tap87

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1. New grad icu support

   tap87 replied to NurseYe's topic in Critical Care

   Hi Kayytaa and ododi, not too long ago I was in the same exact shoes as you! I just want to say that everything you are feeling/experiencing is completely normal. I've been off of orientation and on...

2. Inquiry about breaking bad news

   tap87 replied to Smamaghrabi's topic in MICU, SICU

   Agreed - if it is something related to a chronic illness or a low hgb for example and pt needs blood, etc. I feel comfortable letting the pt know. As far as a change in code status, I will discuss it...

3. Beginner's Blues?

   tap87 replied to jrsRN07's topic in MICU, SICU

   Wow, nightengalegoddess, you sound like the mirror image if me! I am very quiet too. I started on the ICU fresh from graduating about a year ago. I love the job and love the team work atmosphere, but...

4. JP Drains and blood exposure

   tap87 replied to Katniss88's topic in General Nursing

   We always use the urine cups on my floor. We usually just use one for the whole pt stay. We leave it in the pt bathroom and just grab it when a drain needs to be

5. Is it easier to get an ICU job is I already work at the hospital?

   tap87 replied to Xlorgguss's topic in MICU, SICU

   I agree, it really depends on the hospital. I got hired as a nursing assistant during nursing school and knew I wanted to work on the ICU after graduating. About 9-12 months before graduating, I...

6. Critcal care as new grad

   tap87 replied to bryan_del's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   It is possible! I have a BSN though...got hired in an ICU shortly after graduating. The manager actually told me they prefer to hire new grads! Good luck - it is possible

7. LaSalle Achieve Fall 2013

   tap87 replied to LeLe, BSN, RN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

   71% pass rate is not good, but I graduated from the Achieve program and passed boards the first time with 75 questions. I took the NCLEX a month after finishing the program too. Try not to focus on...

8. New Grad Journeying to the Big World of ICU Nursing

   tap87 replied to ICUKate07's topic in MICU, SICU

   Try not to worry too much and always ask questions! Don't be embarrassed about what you don't know...my preceptors always welcomed questions and I never felt bad saying I never did something before,...

9. LaSalle Achieve Fall 2013

   tap87 replied to LeLe, BSN, RN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

   Hi KRiley....this response is a little late, lol but I attended La Salle's achieve program. I graduated last December and it was not a bad program at all. For the most part, the professors are very...

10. Not impressed and depressed

    tap87 replied to BitterSweetSN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hang in there and give it a little time. I know how you feeland sometimes it can be overwhelming when you look around a room atorientation. Once you get into clinical groups and get to know people one...

11. LaSalle Achieve Fall 2012

    tap87 replied to gouranga's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    When you log on to the My LaSalle portal there is a link on there to access your e-mail. It looks like they just recently updated the portal a few day ago because I had to make a new password due to...

12. LaSalle Achieve Fall 2012

    tap87 replied to gouranga's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Congrats to everyone starting the ACHIEVE program this fall! I am going into my last semester this fall (*heart palpatation!*). You only wear the uniform to clinical. As far as the books - never buy...

13. Whats it like starting clinical for the first time

    tap87 replied to Le-Rhone's topic in General Students

    Don't be nervous! That's the best advice I can give. I was so nervous on the first day of clinical and it really doesn't help at all. If you act confident (even if you're not lol) it really makes the...

14. PA Buyers Beware...it's not Harcum!

    tap87 replied to kayak133's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Sorry you had a bad experience but like the other posters have said, most applicants make out okay. It is frustrating sometimes and you really have to keep up with things but for the most part LaSalle...

15. Feeling totally dejected

    tap87 replied to littlerayofsunshine's topic in General Students

    hang in there! it definitely gets better. i have about one year left and it is rough but i keep telling myself it's worth it. don't doubt or second guess yourself. nursing is an excellent career and...