seaghost

seaghost specializes in Cardiac.

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1. License of Endorsement for NY? Where do I begin?

   seaghost replied to JaimeAnne,RN's topic in New York Nursing

   Leaving a comment so I can save this

2. Moving to NYC - 1 year experience BSN

   seaghost posted a topic in New York Nursing

   I graduated in May 2013 I am currently applying for New York state licensure (from the Midwest). By the time everything is processed and I start applying I will have just over a year of acute care...

3. Certifications within First Year after Licensure

   seaghost replied to Ladyt03's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I don't know whether you have to be licensed to have ACLS but most of it is giving push medications and electricity for code situations that I would assume other hospital workers could not perform. I...

4. Certifications within First Year after Licensure

   seaghost replied to Ladyt03's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Most of my certifications I could get for free through work. I have worked with my employer just over 6 months and have so far done BLS, ACLS and am planning on getting stroke certified next. Most new...

5. Nursing Salary Survey 2014

   seaghost replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

   Geographic location: Southeastern Wisconsin Pay rate: $23.35 + $3 night differential In which area / specialty do you work? Cardiac-Medical What type of license do you have (RN or LPN)? RN What type...

6. Grad nurse residency wants 3 year commitment

   seaghost replied to lifelearningrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I bet that many many more hospitals will start doing this in the future. And I am super glad mine wasn't one of them.

7. 22+ years of experience and I can't find a job

   seaghost replied to reindeer03's topic in Nursing Career

   My cardiac unit is currently lacking experienced nurses bc we've had a mass exodus but it doesn't look like you did much floor

8. Already frustrated on my 4th day off orientation...

   seaghost replied to ricannurse13's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I am a new grad and definitely work with nurses that "should have done more" every shift. But I definitely wouldn't judge someone who had been off orientation for 4 days. I do however judge my...

9. I Feel like a bad nurse. Feedback please

   seaghost replied to Soliloquy's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I just recently started having suggestions for doctors and I've been working 5 months haha. You have to hear some before you can give 'em...

10. Insulin Error

    seaghost replied to pglops9012's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Interesting seeing the different responses on this. I think the best advice would be to call the doc next time. I would have held it for sure

11. I need a career adivce on changing unit

    seaghost replied to tarotale's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Being defensive when someone gives you useful advice is not the best way to deal with criticism. I agree that you could work on your writing. Currently trying to imagine respecting someone in admin...

12. Stop calling me sweetie! - How to get respect as a new nurse

    seaghost replied to NurseBerter's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've had this problem with CNAs not reporting vitals as well. ESPECIALLY new ones. What I try to do is just reinforce over and over why it's important without being a *****. For instance, last night I...

13. Encouragement for those newly on orientation/new hires :)

    seaghost posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just want to share my experience with you all. After this week I will be off orientation and officially on my own. I started work in early June on a Cardiac floor, orientating on days (5 pts) but...

14. The Breaking Point

    seaghost replied to naptimeRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work nights and how I handle my 8 & 10 PM meds is I give them both at 9 (so med pass is 8:30-9:30) since I have an hour leway in each direction. That is as long as they can be safely given...

15. New grad nurse in hospital and feel like I won't make it through orientation.

    seaghost replied to krissyr's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just want you to know that those of us up to 4 patients at this time don't feel like we can handle it all. We are just as flustered as you are. I got put on 5 a few days ago for the first time and I...