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  1. My NCLEX Study Tips

    MaroonTX posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey everyone, I took my test on the 25th (75 questions in about 1 1/2 hours) and found out I passed! Since I really appreciated the advice people posted after taking the test, I thought I would pay...

  2. Resume Questions

    MaroonTX posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know there are many threads on the subject of resume writing as a new graduate nurse, but I am having difficulty finding consistency in the information that's out there (on this site and others) and...

  3. Nitroglycerin

    MaroonTX posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When a person is experiencing chest pain are they supposed to call 911 after the chest pain is unrelieved by the 1st dose or 3rd dose? Some books say 1st some say 3rd, so which is more appropriate in...

  4. CVA

    MaroonTX replied to username33's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    CVA symptoms can also be subtle.. I had a patient recently who came up to us after getting tpa for an ischemic stroke. When they brought him up he was intubated and sedated so in order to do neuro...

  5. B-Blocker info in Saunders

    MaroonTX posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So I was reading the Saunders chapter regarding cardiac drugs and in the B-Blocker section it said that B-blockers are contraindicated in hyperthyroidism. Anyway I also cross reference things just to...

  6. pls help...advice for 1yr RN getting into ICU/SICU

    MaroonTX replied to stacia77's topic in MICU, SICU

    The hospital I work at has an ICU fellowship program for RNs with experience outside of the ICU. I am in the internship and the folks in the fellowship go through the same type of...

  7. Any good rules of thumb r/t IV compatibility? & your preferences?

    MaroonTX replied to IheartICUnursing's topic in MICU, SICU

    I am new nurse in the ICU also (~3 months) and what many of us have started to do (since there's quite a few newer/inexperienced nurses on our unit at the moment), is print off a list of Y-site info...

  8. Why are you and ICU nurse?

    MaroonTX replied to Ochin09's topic in MICU, SICU

    I did my nursing school capstone in the SICU and LOVED it, but like you I had reservations about being a new grad nurse working in the ICU. Especially when so many say "new nurses should start on the...

  9. Near fainting episodes

    MaroonTX posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    Has anyone ever had trouble with near fainting while working?? I remember this happening to me a couple of times in the past, but today it happened again and it really freaked me out!! It seems to...

  10. Scott & White Internship -- June 2011

    MaroonTX replied to Lovelymo79's topic in Texas Nursing

    Lovely- I tried to send you a PM, but I'm not sure if it went through or not (don't think Ive made enough posts or something??) Anyway let me know if you didn't get

  11. Scott & White Internship -- June 2011

    MaroonTX replied to Lovelymo79's topic in Texas Nursing

    I can say that after orientation I'm more excited than ever to start my nursing career at S&W!! Yes, it was a long week, but wow what an amazing opportunity they give all of us new graduates to...

  12. Scott & White Internship -- June 2011

    MaroonTX replied to Lovelymo79's topic in Texas Nursing

    Lovely, I had my interview on a Friday and received the call from HR with the official offer on a Tuesday and they e-mailed me the new hire packet later that day. Apparently the offer I was given the...

  13. Scott & White Internship -- June 2011

    MaroonTX replied to Lovelymo79's topic in Texas Nursing

    Congrats lovely!! Sorry, I haven't been on here for a while, but that's really exciting and I will see you in June. As far as places go, I didn't look at apartments because of my dogs so I don't...

  14. Scott & White Internship -- June 2011

    MaroonTX replied to Lovelymo79's topic in Texas Nursing

    I went to Temple today and found a duplex that I signed a lease on. I didn't check out the apartments because I have dogs and wanted a backyard, but from what I can tell prices are pretty reasonable...

  15. Scott & White Internship -- June 2011

    MaroonTX replied to Lovelymo79's topic in Texas Nursing

    What unit?? I got the call for the ICU, and I'm super excited

  16. Scott & White Internship -- June 2011

    MaroonTX replied to Lovelymo79's topic in Texas Nursing

    I believe for the ICU it is room 286 on the second floor. I was told it was in the South Tower, but technically you have to go around some strange way to get there. There is a patient services type...

  17. Scott & White Internship -- June 2011

    MaroonTX replied to Lovelymo79's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yes I'm from Texas. Definitely let me know how it goes, we may be coworkers in June

  18. Scott & White Internship -- June 2011

    MaroonTX replied to Lovelymo79's topic in Texas Nursing

    I interviewed for the ICU. Lovely, what they did was initially talk to all of us in a group and basically gave us a brief overview of how the program and the interview will be conducted. Then...

  19. Scott & White Internship -- June 2011

    MaroonTX replied to Lovelymo79's topic in Texas Nursing

    I agree boooo to the negativity. Of course I appreciate when people share their experiences and give input, but it is definitely understandable that in a competitive atmosphere people do not want to...

  20. Scott & White Internship -- June 2011

    MaroonTX replied to Lovelymo79's topic in Texas Nursing

    Heyyy everyone! I was contacted yesterday about setting up an interview for an ICU internship position at S&W! Scheduled it for this Friday and I am sooo excited/nervous

  21. Delegation Tips

    MaroonTX posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't know if there is already a post dedicated to this (if so let me know) , but I have been working a lot on delegation lately and wanted to share a list of key words I have made so far that have...

  22. Delegation Tips

    MaroonTX replied to MaroonTX's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes I took the test on Feb. 25th and passed

  23. What is going on with me?

    MaroonTX posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    I recently graduated nursing school and have just been feeling extremely off lately. I don't know how to describe it but my back feels achy, i have constant tension headaches and have zero energy or...

  24. What is going on with me?

    MaroonTX replied to MaroonTX's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Just an update- I went to the doctor and found out that my iron level was LOW, couple that with all the weight I lost due to inadequate nutrition and stress (i'm 5'9" and dropped down to 120 lbs) over...

  25. My NCLEX Study Tips

    MaroonTX replied to MaroonTX's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes those were the only 2 things I really used. I would occasionally look at the ATI books as well since we had them for school, but they weren't a huge part of my study