SticU <3

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  1. Leave off or list job that I've only been at a month???

    SticU <3 replied to SticU <3's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I was employed from May 2012-Nov. 2013 in a surgical/trauma/neuro icu and also worked at a gen. Micu/Sicu from April 2013 thru October 2013 in a community hospital. Yes I would be quitting the job I...

  2. Leave off or list job that I've only been at a month???

    SticU <3 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I took a job out of state thinking this was best for me professionally and academically. At the time my significant other was supportive and still is but we both are having doubts that is worth the...

  3. Trauma Centers- East Coast

    SticU <3 posted a topic in Critical Care

    I'm hoping to relocate to the East Coast within the next year and am open to location. My biggest hope is to work in a level one trauma center (and live near water) and I know minimal about hospitals...

  4. Trauma Centers- East Coast

    SticU <3 replied to SticU <3's topic in Critical Care

    I totally understand what you mean by "hand lac" lol. I think that every ICU sees a patient like that now and then that somehow manages to slip through the crack. I wouldn't be surprised if the number...

  5. Trauma Centers- East Coast

    SticU <3 replied to SticU <3's topic in Critical Care

  6. Trauma Centers- East Coast

    SticU <3 replied to SticU <3's topic in Critical Care

    Right now the acuity is unusually low, according to the staff, but there have definitely been a few interesting cases. Falls from all types of objects ranging from 8-30 ft, major MVCs, etc. Definitely...

  7. Advice Please!

    SticU <3 replied to CTICU-RN's topic in Critical Care

    Is it possible to move slightly closer to the bigger hospital without moving completely out of the state aka back home? Perhaps compromise with your fiancee? I completely understand where you are...

  8. Moving to MD

    SticU <3 replied to MsCCRN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I've just started at UMMC and am from Indiana. I do have 2.5 years experience but I was told by my recruiter they're hiring a lot of brand new grads for the step down units in the critical care tower....

  9. Trauma Centers- East Coast

    SticU <3 replied to SticU <3's topic in Critical Care

    Update: I start orientation Monday. Which is super close and it's been quite a journey to get there. I'm excited and nervous. Still finalizing housing but I'm lucky to have a couch to crash on until...

  10. Trauma Centers- East Coast

    SticU <3 replied to SticU <3's topic in Critical Care

    I've tried working a different unit (basic med/surg ICU)and found the best way for me to maintain my sanity was to work with trauma. Got so bored with non-trauma patients. But that's what's great...

  11. Trauma Centers- East Coast

    SticU <3 replied to SticU <3's topic in Critical Care

    Thank you!!! I know they have hired new nurses into the IMC or "step-down" units. Best of luck to you

  12. Trauma Centers- East Coast

    SticU <3 replied to SticU <3's topic in Critical Care

    I concur

  13. Trauma Centers- East Coast

    SticU <3 replied to SticU <3's topic in Critical Care

    Thank you so much. I look forward to the many learning experiences. I'm pretty familiar with Neuro and Trauma in the ICU so I can guess

  14. Trauma Centers- East Coast

    SticU <3 replied to SticU <3's topic in Critical Care

    Thank you! They're expanding to 14 and the whole critical care tower has expanded. It's typical ICU patient

  15. Trauma Centers- East Coast

    SticU <3 replied to SticU <3's topic in Critical Care

    The biggest hospital I've worked in is 440 beds, so this should be interesting lol. It's never fun starting a new job, but once that phase is over it gets better.

  16. Trauma Centers- East Coast

    SticU <3 replied to SticU <3's topic in Critical Care

  17. Trauma Centers- East Coast

    SticU <3 replied to SticU <3's topic in Critical Care

    According to the recruiter that is the number shock trauma sees... not the whole hospital. If that were the case you would probably right. I have the job and am now facing reality (relocating).......

  18. Trauma Centers- East Coast

    SticU <3 replied to SticU <3's topic in Critical Care

    Update: I've been offered the position and am extremely excited and terrified at the same time. The fact that they see almost 9000 people a year is amazing and I think the opportunities are numerous...

  19. Trauma Centers- East Coast

    SticU <3 replied to SticU <3's topic in Critical Care

    I'm interviewing tomorrow for NeuroTrauma in the Shock Trauma Center... so excited and soooo nervous.

  20. Trauma Centers- East Coast

    SticU <3 replied to SticU <3's topic in Critical Care

    Thank you so much. My friend works in the critical care receiving unit there and she loves it. Their benefits, especially education are amazing. I'm heading there tomorrow. I'm always open to...

  21. New TV Show- Nurse Nation on MTV

    SticU <3 replied to kingofthekicks20's topic in Travel

  22. Trauma Centers- East Coast

    SticU <3 replied to SticU <3's topic in Critical Care

    That sounds like a great option. I'll look into that. Thank you.

  23. Trauma Centers- East Coast

    SticU <3 replied to SticU <3's topic in Critical Care

    We are predominantly interested in the northeast for a variety of reasons. I hadn't heard of the hospital system in Miami but I'm all about keeping my options open and I'll look into that. Thank you...

  24. Trauma Centers- East Coast

    SticU <3 replied to SticU <3's topic in Critical Care

    Update: I have an interview in a couple of weeks at University of Maryland Medical Center in their Shock Trauma Center in the NeuroTrauma ICU. Super excited and nervous. I hope this goes well, it...

  25. Passed my CCRN!

    SticU <3 replied to gaonsi's topic in MICU, SICU

    I have the PASS book and I'm thinking about just buying the dvds. I figure eventually I can resell them and get most of my money back. I've heard amazing things about the dvds and I've seen some...