JessRNBSN

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  1. CVICU to ER

    JessRNBSN posted a topic in Emergency

    Hi all, so I have worked in the CVICU at my hospital for almost 5 years and I started there as a new grad RN. I am currently in the process of trying to transfer to the ER at my facility or their...

  2. CVICU to ER

    JessRNBSN replied to JessRNBSN's topic in Emergency

    Thank you all for your opinions and input. I really appreciate it! Unfortunately, I got neither job because they both went with someone with “ED experience” ? so I’m stuck where I’m at for...

  3. Dog and 12 hour night shift

    JessRNBSN posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hi nursing peeps, So I've landed my dream nursing job, and am moving into my own apartment this weekend. Only problem is I'm really attached to my chihuahua, however he can't come with cuz he's our...

  4. Pressors

    JessRNBSN posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Ok so I'm a new grad in the CVICU at a large academic medical center/level 1 trauma center, been there almost a year. I admitted my 3rd fresh open heart today and they came out on phenylephrine, Levo...

  5. Pressors

    JessRNBSN replied to JessRNBSN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I appreciate your input but I do know the basics of each drug as far as what Increases/decreases HR and bp or contractility etc. I am getting the hang of it more as I have been admitting more...

  6. NICU Interview coming up, need advice!

    JessRNBSN posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi my fellow nurses, I am a new grad RN and have an interview this coming Tuesday for my absolute DREAM JOB! It is for a NICU RN at a large trauma/academic medical center in the Chicago area in a...

  7. NICU Interview coming up, need advice!

    JessRNBSN replied to JessRNBSN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Sorry, I never get on here anymore! I ended up accepting a job in the CVICU! So it really worked out for the best!! :) they asked a lot of standard interview questions like "tell me about a time..."...

  8. Cardiology III vs. master cardiology stethoscope

    JessRNBSN posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hi nursing friends, So I'm a new grad who just started in the CVICU at a large level I trauma/academic medical center. I'm looking to trade in my base model littman stethoscope I used in nursing...

  9. New grad starting in CVICU soon! Any pointers?

    JessRNBSN posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hi nursing friends!! So I have finally landed my DREAM job and have accepted my very first RN job as a new grad! I will be working at a leading academic medical center/level 1 trauma center in the...

  10. New grad starting in CVICU soon! Any pointers?

    JessRNBSN replied to JessRNBSN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Thanks so much everyone for your input! I truly appreciate it! Next question is, what particular stethoscope do you recommend I get for this unit? I have the littman classic II that was given to me in...

  11. New grad starting in CVICU soon! Any pointers?

    JessRNBSN replied to JessRNBSN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I'm in Illinois! How about

  12. Oncology Job Offer, but dream interview in HTU/CCU coming up

    JessRNBSN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi nursing friends!! I have a job dilemma. I currently work at a leading academic medical center/level I trauma center in the Chicago land area as a PCT/Student RN. I absolutely LOVE it there and...

  13. Oncology Job Offer, but dream interview in HTU/CCU coming up

    JessRNBSN replied to JessRNBSN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks so much for all your input nursing friends!! I ended up turning down the oncology job cuz I knew in my heart it wasn't for me and I didn't get the NICU or HTU/CCU job butttttt you know how they...

  14. RN working as a PCT

    JessRNBSN replied to JessRNBSN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks for the advice everyone! Fortunately that's not gonna be a concern for me anymore cuz I've finally landed my first RN job!!! I got hired in the CVICU where I work!! Woo

  15. RN working as a PCT

    JessRNBSN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hey my fellow nurses!! So I have worked as a PCT/student RN throughout nursing school. I graduated this past January, took and passed nclex on march 7th, and received my RN license on march 20! I...

  16. New grad starting in CVICU soon! Any pointers?

    JessRNBSN replied to JessRNBSN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Wow thank you everyone for your kind words and encouragement!! I will keep it all in mind as I start my journey!! You mentioned resources to use, what specific ones as far as websites or books would...

  17. Oncology Job Offer, but dream interview in HTU/CCU coming up

    JessRNBSN replied to JessRNBSN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    That's a really good idea! I might try that! I've had 4 interviews now at my current place of employment which I absolutely love and want to stay at so I really think something will turn up! I had the...

  18. Oncology Job Offer, but dream interview in HTU/CCU coming up

    JessRNBSN replied to JessRNBSN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you!! I sure hope so too! Maybe I'm just working myself up for nothing and worrying over nothing! Wouldn't be the first time!

  19. Oncology Job Offer, but dream interview in HTU/CCU coming up

    JessRNBSN replied to JessRNBSN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I kind of do, but then am scared that maybe I am making a big mistake! But then on the same hand, I feel that there are better things out there for me. I guess I'll see how it goes next week and go...

  20. Oncology Job Offer, but dream interview in HTU/CCU coming up

    JessRNBSN replied to JessRNBSN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks for your input! I guess let me rephrase this, I've told them I need time to complete this other interview, I just don't know how long the manager at my dream job interview will take to make a...

  21. NICU Interview coming up, need advice!

    JessRNBSN replied to JessRNBSN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi guys! Thanks for the advice! I think it went ok, but I don't feel overly confident about it :-/ like when I walked out of the interview for my current position I knew deep down I kicked butt and...

  22. First New Grad Interview coming up-need advice

    JessRNBSN replied to JessRNBSN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you for the advice! I honestly am not even sure what to review as far as content so if it's just basic I think I'll be ok. I mean they know I'm a new grad and don't expect me to know everything...

  23. First New Grad Interview coming up-need advice

    JessRNBSN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi fellow nursing friends, So I have my very first interview as a new grad RN this Friday. It is for multiple positions on multiple different units at a large, academic medical center in Chicago!! It...

  24. First New Grad Interview coming up-need advice

    JessRNBSN replied to JessRNBSN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Oh great! This ought to be fun as I am interviewing for FOUR positions that day! I'm interviewing for an oncology RN position, a neurology RN position, an orthopedics RN position, and a...

  25. NCLEX-My Success Story!!

    JessRNBSN replied to JessRNBSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    AHHHH CONGRATS!!!! I'm sure you passed, everyone I've ever talked to said they got the good pop up and passed!! :) Let me know when you get your official results, I'm praying for you!!