Ocelot

Ocelot has 7 years experience and specializes in Emergency.

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1. SANE pay. Time and a half or per case

   Ocelot replied to Sabadudu's topic in Forensic

   We receive $1.00 an hour added to our base pay, classified as skill pay. When we clock in for a case, we are paid time and a half. Hope this helps!!!!

2. Emergency Department Triage Policy

   Ocelot posted a topic in Emergency

   I was wondering if anyone would be willing to share their ER hospital triage policy. I'm working on writing one and would like to review other suggestions. Thanks so much for your help!!!!!

3. CEN Practice

   Ocelot replied to Ocelot's topic in Emergency

   There are no prep courses in my area until after my test date. I've been studying for months but have terrible test anxiety.

4. CEN Practice

   Ocelot posted a topic in Emergency

   Ok....taking the CEN very soon. Any last minute study tips would be GREATLY appreciated!! Thanks so much!

5. i HATE my job. Does anyone else feel the same?

   Ocelot replied to Jenni811's topic in Relations

   Dear OP.... Consider Emergency Nursing.

6. Tylenol IV

   Ocelot replied to Adri_RN's topic in Medications

   I've used OFIRMEV in our ER. It works great when the patient has a high temp, with vomiting and diarrhea. The IVPB decreased their fever and the PT was overall in a better state.

7. Emergency Nursing - Alpha personalities?

   Ocelot posted a topic in New Nurse

   Ok...please is this a terrible question. Is Emergency Nursing a narcissistic field or just a field with Alpha type personalities? I'm a new grad!! I admit that....yes! I'm learning and I'm not stupid. My patients seem to respond to me very well but ...

8. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

   Ocelot replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX

   I took my NCLEX-RN exam today....had 75 questions. I went to the Pearson site and received the pop-up...does this always mean passed? Ohhhh I need to relax sooo badly..!! Thanks soo much for any responses :uhoh21:

9. ER nurse- advice/ what do you wish you knew before starting?

   Ocelot replied to RNJESS's topic in Emergency

   Congrats!!! I work as an ER Tech and will graduate from nursing school in December (hoping to continue in the same ER as an RN).....I have to echo about the feet hurting Do not go to the ER with your feelings on your sleeve....Be confident but read...

10. What type of RN do you wanna be?

    Ocelot replied to reeta116's topic in General Students

    I'm starting my 4th and FINAL semester of NS in August and want to be an ER/Trauma nurse. I feel very lucky to be working as an ER tech right now (was hired after my second semester of NS) and the unit director says I'll be hired as an RN after I gra...

11. Calling all Paducah, KY Nurses!

    Ocelot replied to keithjones's topic in Kentucky

    Just wanted to wish those finishing semesters and those looking to their first nursing semester this fall at WKCTC .....Best Wishes and positive vibes for great success!! To your great future!! I'm beginning my 4th and LAST semester this fall.....le...

12. Clinical Instructor Woes

    Ocelot replied to eyeball's topic in General Students

    I feel for you!!! I posted a thread about a CI and didn't get many responses...so glad you got some replies!! Mine CI disappears and when she is there doesn't know what she is doing! Now I find out she has been moved to my fourth semester...I'm i...

13. Frustration Unlimited

    Ocelot posted a topic in General Students

    I really need some guidance.... I have an instructor that is confusing! I'm not being difficult on this person....just honest. They bring notes to class, pass them out, read over them (some) and then tell us to take them home and that we are respo...

14. WANTED: Nursing student tidbits of advice

    Ocelot replied to KellRrn2b's topic in General Students

    There's some excellent free study materials!! Good luck on the job hunt :stdnrsrck:

15. WANTED: Nursing student tidbits of advice

    Ocelot replied to KellRrn2b's topic in General Students

    I have a question?? When you "debind" and put the sections in different binders do you take them to class with you? I know, with our instructors, we have had assignments but have arrived in class and been referred to other chapters during discussi...