shannclt

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1. Should a new grad try ED or not?

   shannclt replied to MegRyanGirl's topic in Emergency

   I am sorry to hear that your experience was negative. I started a tech job a year ago to make sure that I would be able to handle the ER as a nurse. I know it won't be easy, but feel like I have a strong start with understanding the flow and staff....

2. Medical Spanish

   shannclt replied to unknown99's topic in General Nursing

   Not that I am anywhere near bilinguial, but any simple conversations that I can have with Hispanics/ Latino population I do (not hard to do in the ED). I carry around note cards with simple phrases, my palm has a great progam from Skyscape, and "Span...

3. Should a new grad try ED or not?

   shannclt replied to MegRyanGirl's topic in Emergency

   I am a new grad adn have been working in a 34 bed ED as a tech for a year. I wanted to get an idea if I would have the confidence to be safe and competent before taking on the role as a nurse. I did accept a position and will start a 3 to 6 mo orien...