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  1. Interventional Radiology Tips Please!

    beachfashionnursing posted a topic in Cardiac

    Hello all, I am starting a new job in IR next month and would like some input as to what I should prepare myself for. I have never worked IR before. My background includes: ICU, telemetry, stepdown,...

  2. Interventional Radiology Tips Please!

    beachfashionnursing replied to beachfashionnursing's topic in Cardiac

    A lot of nurses that I encounter that do IR seems to love it! Really looking forward to

  3. Interventional Radiology Tips Please!

    beachfashionnursing replied to beachfashionnursing's topic in Cardiac

    Thank you! I'm gonna read, read, read. Your post was really helpful, thanks

  4. Quitting nursing

    beachfashionnursing replied to sbostonRN's topic in General Nursing

    Do what will make you happy. I am leaving my ICU job for a less-paying job in IR but I cannot put a price on happiness. I loved the ICU but it was stressful. There were nights that I worked that I...

  5. New Grad Leaving Hospital for Office Job

    beachfashionnursing replied to IcySageNurse's topic in Nursing Career

    Have you ever thought about ICU? I loved working in the ICU because it really gave me experience and it sharpen my critical thinking skills. Most of the time, the residents relied to us (nurses) for...

  6. OMG!!!! Got the "good" pop up!! Does that mean I'm an RN?

    beachfashionnursing replied to suzana123's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think you can check somewhere online, 24-hours post test. Try your state's Board of Nursing. I paid $10 to get my results five years ago

  7. RN Salary

    beachfashionnursing replied to greyL's topic in General Nursing

    I live in Florida and the starting for new grads here is $23 I believe. Are you working nights? The night differential here is roughly $5 more per hour. Plus, we also have Clinical

  8. The 'what ifs'

    beachfashionnursing replied to mofomeat's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a nurse for five years now and here's what I know so far: 1) Its okay to cry. I cried one night inside the med room infront of my colleagues. I was charge nurse and had a full load of busy...

  9. Maybe im not a nurse

    beachfashionnursing replied to juswannabenurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I did horrible in some of my nursing classes. I did well on L&D and Pediatrics but I do not work in those fields now, nor have I ever worked there. Don't give up. Try a different studying method....

  10. I got fired today...

    beachfashionnursing replied to patrickh_rn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    But every management is different I

  11. I got fired today...

    beachfashionnursing replied to patrickh_rn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm so sorry this happened to you. I think it was a little too extreme that you were fired over this. I work in an ICU and experienced nurses have made mistakes as well as new grads. To name a few......

  12. 12 hour shifts...dangerous?

    beachfashionnursing replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    12 hour shifts are tiring. I am starting a new job soon that is 8-10 hour

  13. Tampa, FL Hospitals: HELP!

    beachfashionnursing replied to rachel3332's topic in Florida Nursing

    Moffitt does not take new grads. TGH wants BSN. Good

  14. Managing a transition to night shift?

    beachfashionnursing replied to 274216's topic in Health, Stress Management

    They're hard but they pay well. My first nursing job was on nights and I absolutely loved it.. not so much now because I am older. Take a really good nap during the day. I used to clump my shifts...

  15. Last semester but.. I Hate Nursing!

    beachfashionnursing replied to mitral's topic in General Students

    You can land a job at a doctor's office or school nursing.. Something that is relatively low-key. I work in the ICU now but I am leaving it for another position because it is too stressful. I can't...

  16. Quitting?

    beachfashionnursing replied to FreckledCoffeeRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I have been a nurse for 5 years now. I enjoyed all my jobs except for my current one. Good news is: I only have a week left in this job. I am starting my new job in 2 weeks, different department and...

  17. PCCN exam

    beachfashionnursing posted a topic in Cardiac

    Has anyone here ever taken the PCCN test? I am aiming to take it this November. The educator at my work said that the failure rate is pretty high! So far, I am using Ann Brorsen's PCCN review book. I...

  18. What is the best unit to start on in Cardiac Nursing ???

    beachfashionnursing replied to Suzenna's topic in Cardiac

    I would suggest ICU or critical care if you are aiming for your CRNA. If you decide to be a nurse practitioner, I would suggest starting off at a tele-floor or ER. ICU patients are usually on a...