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  1. Worth the read? Long!

    Studentnurse365 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi all. I am a some what new grad [December 2014, hired end of may] to the ICU] The educational opportunities were phenomenal. The program consist of 2 months on days with a preceptor guiding and...

  2. Worth the read? Long!

    Studentnurse365 replied to Studentnurse365's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've been so busy I haven't been back on this site. Subsippi, you make great points. My orientation was mostly ciwa patients and I still mostly get ciwa patients.... I have talked to the charge nursed...

  3. 11/7: what I learned this week: Trey Anastasio wants to weigh your head; Cerner is stupid

    Studentnurse365 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I learned this week that my best friend from high school [25 years old] has stage 3 renal cell carcinoma. I learned that even with new right sided facial droop, slurred speech, confusion and being...

  4. ED Unit Based Council

    Studentnurse365 replied to lumberjackAZRN's topic in Emergency

    I too want to start a unit based council. I would like to set up a ride board for car pooling, get people more involved in community events such as walks and fundraiser, have silly contests once a...

  5. Ever hear of someone NOT being able to work night shift for health-related reasons??

    Studentnurse365 replied to Nola009's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Some people with seizures may have a problem. Not getting enough sleep can trigger a seizure so if you have a hard time sleeping during the day that would be a legit reason to work

  6. Fluid and Electrolytes

    Studentnurse365 replied to Mfrazr's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    First what is wrong with the patient? What s/s are not normal? What are the patients vitals signs? Are they within normal limits? If they aren't what might be causing them to be out of whack? What...

  7. how long is enough orientation for icu

    Studentnurse365 replied to <3ingRN's topic in Critical Care

    I had 4 months in my

  8. ICU RN's doing CRRT vs HD

    Studentnurse365 replied to KerBearRN31's topic in Critical Care

    I'm a novice nurse in the icu, but peak in on the crrt to be exposed to it. At our facility crrt is a 1:1, you are very lucky to be

  9. Administering Fentanyl

    Studentnurse365 replied to johndough's topic in General Nursing

    Icu: continuous iv infusion alongside sedation. Often will add a transdermal patch when titrating off the continuous infusion. Sometimes they have

  10. Why did you want to be a nurse?

    Studentnurse365 replied to cantgowrongwithjwong's topic in General Nursing

    After having seizures since I was 12 then brain surgery, bacterial meningitis, skull bone abscess, plate put in, Stevens Johnson syndrome and septic shock, I decided I wanted to go into medicine. I...

  11. Diabetic Alert Dog at work in Hospital

    Studentnurse365 replied to Brookieakorsie's topic in General Nursing

    With the floor being covered in nasty germs, would you even want your dog to walk on it then lick their paws? I have a service dog in training and I would not want mine to go to work for that

  12. Any nurses (or students) with epilepsy?

    Studentnurse365 replied to rachfog's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I have epilepsy and am also on topamax along with zonegran. During nursing school i while my friends went out to celebrate after an exam i would go home to sleep. I have been hired into the ICU but...

  13. is this a HIPAA violation

    Studentnurse365 replied to nurse2289's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Don't know or have experience, but just my opinion... the night nurse should have asked if it was ok to give results in front of another person. I always hear doctors saying, may i speak freely? The...

  14. Telling employers rx's and health conditions

    Studentnurse365 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was just offered my first nursing job in the ICU. I have been filling out all of the required paperwork to get started and then i came across the health history. I am supposed to write down all...

  15. Failing nursing school!!!

    Studentnurse365 replied to nat_22's topic in General Students

    Test Success: Test-Taking Techniques for Beginning Nursing Students: 9780803628182: Medicine & Health Science Books @ Amazon.com This book really helped me learn how to answer nursing questions. I...

  16. Somebody Knock Some Sense Into Me

    Studentnurse365 replied to lilgop's topic in General Students

    I just graduated in December and passed my Nclex yesterday. From January 2012 until yesterday i have gained 25 lbs and often feel the same way. You arent

  17. I want to start a nursing organization at my school

    Studentnurse365 replied to scmceach's topic in General Students

    I was secretary for a year, and then president for my remaining semester. I feel that having the organization and being an officer built my confidence, helped me network, and taught me more about...

  18. Scenario interview questions

    Studentnurse365 replied to RN-PD's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    For seasoned nurses: Is it typical for these types of questions to be asked during an

  19. Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    Studentnurse365 replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thank you everyone for all of the wonderful

  20. Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    Studentnurse365 replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi all, i am taking my nclex in feb then am looking to start GCU or NAU. I've talked to the GCU advisor and the program sounds great, but they are paid to make it sound wonderful. Anyone have any...

  21. Nursing School - What are you thankful for?

    Studentnurse365 replied to Ricearoni's topic in General Students

    I am thankful for some of the amazing friends I have met, the wonderful instructors who have become my mentors, and am so thankful for the support of my family through this crazy

  22. Short ICU Interview - good or bad?

    Studentnurse365 replied to RNexplorer's topic in Critical Care

    Since you interview for the ICU... What makes a new grad candidate stick out above the rest and makes you want to hire

  23. New Clinical Instructor

    Studentnurse365 replied to AmeliasAunt's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Report! Have them practice giving report. I have 6 shifts left before I graduate and I have given report 3x in all of nursing school. Make them practice so they get used to

  24. Applying for novice rn before state boards?

    Studentnurse365 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi everyone, I will be graduating in December and plan on taking my NCLEX in January. My instructor told my class that novice positions are being posted and now is the time to start applying for...

  25. Applying for novice rn before state boards?

    Studentnurse365 replied to Studentnurse365's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you for