DesertSky

DesertSky BSN

BSN, RN, CCRN - ICU & ER

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  1. Jobs for ACNP's in the hospital outside of the ICU

    DesertSky posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I was wondering if some ACNP's who work in the hospital setting could share what positions they hold. Most of the ACNP positions I have seen or ACNP's I work with are working in ICU. I have a...

  2. CCRN prep - Laura Gasparis review worth it?

    DesertSky posted a topic in Critical Care

    I'm taking my CCRN in November and have already bought the AACN review question book along with the PASS CRRN book. I was wondering if anyone who has taken the CCRN in the past year or so would also...

  3. Case manager in a hospital setting

    DesertSky posted a topic in Case Management

    There is a case management position open at the hospital I work at. I have always been interested in case management, but I was wondering if any case mangers who are employed in a hospital setting...

  4. Average amount of call time for OR nurses?

    DesertSky posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hi all! I'm sure it probably varies by organization, but I was wondering if some of the OR nurses could share the average amount of call time they take? I was also wondering if a 4-6 month...

  5. Healthcare Informatics vs. NP school

    DesertSky posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey all, I'm about to start FNP school in September, but I have a few concerns including: - fear that the NP market will be oversaturated - a desire to move more towards an informatics/business side...

  6. Night shift and health issues

    DesertSky replied to shelw067's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I could have written this post word for word about a year ago. I was in an ICU I loved and had great coworkers, but night shift was causing severe health issues for me after 2 years. It was a tough...

  7. Best reference book for ICU nurse cross training to ED?

    DesertSky posted a topic in Emergency

    Hi all, I'm an experienced ICU nurse with my CCRN, TNCC, PALS, and ACLS and I will be cross training to the ED in the next few weeks. I was hoping to get your advice on the best reference or textbook...

  8. Best reference book for ICU nurse cross training to ED?

    DesertSky replied to DesertSky's topic in Emergency

    Awesome Pixie! Thank you so much for the resources. I really appreciate

  9. Critical Care Float Pool

    DesertSky posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was recently offered a FT critical care float pool position. I am an experienced critical care nurse with ICU experience in cardiac, med/surg, and trauma ICU's. I have some experience with neuro...

  10. Critical Care Float Pool

    DesertSky replied to DesertSky's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad to hear you enjoy working as a float nurse! I assumed float RN's would hopefully be treated better than agency nurses as you can expect to see hospital float RN's routinely especially if the...

  11. Critical Care Float Pool

    DesertSky replied to DesertSky's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for sharing. I can totally see how float pool nurses don't routinely get the sickest and highest acuity patients. It is part of my concern about taking the position. I enjoy the challenge of...

  12. Critical Care Float Pool

    DesertSky replied to DesertSky's topic in General Nursing

    Good advice- I will clarify if I can expect to be pulled during shifts, or if my daily assignments will be to the specific ICU unit for the full shift. I appreciate the

  13. FNP vs. Adult/Gero Primary Care NP

    DesertSky replied to DesertSky's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thank your for your response! Your current job in internal med and cardiology would be the kind of position I would love to do. You do raise a good point about your FNP opening the door for urgent...

  14. FNP vs. Adult/Gero Primary Care NP

    DesertSky posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am a nurse with a critical care background. I am not interested in becoming an Acute Care NP as I would prefer to treat patients in the primary care setting vs. the acute care setting. I am torn...

  15. Leaving short term job off resume, but disclosed it on job application

    DesertSky posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, I have a question. I am a nurse with about 3 years of critical care experience. I have my BSN, CCRN, TNCC, PALS, ACLS, and BLS. During this time, I had one job where I was only employed for...

  16. Leaving short term job off resume, but disclosed it on job application

    DesertSky replied to DesertSky's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the advice! I definitely disclosed it on the application so I'm

  17. Leaving short term job off resume, but disclosed it on job application

    DesertSky replied to DesertSky's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you Flatline. I totally agree which is why I left the short term job off my resume. However, I also understand each new employer does a comprehensive background check and I did not in any way...

  18. Getting all 50 US Licenses

    DesertSky replied to Shineyfam's topic in General Nursing

    As a nurse who had to go through the hassle of getting licensed in Kansas I feel for you. I was moving to Kansas from another state and had to navigate the process from miles away. The Kansas Board...

  19. How much death do you see/ have you seen on the job?

    DesertSky replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked in critical care the majority of my career, so I have experienced a great deal of death. As others have mentioned, it is often not the deaths that are most traumatizing, but the...

  20. Transitioning from Med/Surg to CVICU

    DesertSky replied to Nurse_bre's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Take a deep breath and remember to be kind to yourself. You are still on orientation and are learning the flow of the unit on top of additional clinical skills specialized to ICU. Building your...

  21. TNCC Certification

    DesertSky replied to Nurse3242's topic in General Nursing

    As a trauma ICU nurse, I have worked at facilities that use both ER and ICU nurses during the initial triage and trauma resuscitation in ED. When critical drips are used, an ICU nurse is a great...

  22. CVOR vs CVICU

    DesertSky replied to bauern5513's topic in Critical Care

    Anesthesia and the CVOR RN's bring the patient to our CVICU recovery bay and we do bedside report. The only thing I care about is that the CVOR nurse call me when they are closing so I can call RT...

  23. Hurricane Matthew Relief Compensation

    DesertSky replied to gb8852's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad you and your family are safe. I'm sorry to hear about the property damage some of your coworkers suffered. I agree that hospitals need to understand that when we as nurses are called upon in...

  24. Hurricane Matthew Relief Compensation

    DesertSky replied to gb8852's topic in General Nursing

    At my hospital, nurses are split into 2 teams as well. The initial "A" team arrives at the hospital prior to the hurricane and is expected to stay at the hospital until the storm passes and members...

  25. Leaving nursing for another career

    DesertSky replied to DesertSky's topic in General Nursing

    Anyone else pursue a MBA to open other doors either in nursing administration or away from nursing