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  1. I need a change

    jamisaurus replied to amzyRN's topic in General Nursing

    You could also consider ICU. MDs are very trusting and respectful of the nurses. Also patients are usually too sick to

  2. Nursing orientation

    jamisaurus replied to doxielover304's topic in General Nursing

    My answer is specific to the ICU. First 2 weeks is usually computer/charting orientation outside of the unit. Then we started with a preceptor with one stable patient to get the lay of the land....

  3. Offer for Peds Intermediate ICU

    jamisaurus replied to procrastinator911's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I would say at about 6 months in I was feeling more comfortable but still having occasional bad days. Now at 1 year I feel comfortable and confident. There's always something to learn

  4. Peds CVICU vs Peds ICU Stepdown

    jamisaurus replied to procrastinator911's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I don't have any advice to offer from a pediatric standpoint, but I did start in an adult ICU and it was terrifying. I now enjoy going to work every day. It will be a huge learning curve, but if...

  5. Offer for Peds Intermediate ICU

    jamisaurus replied to procrastinator911's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I don't have any advice to offer from a pediatric standpoint, but I did start in an adult ICU and it was terrifying. I now enjoy going to work every day. It will be a huge learning curve, but if...

  6. Epilepsy and Employment

    jamisaurus replied to deej394's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I wouldn't tell your employees about it. I only told my charge nurses in case something happened. I work night shift and it's been no problem at all-- I make sleep a priority and am diligent about my...

  7. Unplanned extubation while on orientation

    jamisaurus replied to tictac's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm not a NICU nurse, but I am an ICU nurse, and I can tell you that these things happen. It WILL happen again to you. The important thing is that you learned from the situation-- now you know to...

  8. If the percent of men in nursing was 9.6% in 2011. What you think it is now?

    jamisaurus replied to futurern_.'s topic in Men in Nursing

    Half of the nurses on my unit are guys! Some nights us girls are outnumbered by the

  9. Engagement Ring help!

    jamisaurus replied to a_nurses_bf's topic in General Nursing

    So I wear a plain diamond band. I don't wear my engagement ring because it pokes through gloves and is generally in the way and uncomfortable at work. If I could do it all over I would just pick out a...

  10. ATI Learning Assessment Information Please!!

    jamisaurus replied to JNcCole15's topic in General Students

    I feel like ATI in general is useful for the NCLEX, if your school has been doing it throughout the year. The questions were similar. Predictor told me 93% chance of passing NCLEX in first try and I...

  11. Inquiring about about diabetic trained dog

    jamisaurus replied to andrea4_2005's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Oh don't worry, I'm not. I work in the ICU. this thread just seems ridiculous to me and I'm honest. A grown man doesn't need a dog to tell him when his sugar is

  12. Calling NICU nurses!!

    jamisaurus replied to jamisaurus's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thank you so much for your responses! Going into ICU as a new grad was difficult, and I'm realizing Id almost be starting from scratch in the NICU. thanks

  13. Calling NICU nurses!!

    jamisaurus posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi everyone!! I am an adult ICU RN with 1 year of experience thinking about making the transfer to NICU. I was wondering if you could give me some insight on what it's like until I can set up a shadow...

  14. Inquiring about about diabetic trained dog

    jamisaurus replied to andrea4_2005's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    It's called have a snack before you work out and check your sugar more often. Plenty of adults and even children manage their diabetes correctly on their own, a grown man can do it too without needing...

  15. Makeup under mask

    jamisaurus replied to HTCC's topic in Operating Room

    I second the lancome teint idole!! Lasts all night for me, is full coverage for my zits, blends perfectly with my skin tone. I use it over the Lancomr La Base Pro pore primer and it doesn't budge and...

  16. Nursing shortage???

    jamisaurus replied to MatrixRn's topic in Nursing News

    Usually you have to take at least a years worth of pre reqs (chemistry, nutrition, physio) to even get in to the program. I did a 13 month ABSN, already have a degree in biology so I had most pre reqs...

  17. New Grad-Need Advice

    jamisaurus replied to OUxPhys's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I backed out of a Cleveland clinic offer 2 days before my first day of orientation for a job back home in Cbus 🙊 burnt that

  18. ICU RNs floated to floors?

    jamisaurus replied to jamisaurus's topic in Critical Care

    I interpret ABGs and call the physician, all while knowing what he'll want changed. Increase in rate, increase in TV, lower FiO2. Do I myself physically do it? Usually not. Do I interpret when the...

  19. Professionalism....name your irritation here!

    jamisaurus replied to LobotRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    YES!! I was stuck in the back part of our unit with these two that flirt SO BAD it made me want to gag. It was a very long

  20. CODE TEAM NURSES?

    jamisaurus replied to snown9's topic in Canada

    In my hospital the ICU nurses respond and it's just kind of whoever isn't busy at the moment or is open for an admission then we take off. At least 2 ACLS certified

  21. First Day on my own!

    jamisaurus replied to LabyrinthRn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm sorry your first nights were so crazy! I'm glad you're taking a hike to decompress. Can you call a friend from nursing school who will be a good listener so you can get things off your chest? It...

  22. ICU RNs floated to floors?

    jamisaurus replied to jamisaurus's topic in Critical Care

    Nowhere did I ever say ICU nurses were better? Everyone needs each other. I can't manage 6 patients time wise and you can't manage my vent and gtts. I don't want my post to be twisted around that way...

  23. ICU RNs floated to floors?

    jamisaurus replied to jamisaurus's topic in Critical Care

    Thanks everyone for your feedback!! Sounds like we're definitely not the only hospital Doing it and I'll try to lose the "woe is me" attitude. It'll always suck being away from home base, though. I...

  24. Nurse Tech in ICU

    jamisaurus replied to Wayne876's topic in General Students

    I'm a staff RN in the ICU. when a brand new tech or nurse tells me they want to go to CRNA school, my eyes roll into the back of my head and I have a difficult time wanting to get to know them because...

  25. Nurse Tech in ICU

    jamisaurus replied to Wayne876's topic in General Students

    Doesn't matter, when it comes time for the SICU to hire him once he is a RN with a degree, someone will remember how he said he wants to be a CRNA and think twice. Keep it to yourself,