monkey2008

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1. 4520 starting 03/24/14

   monkey2008 replied to haunani's topic in Ohio University

   I'm in...the workload for this class seems to be a bit high compared to the others. Looks like my vacation to Mexico right after this class ends will be well deserved

2. New grad nurse, feeling like I am barely hanging on!

   monkey2008 replied to Indigorn's topic in Critical Care

   I'm coming up on my one year anniversary as a nurse and six months on my own in MSICU. Last night I had my first nimbexed patient and my other patient decided to have an MI! I was overwhelmed and on...

3. New grads shouldn't work in ICU?

   monkey2008 replied to Kayla2013's topic in Critical Care

   I agree with so many statements here. I was/am (less than 1 yr working) a new grad in MSICU . It's scary, challenging, heartbreaking, exhilarating, frustrating, fun, sad, happy and a whole bunch of...

4. RN Salary Survey 2013: Post here!

   monkey2008 replied to ItsColduphere's topic in General Nursing

   1. NE PA-1hr from Philly-large magnet hospital. 2. 3. MSICU 4. All new rns start at 24/hr. Just got a raise though so I'm at 24.48. 4k/ tuition reimbursement. 5. 0.75 for nights. Nothing for...

5. Calling all new grads/new to the ICU starting Feb. 2013!!!!

   monkey2008 replied to C H I C A G O_RN's topic in Critical Care

   Hey guys! Still here, still alive :). I finished my Ecco program this week and I start nights tonight (but I'm wide awake at 0900). I'm off orientation and on my own at the end of July...eeeek. I...

6. Calling all new grads/new to the ICU starting Feb. 2013!!!!

   monkey2008 replied to C H I C A G O_RN's topic in Critical Care

   Hi everyone! Ahhhhhh. I love work so much :). There are times that it's overwhelming and I feel completely clueless, but there are so many times I can see how I'm progressing. We don't get goals,...

7. Calling all new grads/new to the ICU starting Feb. 2013!!!!

   monkey2008 replied to C H I C A G O_RN's topic in Critical Care

   Finished my first week on the floor, yesterday was my first 12 and today is my first payday as a nurse :) I was shocked at how fast 12 hours went by, and how many little things interrupt your day....

8. Calling all new grads/new to the ICU starting Feb. 2013!!!!

   monkey2008 replied to C H I C A G O_RN's topic in Critical Care

9. Calling all new grads/new to the ICU starting Feb. 2013!!!!

   monkey2008 replied to C H I C A G O_RN's topic in Critical Care

   I'm finished my first week....so much information, but everyone is so nice and helpful. We did mostly classroom stuff, and will be on the floor more next week. Good news is I passed the NLN med...

10. Calling all new grads/new to the ICU starting Feb. 2013!!!!

    monkey2008 replied to C H I C A G O_RN's topic in Critical Care

    I'm also worried about switching to nights! But, I have no choice, so I guess I'll find a way to make it work. I start Monday and the closer I get, the more anxious I am getting. It's really...

11. Role Call, NRSE 4510 Spring 1

    monkey2008 replied to RNinLCF's topic in Ohio University

    One week left!!!! Can't wait for this class to be over-I'm sick of paper

12. Am I asking too much from a nurse?

    monkey2008 replied to monkey2008's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    She was the nurse-her badge said RN and she introduced herself as the nurse

13. Am I asking too much from a nurse?

    monkey2008 replied to monkey2008's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Not mean at all, very truthful and 1000000% accurate. Sometimes I just need to hear another point of view for the lightbulb to go

14. Am I asking too much from a nurse?

    monkey2008 replied to monkey2008's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Again, thank you all. You've given me exactly what I was looking for-different perspectives from people not as "close" to the situation, and with way more experience than myself. I appreciate the...

15. Am I asking too much from a nurse?

    monkey2008 replied to monkey2008's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you all for your responses. I did look up why NA levels would be elevated, ad I think I understand. Maybe I'm more confused about my role as a nurse, and how I would handle the question. I...