TheNGTKingRN

TheNGTKingRN

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  1. Specialties

    TheNGTKingRN replied to TheNGTKingRN's topic in General Nursing

    We do LVAD's and transplants! I haven't seen any open positions yet but heard that there will be some coming up. I'm keeping my eyes on the positions. I'm also hoping my manager approves the...

  2. Specialties

    TheNGTKingRN replied to TheNGTKingRN's topic in General Nursing

    We do CABG and open hearts at my facility in SICU. All other cardiac related patients go to a subsection of MICU called CCU. I feel like I'd want to do SICU over MICU. I'm already a postop

  3. Specialties

    TheNGTKingRN replied to TheNGTKingRN's topic in General Nursing

    What draws you to cardiology? Would you like to work as an NP in acute care or a clinic

  4. Specialties

    TheNGTKingRN replied to TheNGTKingRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've never heard of a degree cardiology/NP. I know FNPs can work in different specialties. I believe some educational centers are creating 1 to 2 year residencies that coincide with the PA rotations....

  5. Specialties

    TheNGTKingRN replied to TheNGTKingRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm SO happy to hear travel NP exists! =) I'll do more

  6. Specialties

    TheNGTKingRN replied to TheNGTKingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes! I agree. I am ACLS and am looking into being MedSurg certified soon here. I'm also about to start charging on my unit. I graduated high school in 2011... went dirently into ADN... and so I have...

  7. Specialties

    TheNGTKingRN replied to TheNGTKingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! I completely agree. I would also love to shadow an NP. Thankfully I know a few RNs becoming NPs within the next few months. So as long their facility/clinic says OK - I can shadow them. I...

  8. Specialties

    TheNGTKingRN replied to TheNGTKingRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm thinking about asking to join the ICU at my current facility. Then travel as a Cardiac ICU RN. Then possibly get my ACNP. I see myself educating in the late phase of my career for sure. No doubt....

  9. Is nursing school really "that" bad?

    TheNGTKingRN replied to Nurseades2b's topic in General Students

    It can definitely be over exaggerated. It is difficult, but anything worth something comes at cost. It is a system of balances. You still need to see your friends and family. However you also need...

  10. I am my own worst enemy

    TheNGTKingRN replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    Funny.......

  11. I am my own worst enemy

    TheNGTKingRN replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    I'm 22... I've been a RN for 1.5 years on a postoperative unit and already feel like I'm stagnating. I totally

  12. Meet Miss Colorado 2015 (Kelley Johnson) - The Nurse Behind the Stethoscope

    TheNGTKingRN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/provide-federal-legislation-nurse-patient-ratios Now that nurses are listening and united. Let's unite for our own wellbeing and safety of our patients. Sign...

  13. Universal Precautions

    TheNGTKingRN replied to Samt9's topic in General Nursing

    Yucko!

  14. Apologies for using the term "NETY"

    TheNGTKingRN replied to Perisoreus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I one day aspire to go from Floor Nurse to Crusty Old Bat that proudly and openly practices the delicate artform of NETY - crushing the dreams of special little snowflakes. Someone please read my...

  15. Placed on administrative leave, reason unknown

    TheNGTKingRN replied to TurtleN84's topic in General Nursing

    If an assistant of mine refused to do care, I wouldn't be asking to be removed from working with them. I'd document the occurrences. First I'd attempt to resolve the issue by nicely speaking with the...

  16. Navy nurse stethascope color

    TheNGTKingRN replied to dcogburn541346's topic in General Nursing

    As long it's not a doctors

  17. New Graduate RN having preceptor commucation problems

    TheNGTKingRN replied to Kaytayxx's topic in General Nursing

    OP, :Hugs: I know this is tough. I want to tell you that I am here for yah. Nursing is TOUGH. You are an intelligent, brave, and caring person for taking this up as your profession. You sound like...

  18. New Graduate RN having preceptor commucation problems

    TheNGTKingRN replied to Kaytayxx's topic in General Nursing

    Those are big

  19. former/potential nursing student with schizophrenia

    TheNGTKingRN replied to ecujewel2004's topic in General Nursing

    You need to be a CNA in the acute care setting. Nursing is high stress. Good

  20. Initiating Intravenous Access

    TheNGTKingRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone get this little "high" between the moment you get flashback and SLIDE the catheter into the vein? Gosh this is weird. It's not like something creepy... it just makes me so happy and...

  21. Boyfriend of a Nursing Student

    TheNGTKingRN replied to AZStudent01's topic in General Students

    OP, If she doesn't want to get jiggy with it when she comes homes it's because one these three reasons OR possibly a combination. A ) She's stressed as heck. B ) She got it in with an equally...

  22. 18 shifts enough for Tele Orientation?

    TheNGTKingRN replied to LadyKai's topic in Cardiac

    Typical orientation is 12 weeks. Average hospitals work their nurses 3 times a week or a total of 6 in 2 weeks. So 12 weeks × 3 days per week is the least orientation for ANY unit. 36 shifts is...

  23. Is this crossing boundaries?

    TheNGTKingRN replied to SNurse15's topic in General Nursing

    If the OP cannot realize that saying goodbye is benefiting her, as opposed to benefiting the patient I don't know what to say. OP, you feel GUILT which would be alleviated by saying goodbye. Even if...

  24. Initiating Intravenous Access

    TheNGTKingRN replied to TheNGTKingRN's topic in General Nursing

    As a fairly new nurse I have to say that that was my downfall too. Pushing that pesky catheter in while pulling the

  25. Initiating Intravenous Access

    TheNGTKingRN replied to TheNGTKingRN's topic in General Nursing

    I also enjoy that first good suction when you drop an NGT. You know, the one where the surgical residents say "go ahead and put it on continuous for about 30 seconds to a minute". You immediately see...