MsKris_CarolinaGirl

MsKris_CarolinaGirl

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  1. ‼️New Grad Peds Cardiac ICU Nurse‼️

    MsKris_CarolinaGirl replied to ForTheKids's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    You're very

  2. PICU New Grad~

    MsKris_CarolinaGirl replied to newnurse123's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    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, Pediatric

    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...

  4. ‼️New Grad Peds Cardiac ICU Nurse‼️

    MsKris_CarolinaGirl replied to ForTheKids's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    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...

  5. AACN Peds ECCO

    MsKris_CarolinaGirl posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    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...

  6. AACN Peds ECCO

    MsKris_CarolinaGirl replied to MsKris_CarolinaGirl's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    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...

  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...

  8. New grad in a new state

    MsKris_CarolinaGirl replied to lel08's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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

  9. Nclex RN january 2017

    MsKris_CarolinaGirl replied to shesanurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank

  10. Nclex RN january 2017

    MsKris_CarolinaGirl replied to shesanurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just wanted to let you guys know, I passed my

  11. Pearson Vue Trick NCLEX RN 2017 265 Questions Wisconsin

    MsKris_CarolinaGirl replied to lischka11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    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...

  12. Charleston, SC schools?

    MsKris_CarolinaGirl replied to AmyThomas99's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  13. Best PICU reference/patho book

    MsKris_CarolinaGirl replied to RNthenDoc's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Oh wow what great

  14. Nclex RN january 2017

    MsKris_CarolinaGirl replied to shesanurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

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

  15. CNA to PCT

    MsKris_CarolinaGirl replied to MysticTopaz's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    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...

  16. nursing student needs help!!

    MsKris_CarolinaGirl replied to schreiar's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Get in to your hospitals. Get on their websites and apply to open PCT/PCA positions. Ask your fellow nursing students, if they are working, if their are open positions on their floors. After applying...

  17. Brand New CNA

    MsKris_CarolinaGirl replied to genna's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I first off want to say congratulations and I also agree with the previous reply about picking up applications from reputable LTC's and assisted living facilities. Hospitals will more so hire you with...

  18. Doing My Happy Dance Today!!!

    MsKris_CarolinaGirl posted a topic in General Students

    Today I received an email from my nursing program that I have been selected to move up a semester. Originally I had accepted to start the nursing program in the fall of next year but now I'll start in...

  19. Doing My Happy Dance Today!!!

    MsKris_CarolinaGirl replied to MsKris_CarolinaGirl's topic in General Students

    Idk why I'm just now seeing this post but thank you so much. What school in NC did you attend?

  20. How many CNA's to a hoyer lift?

    MsKris_CarolinaGirl replied to erinberrin's topic in General Students

    At least 2 the larger the patient the more people

  21. PAX-RN Pre-Entrance Exam.

    MsKris_CarolinaGirl replied to am0s's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi I took the PAX in march of this year. I used the study guide and did just fine I scored in the 85th percentile I don't exactly remember what my score was because my school only wanted you to score...

  22. Can someone help me?

    MsKris_CarolinaGirl replied to HeyYouNotYouYou's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    CSU? Are you located in

  23. Any TTC nursing students or pre-nursing students here?

    MsKris_CarolinaGirl replied to rnstudentcharleston's topic in General Nursing

    Hey everyone I know this thread is old but I start in spring of 2014? Anyone else here starting

  24. Orientation today and i cant sleep

    MsKris_CarolinaGirl posted a topic in General Students

    I'm so excited about my orientation today. I've been working so hard and I'm so tired but I'm so ready for this to happen. It's been a long time coming but I'm finally here. I'm ready to begin this...

  25. Orientation today and i cant sleep

    MsKris_CarolinaGirl replied to MsKris_CarolinaGirl's topic in General Students

    It truly was amazing and thank you. Good luck to you as