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dah doh BSN, RN

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  1. Role of a PACU nurse?

    dah doh replied to born2circulateRN's topic in PACU

    Ratio is 1:1 initially, more once stable. Patients are in PACU until they are at nearly baseline status (minimum 30-45 minutes), then transfer to a room or are sent home. PACU usually deals with pain,...

  2. How do you all like to start your shifts?

    dah doh replied to j_tay1981's topic in General Nursing

    Coffee! Coffee! Coffee! Try and wake up...more coffee! All trainees know not to ask me crazy questions til after 1000! Okay, seriously...get report and chart review while I drink coffee. Do turns...

  3. nurses dating nurses?

    dah doh replied to rnski's topic in Nursing Humor

    Met my hubby in nursing school. We've been together 15 yrs now. We have our ups and downs like any relationship. It's good because we understand each others days, but our kids also get our "bad day"...

  4. Experienced RN cant find a job??? I thought there was a shortage???

    dah doh replied to dcsail's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Since you do have experience, consider trying an agency for registry work or a travel assignment. You will network and you might click with someone at one of the places you work for which may lead to...

  5. How best to explain gaps in work history during interview.

    dah doh replied to Trueblood83's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Just say you "relocated" or "moved due to spouse's job". Keep it simple and

  6. Against company policy???

    dah doh replied to yourstrulyjmc's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    My workplace is the same, will only verify dates of employment, will not provide reference. Try asking your charge nurse or coworker for a

  7. Best job for new grad?

    dah doh replied to Ciale's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Why would anyone tell you that! Are they a reliable resource or are they trying to sabotage you? Try getting into NICU if you like it there but realize you might have to start elsewhere to get...

  8. question on ACLS algorithm: cardiac arrest

    dah doh replied to Orion81RN's topic in Emergency

    Shock, CPR, epi, shock, CPR, amiodarone, shock, CPR, epi, shock CPR, amiodarone, shock, CPR, epi, etc. reassess patient after 2 minutes CPR each time. In ACLS, drugs are pushed fast (as fast as you...

  9. Feel like I don't know a thing...

    dah doh replied to danceyrun's topic in General Students

    That's because in nursing school you learn general info. Once you get an actual job and go through new grad orientation, your education will be more specific to what area you will be working. On...

  10. What's the longest er wait time you have Even seen

    dah doh replied to Trekfan's topic in Emergency

    True emergencies get seen first! We have a "second ER" that is more like and urgent care for colds, sprains, etc. Many of those could go to the doctor, but couldn't get an appointment or have no...

  11. New grad; even nurse residencies don't want us!

    dah doh replied to KV12's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You may not get your dream OR job right away, but keep looking. The job market is tough for new grads so apply everywhere and ace the interview! You might have to consider moving out of your area,...

  12. Current CNA with RN goals!

    dah doh replied to lexiip91's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The PCT's that we hire as RN's after they finish nursing school are very efficient and proactive at their current job, also show interest in the RN role but not to the degree that they aren't good at...

  13. RN to CRNA - which road?

    dah doh replied to TheBlackDogWaits's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You need to try to get a few years experience in a larger ICU preferably a trauma center. Get your CCRN and TNCC. Also work on committees and get to know the CCU Intensivists so they will write you...

  14. How would you respond to this doctor?

    dah doh replied to Parsifal's topic in MICU, SICU

    I would probably ask "then what would you like to do with the patient?" (That's the politically correct

  15. Switching: High-risk OB to ICU - Am I nuts? And how do I do this?

    dah doh replied to RiverRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Did your employer talk about a commitment time frame (usually 2 years) when you hired on and they agreed to train you? If not, and you went through a new grad training program, you should still hang...

  16. I can't go to the ICU!

    dah doh replied to Nolander's topic in General Students

    I never had an ICU type experience (rotation nor observation) while in nursing school, but I work ICU now. I don't think you're missing anything. If you really want to work ICU as an RN, apply when...

  17. Nurses calling out

    dah doh replied to WWTucker's topic in General Nursing

    If you are sick, call off. I usually call out when my kids are sick because I can't send them to school sick and either my spouse or I have to call off. However, some staff call off for parties,...

  18. Interviewing potential candidates-- Nurse manager's perspective

    dah doh replied to newgradtitan's topic in Nurse Management

    We panel interview because we all have different opinions of who we should hire. Who sits on the panel depends on who the manager asks. We usually have at least a charge nurse, a preceptor, a day...

  19. FT Techs: What are the most popular and least popular days of the week to work?

    dah doh replied to Naturally Brilliant's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    You should ask the person who does the schedule at your workplace because this varies depending on your unit. Or you can leave your schedule blank and let them know that it's ok to give you any...

  20. BSN or ADN --> RN to BSN

    dah doh replied to Series's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    BSN! Many hospitals are going Magnet and prefer BSN prepared nurses as new

  21. Pregnancy and Critical Care Nursing

    dah doh replied to rach2103's topic in Critical Care

    Avoid CMV and chemo patients. Otherwise I took care of all other patients when pregnant. I bought a support belt which helped with back support. I took lots of pee breaks. I tried to avoid violent...

  22. How many candidates interview for one position?

    dah doh replied to newgradtitan's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm usually part of the panel interviews. It depends, but we usually interview 10-20 applicants over 2 days for 2-4 positions. HR will weed through the hundreds of applications and our manager has her...

  23. Low Tidal Volume Alarm

    dah doh replied to SterlingArcher's topic in MICU, SICU

    Usual causes: ett cuff leak (you hear it), biting ett (you see it), leak in circuit (check connections), or patient it's breathing enough volume (usually on awake patient or weaning

  24. NURSE work schedule

    dah doh replied to Student Nurse_7's topic in General Nursing

    As a new grad, you will most likely have difficulty finding a job afterward nursing school. You can increase your chances if you get a tech or unit secretary job at a facility while in nursing school....

  25. Is Burn an impacted specialty?

    dah doh replied to EmmyRN2B's topic in Burn

    In SoCal, there are very few primary burn centers in the area. You would have to look into the burn centers to see what the job situation is. It is a very specialized field so you would need...