Larry3373

Larry3373

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  1. New Grad orientation...

    Larry3373 replied to Sparrow91's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My orientation was maybe 9 or 10 (7/23-10/04 I seem to recall). From what I've read on other threads, many hospitals do as little as 6 weeks for a new grad. I was barely prepared after 9 weeks and...

  2. Do the CNAs or RNs do personal care

    Larry3373 replied to RNtobe23's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hey I just thaught of a slogan for nursing: Enjoy an exciting career in nursing. You can make big bucks for wiping big butts! Just kidding of

  3. Do the CNAs or RNs do personal care

    Larry3373 replied to RNtobe23's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, I wipe butts as an icu RN. If you're in the room, are you really going to walk out, sit your butt down and tell the cna to go do it? Anyway, in icu we usually do not have techs or cnas and have...

  4. Afterload and BP...So Confused!!

    Larry3373 replied to KrCmommy522's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thank you Esme12. I'm a new critical care nurse and this website is very helpful. I was even able to print the information for my new binder I'm putting together for

  5. Those with ADN, not BSN- finding jobs? (Maryland)

    Larry3373 replied to rls927's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Forgot to mention that I would hand them a copy of my paper resume with all my contact info on

  6. Those with ADN, not BSN- finding jobs? (Maryland)

    Larry3373 replied to rls927's topic in Maryland Nursing

    ADNs typically don't have trouble finding a job here in South Mississippi. I was very aggressive when I graduated two years ago. With no healthcare experience (other than clinicals) I found a...

  7. When I first got accepted into a local ADN program, I was excited... However

    Larry3373 replied to RjSmithTec's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    For your situation I would probably go through the nursing school and bridge over later. You'll still be a registered nurse right? You can start working hopefully soon after nursing school and...

  8. So I Failed the NCLEX-RN

    Larry3373 replied to boojeboy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think the NCLEX is about controlling your anxiety. I know it can be hard to relax while you are taking the one exam that will decide if you get your nursing license or not. Trust me, I understand....

  9. Specialty

    Larry3373 replied to julzgarcia's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Family nurse practitioner. Currently I work in critical care. I like that much better than when I worked telemetry and med-surg. I think I would enjoy the ER, but I wouldn't enjoy the small...

  10. Gift for a new grad nurse

    Larry3373 replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    A pin light that locks on to your

  11. What books are really necessary for nursing school?

    Larry3373 replied to dee789's topic in General Students

    Well I wish I would have read my pharmacology textbook when I was I nursing school. Drugs can be confusing until you learn the major drug classes and mechanisms of action for those major classes. I...

  12. Looking ahead to CRNA Med School

    Larry3373 replied to Brkenarrow's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow, if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all, lol. I recently talked with a 3rd year medical student (DO) who said that his 5 years of experience definitely helped him. He said...

  13. NCLEX Anxiety

    Larry3373 replied to clucindylu's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi, I'm a former nursing student. I now have 2 years nursing experience and recently transferred from telemetry to critical care (much better!). I recently stumbled on several comprehensive videos on...

  14. Failed NCLEX Twice :(

    Larry3373 replied to BCooper77's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    David Woodruff has some excellent videos for free on

  15. rn nclex failure x2

    Larry3373 replied to avidhunter3's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Tell him to look up David Woodruff (ed4nurses channel) on YouTube. He has some very in depth and thorough video lectures that are free on YouTube. Personally I find youtube.com to be an excellent...

  16. Float pool as a new grad?

    Larry3373 replied to jessmurph's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Make sure you are clear on the exact date you will be resigning. I would take a float pool job just for the experience. You get to work ER, icu, peds, etc. You can't beat that experience and if you...

  17. Will a hospital train a non new-grad with no acute care experience?

    Larry3373 replied to swhite2013's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yes they will train you. You will likely get at least 6 weeks minimum with a preceptor (not counting the nursing orientation in the classroom). Even after orientation you can ask coworkers all the...

  18. Nervous! Did i pass....

    Larry3373 replied to eddieyot's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You passed. Don't

  19. Things you wish you knew before nursing school

    Larry3373 replied to loverofall's topic in Nursing Career

    Try not to talk too much about wanting to become a nurse practitioner or some other advanced practice nurse. This may come back to bite you on future job interviews as people will remember this about...

  20. What is ATI?

    Larry3373 replied to coffee247's topic in General Students

    Congrats on getting accepted into nursing school. I didn't care for ati too much. We got a lot of books (never read them, but I'm sure they would have been helpful for the NCLEX), and we had to take...

  21. Do you have a nursing specialty you know you want to pursue?

    Larry3373 replied to goldenanchor's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Been working for a year and a half on med surg and telemetry. ER is very appealing to me, although several very experienced nurses have recommended I start with ICU because the ER is not as...

  22. NCLEX done...should I start applying for jobs before I have my license in hand?

    Larry3373 replied to cam_ma.am's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Start now! Takes long enough to find a job as it is. Just write pending if it asks for your license

  23. How hard is it to become a nurse after starting a family?

    Larry3373 replied to amirana1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I and my wife had 2 kids "while" I was in nursing school!!!! I quit my job and lived off student loans and such. I had to get a part time job working at a hotel a semester later. I think it's...

  24. How can I manage school, work, & family??

    Larry3373 replied to NicoleAlbertie84's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Turtle method. You may not study all the time, but as long as you're consistently plugging away at it, you'll be surprised what you accomplish. Read high yield materials like lecture notes and...

  25. Searching for Report Sheet!

    Larry3373 replied to erobbins's topic in Cardiac

    Rapid EKG interpretation by dale dubin and the previously mentioned skillsat EKG simulator site should be more than