MsKris_CarolinaGirl

MsKris_CarolinaGirl specializes in Pediatrics, ICU.

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1. ‼️New Grad Peds Cardiac ICU Nurse‼️

   MsKris_CarolinaGirl replied to ForTheKids's topic in PICU

   You're very welcome!

2. PICU New Grad~

   MsKris_CarolinaGirl replied to newnurse123's topic in PICU

   You're very welcome! Go do great things for the tiny humans ❤

3. PICU New Grad~

   MsKris_CarolinaGirl replied to newnurse123's topic in PICU

   PICU nurse here! I literally just posted this for another nurse starting out in PCICU. I've utilized every single resource I've listed here plus the assistance of my coworkers because they are AMAZING! Please know that it'll take time getting to fe...

4. ‼️New Grad Peds Cardiac ICU Nurse‼️

   MsKris_CarolinaGirl replied to ForTheKids's topic in PICU

   PICU nurse here! I started as a new grad in the PICU. We do PCICU patients and ECMO as well. The best part about it for me were all the new grad boot camps that we were required to attend. We did lots of education in addition to being out on the floo...

5. AACN Peds ECCO

   MsKris_CarolinaGirl replied to MsKris_CarolinaGirl's topic in PICU

   I'd love to know how that works out for your unit. My hospital didnt purchase ECCO, we did a mix of lectures, boot camps and some modules thru CE Direct. Im just wondering if ECCO was better or what kind of experience others have had with it.

6. AACN Peds ECCO

   MsKris_CarolinaGirl posted a topic in PICU

   I used to work in an adult ICU as a PCT. They used AACN's ECCO for all of their new nurses coming to work in the ICU. I currently work in a PICU and we do not utilize the Peds ECCO. I was wondering if any other PICU nurses have had any experience wi...

7. PIV usage for lab draws - POLL

   MsKris_CarolinaGirl replied to dvmcafee's topic in General Nursing

   PICU Nurse, We can use PIVs to draw our labs. We have to pause our meds/fluids, flush our line, draw a waste of at lease 3 cc's (could be more or less depending on the size of the patient) and then draw our labs. We usually return the waste that we d...

8. New grad in a new state

   MsKris_CarolinaGirl replied to lel08's topic in New Nurse

   If you're getting in to residency programs I'd take the job. When I was hunting for a new grad position I sought out hospitals that offered a residency program. Good luck on your hunt!!!

9. Nclex RN january 2017

   MsKris_CarolinaGirl replied to shesanurse's topic in NCLEX

   Thank you!!!

10. Nclex RN january 2017

    MsKris_CarolinaGirl replied to shesanurse's topic in NCLEX

    Just wanted to let you guys know, I passed my NCLEX!!!

11. Pearson Vue Trick NCLEX RN 2017 265 Questions Wisconsin

    MsKris_CarolinaGirl replied to lischka11's topic in NCLEX

    I took my NCLEX today. Supposedly because I took it on a Saturday, I have to wait until Tuesday to find out my quick results. I couldn't resist trying the PVT. I got the good pop up. I feel a little better but I'm ready for my quick results.

12. Charleston, SC schools?

    MsKris_CarolinaGirl replied to AmyThomas99's topic in South Carolina

    I just graduated from Trident Techs nursing program. It was pretty tough but so worth it. I worked full time during the program. Mostly night shift until my last semester until I switched to day shift. I also know nurses who graduated from both CSU a...

13. Best PICU reference/patho book

    MsKris_CarolinaGirl replied to RNthenDoc's topic in PICU

    Oh wow what great advice!!!

14. Nclex RN january 2017

    MsKris_CarolinaGirl replied to shesanurse's topic in NCLEX

    I am taking my NCLEX RN in January as well. I am using nclex mastery, lippincot Q & A and alternate format question, and Uworld.

15. CNA to PCT

    MsKris_CarolinaGirl replied to MysticTopaz's topic in Technicians

    PCT's usually get different certifications like phlebotomy, CPR, and maybe a few other things depends on where you work. Where I work as a PCT I already had my CPR cert. I was not able to get my phlebotomy certification because i work on a ICU. I am ...