limaRN BSN, RN

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    What certifications do you have?

    limaRN replied to confusedstudent_88's topic in General Nursing

    I have ACLS, BLS, PALS (pediatric advanced life support). I also have my CCRN (critical care registered nurse). I am working right now on obtaining my CSC (cardiac surgery certification). I will be...
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    New Grad. Want to work in the ICU

    limaRN replied to msubtt's topic in Critical Care

    As a nurse that started in the ICU as a new grad I want you to know that it CAN be done. Just know that you will work very hard.. Probably harder than you worked in nursing school. I graduated school...
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    how much salary/hr should I expect since I'm a new grad RN?

    limaRN replied to BabyRN23's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It really depends on the area of the country you work in with big cities paying more due to higher cost of living and can also depend on the type of facility you work in. I have a BSN and work in the...
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    Fevers In CCU

    limaRN replied to Nursingbride12's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Interesting to hear so many different perspectives. I also with in an ICU/ CTICU. I've never heard of a rubbing alcohol bath so I looked it up and found some very interesting info... Here quoted from...
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    Northeastern University 2013

    limaRN replied to DMooreRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    DMooreRN, I also got in to northeastern for this fall!!! I am not sure where I will attend I am considering going to UNE as well. Congrats to you :) Maybe I will see you this
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    RNs pulling pleural chest tubes

    limaRN replied to PCarson's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    In the ICU I work in we do not pull either. I am actually really surprised to hear that others do. Maybe there is a difference in state
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    Precepting in CCU

    limaRN replied to Madds06's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I'm happy to hear you a re having a good experience! I will be precepting a student starting Dec/ Jan and am really excited. I hope I give them a good experience