azguyrn

azguyrn has 18 years experience and specializes in Emergency; Corrections.

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1. No one else to talk to and just need to vent....

   azguyrn replied to klcrn1987's topic in Emergency

   I've been doing this 18 years and still have the occasional crazy shift. But give it time, the more you do it, the easier it gets. I've done alot of time in the tiny 'rural' ER, there are definitely things you do there you won't see in the 55 bed 'ci...

2. Arizona LPN's

   azguyrn replied to rndavu729's topic in Arizona

   As above, they're also urgent cares, Jails, Prisons. Lot's of work if you want to come home to the desert

3. Former hospital nurses got a ? or anyone who can answer

   azguyrn replied to henryswife's topic in Correctional

   Remember in Corrections your're dealing with people most of us would prefer not to be around. More often than not your depending on your own assessment skills to decide a plan of care. If something goes wrong, correctional nurses are held accountabl...

4. Something doesn't feel right

   azguyrn replied to RealityChek's topic in Correctional

   You should be able to go to your supersvisor and relate you don't feel comfortable with this situation. She can talk to the work supervisor of the IM's and remind them the IM's need to be where they're supposed to be. I'm a 6' 2" 300lb guy, but I don...

5. Terminated!

   azguyrn replied to kukukajoo's topic in Correctional

   I've worked in corrections for 8 years, ED nursing for 15 years. I think you really need to fight this. You should start with the grievance process with HR at the facility. You should also be able to contact the agency that oversees the facility (sta...

6. Recomendations for Non-nursing jobs

   azguyrn replied to 2ndxstudent's topic in Arizona

   Everyone would like 'experience', but if you provide a good cover letter explaining your interest in nursing, a nurse manager would probably give you a chance.

7. Recomendations for Non-nursing jobs

   azguyrn replied to 2ndxstudent's topic in Arizona

   Try applying for Patient registration or unit clerk. This gets you into a hospital and actually allows you to do quite a bit of observation. Having a business degree should pique the interest of a Client services manager.

8. Are Student Nurses Prepared for "Real Life?'

   azguyrn replied to paperdreams's topic in General Nursing

   There's a big difference from the late 80's/early 90's. I can see the difference of the shift away from diploma RN's. Those 3 year programs were basically all clinical. I don't think the ADN or BSN programs are providing enough 'realistic' clinical t...

9. Questions from a Struggling ER New Grad

   azguyrn replied to NurseLene's topic in Emergency

   Echoing the other responses, it comes down to anticipating what you and the provider will need for the patients you're assigned. Anticipating what you'll need (supplies, labs, poss. dx) will make everything flow smoothly. Usually, you pick that up wi...

10. Why do you like Emergency Department Nursing?

    azguyrn replied to RN_in_SC's topic in Emergency

    The variety, the pace, the challenge. Working with other nurses and staff who are focused on doing the best they can with what they have. Unlike many other nursing specialties, the're aren't set ratios. One day you might be trying to manage 12 patien...

11. New ED nurses who "know it all"

    azguyrn replied to rnflie's topic in Emergency

    You have to document! Let your unit educator or manager know also, arrange a conference. Nothing is more deadly than a new RN who thinks 'they know everything' and won't listen. When I was a manager, this was the RN who after counseling and mentorin...

12. does prison nursing affect your home life?

    azguyrn replied to sidney82's topic in Correctional

    A myth. I do Correctional & ER Nursing. ER nursing is way more stressful. I get assaulted verbally and physically in the ED on a daily basis, more than I ever have working in a prison.

13. how do you get into a RN job in corrections?

    azguyrn replied to LyndseyER's topic in Correctional

    Google the state web site your're interested in, there's always openings in Corrections