al3x117

al3x117 RN, EMT-B

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  1. Why did you choose to be an ICU Nurse?

    al3x117 posted a topic in Critical Care

    I was wondering why you chose to be an ICU nurse? And at what point did you realize that you wanted to do this type of nursing? What is it like caring for patients who are severely sick?

  2. Feeling Bored

    al3x117 replied to jellybean570's topic in General Nursing

    If you are really bored you could volunteer to teach pediatrics to new nurses if you enjoy teaching or being a preceptor. It will help hone your skills while you continue to practice at your current...

  3. Current Struggles as a New Grad

    al3x117 replied to crush_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Bro!! I'm in the same boat. Honestly my preceptor has taught me that nursing can only be honed through time. Time is the greatest factor. It's experience and sometimes if your like me...you want to...

  4. Mind-Block

    al3x117 posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'm a nurse with 6 months experience at a SNF. I recently got hired into the hospital on the medsurg/tele floor. I'm still in new grad orientation. My question is why am I slow. It's like my mind is...

  5. Tips On How To Be An Extraordinary Med-Surg Nurse

    al3x117 replied to Bugaloo's topic in Medical-Surgical

    SOOOOO TRUE!!!!! PATIENTS ARE GETTING MORE AND MORE CRITICAL EVERY SINGLE

  6. When to apply

    al3x117 posted a topic in Correctional

    When is the right time to apply for a correctional nursing job as a new grad? I graduate in June (2019).

  7. How to get into the PACU as a new grad?

    al3x117 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Is it possible to get into the PACU as a new grad? What residency programs allow new grads in the PACU in Washington and

  8. How to get into the PACU as a new grad?

    al3x117 replied to al3x117's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutley that would be great. Would love some more info on that! I appreciate

  9. How to get into the PACU as a new grad?

    al3x117 replied to al3x117's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you I will try doing

  10. Your Worst Mistake

    al3x117 replied to aurora_borealis's topic in General Nursing

    HAHAHA!!!! OMG! Thank for the

  11. Still struggling with self confidence in clinicals

    al3x117 replied to Katniss88's topic in General Students

    Dude I needed this after my PEDS rotation today. Thanks! For the

  12. PICU as a new grad?

    al3x117 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Any nurses or new grads who got a position in the PICU or PEDS floor? Should I apply to a children's hospital? Can you apply to PEDS right out of graduating or do I need to apply to a nurse residency...

  13. New Grad in the ER

    al3x117 replied to jdon19's topic in Emergency

    Got the same

  14. Struggling in year 2 nursing. Fear of failing

    al3x117 replied to Icecream1234's topic in General Students

    Your not alone my friend! I too have been struggling in medsurg class as well as struggling in clinical. There are many things that are stressfull in nursing school but I will tell you it's how you...

  15. New Grad in the ER

    al3x117 replied to jdon19's topic in Emergency

    Congrats!!

  16. Jack of all trades nurse

    al3x117 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I don't want to specialize in anything, to be honest. I want a nursing job where I will see and do everything. Just wanting to get my feet wet. What areas of nursing are the best for this type of...

  17. Any guys in L&D

    al3x117 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just wondering if there are male nurses who enjoy L&D and currently work in that unit. If so give a shout out. What is it like? What are some highs and lows of the job? Why did you choose L&D?...

  18. Extra Study resources

    al3x117 replied to Angel_eyez's topic in General Students

    Use Khan Academy Nclex-RN. It really helps me because the content is short and to the point. Enjoy. NCLEX-RN | Test prep | Khan

  19. Any guys in L&D

    al3x117 replied to al3x117's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Try sending me a PM I think I figured it out. And I accepted you as a friend. I sent you back a PM and I think I forgot to check the box where it can accept PM messages from people who are not in my...

  20. developmental psychology and human growth and development same?

    al3x117 replied to nurse2bnoob101's topic in General Students

    I had to take developmental psych instead of human growth & development. Both I believe are the same

  21. I don't know if I should stay in nursing school

    al3x117 replied to kateandtippi's topic in General Students

    Keep pushing through...just think about the time you wanted to get into nursing school. Yes, it is extremely difficult and patho and micro were challenging classes. Just keep working on it. For me,...

  22. Float vice versa Floor/ER

    al3x117 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Do any nurses float from the floor (med-surg) to the ER or vice versa? do you like just pick up extra shift in the ED or on the floor? How does floating actually work within a hospital? Are you on...

  23. Schools grading scale

    al3x117 replied to Ibyn26's topic in General Students

    By the way this standard right her is legit! This is why nursing school is no joke. If you don't take it seriously your a** is bye bye. You gotta hit the books/powerpoints/podcasts/notes etc. They...

  24. Schools grading scale

    al3x117 replied to Ibyn26's topic in General Students

    To be honest the key in nursing school is to not do the bare minimum. Like yes, the nursing school can grade however they want to but it's ultimately up to you to reach that expectation. It's...

  25. Do what now? ( How to save a stroke victim according to facebook)

    al3x117 replied to That Guy's topic in General Nursing

    How is this even medically accurate! This is some voodoo