ICU vs ER/ED Nurse – What’s the Difference?
Both ICU (Intensive Care Unit) nurses and ER/ED (Emergency Room/Emergency Department) nurses work very fast-paced jobs that require them to think quickly and experience patients that have very serious diagnosis’.
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The Ultimate Resource for New Nurses – The FreshRN New Nurse Master Class
The Ultimate Resource for New Nurses - The FreshRN New Nurse Master Class When I graduated from nursing school and passed boards, I was so excited to finally be a nurse. Only, I didn't feel like a nurse. I felt alone. I felt like somehow everyone else knew exactly...
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Can a New Nurse Work in the ICU?
Is it possible for a new nurse to get their first job in the ICU? Yes, but it is the exception and not the rule. I want to encourage all new nurses and nurse grads – if your goal is to work in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), that it might be possible right away, but it’s not easy and not for everyone
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How to Become an ICU Nurse – Essential Interview Tips for New Nurses
Discover everything you need to know to become an Intensive Care (ICU), nurse. From the interview to the job, this is your complete guide. What is an ICU Nurse? Before you apply to work as an ICU nurse, it’s important to understand what they do. In my post, “What do...
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How to Use Becoming Nursey
Many hospitals, healthcare organizations, and nursing schools have begun using Becoming Nursey to support their students and new graduates as they transition to practice.
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Types of Nursing Jobs and Where to Find Them
Whether you are a brand new nurse grad or an experienced nurse looking for a change, here’s where to find nursing jobs near you.
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Season 4, Episode 5: What Nursing Teamwork Practically Looks Like At the Bedside Show Notes
Nursing Teamwork is one of those buzzwords, but what does it practically look like during elbow-to-elbow nursing care?
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ACLS Certification – New Nurses Guide
As a new nurse, ACLS certification might be one of your career goals. This guide will introduce you to the certification and prepare you for the next steps.
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2019 Nurses Week Giveaway and Freebies
Happy Nurses week to all my favorite nurses. After the success of last years giveaway, we are back with the 2019 Nurses Week Giveaway and Freebies. Be sure to check out all the great freebies you can score and enter to win one of these amazing giveaways. If you need...
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Season 4, Episode 4: Tips for Floating to Another Unit Show Notes
Join us as we discuss some tips for floating to another nursing unit. We cover how to start out your shift with success in a different environment, questions to ask, how to manage your nerves, and more.
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Season 4, Episode 3: Nursing Considerations with Organ Procurement Show Notes
In this episode, we discuss what it practically looks like to prepare a patient for organ procurement and some of the variations of the process, as well as our own experiences.
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Season 4, Episode 2: Nursing Considerations with Brain Death Show Notes
We discuss the difference between coma and brain death, how brain death is determined, working with an organ procurement team, and general insights related to this sensitive topic.
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