QueenOfTheNuts ADN

I was at bedside then went ambulatory and am now going back to bedside. I thought I was done at bedside and doing all those things but it made me realize I missed ICU to my core. So, back I go. I like having days off to myself versus every day I ge...

It's absolutely OK to feel like this. I left ICU a year ago to do OP m-F 9 to 5, basically. I missed ICU so much but I couldn't keep up with rotating shifts, they were killing me. I have worked med surg in a small critical access facility and ICU ...

I worked rotating for almost 2 years. It for my family apart. It made me depressed, over weight, unhealthy, sleepless, and struggling. Don't do it. Do straight shift.

That's generally how it works, when you stuffed and if you do a good job, the facility that you precept at will generally just offer you a job. And they consider your preceptorship part of your training even though you'll still get training on top of...

Are you doing a prelicensure BSN? I did not do that. I obtained each degree independently, did NCLEX and upgraded my jobs. Again, it's going to be based on your area. Your experience is what is going to matter. If you do not have any experience...

So if you're not currently working as an RN, then yeah a facility is going to look at your last degree obtained. Because that's your last degree and they want to make sure that you actually have the credentials and skills needed in order to be able t...

Are you currently working as a RN now?

I have 10 classes left. I find it interesting that most jobs won't acknowledge Aspen because that doesn't make any sense. It's dual accredited so its nationally and regionally accredited. And like in my area we go with nationally accredited which mak...

They have dual accreditation. Have you researched both? That's what I did when I was shopping around for colleges. They hit the mark of what I wanted.

1% Lido needs to be mixed with your rocephin. That's what we do in ER and outpatient therapy.

Same here

Yeah. I put access under thr assessment and meds/ infusions on the right. But I don't use it anymore. I did my first six months. Now it's folded napkin?

What I created is able to be in a tri-fold. The left side is for labs the middle is for your notes for your abnormals on your assessment and then there admission reason is at the top. On the right hand side is basically you're rounding so if they hav...

Laura gausparis. She's amazing. I just did her 2 day review in Vegas. Phenomenal instructor. Look her up on YouTube

I have one that a lot of people on my unit ask to use for the new staff. When I get I will upload a picture for you. I created it for what I needed when I first started icu.

Did you get the information you were looking for? I see this topic was posted a couple of months ago but I've been taking this program for about a year now and I would be happy to answer your questions that you have. That is if you still have any.

Im a CCU/ER nurse moving to HHC also in August. I'll be interested to see your comparison. I will be salaried, county position with unbelievable benefits/pto/ vacation/ retirement plan. I have a good idea about hhc because I shadowed during my pr...

You usually are required to do the rotation thing so that you can see all areas and difference b/w noc and day. I've Been doing it for a while and im so burnt out that I want to leave. My health suffers from it. Good luck in your interview and hope...

If I were to tell you that you couldn't have one of those jobs, which one (gut reaction) would be most disappointing to hear? You have 2 great opportunities and it's really all about preference and specialty. What will fulfill you at the end of the...

Infj ccu nurse here and feeling this thread in my soul. Im finally learning I need self care, that it's tough to get in, and that the worlds overall increased negativity is really getting to me. It's trickling down and that's not good. One or two...

I will be moving to icu and i have 12w orienting, 6 wks on days and 6 weeks on nights. Better to learn both routines and establish relationship with providers to establish trust. :)

I want to know what about the convo was so terrifying.

Oh I completely feel you right now. I'm stepping down from management because of upper poor management and going prn floor nurse. I can't handle it anymore. The facility is getting worse and and management does not care. I'm over it and on to bett...

Sent Good luck to you. Mds is a different beast of stress.

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