momofdna

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1. Need some advice

   momofdna posted a topic in General Nursing

   I work in my local ER, have been there for 5 months (but not a new nurse). We have EMTs that are there 24hrs for transporting pt to higher level of care and to help out from 2-10p when they are not transporting. I asked one the other day to help me...

2. Moving from ICU to ER

   momofdna posted a topic in Emergency

   I started a new job in the SICU in a hospital about 50 mins. from my house, night shift and I really like my job. But I fell asleep coming home not long ago and crossed traffic and went into a ditch, not hurt though. A very small sister hospital is...

3. HELP! Interview for NICU III coming up!

   momofdna replied to RNStephNicole's topic in General Nursing

   I wouldn't say anything in your interview. If they don't offer the NICU job right away then start the job you have, you can always quit. Not the best thing to do you may need that hospital later for a job. Hopefully it all works out before you sta...

4. Best pocket guide on labs?

   momofdna replied to NewBeee's topic in General Nursing

   I had a PDA in nursing school and used skyscape programs. I absolutely loved it. My clinical instructor was always having me look up things. If you don't have the money for the PDA and programs go to American Association of critical care nursing a...

5. Can I wear the same clothes to the interview?

   momofdna replied to wendy_lili's topic in General Nursing

   Wear the same outfit. She won't notice. I have trouble remembering what I wore yesterday. Tina

6. Why don't employers start lowering wages for nurses?

   momofdna replied to hcer4507's topic in General Nursing

   I think my wages have already been cut. I did all the work my hospital wanted to get a raise and they didn't give raises this year but they still got all my extra work on committees. My health insursance stinks. I also don't think I am paid what ...

7. Shaky Hands

   momofdna replied to momofdna's topic in General Nursing

   I think I will go to my doctor. My one concern is I am a runner with a resting heart rate of about 45. I wonder how low my heart rate would go with a beta blocker? I would like to remain conscious.

8. Shaky Hands

   momofdna posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have had shaky hands since grade school. I don't always notice but people and my pts. do when I am coming at them with needles. I hate it when people point it out. What do other nurses do and how do hanlde this. I love nursing. I usually just ...