The0Walrus BSN, RN

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    Largest ICU's in NY/NJ?

    The0Walrus replied to The0Walrus's topic in General Nursing

    ICU to be honest this maybe difficult though because it's just one part of the critical care team. I don't know if hospitals have this information up for the public. I'm asking because right now I'm...
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    Largest ICU's in NY/NJ?

    The0Walrus posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just curious which hospitals have the largest ICU's in
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    New grad nurse - how long did it take you to feel like you knew your job?

    The0Walrus posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm in my 2nd week of my first nursing job in the psych unit. I know the meds, their actions, etc. I wrote out notes to remind myself how to discharge patients, admit patients correctly, and do other...
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    Will be shadowing an ICU nurse on Monday. What can I expect and what are some questions I can ask?

    The0Walrus posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new grad and work at a pretty big hospital. The ICU NM was kind enough to allow me to shadow a nurse in the ICU since I work in a different dept. She also said she wouldn't mind taking me on if...
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    Will be shadowing an ICU nurse on Monday. What can I expect and what are some questions I can ask?

    The0Walrus replied to The0Walrus's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! I asked if I can return on Monday and they said sure so I'm just gonna take advantage. Hopefully when my probation period is over in 5 months they'll be okay with moving me to the unit. I...
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    Will be shadowing an ICU nurse on Monday. What can I expect and what are some questions I can ask?

    The0Walrus replied to The0Walrus's topic in General Nursing

    I understand. I want to know what I can do also to become a better asset. I have roughly 5 more months left in my probation period so I have some more time to learn and read and take whatever classes...
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    Will be shadowing an ICU nurse on Monday. What can I expect and what are some questions I can ask?

    The0Walrus replied to The0Walrus's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! I'm very interested in the pathophysiology of diseases. Unfortunately, since I'm a new grad it was tough getting a job so I do psych nursing at the hospital and nursing home with an agency....
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    Why are FNP paid less than Psychiatric NP?

    The0Walrus posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This ksnisn't a knock against any specialists. I look up the salary to each and in most states I read that the PMHNP gets paid more than FNP. I would have assumed that the FNP would be able to work...
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    What are my chances of getting into an ICU?

    The0Walrus posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am going to hit 6 months soon as a psych nurse. During that time I also worked at an agency for LTC patients. The ICU at the hospital I work at said they would have no problem with taking me into...
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    Any tips on working several nursing homes?

    The0Walrus posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am looking to pay off my school loans as quickly as possible. A buddy of mine told me about an agency that gets new nurses jobs at nursing homes. I have worked a nursing home for the past 3 months....
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    When should I ask my nurse manager this?

    The0Walrus replied to The0Walrus's topic in General Nursing

    You're absolutely right. What I'm planning to do is ask if I can shadow a nurse in the ICU maybe in 2-3 months on one of my days off so it doesn't interfere with my work with my boss. I asked around...
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    When should I ask my nurse manager this?

    The0Walrus posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a month into working at this unit I'm not all that crazy about. I figured it would get my foot in the door. I spoke to the nurse manager in the ICU and she said she wouldn't mind letting me...
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    What can I expect for my IV certification test?

    The0Walrus posted a topic in General Nursing

    In NJ RN's are required to take the IV certification class. The teacher didn't go over anything she only said there will be a test in a week from now. What should I really focus
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    How do you feel on displaying your certification credentials on your badge?

    The0Walrus replied to choksantos's topic in General Nursing

    While I don't have any at the moment I would put on one or two that I think are important. For example I would put RN-BC or CCRN. I wouldn't want to put every single one though, but it's all...
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    What can I expect for my IV certification test?

    The0Walrus replied to The0Walrus's topic in General Nursing

    Nevermind. My coworker just told me. I expected it to be more serious than it is. They walk me through the test. EDIT; Thanks
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    What can I expect for my IV certification test?

    The0Walrus replied to The0Walrus's topic in General Nursing

    It is in most hospitals. This is a requirement for all the units at my
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    Discouraged during first job hunt

    The0Walrus replied to newnurse8423's topic in General Nursing

    I was in your boat like 2 weeks ago maybe 3. I found something after about a month thank God! I digress. What I did was I ended up sending it to every hospital I can find, dialysis center and the...
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    Psych nurse looking how to transfer into critical care. Is it possible?

    The0Walrus replied to The0Walrus's topic in Critical Care

    I went to the ICU and spoke to the nurse manager. She said she would have no problem having me shadow a nurse and giving me a few days here and there to help. I have to wait 6 months before I can...
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    Would you put a convention you attended on a resume?

    The0Walrus posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    There's a convention coming up for emergency care in TX that I am going to attend. I wanted to put this on my resume because I want to work in the emergency care field. I'm in a different unit right...
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    First nursing job is at a nursing home and on my 2nd day I am feeling a bit overwhelmed. Anyone else experience this?

    The0Walrus posted a topic in General Nursing

    It's my 2nd day of my first nursing job. It's a nursing home. They're letting me do everything in my own with someone watching me. I have some issues obviously since I'm new but they're getting really...
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    New psych nurse but wanting ER

    The0Walrus replied to The0Walrus's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks. I barely come here so I just posted at what I thought would just be
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    New psych nurse but wanting ER

    The0Walrus replied to The0Walrus's topic in General Nursing

    I actually just paid for my ACLS/PALS & NRP training. I wanted to know if I can go for anything else. I was thinking of even continuing to volunteer as an EMT or volunteer as an RN somewhere...
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    Nurses Charged in Deaths of 12 Nursing Home Residents

    The0Walrus replied to J.Adderton's topic in Nursing News

    I know California has that mandated ratio for each nurse. They should do that for all states. Nurses are really held on so much responsibility sometimes too much than what they
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    How difficult is it to get a job after disciplinary action on your license?

    The0Walrus posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    No suspensions, no probations, no stipulations/limitations. Paid a 500.00 civil penalty & they issued my license with no
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    How difficult is it to get a job after disciplinary action on your license?

    The0Walrus replied to The0Walrus's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Can you expunge your record? If it's been past 5 yrs you can do