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Thanks for all the helpful advice. I started right off in ICU and have 7 months exp. but I am commuting 1.5 hrs to work without traffic. I feel obligated to stay with the company longer because they gave me my first shot, but I think the driving back and forth is starting to take toll. There are big hospitals much closer to my home but will they hire a new grad with 7 months exp. how much longer should I wait?

Hello Everybody, If a hospital hires you as a new grad and trains you etc., but does not make you sign a contract. How long are you unofficially "obligated" to work for that hospital? How many years or months should you minimally stay with them out of respect for the unit/ manager that hires you. THANKS

What about nurses that started off in ICU and don't have experience in a certain area for example, ER? It's doesn't seem right to be floated to a unit your not familiar with.

Hello everybody, I am looking into CRNA Programs and am currently saving up, but I'm hearing that in 2025 DNP will be required? How will that affect me if I graduate in 2019, 2020 or 2021? Will I be grandfathered in? Will I be less desirable in the job market, considering a few years after I graduate candidates will be required to have a DNP? THANKS

HI EVERYBODY, I'm going start in an ICU and am super nervous. I have quite a commute to and from work. Anyone have reccomendations on Audio books for critical care? What is a good book critical care book for individuals new the ICU setting? THANKS

How many years of ICU experience do you have?

Hello everybody, throughout nursing school I've used a lightweight littmann classic ll. My stethoscope recently walked away and now I getting ready to get my first job in an ICU. Which one should I get that would be best for the ICU?

Thank for the prompt reply, I understand, I'm not a traveler, just want to know more about the ICU itself and what type of patients you see most. What types of illnesses, etc

Can you tell me more about what kind of patients there are in the Alta bates ICU? Trauma? Medical? Etc I'm new to the ICU SETTING and want to start getting ready. what are some of the most common illnesses in the ICU at Alta Bates?

I have never been inside of a jail or prison. I am looking into getting out of SNF AND becoming a corrections nurse. I understand the obvious in most cases your taking care of people who did really bad things. Can you'll compare and contrast nursing in corrections vs SNF. ARE YOU GIVING MEDS CELL BY CELL? how is the setting compared to SNF OR hospital? can someone describe a routine day? is it laborious like SNF? i have a BSN am a male and live in SACRAMENTO CA