michellemybelle

michellemybelle specializes in ICU.

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1. Help! I'm a new grad & new in CO!

   michellemybelle replied to kimnadam's topic in Colorado Nursing

   I have heard that Rose and the VA in Denver are still open. These places typically do not interview before a new grad either gets an ATT and/or passes boards. I think Poudre Valley in Fort Collins...

2. I'm confused with Kaplan Q-Trainer

   michellemybelle replied to hngd's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Kaplan's question trainer is a set of 7 tests kaplan has developed to monitor your progress while you're studying for nclex. Each test varies in length (from I think 75 to 265) and convers various...

3. Help Help Help Please!!!

   michellemybelle replied to Cutiepie612's topic in Colorado Nursing

   Cutiepie, I went to nursing school in Colorado and did not know of any programs that were specifically geared to military spouses and a fast-track schedule. The only thing I can possibly think of are...

4. How do YOU check a temp in an orally intubated person?

   michellemybelle replied to JoshuaAdamsRN's topic in Emergency

   At the ICU I worked in, all temps were done tympanically. I would assume that an oral temp would not be accurate because with oral intubation, the mouth is not able to get a good seal around the...

5. Did you use Kaplan??

   michellemybelle replied to jillnurse2b's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Hah! I don't know how I did it. I did tons of questions though. I really liked the tutorial mode in Kaplan--where they gave you the rationales while you tested in the q-bank, it saved me a lot of...

6. Did you use Kaplan??

   michellemybelle replied to jillnurse2b's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Kaplan suggests that to be ultimately "confident" and ready to take nclex, you should get at least a 65% on test 7. The course book said this, and my instructor reaffirmed it as well. She...

7. Soon to be graduate nurse

   michellemybelle replied to twilight3's topic in California Nursing

   It has been my experience that hospitals in southern California readily hire new grad nurses, even those from out of state. I had two job offers before I graduated in May. I would recommend signing...

8. Has anyone taken the Kaplan Nclex review

   michellemybelle replied to keshaRN07's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I purchased the "whole enchilada" from Kaplan--the classroom instruction, full online access, both with the question trainers and qbank. I will agree this class wasn't totally useful, but the...

9. Help.....In a Dilemma about licensing

   michellemybelle replied to tsheriff's topic in California Nursing

   From what I've heard, the time to process applications at the BORN varies. I would maybe talk to your manager at your new job to discuss your concerns--maybe you can attend your orientation (like...

10. UCDHSC or Regis? Need Your Opinion, Please!

    michellemybelle replied to TKBSN2b's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I am just finishing up my BSN here at Regis, it's a great program. Yes, the tuition is high, but the education is wonderful. I am on finanical aid here, mostly through loans, but have three...

11. Question about skilled nursing and g-tubes

    michellemybelle replied to Jolie's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think that it's up to the facility. I'm at a MICU and a lot of our patients are either vented, trached, and/or g-tubed. It's my understanding that only SOME nursing faciities accept these patients...

12. New Grad please help!! UCLA?

    michellemybelle replied to coldroses's topic in California Nursing

    I interviewed at UCLA last December for a critical care position and will be starting as a new BSN grad this August. I like UCLA's magnet status, reputation in the community, and reputation in the...

13. should i take a ucla job??

    michellemybelle replied to blee1's topic in California Nursing

    I am a California native and working at UCLA this fall in a critical care setting as a new grad. Housing around the area varies in price, neighborhood, and safety. I think you could find a decent,...

14. $10,000 penalty if you leave the ICU

    michellemybelle replied to DrugReptoNurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    Cedars Sinai in LA has a similar policy, but instead of 10K, it's somewhere around 5K as reimbursement for the new grad class anywhere in the hospital, not just critical care. You have to sign a...

15. Unions?

    michellemybelle posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hello everyone! I'm a new grad taking a ICU position this fall in Los Angeles, and this hospital happens to have a union contract. Can someone please explain to me the benefits/drawbacks of...