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    CCU vs ER

    gratefultobeanurse16 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I received an offer for both and I like both for different reasons. Would you choose cardiac ICU or ER and
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    CCU vs ER

    gratefultobeanurse16 replied to gratefultobeanurse16's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! This helped having your perspective for
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    CCU vs ER

    gratefultobeanurse16 replied to gratefultobeanurse16's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for your response. Very true! I have some serious soul searching to do! Because I feel like I can definitely do both. I like order but I'm also pretty good with chaos. I think I fear...
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    Going out on a limb here

    gratefultobeanurse16 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does any one know the unit culture on the surgical oncology unit at Emory University hospital, floor
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    New Grad RN Accepted to NP School Need Advice!!

    gratefultobeanurse16 replied to NewGradRN2021's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In that case I would definitely put in the request now. Just because you may not be guaranteed time off the longer you wait. Some people place their schedule requests many months in advance. This...
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    New Grad RN Accepted to NP School Need Advice!!

    gratefultobeanurse16 replied to NewGradRN2021's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey. First, congrats on both new opportunities! I guess the first few questions I have are: 1. would the NP Program online requirements conflict with your full time med-surg schedule?...
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    Unit secretaries assigning patients to nurses??

    gratefultobeanurse16 posted a topic in General Nursing

    First let me start by saying I absolutely love having unit secretaries. Our unit secretaries have many responsibilities such as ordering supplies, keeping up with inventory, answering and diverting...
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    Going back for PMHNP or travel nursing?

    gratefultobeanurse16 replied to Tally4970's topic in General Nursing

    Ha! I totally can relate. But I think you are overthinking the what if scenarios. "I am worried we might get sick of the travel after awhile, but get used to the money. I don’t want to have to...
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    Going back for PMHNP or travel nursing?

    gratefultobeanurse16 replied to Tally4970's topic in General Nursing

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    Should I call the doctor for a BP of 175/72?

    gratefultobeanurse16 replied to moonshawdow's topic in General Nursing

    I know working night shift there can be some reluctance to wake patients up but if you need to reassess a blood pressure wake them up. If you get push back from patients kindly remind them they are in...
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    Unit secretaries assigning patients to nurses??

    gratefultobeanurse16 replied to gratefultobeanurse16's topic in General Nursing

    Our unit secretary are care partners (patient care technicians) and are not nurses. Yes there have been issues with staffing assignments in that many instances 1 nurse will receive higher acuity, most...
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    Going back for PMHNP or travel nursing?

    gratefultobeanurse16 replied to Tally4970's topic in General Nursing

    Hey there. If you know for sure that PMHNP is where you want to go and you are passionate about it, I say go for it. I would not get discouraged by age at all in regards to loans. Loans are loans at...
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    Should I call the doctor for a BP of 175/72?

    gratefultobeanurse16 replied to moonshawdow's topic in General Nursing

    It depends. if the patient is symptomatic (I.e blurry vision, headache) yes I would notify physician and treat bp with PRN medications. Usually if the patient is asymptomatic and is known to...
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    New RN IN ICU

    gratefultobeanurse16 replied to MsJheri112's topic in General Nursing

    First I am sorry to hear that you are feeling discouraged. As a new RN in ICU, it is a huge learning curve, even for experienced nurses. I can say that if you started your preceptorship in october...
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    Should I stay or step out of my comfort zone?

    gratefultobeanurse16 replied to gratefultobeanurse16's topic in General Nursing

    I should have titled this "A classic case of the devil you know VS. the devil you don't" because that is exactly how I feel! I wish the first change wasn't so hard but then again I realize it is...
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    Should I stay or step out of my comfort zone?

    gratefultobeanurse16 posted a topic in General Nursing

    (Sorry in advance for long post) I’ve been trying to find out if I should step out of my comfort zone and leave my current unit or stay. I currently work on an ortho/general surgical...
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    Should I stay or step out of my comfort zone?

    gratefultobeanurse16 replied to gratefultobeanurse16's topic in General Nursing

    This is awesome advice! ? I sometimes work as relief charge and I have joined shared leadership (shared governance team) and I do really enjoy it. However, I think my interests is leading towards a...
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    Should I stay or step out of my comfort zone?

    gratefultobeanurse16 replied to gratefultobeanurse16's topic in General Nursing

    You made a great point in that I absolutely find myself searching for something different. I think I am ready to make a change. I tend to overthink and then I talk myself out of it because of being...
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    Should I stay or step out of my comfort zone?

    gratefultobeanurse16 replied to gratefultobeanurse16's topic in General Nursing

    This is so true. I think I am comfortable with the chaos! Thanks for sharing your experience and I happy that you are happier, healthier, and less
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    Should I stay or step out of my comfort zone?

    gratefultobeanurse16 replied to gratefultobeanurse16's topic in General Nursing

    @Been there,done that you hit the nail on the head! Wow thanks so much for your response. That gives me clarity! Thanks
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    Should I stay or step out of my comfort zone?

    gratefultobeanurse16 replied to gratefultobeanurse16's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you!!