RN4U2NV

ICU (M/S, cardiac, neuro, cardiac/open h

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RN4U2NV has 16 years experience and specializes in ICU (M/S, cardiac, neuro, cardiac/open h.

Married. 2 daughters out of the nest. 4 grand kids.

Seasoned nurse wanting to enter entirely new specialty area? Is it possible??

RN4U2NV replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

New grads start in the ICU so you can too...you will be like Novice to Expert all over again, but with some experience...I was in long-term care and went to surgical unit as PRN job, then after 4 years I went full time to the ICU. I was a Novice afte...
What did you take away from your ADN to BSN program

RN4U2NV replied to jennifers's topic in ADN/BSN

The BSN is about more knowledge. More knowledge about Professional nursing. The broader view as a Professional nurse. Also there is focus on nursing accountability and responsibility. The BSN nurse learns managing skills, communication, problem solvi...
What would you do?

RN4U2NV replied to mom4josh's topic in General Nursing

Someone can't lead if they cant follow. The Unit Manager needs to be aware of how you feel about this nurse as he/she may not be aware of the problems you and others see. People who have conflicts are not manager or charge nurse material either. I de...