ENicuRN

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1. Where are new grads being hired right now?

   ENicuRN replied to vwgirl22's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I am in Cincinnati and I know we have jobs down here! They are by no means easy to get, but better than what I am been told about the Columbus RN

2. I think I made a boo-boo...

   ENicuRN replied to MeganNCA's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   We are all human and Mistakes happen, but thank goodness your patient was not harmed. Just be sure to: 1) Always know AND practice within your scope of practice! 2) if you don't know about a certain...

3. Floating?

   ENicuRN replied to Morganalefey's topic in General Nursing

   I am a new nurse as well and I was told it would also be a year before I would be expected to float. I think you did the right thing in COA and your license. You need to solidify your nursing practice...

4. Poll: I got my new grad job in...?

   ENicuRN replied to eleectrosaurus's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Ohio- NICU and offer in SICU and MICU

5. Baby Jesus as a NICU admission

   ENicuRN replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   That is beautiful!! Thank you for writing that and reminding us all how important it is to care for not only our NICU babies, but there families as well... Without our judgments!

6. Help Med Calculation Test Tomorrow at work

   ENicuRN replied to blynn9173's topic in General Students

   mL/hour= (250mL/400mg) X (1mg/1,000 mcg) X (250mcg / 1minute) X (60minutes / 1 hour) = 9.375mL/hour Look through the question and always start with whatever you are looking for. This question is...

7. Help Med Calculation Test Tomorrow at work

   ENicuRN replied to blynn9173's topic in General Students

   I did see a lot of websites saying a grain was anywhere from 60-65mg so it definitely depends on who you are referencing. I'm glad another person was able to double check that.:-) Good luck

8. Help Med Calculation Test Tomorrow at work

   ENicuRN replied to blynn9173's topic in General Students

   Here is my fine print: I'm a new graduate RN and have done maybe only 5 grain to grams/mg medication calculation questions. So please have another person double check this!! Ok so this is what I got:...

9. Am I gonna get fired or...?

   ENicuRN replied to brittykbritt's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I completely agree!!!!! If this is your dream job then go for it and work your butt off! When you are presented with something new to do/learn simply say " I have never done this before, can I talk...

10. 8th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    ENicuRN replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    " Well you see Batman it was really me, Robin, who has been running the show the entire time. I just wanted you to believe that it was your idea for me to be your

11. 8th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    ENicuRN replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "Well you see batman it was really me, Robin, who has been running the show the entire time. I just wanted you to think me being your side-kick was your

12. Advice for new RN to NICU!

    ENicuRN replied to ENicuRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thank you! I look forward to all the NICU world is going to teach me! For my nursing management/role transition for nursing school I was in the NICU. I have not started orientation for my job yet, it...

13. Advice for new RN to NICU!

    ENicuRN replied to ENicuRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Those are all great tips, but I am nervous about the whole " you don't know anything" note because I know I have SOO much to learn but I also don't want them to think I'm an idiot. I purchased a NICU...

14. Failed NCLEX RN 3 times, 2012

    ENicuRN replied to mstones's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used NCSBN as my primary resource for their question banks. I used SO many resources and felt that NCSBN questions were JUST like what I had seen on nclex. But you also need to remember that you...

15. Stupid things that nurses say

    ENicuRN replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    That is HILARIOUS!!!! I was dying laughing, I had to show my husband ( who LOVES Bojangles)