nursenancy27

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1. Good Experience vs Job stability-what's more important?

   nursenancy27 replied to RNDude2012's topic in Nursing Career

   I worked at the VA, left for ICU job in the private sector (because I needed a new challenge ) and was applying back to the VA within 6 months! I wouldn't have the awesome job I have now without that...

2. Let's hear about your worst shift ever!

   nursenancy27 replied to mamax3's topic in General Nursing

   My worst shift ever was the first time I'd worked charge. Supervisor called up an unstable admit for our med/surg floor and I unsuccessfully tried to advocate for the patient to be sent to the ICU. So...

3. VA Reputation vs Private Sector

   nursenancy27 replied to AllCoolNamesAreTaken's topic in Government, Military

   I'm not familiar with the Oklahoma City VA but I worked in medsurg at a VA in the midwest for 1.5 years after graduating. I left to pursue critical care in the private sector as there were no openings...

4. Beta Blocker OD

   nursenancy27 posted a topic in Critical Care

   Hello all, We recently had a patient on our unit who had OD'd on beta blockers and one of the treatments was high dose insulin. I'm curious if anyone has experience with this and could explain the...

5. Sepsis Questions

   nursenancy27 posted a topic in Critical Care

   Hey all, I'm a relatively new ICU nurse and had a few questions regarding sepsis as I see these patients often. I know the SIRS criteria are low/high temp, low/high WBCs, tachycardia and tachypnea but...

6. VA ICUs- How critical?

   nursenancy27 replied to nursenancy27's topic in Government, Military

   Thank you everyone for all the information. The VA I'm interested in is indeed a teaching hospital so hopefully that means more opportunities to learn and care for the critically ill veterans. I'm...

7. want to quit 6 month job and get my old one back :(..work 2 contingents??

   nursenancy27 replied to NurseDevonL's topic in Nursing Career

   I don't have any advice but wanted to offer support as I am in a similar situation - I left a good job for what I thought was a better opportunity and it turns out I'm not happy there. Wishing you...

8. VA ICUs- How critical?

   nursenancy27 posted a topic in Government, Military

   Hi everyone! I'm currently work in critical care in the private sector, however, not in a trauma center. I'm curious "how critical" the patients in ICUs in a VA hospital are, I guess in reference to...

9. Looking for some career insight

   nursenancy27 replied to nursenancy27's topic in Nursing Career

   Thanks for all the thoughtful advice! I did decide to apply and am now just waiting to see if I will get called for an interview. In response to Havin a Party, I am finished with my orientation and...

10. Looking for some career insight

    nursenancy27 replied to nursenancy27's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks solneeshka! Does anyone else have any advice or

11. Looking for some career insight

    nursenancy27 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hello all! I am new to allnurses and am looking for some career advice. I've been a nurse for 2 years now, I spent 1.5 years at a hospital I loved working in med/surg/tele. I became bored/burned out...