LillyBud

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1. Thinking about FNP

   LillyBud replied to LillyBud's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Thanks you all so much for your feedback! This is definitely my dream. I think while I am in between my BSN and starting for MSN I can take some time to focus and ... clarify :) Thanks for giving me...

2. Thinking about FNP

   LillyBud posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Hey everyone! I am approaching a my one year anniversary of being a nurse! woo! I just don't know what to do with ALL of my VAST experience! Seriously though... I know that I want to continue to go to...

3. Is the ICU for me?

   LillyBud replied to LillyBud's topic in MICU, SICU

   You guys have all been so immensely helpful! I really do think that I am able to make it as an ICU nurse, I guess it's just normal, and maybe a little good, that I am so nervous. And I don't want to...

4. Is the ICU for me?

   LillyBud replied to LillyBud's topic in MICU, SICU

   Thank you for your words of encouragement, everyone. We do have a good team in my unit on night shift. It is just so hard to tell if I would be happier somewhere else. But, I guess the only way to...

5. Is the ICU for me?

   LillyBud posted a topic in MICU, SICU

   Hey all! I started working in the MICU as a new grad 5 months ago. Lucky me, I am still in orientation (was supposed to be 4 months but I got a little time added on because I was so "new"). Man oh...

6. New grad hired onto MICU, I need advice!!

   LillyBud replied to LillyBud's topic in MICU, SICU

   Thank

7. New grad hired onto MICU, I need advice!!

   LillyBud replied to LillyBud's topic in MICU, SICU

   I am ready!!! I really do love learning...I just want this to work so badly. I am already in love with saying it to people ... "Oh I am a MICU nurse!" It just feels good :) Thanks for your input...

8. Got hired straight into MICU after graduation..need advice!

   LillyBud replied to LillyBud's topic in MICU, SICU

   Thanks Sara :) I know I will get there eventually... it just gets a little daunting thinking of how this NEVER ends, lol. Not that I want to stop learning..I just thought when I got a job the learning...

9. Disappointed with my nurse last night

   LillyBud replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I am not sure why everyone is on the defense for your nurse...but I think she was in the wrong. Sure, maybe she was trying to joke with you and lighten the mood, BUT sometimes we need to remind people...

10. Got hired straight into MICU after graduation..need advice!

    LillyBud posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hey everyone! I just passed my boards 3 short weeks ago and was offered my ideal position on the medical intensive care unit. I had precepted there for my critical care rotation. I had met the manager...

11. New grad hired onto MICU, I need advice!!

    LillyBud posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hey everyone! I just passed my boards 3 short weeks ago and was offered my ideal position on the medical intensive care unit. I had precepted there for my critical care rotation. I had met the manager...

12. Taking NCLEX-RN in 4 days!! Kaplan scores? And encouragement!

    LillyBud replied to LillyBud's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank

13. Taking NCLEX-RN in 4 days!! Kaplan scores? And encouragement!

    LillyBud replied to LillyBud's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    He is good for somethin! Good luck

14. Taking NCLEX-RN in 4 days!! Kaplan scores? And encouragement!

    LillyBud replied to LillyBud's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Mine was at 2 PM and that was a very big fear of mine that I would be tired!! I made the husband stay home from work and take the kids out to school in the morning and he let me sleep in. All I did...

15. Taking NCLEX-RN in 4 days!! Kaplan scores? And encouragement!

    LillyBud replied to LillyBud's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you