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    Want to get back into critical care

    MissBrn posted a topic in Critical Care

    Hi. I have been a RN on a med surg floor for almost four years. I started in an ICU and stayed 5 mons. I want to get back into an ICU but haven't had any luck. I have interviewed for 3 positions with...
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    stuck on med-surg floor!

    MissBrn posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a goal to get into anesthesia school next fall. Only thing is I need ICU experience asap. I started nursing in an ICU and stayed for 5mons. I have been on a med-surg floor for 3.5 yrs. now. Not...
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    stuck on med-surg floor!

    MissBrn replied to MissBrn's topic in General Nursing

    Sundrop after reading your post I realize that I probably am the one holding myself back. Thanks for that
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    stuck on med-surg floor!

    MissBrn replied to MissBrn's topic in General Nursing

    "Why can't you get transferred to ICU in your present hospital? That's how most ICU nurses I know have done it. Have you talked to the ICU manager there about transferring? What about trying to...
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    stuck on med-surg floor!

    MissBrn replied to MissBrn's topic in General Nursing

    I always thought I moved on because as a brand new nurse I just wasn't fast enough for ICU. I was in a trauma ICU. I was lead to believe..no, I was told I wasn't fast enough...by my "educator". And I...
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    Miralax & thickened liquids

    MissBrn replied to pistolchick's topic in Patient Medications

    I haven't ran into this yet as a nurse but I have noticed at home (my son takes Miralax) that if the mix sits for bit it will thicken, not unlike a mixture of thickened
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    subcutaneous injection through Z track

    MissBrn replied to oncnurse73's topic in Patient Medications

    I believe Ztrack method is used for IM
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    Question about Pittsburgh Hospitals

    MissBrn replied to Bethany_RN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Allegheny General Hospital is unionized. It has it's ups and downs just like anywhere. It is an older hospital and not all "new and beautiful" like the "mega-rich" UPMC facilities are. But-being...
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    name that hospital and its starting salary

    MissBrn replied to krazaygerl's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Mercy hospital UPMC Pgh_21.30 or some jobs posted at
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    stuck on med-surg floor!

    MissBrn replied to MissBrn's topic in General Nursing

    If you are a new grad I'd say go for the ICU and stick it out for at a year. Then if you decide to go to CRNA school you got that down. + everyone likes to hire someone with ICU experience. Honestly...
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    O2 Sat 88%-90%, MD no action, opinions.

    MissBrn replied to NocturneNrse's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the Md on this. A quick Hx check should've revieled COPD related d/o. That could've clued you in regarding their sats. Maybe I would have bumped him down to 3 L to see if his sats. went...
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    FREEDOM! I Quit my med-surge job!

    MissBrn replied to zofran's topic in General Nursing

    :w00t:are you sure we didn't work together in the same place? lol. enjoy yourself and best of luck---you have an open
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    Students who won't listen---what to do?

    MissBrn replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I agree. It is hard to see the big picture when you are focused on tasks. I think most new nurses are very task oriented for about the first year. Moving from new nurse to experienced nurse is a whole...
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    What to do when a patient falls?

    MissBrn replied to Nurse_Tricia's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If you do fall assessment and they are considered a fall risk then you should order a low boy bed with mats and give em a bracelet to wear. That way you cover ur butt and theirs. I would think that...
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    Becoming an NP with little to no nursing experience??

    MissBrn replied to Blurr156's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It seems to me that if you have the education and acheived degree then you are a NP. The pay rate may be less as your experience would be less. But, I can't see why you wouldn't get a job if you have...
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    I've been bullied all my life, and it continues...

    MissBrn replied to asdjkl's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    i know how you are feeling. i felt the same one at one time. so did many of the other "newbies" i worked with. we discussed between ourselves that we truly believe we were being sabotaged in one way...
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    Comparing Pittsburgh hospitals

    MissBrn posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    If anyone would like to share their views on the variety of nursing facilities in Pitt. PA please post. I would like to compare them as far as pay rate, patient acuity on medical units, nursing...
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    Any Ideas Will Help-Desperate in Pittsburgh

    MissBrn replied to stush4290's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Have you taken the test again since this thread? #1 rule....DO NOT worry yourself sick! #2 you may get lots of prioritizing questions....try to use common sense first along with what you have learned....
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    Advice needed concerning job search-Pgh

    MissBrn posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi there! I am hoping to get some advice on hosp. units in Pgh. I am graduating in May and I am searching for my niche. I think that my heart is in OB, labor and delivery/postpartum. Magee has told me...
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    First Job Interview!

    MissBrn replied to DangJ's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow--I had an interview and wasn't given any scenerios at all. I was asked about stength and weaknesses, what my career aspirations were, a challenge I faced with a patient and how I handled it and...
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    NCLEX medications

    MissBrn replied to Medic2RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    :balloons: NJnurse--I just wanted to say how awesome of you to type up this list for everyone!!!!!!! Thanks so much, your time put in is REALLY appreciated! There are so many meds to
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    Graduate nurse in may 06, moving to Pittsburgh and need help

    MissBrn replied to BSNmay13's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    From my experience and many others (I have heard) it is a waste of time to apply online. Typically you'll not get a responce. Job fairs and calling nurse recruiters is the way to go. Unless you want...
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    Advice needed concerning job search-Pgh

    MissBrn replied to MissBrn's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    That is a thought. They did say they were hiring for other Depts. Six months isn't long at all. I could stick that out. I like Medsurg also. I'll keep it in
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    Graduate nurse in may 06, moving to Pittsburgh and need help

    MissBrn replied to BSNmay13's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi there! Congrats on graduation! I will also be a GN in May. I have many questions also! I know Magee doesn't hire GNs, but I wonder if the BSN you will be holding will make a difference. I think...
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    Advice needed concerning job search-Pgh

    MissBrn replied to MissBrn's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    That's right nurseybaby! Now we have to start working on the other hand! :roll I hadn't thought of St. Claire. Thanks for bringing that up. I live near the North Hills area. I had heard from some of...