Iliauna

Iliauna

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  1. ICU Burnout

    Iliauna posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I've been a nurse just shy of a year and work in a med surg ICU in a metropolitan area. I feel really burned out already... My unit is short staffed and the assignments aren't appropriate most days...

  2. ICU burnout?

    Iliauna replied to infinitynotzero's topic in Critical Care

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  3. ICU burnout?

    Iliauna replied to infinitynotzero's topic in Critical Care

    I'm a new grad in ICU for about a year as well. I feel the same way and just posted about it also. Our staffing is a big part of the problem. Our patients are really high acuity and there will never...

  4. Prospective Second Career in Nursing Advice Sought.

    Iliauna replied to Anelizk26's topic in Nursing Career

    I would really encourage you to shadow a nurse first. And look at what positions actually pay on hospital job advertisements. Don't bet on the salary estimates online. Most nurses I work with have to...

  5. What color are your scrubs?

    Iliauna posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    In FL & GA most RNs now wear royal blue. Is that the case

  6. Job change, need advice...

    Iliauna posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I am a new nurse and took a job across the country. I wanted to try something different and was hired for a progressive care position. While I love the people I work with the unit is not progressive...

  7. Chest tubes

    Iliauna posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I can't figure this out and no one can seem to answer the question. Ok 3 chambers: I understand the water seal and how it works. What I don't understand is before air goes down the tube to the water...

  8. I received this email from a professor. I was a little shocked. Opinon?

    Iliauna replied to kdflet's topic in General Students

    This is typical. Are those statements very biased and close minded? Yes but you've just got to play the game respect the rules and then you can choose any employer with any perspective you

  9. My exam

    Iliauna replied to llashaundtx2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Enter an incorrect expiration and hit submit everyone gets to that

  10. Pearson Vue Trick 2015 Latest

    Iliauna replied to NurseCalif's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Were you not anxious after taking boards? No one said it's better than the official but for some people it gives peace of

  11. Pearson Vue Trick 2015 Latest

    Iliauna replied to NurseCalif's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you enter an incorrect expiration date you can submit and still get "good pop up" I did it today. I don't know the accuracy but after talking with many people they say it doesn't work because "it...

  12. MDBON Questions-PLEASE HELP!

    Iliauna replied to aumaha's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Go ahead and make contact with the board the phone lines are backed up so go to "apply for initial licensure" and you'll see an e mail address and send an e mail. The application packet took 3-4 weeks...

  13. <-----going bananas

    Iliauna replied to lrdcn3's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Do the trick. I too am waiting for results and found a way. Go to register for exam, DO NOT get upset when it lets you pass to enter your credit card... Since updates to pearsons site anyone can do...

  14. When will infusion complete?

    Iliauna replied to Theone40's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    2045 + 0.5 (that means half an hour/30 mins) which would equal

  15. When will infusion complete?

    Iliauna replied to Theone40's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It adds up. You're probably tired. Look again in the

  16. Please critique my new grad cover letter!

    Iliauna replied to YumCookies's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree with scared silly ^ But just something I heard happen to a friend. She listed a preceptor as her reference and because the manager wasn't a fan of her (diff units) it cost her the job. Always...

  17. Please critique my new grad cover letter!

    Iliauna replied to YumCookies's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Try this: I am compassionate, hardworking, and loyal (insert any adjective that fits), and have a strong technical as well as interpersonal skill set (put what you're good at). These capabilities...

  18. Please critique my new grad cover letter!

    Iliauna replied to YumCookies's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Also don't say you'll contact them. Let them lead they're the recruiter I know some people put this but I've worked as a recruiter for years before nursing and technically it's just not the same step....

  19. Please critique my new grad cover letter!

    Iliauna replied to YumCookies's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I hate to say this cause I know you've probably spent hours on this but the cover letter is your opportunity to sell yourself. This is better for your résumé (to detail what you've done and your...

  20. Any other new grads starting at Johns Hopkins?

    Iliauna replied to happynurse14's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm applying tomorrow, will that be too late? I'm nervous! Any advice for me I would really

  21. Another New-grad In Need of Help!

    Iliauna replied to GymniSky's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    2 page resumes are ok now, according to our career services dept the 1 page is an outdated

  22. NYC MDS Nurse needing a change

    Iliauna replied to 410rn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    ACLS- definitely get it, shows initiative, and I've heard it looks good on the résumé (one reason being the facility won't have to fund it) Get any clinical certs you can and add a "continuing...

  23. What color are your scrubs?

    Iliauna replied to Iliauna's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I agree! I think it may have originally been an idea to help patients identity but everywhere is different. We pay our dues I wish we could pick a color as long as it looks clean &

  24. Any other new grads starting at Johns Hopkins?

    Iliauna replied to happynurse14's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    @happynurse that's great news! The only thing I am waiting on is my Dean of my program agreed to write me a letter of recommendation. I have other letters... In your opinion should I wait for this...

  25. Any other new grads starting at Johns Hopkins?

    Iliauna replied to happynurse14's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi! I'm wondering how you went about applying there. Is there a deadline for new grads, is it a formal fellowship program that begins on certain dates only? I graduate in December and am just waiting...