SKQQTR

SKQQTR has 13 years experience and specializes in Emergency.

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1. ER - should I go for my paramedic or BSN

   SKQQTR replied to SeriphumRN2b's topic in Emergency

   First, some flight programs have "Ride-Along" which is a gas. It's worth it to just give them a call, I went when I was a student. One should go for their dreams, however, just remember that there really are very few of these jobs, I don't know the n...

2. first pedi code

   SKQQTR replied to laurainri's topic in Emergency

   If your hospital is PEDS well then you "will" be involved in Codes of children. I don't know that it gets easier, people/staff learn how to deal with it. It's okay to seek help, pray or just talk we are all different, I'm able to leave the hospital b...

3. Starting in the ICU. Good or Bad?

   SKQQTR replied to npwannab's topic in Men

   Starting in ICU is probably the very best choice you could make. That said, I hate ICU,much too organized for me I work ER. Again, if you are looking at the big picture, where ever you go ICU will give you valuable experience. Some Units have dedicat...

4. fed up- cant get a job

   SKQQTR replied to coogar's topic in Career Support

   Despite what one thinks the Nursing Biz is cyclical. When there is a shortage an RN is gold, with a glut an RN is dirt. This is nothing new in the late 80's there was a big shortage of RN's as many were either reaching retirement or had left a thankl...

5. Still a student, my heart set on ER...

   SKQQTR replied to karleigh's topic in Emergency

   I'm an ER Nurse now with about 11 years in the ER. First it's good that you want it. I spent 2 years in Tele, floated alot to ICU which is great experience but I must admit "I" didn't care for it much. If you are in a BSN program some hospital offer ...

6. Polling our male nurses: What area of nursing are you currently in right now?

   SKQQTR replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Men

   ER is my area, however, the ER I started in we did everything including PEDS. Now I'm with the VA so it kind of limits the diversity I see. By the way greeting-just found this group. Rick