SICU_RN09

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1. Nurse bag for clinicals

   SICU_RN09 replied to pmabraham's topic in Male Nursing Students

   I almost always have my Vanquish Envoy with me. Get's comments everywhere I go. Great messenger bag that can hold a lot. Plus one of the only bags I've found that has a top access zipper to avoid...

2. New Grad Headed to the ICU!

   SICU_RN09 replied to critcarequeen93's topic in Critical Care

   Definitely recommend this book. I had to take a skills test in reading EKGs in order to qualify for an interview in the ICU and reading this book beforehand was immensely helpful. I too just graduated...

3. Nursing School

   SICU_RN09 replied to eris08's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Ah, the good old Patho/Pharm courses. As a recent grad of an accelerated BSN program, flash cards worked the best for me. I purchased the app Mental Case for my Mac, iPhone, and iPad. I would type up...

4. Can I accomplish becoming an RN at 26?

   SICU_RN09 replied to honeyforasalteyfish's topic in Men in Nursing

   Just graduated at 27 and starting my first job in the SICU in 2 weeks. You definitely can do it. My grades were very similar to yours. Cumulative GPA was 3.25 going into a pretty competitive nursing...

5. Mens nursing shoes?

   SICU_RN09 replied to BumbleBuddy's topic in Men in Nursing

   I prefer running shoes personally. Usually rotate between 4 different pairs of shoes, and I try and buy dark colors for those unplanned splatters. I went to a dedicated running shoe shop and they did...