n.igmatic1

n.igmatic1 specializes in Cardiac and OR.

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1. Grumpy at change of shift (11-7)

   n.igmatic1 replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in General Nursing

   I was always grumpy when a particular person was supposed to be the day charge nurse. Charges were supposed to be in almost half an hour before shift change to get report from the Noc charge so they...

2. New Grad 5 days orientation

   n.igmatic1 replied to vulupure's topic in General Nursing

   Will they allow you to shadow for a day or two before accepting the position? That would allow you to see first hand how the facility operates. You will then be able to make a better informed...

3. Is nursing school really "that" bad?

   n.igmatic1 replied to Nurseades2b's topic in General Students

   I did an ADN program that was a night and weekend curriculum. I worked full-time M-F, raised a kid, went on some trips, went to movies, plays, concerts, and still graduated Magna Cum Laude. As...

4. Weirdest/most difficult thing swallowed by a patient

   n.igmatic1 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

   saline flushes and toothbrushes. That seems way tame in

5. Interview for Transitional ICU Position

   n.igmatic1 replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Critical Care

   I honestly think the thank you I sent cinched my offer for the OR. I sent the thank you on a Tuesday, and got the call with the offer 2 days later. I have sent thank yous for every interview I have...

6. 9/5 What I learned this week.....

   n.igmatic1 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

   This is not so much a "learned" as just remembered; That when you apply peppermint essential oil to relieve sinus stuffiness, you will become the Pied Piper of kitties. Yeah, catnip is in the mint...

7. Interview for Transitional ICU Position

   n.igmatic1 replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Critical Care

   I used this site for my dysrhythmia course. It may help with brushing up on rhythms.Free ECG Simulator! -

8. 9/5 What I learned this week.....

   n.igmatic1 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

   I have learned that my laptop is a moody b****! The browser randomly shuts down and won't restart. Granted, it's a 5 year old macbook, but damn...Poor ixchel, I'm sorry. That's some shizz right...

9. Interview for Transitional ICU Position

   n.igmatic1 replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Critical Care

   I was on a CICU step down unit. Our patient population were pre-op/post-op CABG, TAVR, Thoracic Aneurysm repair, Aortic Aneurysm dissection patients, Maze procedures, congenital heart defect repairs,...

10. First interview after being MIA, HELP!

    n.igmatic1 replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Good luck! Read up on the hospital's website, and be familiar with their value statement/core values. Try to think of 4 or 5 questions about the position to show that you have put thought into being a...

11. What advice would you give your 19 year old self?

    n.igmatic1 replied to depalma.amada's topic in General Nursing

    It's not love, it's low self-esteem; love doesn't make you cry and doubt every move you make. Get some therapy, believe in yourself, and

12. Things I Am Grateful For (Vol. 1)

    n.igmatic1 replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in General Nursing

    1. A happy, healthy kiddo 2. My nutty family and friends 3. That the final patho came back showing all margins are clear after my sister had a malignant tumor removed 4. That I have a roof over my...

13. (8/29) This week, I have learned......

    n.igmatic1 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    That working my last 5 shifts before going to a new job makes me walk slumped over while singing funeral dirges. I don't wanna go innnnn!! Damn being responsible and fulfilling your obligations can...

14. Night shift scheduling!

    n.igmatic1 replied to KBRN15's topic in General Nursing

    On the floor where I currently work, I work 3 in a row. But they aren't "set" days. I may work Thurs, Fri, Sat one week; Wed, Thurs, Fri the next week; Mon, Tues, Wed, the following week; and Sun,...

15. Screwed Over by My School

    n.igmatic1 replied to Brilton's topic in General Students

    OP, did you have an offer for a job lined up prior to graduation? That is one of the only scenarios in which I could see a claim for lost wages being made. If you had an offer contingent upon getting...