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1. CHF unit for new RN

   pensue37 replied to pensue37's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks heron, I agree that it is important to understand palliative care and hospice while working in this area. In the nursing home I have dealt with it somewhat. I do believe that good palliative...

2. CHF unit for new RN

   pensue37 replied to pensue37's topic in General Nursing

   Awesome list, Christy! Thank you... I begin orientation in 2 weeks so I will find out if ACLS is part of that. If not, I will get it on my

3. CHF unit for new RN

   pensue37 replied to pensue37's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks Leila, it is more of a telemetry/congestive treatment center. My understanding is a step below cardiac ICU. And yes, they did have confidence to hire me. I believe this last year has helped...

4. CHF unit for new RN

   pensue37 posted a topic in General Nursing

   A bit of Hx: A new RN grad in May 2010 with Associates degree, has worked in a nursing home, 3rd shift for 11 months. I recently accepted a 7a-7p position in a CHF unit in a hospital and will start...

5. feeling defeated

   pensue37 replied to passion2serve's topic in General Nursing

   In the short time I have been a nurse I have found that the word "subjective" is paramount. In one place if you do something it's "great"; in another facility if you do something it's "horrible"......

6. Nurses Eating Their Young

   pensue37 replied to Doc Lori, R.N.'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   My preceptor was this way, going to far as to tell me I'm too old to be a nurse (48 yrs. old) and telling me my critical thinking skills are horrible. At any rate, the entire precepting experience...