DachRN

DachRN

MedSurg/ER FLoat/Charge/LTC/Oncology

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About DachRN

DachRN specializes in MedSurg/ER FLoat/Charge/LTC/Oncology.


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  1. Tales of Woe; or, Nursing Job Search Fiascoes.

    Come to NW MT and interview to work in MT Hospitals ER! [email protected]
  2. Is ER experience wanted ANYWHERE?!

    Can come work in MT with me, I NEED 3 ER RN's now and a Critical Care Nurse.....no one wants to re-locate to a smaller Hospital but OUR place IS GREAT!!!!
  3. Chemo patient to nurse ratios

    Not really SAFE or cool.....RN's should be speaking with managers about THAT ratio!! EVERYWHERE I have worked, RN's administering Chemo could not do so with more than 2 patients at a time and usually only had 3 patients TOTAL! (Miss,AK,Co,Ca)
  4. Chemo patient to nurse ratios

    Same in Anchorage,AK
  5. PPE

    I HOPE you attended a Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Course AND YOUR facility is telling you WHAT PPE to wear!!!!
  6. Giving iv meds through running line

    Phenergan has to be mixed in a bag of Normal Saline, hung as Piggy Back, not pushed IV push anymore due to caustic nature of med to vein....Believe that was enacted Jan 2011 across USA. NEVER push IV meds above a pump, EVER! Push IV meds port closest...
  7. Anyone who has used McKesson?

    Debbie, Can you pls forward me a PRIVATE email @ McKesson and Nursing Infomatics?? I am in NW USA and want MORE info @ these asap. Thanks, Pamela [email protected]
  8. Rules for the ER (long)

    We CAN'T say NO here.............reason they don't go to Urgent Care or Clinic is they are MADE to pay $45 up-front. ER cannot force payment up-front...so we have to deal with "emergency rashes, tooth pain, earaches, paper cuts etc" STINKS!
  9. Rules for the ER (long)

    REALLY..........right next to the EMTALA sign that says you have a right to be seen in an "Emergency"
  10. Stupidest reason to go to ER

    That's close to my winner................did you do lancing of the pimple?!
  11. Stupidest reason to go to ER

    ER Nurses/MD's etc. I am currently writing a "paper" on stupidest reason for someone to come to ER. ANY input you can send me would be much appreciated. IF you'd like a copy of the FINAL draft, let me know. THANKS in advance! PS. My winning entry so ...
  12. ATTN ER Staff! I am writing a "paper" on the dumbest reasons/stories that people show up/come to ER. Would appreciate ANY input ANY of the ER staff out there has for me.........................IF you'd like a copy of the FINAL draft, please let me kn...
  13. Considering LNC

    I have been considering the course for > 2 years, just never seem to have the $................still have an outstanding St Loan and not sure I'll qualify for financing right now with my credit.............LOVE the Law........I hope to get in one ...
  14. Alaska Nursing

    Homer is great but not a lot of job openings there, Sitka Island is nice but you have to fly to Anchorage to leave to lower 48 and there is a new Hospital in the Valley NE of Anchorage about 65 miles.............supposed to be nice and much cheaper t...
  15. I have a better one................working ER in Central Valley CA, woman came in at 230 AM with a 2 month old baby and said at the window "my baby doesn't recognize me, she's not looking at me enough"............this is a no sh**er.................I...