cagumbo

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1. does any nurse do EJ's in the ER

   cagumbo replied to sweatpea55's topic in Emergency

   In our ER, RNs are not supposed to, however, we have one that does and she says, "Dr. So and So did a great job on that EJ." I tell her, I'm happy he did, and would you please now document just what a great job "he" did with it.

2. New ER requesting the reality check

   cagumbo replied to Valasca's topic in Emergency

   I'm a month away from finishing up my first year as an ER new grad. It's the hardest job I have ever done. I thought RN school was hard, but actually doing it, is the hardest. I had absolutely no hospital experience before walking in the ER. I can't ...

3. Inept New Grads?

   cagumbo replied to imanedrn's topic in Emergency

   Begin a new grad nurse who was hired directly out of school for the ER with no hospital experience, I can totally relate to everything said on this thread, from the newbies to the veterans. It's a helluva ride. We had 6 month training program, combo...

4. Nursing is making me cynical about humanity. (vent)

   cagumbo replied to HDARN's topic in New Nurse

   I hear you and I sympathize/empathize with you. I, too, came to being an rn later, 2nd or 3rd career. I wanted to do something that mattered, something where I made a difference. Some days I know I do, other days I do the best I can and, in some pat...

5. How did you get your job?

   cagumbo replied to Reese17's topic in New Nurse

   According to Yahoo Maps, it's telling me door to door, I moved 2867.25 miles. From SF, CA to SC. It's been a great choice for me and I'm so happy that I'm here.

6. Reality Shock...

   cagumbo replied to xoblondebananaox's topic in New Nurse

   I work in the ER and I have a ton of reality checks/shocks. But, one of the main ones is death itself. Never saw it in nursing school. Saw a dead body, helped get it ready for the funeral parlor. That was sorta cool. Not my pt, but I got to help this...

7. How did you get your job?

   cagumbo replied to Reese17's topic in New Nurse

   I graduated in May of '09. Knowing from this site that New Grad jobs were minimal all over the country, I started looking in January of '09. To do that, I decided where I wanted to live since word was out, there were no jobs in our area. Literally, ...

8. Has your hospital changed visitors policy r/t the flu?

   cagumbo replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in General Nursing

   Our hospital's policy is no visitors under 19 and no s/s of the flu. b

9. Scared to move for job..anyone done it?

   cagumbo replied to NurseDevonL's topic in General Nursing

   I just did the very same thing. Moved across the country for my dream job. I'm one of the few of my graduating class who is working. It's tough. I'm a new grad so everything is new, everything with work, home, and life. Sometimes I feel that everyth...

10. First Clinical This Week...Any Advice?

    cagumbo replied to Deeda-Lynn's topic in General Students

    Good luck. Have fun. Keep your eyes open. You are a professional. Act that way. Do not hang around with all of your nursing students in the halls and act like there is nothing to do on the floor. If you really have nothing to do, then ask/tell some...

11. Low starting pay for new RN?

    cagumbo replied to 09NewGrad's topic in General Nursing

    As a new grad, I just started in the ER in SC and am making $22 an hour. Like most of the other posters, I'm happy to have a job. Most of the folks I graduated with do not have jobs currently. I moved across the country for this one and I'm glad I di...

12. SC Relocation

    cagumbo replied to alirey5514's topic in South Carolina

    Yes, Charleston gets hurricanes. Most notably Hurricane Hugo 20 years ago. Can't help you with your question of which is better for a family, Charleston vs. Greenville. But I can tell you, as some one that just moved from SF, CA, that SC is a great ...

13. Anyone starting at CCSF this Fall?

    cagumbo replied to runtagua's topic in General Students

    Joy, I am so sorry for the delay. I was locked out of all nurses for weeks due to a password problem that we finally solved today. I am currently in SC. However, I have a pile of things to give you. I hadn't forgotten you, but I couldn't get in the...

14. Anyone starting at CCSF this Fall?

    cagumbo replied to runtagua's topic in General Students

    Joy, Enjoy your time away. No problem with hooking up. I might have to go to CCSF and get them to rush transcripts next week to SC BON. I will be more than happy to deliver what I have. I'll post tomorrow once I find out what time I'll head to CCSF...

15. Anyone starting at CCSF this Fall?

    cagumbo replied to runtagua's topic in General Students

    I'm in the Sunset. We can find somewhere inbetween. I'll hunt down all my notes and other things for you. Earliest for me would be Sunday. Does that work for you? b