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  1. Good ICU Nursing Guides?

    loveSBK replied to jenzo0's topic in General Nursing

    ICU faqs is a website with a lot of information, which you download as a word document. I've found this website very helpful. And it's

  2. what's your pet peeve?

    loveSBK replied to chacha82's topic in General Nursing

    I hate that as well. I have to untangle everything, label everything from the pole to the actual IV. A lot of times, I end up cleaning my room before I even assess my patient (unless they're critical...

  3. 12/5: What I've learned this week - No, I don't have "just a second" to help you

    loveSBK replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    We only do neuro exams together if the pt is neuro-related. I've had nurses ask me to reposition the pt, to get a new bag of this since the one hanging is halfway done, to suction them, to pull out...

  4. Odd finding (Concerning genitalia)

    loveSBK replied to LDAthleteNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Blooming onions from outback have been completely ruined for me....I used to love that

  5. 25000 mcg of fentanyl in 5 sec

    loveSBK replied to 8-ball's topic in Critical Care

    I don't know if there is something else you should be doing but thankfully nothing happened to the pt. I had something similar happen to me with a mag piggyback. I program the pump correctly and...

  6. ICU Assessment

    loveSBK replied to sheika21's topic in General Nursing

    You need to start assessing patients in order to learn. Even though your preceptor doesn't explain everything, watch her attentively and make notes. Try to do an assessment after her and then explain...

  7. New Graduate RN having preceptor commucation problems

    loveSBK replied to Kaytayxx's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps your preceptor is stressed and has been keeping things under the radar that maybe she should have talked to you about but decides not to to not discourage you. From what you wrote, seems like...

  8. Moving to Italy

    loveSBK replied to krizia1988's topic in International Nursing

    My sister moved to Switzerland after working here as a nurse with her BSN. Over there, unless the red Cross certifies that you can work as a nurse, they will most likely hire you as a tech. That's...

  9. My first 100 days on the job: Week 6

    loveSBK replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've been waiting for your post lol. I love how you are keeping a "diary". I love DC as well. For ACLS, its really not bad. I had a great teacher and he went beyond just to teach us and to understand...

  10. NEW TO ICU

    loveSBK replied to Nola504's topic in Critical Care

    ICU is very tough and you need adequate training. It's great to have a preceptor but I'm finding out that most stuff you learn when you are on your own but with that said, you should have the ability...

  11. Should I just take the lab?

    loveSBK replied to Kaylle's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Take the lab class. You'll learn and you'll have it in case you need it. You wouldn't want to wait until next semester/year to take a lab class because you didn't get into school #1 (which did not...

  12. Feedback desired orienting new nurse

    loveSBK replied to Rnwithwings68's topic in General Nursing

    When I first started orienting in ICU, I was afraid of talking to the docs or anyone else, and I was especially afraid of giving report. My preceptor always told me that I needed to practice my report...

  13. This week, I have learned... (8/8)

    loveSBK replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    This week I learned: 1. That I can see myself improving as an ICU nurse. I'm still terrified but I'm learning how to use my critical thinking skills to advocate or anticipate needs for my patients 2....

  14. My first 100 days on the job: Week 3

    loveSBK replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I love your posts. Sounds like you're getting more comfortable which is great. And sounds like you have a great support system at work as well, congrats!!!u PS. We had "I'm bringing sepsy back" as...

  15. My first 100 days on the job: Week 2

    loveSBK replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I love your posts. I am a new grad in ICU as well, except my orientation was only 16 weeks and I'm now on my own. Going on my third week. I can surely relate to your posts. I can't wait to feel...

  16. New grads in specialties without the basics

    loveSBK replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I think working in a floor like med surg would still require you to learn the skills you mentioned above, such as rolling and changing sheets. I think becoming better at this tasks requires time and...

  17. Greatest fears as a new nurse (specific if possible)

    loveSBK replied to kittyvenven's topic in General Nursing

    As a new nurse, biggest fear is harming someone. I work in ICU so I'm always scared and respectful of anything I

  18. Today, I am thankful for......

    loveSBK replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I am thankful for a good day in the ICU. Great patients, great families, and a day without any

  19. This week, I learned..... (6/6/15)

    loveSBK replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much. It was just a tough week. Definitely seeing improvements though. I appreciate the

  20. This week, I learned..... (6/6/15)

    loveSBK replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    This week I learned that as a new grad working in ICU, I feel dumb more times than I care to remember, that I know the basics and even that is tough, and that ICU is the most stressful job ever!!!! I...

  21. Has anyone taken the NCLEX in 2015?

    loveSBK replied to tayp1991's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Its May, definitely many people have taken the NCLEX this year including me. Yes, its all generic names for the drugs, not trade anymore. Every test is different and the questions are different, but...

  22. Scared!!!

    loveSBK replied to novicenurse1384's topic in Critical Care

    I am currently in orientation for ICU and we only had classes at the beggining for 3 weeks straight, and then we were sent off to the floor with a preceptor for 3 weeks and were in class again. Just...

  23. Senior Practicum: Telemetry vs ICU?

    loveSBK replied to jchene's topic in General Nursing

    ICU definitely. ICU is tough and it would look awesome for that ED position you want. You will learn so much in ICU. I'm actually in a residency program for ICU and the ED folks are part of it. They...

  24. Help a Stressed New Med-Surg Nurse

    loveSBK replied to newRNinthecity's topic in Medical-Surgical

    AN means all nurses as in this blog :) I just started a new job in the ICU, Im also a new grad and I def know where you're coming from..everyday I'm at work I can't wait for the day to be over. I feel...

  25. My turn to share--I beat NCLEX

    loveSBK posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello AN, I found out that I passed my NCLEX this week, I got 75 questions. I used this site (like most of us) to get clues, confidence, past experiences, and what not on how to tackle and pass NCLEX....