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  1. Getting CNA license prior to applying for RN program

    jennycRN replied to lorenti99's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I don't think that a CNA license (by itself) will make the difference in getting in to nursing school. Do you plan to work as an aide and how soon will you be applying /starting school? I agree that...

  2. Job hunting while pregnant

    jennycRN replied to Not_A_Hat_Person's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If you want to take a new job but don't want to have to leave (on maternity leave?) within a year then that is a personal decision you have to make. Just bear in mind that you probably won't be...

  3. New RN how to 'manage' CNAs

    jennycRN replied to Da-ved's topic in First Year After Licensure

    A lot has already been said on this topic, but as you can see, your post struck a chord (or a nerve) with a lot of people. My one piece of advice is to keep your eyes out for a good role model- some...

  4. BA degree in Sociology, CMA certificate, now what?

    jennycRN replied to dgil's topic in Nursing Career

    Hey, for what it is worth I think it is ridiculous to think that being 'overeducated' is a disqualification for nursing school. One of my fellow nursing students had a PhD and a few had masters...

  5. New ICU RN

    jennycRN replied to cc2011's topic in MICU, SICU

    This may sound really simple and basic, but I worked years as a medical floor nurse without ever needing a sharpie marker. Now I keep one with me all the time... Comes in handy for labelling iv...

  6. Getting an ICU position as first job

    jennycRN replied to seconddegreebsn1's topic in Critical Care

    One question to consider is whether you are willing to relocate for an ICU job. In my region there are so many nurses looking for work that new grads are fortunate to land an acute care position and...

  7. Which ICU To work at, which one would you choose

    jennycRN replied to mizznurse's topic in Critical Care

    Maybe this sounds cliche, but try to imagine where you might want to be in your personal and professional life 5 or 10 years down the road. Choose a job you feel excited about, but also one that is...

  8. Med/Surg to ICU?

    jennycRN replied to EGVnurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    Usually these bridge programs or classes for nurses new to critical care are good at teaching the basics. Hemodynamic monitoring was probably the one topic that was most foreign to me and that I am...

  9. Who's afraid of the ICU?

    jennycRN replied to Trissity's topic in Critical Care

    Interesting perspective dh07RN. I think that for a long time our profession has experienced this tension between an identity as task-oriented blue collar workers and skilled professionals who are...

  10. Question from New Grad RN regarding ICU/first job

    jennycRN replied to Benj2610's topic in MICU, SICU

    I can only give you my perspective from my own facility, which is a large teaching hospital: right now the ICUs don't hire new grads, but it is not difficult to transfer to an ICU after two or three...

  11. Proper disposal in the SICU

    jennycRN replied to rort's topic in MICU, SICU

    Good questions! If you have a good relationship with your preceptor, you can ask her the rationale for these actions. You have questions and want to learn, the conversation doesn't need to be...

  12. Switching from ER to the ICU - Help!

    jennycRN replied to kata87rn's topic in Critical Care

    Ha! I came to the ICU from the floor and could use a little bit of the ER mode! But I know what you mean about missing that confidence! My strengths from coming from the floor include that I am always...

  13. Critical Care Course

    jennycRN replied to jrsRN07's topic in Critical Care

    Agree with Sugarcoma that usually the critical care course is part of orientation and this course must be successfully completed to work on the unit. ECCO is a common one, and I think that you can...

  14. How to be a good tech in the STICU/NSICU?

    jennycRN replied to Carb0n's topic in Critical Care

    I agree that being available and showing an interest is the best way to establish rapport and trust with the staff. Sometimes it takes a little time (whether you are a nurse or tech) so be patient....

  15. ICU Overflow, What Happens Then?

    jennycRN replied to BrandonB779's topic in MICU, SICU

    Very recently we have been shifting ICU patients to the PACU when there are no patients ready for floor or step-down transfer, no beds for lateral ICU transfer, and there is a higher acuity pt who...

  16. Telemetry to ICU.... To stay or not....

    jennycRN replied to Katelyngrace's topic in MICU, SICU

    Go for it :-) You mentioned weighing the pros and cons of leaving tele, but it doesn't sound like you have much reason to stay. If your manager thinks highly of you, hopefully she will be supportive...

  17. ACLS resources?

    jennycRN replied to calivianya's topic in MICU, SICU

    If you have to focus on one thing, learn the core cardiac rhythms ahead of time. They will go over the algorithms in the class but usually it is expected that you can recognize the basic rhythms....

  18. RRT position

    jennycRN replied to RNM24's topic in Critical Care

    If you want to apply, go for it... The worst that will happen is you don't get the job. I think that what is important is where you had your three years experience. Was it in critical care? I imagine...