurse replied to urgentcarenurseRN's topic in Critical Care

    I second Icufaqs.... this has been very useful for

  11. New Grad, coworkers have been rude to patients

    ChipNurse replied to my_purpose's topic in Critical Care

    Oh this bugs me too! I have always been told that patients can still hear you even when they are sedated. I tell the families that as well. I find it so frustrating when people talk about the patient...

  12. Question about post-op patient scenario

    ChipNurse replied to ChipNurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thanks for the responses guys! So I found out today that H&H dropped during night shift, requiring 3 units of PRBCs and platelets. Patient ended up going to OR today and found out it was a...

  13. Cleveland Clinic hiring process/timeline

    ChipNurse replied to campercass's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I was interviewed and hired into a SICU at CC before I passed boards, however the offer was contingent on me passing boards. I also was an internal hire as I worked as a PCNA at a CC hospital. You...

  14. Question about IM vs IV injection, when to aspirate, what to look for

    ChipNurse replied to jeshicuhx3's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I was taught to aspirate in all IM injections except the deltoid. When I go to flush an IV or PICC I always draw back to see if I get a blood return. Also, sometimes with a peripheral line, you won't...

  15. No bathroom break for 12 hours straight - A nursing record!

    ChipNurse replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I typically go an 8 hour shift without going, but my record is my wedding day 12pm-2am.. 14

  16. Cardiac monitoring

    ChipNurse replied to bear14's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I second

  17. Three sets of vitals in a 12-hour shift?

    ChipNurse replied to SavingGrace007's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I wish I could offer you some advice to help change the fact that you have to take the 3rd set, but I have a feeling management/nurses will not budge on the added responsibility. It would be nice if...

  18. Pearson Vue Trick Accuracy Right After NCLEX Exam

    ChipNurse replied to RonnieNichelle RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took my test on Monday at 1:45, 75 questions and was done by 2:20pm, got home by 3:00pm and tried PVT, got the good pop-up. By the next day at 4pm my name was on the BON as passed and an RN. The...

  19. Report - acute/critical care

    ChipNurse replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    During my ICU preceptorship, we used a sheet of paper that sounds very similar to what you are describing. There would be a pt sticker on the top right corner (name, dob, attending provider, age,...

  20. New grad in SICU... advice please!

    ChipNurse replied to ChipNurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thanks guys! I will definitely check out Fast Facts Now I just need to learn how to shake my nerves... I start August 20th (orientation) and now I can't help feeling like, "what the heck did I get...

  21. New grad in SICU... advice please!

    ChipNurse posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hi everyone! I have accepted a position in a SICU within a big hospital system. I will be starting orientation in about a month, and I want to get started studying ahead of time in order to prepare...

  22. School books/supplies are too expensive!

    ChipNurse replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Chegg.com or bookrenter.com is what I used. You can rent the book with the option of purchasing it at the end of the rental term. One of my books I ended up needing for 3 classes and I ended up...

  23. How hard is community college nursing school?

    ChipNurse replied to Just_Kidney's topic in Washington Nursing

    Nursing school is a lot harder than any of those classes. Not only will you need to know A&P inside and out, but you will need to be able to apply it to a patient and the interventions you will be...

  24. Post-Op patient question

    ChipNurse replied to truckinusa's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I know that the recommended rate for KCl infusion is 10mEq/h, but in order to know if the rate is too fast, you would need to know the total volume to be infused. There is not enough information to...

  25. Help with priority..

    ChipNurse replied to MilliePieRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The patient would not be a *risk* for infection. The patient *HAS* an infection. Osteomyelitis is an infection of the bone and the pt is on antibiotics. So- not a risk. If you wanted to do an...