theatredork

theatredork has 6 years experience and specializes in Public Health.

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1. Our hospital just gutted educational benefits

   theatredork replied to simvee's topic in Career Support

   I know it's not optimal, but the other option is that you can take out student loans to help pay for your BSN. At least they'd be deferred until you finish.

2. A med-surg RN learning the ED way

   theatredork replied to JDotHamp's topic in Emergency

   I think it's now referred to as "moderate sedation". It's just enough sedation for the patient to comfortably tolerate the procedure without heading into anesthesia territory.

3. "On call", but calling it something else

   theatredork posted a topic in General Nursing

   A local hospital requires that employees offer availability hours, and you don't find out until that day if they are working or not. You're required to call in every four hours until the end of your "availability". Nurses are no compensated for thi...

4. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

   theatredork replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

   I groan every time I see a patient in one of my rooms with "multiple complaints".

5. stethoscope for bte hearing aids

   theatredork replied to cyntrim's topic in Disabilities

   I'm so glad this thread discussion exists. It's old, but I found it helpful. It looks like the E-scope is the best option out there right now. I use Phonak hearing aids and have an iCom device as well. My plan is to use the audio jack input with ...

6. New ER nurse...is there any hope for me?!?!

   theatredork replied to MereSanity's topic in Emergency

   I'm in the same situation as you if it makes you feel better! I recently switched from ICU to ER after 7 years, and I cannot tell you how many times I have left feeling like an idiot. It's confidence-shattering. Things are slowly getting better, a...

7. Starting RN wage in Chicago, IL

   theatredork replied to Mrs.DeondraClark's topic in Illinois

   The new graduates I worked with at a Chicago children's hospital started at $27/hr back in December.

8. Graduated 1 year ago, still no job

   theatredork replied to MidLifeRN2012's topic in Illinois

   You can take ACLS & PALS with Chicago CPR Training | Chicago ACLS It's discounted if you buy both classes at the same time. Separately, they cost $150 each. Give Northshore a shot. They do hire nurses without a BSN.

9. Nursing as Second Career in IL?

   theatredork replied to JTW1120's topic in Illinois

   I'm currently looking for a job with an ADN/ASN. It's difficult. Despite my 5+ years of solid ICU experience I'm being denied interview opportunities simply because I don't have a BSN. My experience doesn't count for much here. Hospitals would ra...

10. Nurse Agency Help/ Chicago Job Market

    theatredork replied to ashfost's topic in Illinois

    I'm currently working as a RN in a hospital that just shortened every traveler's contract. There isn't much here in the way of travel jobs at the moment.

11. Northwestern Memorial Hospital Interview Process

    theatredork replied to JaimeeRN's topic in Illinois

    As far as I can tell, your application gets an automatic "We regret...blah blah blah" when you fill out the online questionnaire at the of the application. If you click 'No' when it asks if you have a BSN your application never gets to anyone that m...

12. Possible to shorten a contract? American Mobile

    theatredork posted a topic in Travel

    I'm currently on a contract extension at a hospital. My initial contract was for 13 weeks, and was extended by the facility for an additional 13 weeks. I'm about two weeks into my extension and am wondering if anyone here has had any luck shortenin...

13. Online BSN programs - tedious endeavors

    theatredork posted a topic in Online Learning

    I cannot wait to finsh my Drexel RN-to-BSN program. A lot of my BSN coursework seems to be a repeat of my associates degree coursework, but at a higher per-credit cost. Discussion board postings, "journals", and group projects are nothing but busy...

14. Nurses Talk To Nurses. Doctors Talk To Doctors

    theatredork replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    It's a lack of respect, and partly why I intend to leave the nursing profession. I see too many of my coworkers just put up with being a punching bag.

15. Sexual Orientation Question

    theatredork replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Relations

    And heterosexual people that have anal sex are at risk as well. The receptive partner is always at higher risk.