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  1. Male nurses hired faster?

    pinkpig replied to Chemistry Sux's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is def. easier for men to get a job in nursing. Managers like their physical strength. Now this is just from what I have seen, although I know this is not true. I know a couple managers who...

  2. Please help me, I'm in trouble.

    pinkpig replied to ShellyRn1117's topic in General Nursing

    I would contact a lawyer specializing in nursing matters, this will affect getting a new job so you want to know what is being written about you and defend yourself. Sadly, i have found in these...

  3. Employed

    pinkpig replied to Sunny Lioness's topic in General Nursing

    congrats!! and yes there are jobs out

  4. med surg certification!

    pinkpig replied to nurses care's topic in General Nursing

    I used the Springhouse Med/Surg Review. From what i remember it was a lot of pearls and review of basic concepts. Some people prefer Q&A type review books, some people also learn by lecture style...

  5. I got in !!!!!

    pinkpig replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!!!

  6. Preferred Critical Care Spec. prior to CRNA

    pinkpig replied to futureRNMena's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think a lot of programs prefer you have either SICU or CTICU experience. They want you to have experience with swans and cardiac meds, so I think CTICU is the best

  7. SUNY Downstate

    pinkpig replied to skyleap's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi skyleap I am pre-pre CRNA and looking at different programs. If you don't mind can you share your stats and why you chose to apply to downstate... I heard not so great things about the program (...

  8. Question regarding medicine administration

    pinkpig replied to Nissan350z's topic in General Nursing

    don't get too ahead of yourself nissan. you'll find your own style once you atart working. for now just concentrate on school- pharm has a lot to

  9. ALWAYS called to work on days off?

    pinkpig replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    i never answer calls from work. they get their own ringtone- my manager knows to leave a msg and I'll call back if I want. If the floor is short on a routine basis the hospital will just have to hire...

  10. What are you using for sedation?

    pinkpig replied to kgriffiRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    fentanyl and midazolam are our mainstays. we limit propofol for the hard to sedate. I think we are trying to use precedex more, not sure the rationale but I think it's more

  11. PASS CCRN?

    pinkpig replied to AllAngelsRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    the CCRN is just a basic overview of a lot of topics. If you watched the Gasparis DVDs, and the Pass CCRN questions you are fine. Don't over think

  12. I am getting sick of working in ICU...

    pinkpig replied to jmeng's topic in MICU, SICU

    what is it about the icu you hate so much? patients? family? MSa? other

  13. Annoyed....Just needing to vent...

    pinkpig replied to lpn-ny's topic in General Nursing

    feel the same way... I rather be at the bedside and actually do my nursing care. I know it's illegal but I know nurses who write what they should be doing instead of actually doing

  14. Would you report this?

    pinkpig replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    I think delegating task is one of the hardest things in nursing.... I like to write e-mails to my manager when I have issues b/c I like to have everything in writing and a response or a lack of one in...

  15. hanging blood with the wrong fluids

    pinkpig replied to newnurse012's topic in Medical-Surgical

    i know prbc lyses with D5W but what about

  16. Tried but failed...

    pinkpig replied to AlexV's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    join committees, volunteer... I think anesthesia programs also favor SICU and CTICUs so see if you can transfer... a big thing is if you're going to take grad classes they want to see

  17. How much notice?

    pinkpig replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    the per diem nurses I work with cancel all the time... not the nicest thing. But if you're working per diem I think a week is enough time to

  18. Too early/late to apply?

    pinkpig posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I was looking into applying to CRNA grad programs. Most dead lines are arond October/November. When would be a good time to apply? I don't want to be apply too early. Any

  19. Old Dominion on probation

    pinkpig posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I was looking into Anesthesia programs and saw that Old Dominion was on probation since 2010. Anyone know why or what this

  20. HELP! New grad 1st interview @ elmhurst

    pinkpig replied to orgo geek's topic in New York Nursing

    there is a lot of luck involved. But I've heard a lot of new grad are having a hard time finding jobs esp. in NYC. sayang (if you don't mind my asking) do you have a bsn? orgo geek- i revied the...

  21. Should I wait for Hunter or move on??

    pinkpig replied to CariocaRN's topic in New York Nursing

    it might be b/c there are just too many students. I know for the grad program they are not accepting any new students this spring for that reason, too many students going part time and not graduating....

  22. ABG vs. BGE

    pinkpig replied to TangoLima's topic in MICU, SICU

    just a guess but blood gas &

  23. Advice for "seasoned" nurse moving to ICU

    pinkpig replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Congrats! I think it is brave of you to leave a position you know and comfortable in for a new, unknown adventure. Just remember to stay humble and learn~ even though you might know nursing care the...

  24. will i be able to get a job in a hospital as a graduate nurse or cna?

    pinkpig replied to kimesha101's topic in General Nursing

    Not too familiar with chicago, but just look up magnet hospitals in your neighborhood. Or teaching hospitals are always a good pick. Not to say they won't have their internal issues but to err is...

  25. Advice for a New Grad

    pinkpig replied to kgriffiRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    congrats! remember to have a soft heart and a thick skin. It's like being on Amierican Idol.. do what you love, stay true to yourself and all the harsh comments that come your way~ well just try to...