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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. Critical care book help

    monkey2008 posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I know this topic has been covered a millions times, so here's one more. I'm a new grad starting a gn internship in micu/sicu next month (and both nervous and excited). it's a 6 month program and...

  11. 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...

  12. 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

  13. Am I asking too much from a nurse?

    monkey2008 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My dad had surgery Tuesday to remove pituitary adenoma. This is his second surgery in 5 years for this issue. Both last time and this time, he developed diabetes insipidus, which I understand is a...

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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...

  17. 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...

  18. 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

    Agreed, especially since I've never worked nights in my life. It is not lost on me though how fortunate I am to even have a job, let alone a gn internship at a magnet hospital. If they told me I had...

  19. 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 guys! I'm a new ADN grad starting in feb for. 6 month micu/sicu internship. After my first month of training, I switch to nights as well. Best of luck everyone, I think this thread is a great...

  20. Role Call, NRSE 4510 Spring 1

    monkey2008 replied to RNinLCF's topic in Ohio University

    it's so quiet because we are all writing our papers and posts, or trying to at

  21. ADN interviewing at magnet hospital?

    monkey2008 replied to Meg86an's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes! I'm an ADN and will be starting my first job at a magnet hospital (in pa) next month. While it may not be the "norm" in this economy and job market, it is certainly doable. Best of

  22. Critical care book help

    monkey2008 replied to monkey2008's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thanks esme! I did purchase the icufaq book (which is awesome), but I was looking for an actual textbook to supplement and fill in some of the blanks) My friend sells rn textbooks, so I'm headed to...

  23. Why do we eat our young?

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

    I'm a new nurse, I'll be starting my first job next month. I somehow lucked out and was offered a position for a 6 month gn internship on the unit of my choice (micu/sicu) at a magnet hospital. As...

  24. Critical care book help

    monkey2008 replied to monkey2008's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thanks for the suggestions, I appreciate the help. I'll head to a local bookstore to take a look at some of your

  25. Role Call, NRSE 4510 Spring 1

    monkey2008 replied to RNinLCF's topic in Ohio University

    HI there! I'm enrolled in 4510 starting on Monday. I start my first nursing job (eeek) Feb 18, so I figured I'd get a class out of the way before I begin working. After work starts, I'm taking a...