EMTtoRNinVA

EMTtoRNinVA MSN, RN

Psych Nursing

Member

  • Content

    58

  • Visitors

    4,520

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    1

All Content by EMTtoRNinVA

  1. Book you can't live without.

    EMTtoRNinVA replied to badwolf's topic in General Students

    For NCLEX prep: NSNA review book and the LaCharity Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment book.And I used ATI and found those books to be concise enough to help reinforce lecture

  2. Do you wear your wedding/engagement ring?

    EMTtoRNinVA replied to Heather68EMT's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wear my engagement ring on the same chain as my RN pendant. I feel more secure having it present, but also know that I'm practicing great handwashing at the same time. I never wear rings when I'm on...

  3. Got a new pricey stethescope and it's no good!

    EMTtoRNinVA replied to ShineyNickelRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I've always used Littman stethoscopes (in healthcare for 12 years) and I have moderate hearing lost from a childhood illness. Even if you don't go the Cardiology III route, there are cheaper Littmans...

  4. Do you experience negative perceptions of the neurology from other nurses?

    EMTtoRNinVA replied to Bluanthrogrrl's topic in Neurological

    I'm currently in an ICU internship, and when I am assigned to the Trauma/Neuro ICU I find that I have the best experiences and learn the most from those nurses! Sure, it's hard work and it's...

  5. In a HUGE Internship Program

    EMTtoRNinVA replied to EMTtoRNinVA's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks everyone! When I am the only Intern assigned to an RN then I do float between the 2 patient assignment, but the Interns outnumber the staff RNs by about 10 on any given day, so sometimes that...

  6. In a HUGE Internship Program

    EMTtoRNinVA posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi All I'm in a pretty big (approx 35 people) ICU Internship program and it's not going so well logistically. We are about halfway through our 12 week Internship (then 4 weeks Preceptorship) and we...

  7. Transition to Comfort Care in the ICU: Bedside Monitor On or Off?

    EMTtoRNinVA replied to RNerd81's topic in Critical Care

    We too have a "Comfort" setting on our monitors that allows you to turn off all alarms and it turns off the in room monitor, but monitoring still shows up on the hallway units and the central

  8. Textbook

    EMTtoRNinVA posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Anyone have any experience with "Palliative Care Nursing: Quality Care at the End of Life" 3E? It has limited, but poor, reviews on Amazon for editing but I'm curious about content. My BSN nursing...

  9. Textbook

    EMTtoRNinVA replied to EMTtoRNinVA's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    My book arrived today. The paper it is printed on is odd. It's matte finished and kind of flimsy. Each unit appears to begin with a case study of sorts and then the "articles" that make up the unit...

  10. Portfolio

    EMTtoRNinVA replied to Maladroit's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I walked in with my portfolio in hand in case anyone wanted to see it. I filled out the online application and attached my Cover Letter and Resume. My employer only accepted official letters of...

  11. Textbooks? E-books?

    EMTtoRNinVA replied to LCinTraining's topic in General Students

    I love my Kindle Fire and highlighting, note taking, and bookmarking pages is super easy! Plus there are usually free "samples" of health care related books to try and see if you like before you buy!...

  12. Treating the ABG

    EMTtoRNinVA posted a topic in Critical Care

    I'm a GN hired into an ICU Internship. Today was "Respiratory Class" and it rocked my world. The RT Clinical Manager for Adult ICU came in in a whirlwind for the last hour of our course and started...

  13. Treating the ABG

    EMTtoRNinVA replied to EMTtoRNinVA's topic in Critical Care

    Thanks guys! Unfortunately I had a hands on crash course when my SIRS/ARDS (DNR)patient, who'd been on APRV for like 10 days crapped out on me and then we had to switch to VDR with no effect. I had an...

  14. Teacher said NOWAY....new grad hiring into ICU positions

    EMTtoRNinVA replied to HopefulNurse2011's topic in Critical Care

    I would also recommend doing a "ride along" with a Flight Nurse or Surface Critical Transport Nurse if you can, just to make sure "critical" is what you want. Try to shadow an ER Nurse and a Critical...

  15. Rude ED Doctors

    EMTtoRNinVA replied to Skayda's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Here in my neck of the woods at some assisted living facilities the RN goes home at 1700 and is on call afterwards. We have CNAs and Med Techs. Med Techs pass meds that are prescribed but can't...

  16. Terminated at end of orientation.

    EMTtoRNinVA replied to Flatlander's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Flatlander-I'm sorry this happened to you, but you seem to have reflected upon it and aren't letting the experience bring you down! I myself am a career switcher on week 5 of a 16 week "accelerated"...

  17. What's up with Wonder Wink scrubs??

    EMTtoRNinVA replied to Bonnie86's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I know of some people having the ripstop type material snagging, but no one has had an issue with "wrinkly" scrubs. I got Winks from the Origins line and Mink line undershirts. I haven't had wrinkling...

  18. Thoughts on differences in admission criteria/acuity of urban vs rural stepdowns?

    EMTtoRNinVA replied to petraarkanian's topic in Critical Care

    I'm starting next week in a 16 bed stepdown unit at a Level 2 trauma center with a 48 bed (MedSurg/CCU/CVICU) ICU. Our Surgical Tele unit is 40 bed and Medical Tele is 40 beds. I'd say my hospital is...

  19. Where does the new Associate Degree RN fit in?

    EMTtoRNinVA replied to marthabaez's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    In my part of Virginia, ADNs are very prevalent, even at the local Magnet status hospital. The health system has an excellent education package to help all of their ADNs achieve BSN (and the LPNs to...

  20. ICU Stepdown PCCN certification

    EMTtoRNinVA posted a topic in Critical Care

    For those of you studying for the PCCN or have passed their PCCN--has it helped you in your practice? I'll be starting in an ICU Stepdown unit and this certification exam looks appealing to me. My...

  21. How To Answer The Most Common Nursing Interview Questions

    EMTtoRNinVA replied to TheCommuter's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    My company utilizes Targeted Selection and so you won't be asked any of the traditional or "easy" interview questions during your interview. The goal is to determine "best fit" through past...

  22. Lord Fairfax (LFCC) 2012 Program Admission

    EMTtoRNinVA replied to Malibu0827's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I understand being impatient about finding out! The wait is attributed to what's going on with the Fauquier campus, right? I think it's a great idea to keep the NVCC spot active because you don't want...

  23. ATI Virtual Review

    EMTtoRNinVA replied to cyram81APRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If anyone finds this board I guess it's important to report the other side of the discussion as well. That being said I took a 75 question board exam in 60 minutes and passed. During the course of my...

  24. Lord Fairfax (LFCC) 2012 Program Admission

    EMTtoRNinVA replied to Malibu0827's topic in Virginia Nursing

    AHA CPR is good for 2 years, so go ahead and get it done and out of the way. Middletown's program is labor intensive and pretty fast paced. It's best if all of your prerequisites are completed prior...

  25. Virtual ATI

    EMTtoRNinVA replied to foxygirl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I realize this thread is old, but my ADN program had us use ATI all 4 semesters, take the Predictor, and then have a Live Review the week after Finals. As a door prize at practice, I won the Virtual...