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

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

    Thanks :) Yeah - the CICU I've interned in so far is also pretty awesome when it comes to admissions. There were a bunch of us male nurses who went in to see if they needed help moving her. And then...

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

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

    Hurst got me passed the NCLEX!

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

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

    I'm with ya! *high

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

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

    Hahaha, I know how you feel. I think.. "Well, charting isn't so bad..." Then I realize I still have more to

  5. my first NG tube insertion

    etymed posted a topic in General Nursing

    Unlike the plethora of IV starts I got in clinicals, I didn't get a chance to insert an NG tube in a real person. Got the chance now that I'm a GN and, although I followed the helpful advice of my...

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

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

    I decided on Emergency & Critical Care Pocket Guide- 7th ed. by Paula Derr. It's only about $20 online. I'm going to do some drug flashcards too. They help me

  7. my first NG tube insertion

    etymed replied to etymed's topic in General Nursing

    I forgot to add she was dysphagic. I'll keep those tips in mind next time, thanks.

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

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

    Hey - yeah I graduated back in December from an ADN program and since the end of Sept. I had applied to 50 or so ICU positions for new grads. I lucked out with mine and am really impressed with their...

  9. Interview for ICU/CCU

    etymed replied to rachel0609's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    There are some good threads regarding ICU specific interview questions around AN and other sites. I'd suggest googling and you'll find them. I just graduated in Dec. and got the lucky phone call for...

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

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

    Hi Chicago, I just started an ICU internship this Sunday. I'm rotating through CICU, MICU and then SI and Burn. So far I really love the cardiac area.. the nurses are so knowledgeable and friendly....