Nori.Giselle

Nori.Giselle

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  1. Quitting my 1st RN job

    Nori.Giselle replied to Nori.Giselle's topic in General Nursing

    We have a Cardiothoracic ICU and they take all the heart transplants and LVADs. Thanks. I think everyone is misunderstanding my question which is how long should I stay at my current job before I go...

  2. Clinical Judgement Call...Not sure if I did the right thing

    Nori.Giselle replied to AvaRose's topic in General Nursing

    Better safe than sorry. Women can have epigastric and back pain instead of the typical crushing chest pain. You did the right

  3. Quitting my 1st RN job

    Nori.Giselle replied to Nori.Giselle's topic in General Nursing

    This is my first ICU job. I'm not new to nursing. I was a LPN (worked med surg and home health), Medical assistant, CNA before becoming a RN. The PICU at our hospital doesn't take really sick kids....

  4. Quitting my 1st RN job

    Nori.Giselle replied to Nori.Giselle's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone is different. Just because it takes one person 2 years doesn't mean it will take the next nurse 2 years as

  5. Help!!! Advice for Pedi-Homehealth Demanding MOM!

    Nori.Giselle replied to nurse_c_'s topic in Private Duty

    Set boundaries with Mom or this will continue to happen. Also talk to your manager and see if they will help. You should also look at your job description to see if you are being asked to do something...

  6. Having 2nd thoughts about nursing! This is just a rant to anyone who cares to read.

    Nori.Giselle replied to pinedaw14's topic in General Nursing

    It just seems like you haven't found your niche! Don't give up! Also I would consider employment closer to home. Start thinking about what it is that you want and go from there. Also, What about your...

  7. Do most nurses not like writing papers?

    Nori.Giselle replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    I'm great at writing papers; however, I HATE IT!! Such as waste of my time.. With that being said I've always been complimented on my

  8. Quitting my 1st RN job

    Nori.Giselle replied to Nori.Giselle's topic in General Nursing

    TICU is The Transplant ICU. I can have all of these competencies by the end of my first 1

  9. Should I try becoming a nurse again?

    Nori.Giselle replied to Liz92's topic in Nursing Career

    It wouldn't hurt to get tested for ADD/ADHD and/or anxiety. Talking to a DR may be helpful in finding a way for you to be more focused during nursing school. I didn't care for med surg clinicals...

  10. Francis Tuttle or Metro Tech lpn program??

    Nori.Giselle replied to pyt86's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I believe Francis Tuttle still has a self paced program. Metro tech does

  11. Should you bring a paper with questions to interview?

    Nori.Giselle replied to wonderwoman92's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I went on a NICU interview and I had a page full of questions! It shows you put a lot of thought into the position in which you are applying for and shows great

  12. Does 1 month experience count against me to get into new grad residency?

    Nori.Giselle replied to jellybeanjean's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I doubt it will count against you. In my state most residency programs are for new grads AND RNs who have less than a year of experience or no experience in that specialty. Just ask the recruiter. I...

  13. Nursing Student PICU Externship Advice Please!

    Nori.Giselle replied to amhudson1022's topic in General Students

    Also during the semester don't try to work too much. Keep school/studying a

  14. Nursing Student PICU Externship Advice Please!

    Nori.Giselle replied to amhudson1022's topic in General Students

    Congratulations! Working as a aid is not hard at all. You'll be completing very basic tasks like temps and maybe some finger sticks. Where I'm from the nurses are always with you when give baths....

  15. LPN to RN.. No job

    Nori.Giselle posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    So I recently passed the NCLEX-RN. I work very PRN as as a home health LPN. (I have no desire to work FT in HH and I feel like I'm getting the run around at my current job when inquiring about being a...

  16. Leaving an Interview

    Nori.Giselle replied to applesxoranges's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Lol Did the manager reply to your

  17. RNC-NIC (Neonatal Critical Care Certification)

    Nori.Giselle replied to cardmd's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm not certified however I've read that RNC is more popular. I believe there are already a few threads on this

  18. NICU managers - what do you prefer?

    Nori.Giselle replied to nursealisha's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm not a nurse manager but I think the well baby would look good simply because Adult ICU is a completely different ball game compared to NICU. Good luck and keep applying to NICU positions. Some...

  19. I took NCLEX today......

    Nori.Giselle replied to Lupe Sanchez's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Try Uworld, its q bank of practice questions with really good rationale for right and wrong choices. I used that and it seemed similar if not harder than the

  20. LPN to RN.. No job

    Nori.Giselle replied to Nori.Giselle's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    New grad programs won't take RNs who have been

  21. What's up with all the 'failed NCLEX' posts?

    Nori.Giselle replied to Magsulfate's topic in General Nursing

    As long as you pass how many times you testes shouldn't matter although I do think that after failing more than 3 times its a good idea to

  22. Circulating for New Grads - OKC Area

    Nori.Giselle replied to HealSpec's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    OU (Childrens and Adults) and OK Spine Hospital hire new grads for their ORs. I do not think the bigger facilities in OKC hire new grads for their PACU as you need some type of critical care...

  23. LPN to RN.. No job

    Nori.Giselle replied to Nori.Giselle's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I was considering getting a med surg job in the mean time. Would it look bad if I quit shortly after working if I were offered a postion in June? I just dont want to burn any bridges but I also need...

  24. Failed NCLEX.. Scared to test again

    Nori.Giselle posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So a little about me. I graduated RN School in December. I have been a LPN for a few years. I took the NCLEX Jan. 21 and failed with about 112 or so questions. I didn't really prepare. I did some...

  25. Failed NCLEX.. Scared to test again

    Nori.Giselle replied to Nori.Giselle's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did about 1200 uworld questions sith a 55%