AfloydRN BSN, RN

AfloydRN has 11 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in ER/ ICU.

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1. New nurse who accepted a first job in ER

   AfloydRN replied to Raebeth's topic in Emergency

   I won't write a book. The most important part is being organized. Learning how to prioritize care is your best friend. I went to ER right out of RN school and I am still there. You have to be strong, stand your ground and do not get discouraged. Go h...

2. Advice ER nurses...please

   AfloydRN replied to texaschic888's topic in Emergency

   I went to ER right out of nursing school some 14 years ago. I have tried CVOR, CVICU, ICU and ended up right back in good old ER. It's a different way of thinking that others just don't get. You can do it with the right attitude. You will be discour...

3. Question for ER nurses?????????????

   AfloydRN replied to ValkyrieRN's topic in Emergency

   If you work in a Magnet facility, the answer is yes. Anywhere else- no.

4. How can a ICU RN switch to ER Nursing?

   AfloydRN replied to Banginplates's topic in Emergency

   I started in ER and went to CCU. I am now back in ER. It;s a different way of thinking. ER is the quick fix. Fix the problem- usually by some sort of protocol- and get them out of there. Well- where do you think they go? To CCU. CCU, in my opinion, i...

5. How would you summarize level 2?

   AfloydRN replied to beachbum3's topic in Emergency

   I have worked both and to be honest it's all about the designation factors and basically it comes down to the cash!

6. Tolerance wearing thin in Triage,Help!

   AfloydRN replied to concededrn's topic in Emergency

   The good news is... you get to go home at the end of the day.... We Thanks God- hire RN's who actually LIKE triage. I am SO glad for that. I don't mind it once in a while but it does get super old really fast. Just take a breath and think of all the ...

7. Patient Load

   AfloydRN replied to mamao4's topic in Emergency

   5 : 1 is the standard where I work. Yes, It sucks but noone cares! We keep doing it because we need the job.

8. How much are experienced RN's making?

   AfloydRN replied to RocknRollYogaRn's topic in Michigan

   14 years Experience between ICU and ER- 34.00 an hour plus full benes and I make my own schedule

9. Best place to work as an NSG student in MI?

   AfloydRN replied to miMOMMYof3's topic in Michigan

   U of M. You will see things there unlike anywhere else. You will be pushed to learn and will do so immensely.Fantastic institution. Look into it.

10. Anyone here from Laporte indiana Hospital?

    AfloydRN replied to BernieRN's topic in Indiana

    I just recently worked there and let me tell you " Magnet" is not all it's cracked up to be. Basically there it means way too many Directors, managers, etc... making peer groups and having meetings all day long. They are FAR from an Acute care hospit...

11. Sleeping during nightshift!!

    AfloydRN replied to helpinghands's topic in General Nursing

    In the ICU I used to work @ the charge RN's were actually the ones asleep. They never took patients , so I guess they felt they could. It was reported several times. Noone ever did anything about it. Which is one of the many reasons I am glad I left.

12. Patient Reactions

    AfloydRN replied to wasacop's topic in General Nursing

    My fiancee and I are both RN's and sometimes work together. It seems, in my experience, that pts w/ large families like men better. I am not sure why, but this has been my observation. I think it's because they take the time to explain things more in...

13. help me!

    AfloydRN replied to nurseofalltrades's topic in General Nursing

    If you are equally interested in both call the nurse recruiter or nurse manager and ask to shadow an RN for the day. Really get your hands dirty and get a feel for each place. Ask questions of the staff about likes and dislikes of the units. This is ...

14. please help me

    AfloydRN replied to boyter's topic in General Nursing

    My fiancee too was a combat medic. He chose RN school right after he got out and hasn't regretted it since. He's now planning on CRNA next year.You will have alot of pre-reqs to take. Your military time unfortunately doesn't matter to the state board...

15. My 4 year old daughter fixing to have heart surgery

    AfloydRN replied to gfoster6993's topic in General Nursing

    God bless you and her. I am so sorry for the stress and fear you must have. Talk to the teacher and maybe they can all make something for her to keep w/ her at the hospital. What about chaplain services? Maybe they have some good ideas too?