MsKris_CarolinaGirl

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

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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!!!

Thank you!!!

Just wanted to let you guys know, I passed my 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.

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...

Oh wow what great advice!!!

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

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 ...

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 to open positions go to those units and meet those...

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 experience. It's very rare that they will hire yo...

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 the spring. I am so overly excited and I can't wa...

Idk why I'm just now seeing this post but thank you so much. What school in NC did you attend? Fivefeet05rn

At least 2 the larger the patient the more people required.

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 within the 60th percentile. Please don't be nervou...

CSU? Are you located in Charleston?

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

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 part of my journey. ?

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