m1ckey

m1ckey specializes in Cardiac, Med-Surg.

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1. Nervousssss New Grad starting on Cardiac Floor!

   m1ckey replied to Lilu86's topic in New Nurse

   Don't worry. You'll be fine. I am also a new grad working on a med-surg cardiac unit and I absolutely love it! Just take everything in step by step and BREATHE. It's a lot to take in but everything will make sense. Also, ASK QUESTIONS. Most of the th...

2. Pretty bad at starting IV's

   m1ckey replied to NurseJessie2's topic in New Nurse

   Practice makes perfect! I'm also a new grad with 2 1/2 months of experience on a med-surg floor and my IV starts are always a hit or miss. Don't be discouraged and just do your best to find a vein. You have two chances, so why not use it, right? The ...

3. Anxiety/short attention span/no filter/chronic pain...vent

   m1ckey replied to Simba&NalasMom's topic in Disabilities

   As I was reading this, I was nodding my head, agreeing with you! I, too, have anxiety issues and definitely sabotaged myself a couple of times. When I was taking my tests from my previous degree, I was always the first one to get done and never had t...

4. Stanford and Lucille Packard RN Residency Program September 2012

   m1ckey replied to Halleh's topic in California

   Congrats to those individuals that received an offer! :) If you guys don't mind, can you tell us what school you attended, gpa, extracurricular activities and other background experience? I have friends that are graduating soon and would like to know...

5. Moving to San Francisco from KY

   m1ckey replied to Codeman906's topic in California

   With your experience, you will definitely get something within a 1-3 months. Definitely start applying online, contact HR and the nurse recruiters in the hospitals you are interested in. Also, if you're planning to make a trip to SF before the ACTUAL...

6. Kaplan scores.. Need Input!

   m1ckey replied to centralohionurse's topic in NCLEX

   Good luck!! I heard that as long as you have over 60 something % on Kaplan, you definitely know your content. You have that knowledge you gained in nursing school and whatever you used to review for NCLEX. The day before your exam, just relax and let...

7. LPNs Often Fare Better Than Some Degree Earners

   m1ckey replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN/LVN

   Very well written and I must say, your writing is very eloquent:). I definitely agree with what you have written. I have seen many LPNS/LVNS thrive in this field. When I was a student nurse, I worked with a lot of LPNs that had numerous experience an...