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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...

  16. Nursing school = Acne?

    tap87 replied to cherokeesummer's topic in General Students

    i feel the pain too! haven't had a break out in quite a few years. just got hit with shingles and then to top it off acne popping out on my jaw line. yuck! definitely stress i've been using the...

  17. Typical Nursing School Behavior?

    tap87 replied to Striving2BG8's topic in General Students

    Totally agree with ChinacatSN, the more you get to know people, the more different they are. And very true about always having that one person in class. I personally can't stand the student that...

  18. treatment of student nurses on the floor

    tap87 replied to teterichko123's topic in General Students

    I find that it varies from hospital to hospital how the nurses are with students. I always tell the nurse when getting report "I am assigned to whatever room(s), but I can help you with any of your...

  19. How hard is nursing school for the student who is average or below at math & science?

    tap87 replied to kelkel587's topic in General Students

    don't worry about anything...if nursing is what you really want to do, go for it! when i started my pre-reqs, my advisor was advising me against going into nursing because I had got a "C" in biology...

  20. Level 1 student; help me out if you can

    tap87 replied to tarotale's topic in General Students

    i use the davis success series also. i use it for every course and it has worked wonders so far! it really helps you learn how to answer the questions....how to apply the information you learned....

  21. Expect to fail at least one nursing course, is this true

    tap87 replied to Bridgettea83's topic in General Students

    NO! that is not true. Don't expect to fail. All I heard before starting nursing school was how hard it was and how to expect all C's if you're normally an A/B student. I just finished my first year...

  22. Gifts/cards etc to thank clinical instructor?

    tap87 replied to onlyj's topic in General Students

    Last semester everyone in my clinical group got together and decided to get donuts for the nurses on the floor and then we bought our instructor a few things as a thank you because she really went...

  23. Working full time while in school

    tap87 replied to misseskb's topic in General Students

    It all depends on the school. I am in a nights/weekend program which allows me to work. We have classes two nights during the week and then our clinicals are on the weekend. If your school offers...

  24. Private Loans...

    tap87 replied to weluv3's topic in General Students

    Hello, I don't really know about the bankruptcy aspect, but I am trying to get a private student loan for the summer semester and have been doing some research. I know I need a co-signer but my mom...

  25. Student Loans without a Cosigner

    tap87 replied to anne2424's topic in General Students

    Sorry let me re-phrase...most of the times when you try to get a loan whether it be a student loan, private loan, or auto loan, etc. The bank will not call and ask for employment dates. They may ask...