Clarysage BSN, RN

Clarysage has 15 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in ICU, Neuro ICU, LTACH.

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1. New Grad in Neuro ICU

   Clarysage replied to jb_mmmm's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

   Rosie_one, thank your for that answer. I am not a new nurse, but I am new to neuro. I am starting a position in neuroscience ccu in just under 2 months. I am much more familiar with cardio, and am...

2. so... i assisted in a code today... BUT

   Clarysage replied to sickonXmas's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Hi. I haven't read all the responses yet, so this may have been stated already. On my unit we assign a code team at the beginning of the shift, and announce it during our morning shift huddle. We run...

3. Rolling Veins: A Quick Guide to Being a “Good Stick"

   Clarysage replied to Krista Vaughan's topic in General Nursing

   hherrn, I am good but not great at IV sticks and blood draws. Since I work LTAC, our patients have been getting stuck daily, some several times per day, for months at a time. Many of them are elderly...

4. Are There Jobs for Inexperienced RNs Besides Floor Nursing?

   Clarysage replied to jack1971's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I hope for your sake that you made the right call, and only you will know if you did. If you didn't, it's not too late. While you may have missed a residency program, you may still be able to find an...

5. Being called an idiot

   Clarysage replied to historylovinglpn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I am sorry that happened to you. Pretty much any nurse with experience has been there before. I know I have. What I have realized is that, while unfair, it's not always as it seems. (I have a...

6. CNA to LVN to ADN - I thought getting my RN would open more doors for me.

   Clarysage replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   I am curious. Twenty two to 44 residents in a med pass? Are you confusing LTAC with LTC? (Or did the original poster possible mean LTC?) I work LTAC, which is long term acute care, and very different...

7. New Grad Select Specialty Hospital

   Clarysage replied to CHnurse79's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I have experience with Select. It was my first RN job out of school, 5+ yrs ago. I went through an orientation period with a preceptor, I am sure that is what they are referring to. You will not be...