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  1. Tips for new grad working Neuro ICU

    oldnurse newnurse posted a topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I just started working the neuro ICU at Loyola who has a dedicated neuroscience area in the hospital. This is my first job as new RN and I was just wondering if anyone had any pointers to make my...

  2. University of Phoenix MSN Program

    oldnurse newnurse replied to bsweilrn's topic in School, College Programs

    I am glad that this thread was started I will be starting the MSN program at UoP on Jan. 19, so what next week on ummm, Tuesday. I will be keeping you guys updated with my progress and any positive...

  3. Why do nurses get treated like crap? Is it everywhere?

    oldnurse newnurse replied to helikias's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Generally, yes. But its not the treatment from doctors or other nurses that should determine if you follow you dreams of becoming a nurse. I've been in the field for 12 years and have seen good and...

  4. New Job! I'm SOOO EXCITED!!

    oldnurse newnurse replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    As far as I'm concern you did Great, good job but yeah leave that place, for your license sake and for your sanity

  5. How did you hear about allnurses.com?

    oldnurse newnurse replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    One of my nursing

  6. Looking for a position in some hospital with my degree..any advice please?

    oldnurse newnurse replied to Polska's topic in General Nursing

    How far are you in the nursing program? Maybe you can work as student

  7. Diabetic Pet Peeves

    oldnurse newnurse replied to bjs54321's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I concur brittle diabetes and Diabetes Insipidus are two completely different

  8. Diabetic Pet Peeves

    oldnurse newnurse replied to bjs54321's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    PLEASE DO NOT FORGET SEVERE ABDOMINAL PAIN:o THIS PAIN WILL MAKE A PERSON I AM TYPE 1 AND DKA IS NO

  9. Sometimes it isnt good to be a health professional

    oldnurse newnurse replied to Noryn's topic in General Nursing

    I just had that done and I had no sedation. But hey yours may be

  10. Diabetic Pet Peeves

    oldnurse newnurse replied to bjs54321's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I still want to know about the information regarding Type I diabetics needing DDVAP because I have been a diabetic for 24 years since age of 7 yrs. and I have never been given this medication, If you...

  11. New grad question for all you pros out there :)

    oldnurse newnurse replied to Maevish's topic in Nursing Career

    I have a friend who is a nurse and I just met another nurse who has went from med/surg to the ICU and they both said that med/surg was a job for a pill pusher you don't get to spend quality time with...

  12. AA or MSN degree? Does experience matter more?

    oldnurse newnurse replied to showdancer's topic in Nursing Career

    Will I get any career advancements? I have a Bachelor's in Science of Nursing I have not went back for the Master's degree yet but I will next year? But if I don't get it will it still happen for

  13. Unrealistic goal to get job as new grad in ICU?

    oldnurse newnurse replied to AKav8trix's topic in Nursing Career

    Hey I am just like you and go figure I was hired at one hospital for med/surg and just felt like I'd be making a mistake if I had started there so guess what? I went to another hospital and started on...

  14. How much do you make as an RN in Labor and Delivery where you work?

    oldnurse newnurse replied to Janinern84's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My starting pay is 24.60 new grad in Neuro ICU and I will be working nights and getting paid 3.50 for the night shift diff. which I will be paid the whole 12 for so this brings me to 28.10 per hour....

  15. ER nurses having fun onver here

    oldnurse newnurse replied to PoohGirl's topic in General Nursing

    they showed me this video in my nursing orientation and they said it was made at the hospital where I work, but maybe not the hospital is Loyola University Medical Center. It is a nice place to work...

  16. Is anyone in the Loyola ABSN Program?

    oldnurse newnurse replied to Kathyz's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hey you should try saint xavier, all you need to get into the nursing program is a 2.75gpa and they are a good school I just graduated from there in December, passed my boards the first time and when...

  17. Does anyone know of any hosptals in Chicago that accept graduate nurses?

    oldnurse newnurse replied to Brookie's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I currently work at Loyola as a new graduate nurse on the neuro ICU and I am enjoying it. I like the action but sometimes it can get overwhelming. I am glad I passed boards before starting so I can...

  18. Rush University Medical Center

    oldnurse newnurse replied to ClassOf2004's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Thanks

  19. Call me crazy but I have FAITH

    oldnurse newnurse replied to 2005grad's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congratulations, Ngozi, RN GOD IS

  20. A Neuro Question: Paralytics/Pupil Reaction?

    oldnurse newnurse replied to Jesskanurse's topic in General Nursing

    Well I actually work in a Neuro ICU and just the other day I had a patient sedated with propofol(diprivan) and with a paralytic (norcuron) and the patients pupils did react to light, maybe the patient...

  21. We all will pass- if we follow this!!!

    oldnurse newnurse replied to ssingh's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    yes, There is actually an Saunder's Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN I had a friend that used and she

  22. Too many injuries on job, need another job,? leaving nursing

    oldnurse newnurse replied to applesRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, I love nursing but I also love the flexibility and the career advancement along with the money of the job. When I was younger and I choose this career, I thought about all of those things as...

  23. LVN to RN???

    oldnurse newnurse replied to 3KittiesRN's topic in LPN to RN

    well I am just like suebird and actually we went to the same university. I have been an LPN for seven years and just graduated with my BSN in December of last year. It was also easier for me this way...

  24. I can finally officially sign RN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    oldnurse newnurse replied to johnnrachel's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    hooray best wishes to you

  25. I NEED HELP PLEASE! Does anyone know..

    oldnurse newnurse replied to becky88's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :yelclap: