Lisa CCU RN

Lisa CCU RN RN

Geriatrics, Cardiac, ICU

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  1. "I have kids! I need to come in late, need more sick time, etc."

    Lisa CCU RN replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

    To the posters who say that it is one's own choice to have kids and not their coworkers and their job, I think that is a little short sighted. Someone has GOT to have kids or else the human...

  2. First year (6 months actually) and LOVING IT!!!

    Lisa CCU RN replied to Never_too_late's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I love my job too. I love my preceptor, my co workers, and my managers. Hope I still say that in a

  3. NCLEX tomorrow!!!!

    Lisa CCU RN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I take it in the morning. I'm so nervous. Please pray! Ok, now I'm off to bed.

  4. February NCLEX takers.....

    Lisa CCU RN replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes, I do know those who failed after 75, but I also know of those who failed at 265 and those who passed at 265. There is NO WAY to know if you passed or failed by the number of questions. The...

  5. February NCLEX takers.....

    Lisa CCU RN replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Lol, I couldn't stand up right after I saw

  6. February NCLEX takers.....

    Lisa CCU RN replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I passed! I even got a license number over the phone. I paid 7.95 for my results, but I would have paid more! Two days or two months, the wait is still

  7. NCLEX tomorrow!!!!

    Lisa CCU RN replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks ya'll. I just found out my license

  8. Would I enjoy working in the ICU?

    Lisa CCU RN replied to RachelRN25's topic in MICU, SICU

    No, everyone is not intubated in ICU. I actually don't like "walkie talkies", but at least half of our patients are at least

  9. New Graduates In The Icu?

    Lisa CCU RN replied to Aaron Catmull's topic in General Nursing

    I am a new grad and newly licensed and I am going straight into ICU ONLY because there is a 12 month internship in place and I have worked on this floor for six months as a nurse tech and I asked and...

  10. New Graduates In The Icu?

    Lisa CCU RN replied to Aaron Catmull's topic in MICU, SICU

    I am a new grad and newly licensed and I am going straight into ICU ONLY because there is a 12 month internship in place and I have worked on this floor for six months as a nurse tech and I asked and...

  11. Help from people who have passed the NCLEX-RN

    Lisa CCU RN replied to ksas4ever's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did the Hurst Review and I didn't study 24/7. I just re read the book she gave us and listened to her lectures 3 times. I felt like her review only helped directly on maybe 3 questions and the rest...

  12. NCLEX tomorrow!!!!

    Lisa CCU RN replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I

  13. Ha! Students following me?!

    Lisa CCU RN replied to Achoo!'s topic in First Year After Licensure

    I get what you mean. I took NCLEX today and it's like when I get the results Friday, suddenly I will be able to sign off meds and charts and take phone orders. The thing I don't get is WHY! How in two...

  14. NCLEX tomorrow!!!!

    Lisa CCU RN replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yeah, they say as long as you keep getting more questions it's a good

  15. NCLEX tomorrow!!!!

    Lisa CCU RN replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I really have no idea! I was told we need a to be in high level questions, but I really don't know what those are. I got 84 questions and two of my friends got all 265. I really don't feel like I...

  16. Daycare when you have a 12 hr shift?

    Lisa CCU RN replied to CNAinNeb's topic in General Nursing

    I have an in home daycare center in my neighborhood that is open til 8:00 pm and opens at 6:00 am. If anything happens to her, then there is another one in the same neighborhood that is open 6 am til...

  17. February NCLEX takers.....

    Lisa CCU RN replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Boards are next week! I'm getting

  18. Recovering from a very crappy start to 2008, need NP school advice(long)

    Lisa CCU RN replied to icyounurse's topic in General Nursing

    I just started the graduate program right after I finished my BSN. I have to pass NCLEX obviously before I start

  19. Recovering from a very crappy start to 2008, need NP school advice(long)

    Lisa CCU RN replied to icyounurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am in NP school now, but I'm not in clinicals yet. I take two classes online so it's six hours. DO NOT take these classes online if you work Mon-Fri. I do that now and all the work is due on the...

  20. single parents and 12 hour shifts.

    Lisa CCU RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    How do you handle the fact that most daycares close at 6:00 pm, but you don't get off till 7:00 and sometimes do not make it home until 8:00 or 8:30. I have no family in my area and the only people I...

  21. Anyone start their new job yet??

    Lisa CCU RN replied to Achoo!'s topic in First Year After Licensure

    I started working where I work on a med/surg ICU floor in Aug 07, but now I am in my grad nurse role on the same floor. I went to orientation for four days and then I just worked on the floor until my...

  22. single parents and 12 hour shifts.

    Lisa CCU RN replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi. I did find a solution. There is a in home daycare in the neighborhood that is open til 8:00, but even that is flexible. I have someone come to the house if I have to work weekends from this sitter...

  23. February NCLEX takers.....

    Lisa CCU RN replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats to everyone who passed! I hope to say the same around February 22nd. How was the test for those who passed and how did you study? We all need to know!

  24. 12 hour shifts for students AND Med. school

    Lisa CCU RN replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I think there is a reason why the GP won't give you the

  25. 1 year in and I want out

    Lisa CCU RN replied to BloomGirl's topic in General Nursing

    No, I wasn't being sarcastic. Teaching and practice are two different things. She won't be at the bedside if she teaches. Thanks for your