ertrek84

ertrek84 has 6 years experience and specializes in ER.

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1. Little Rock Hospitals

   ertrek84 posted a topic in Arkansas

   Hello, Looking to move to Little Rock this year and trying to figure out the hospitals. I know of UAMS, St. Vincents and Baptist but when I try and look up their specialties they aren't really listed out that great. I am going from a Stroke and Cardi...

2. Should I give 2 weeks or finish schedule?

   ertrek84 replied to ertrek84's topic in General Nursing

   Because I like to know I thought I would let y'all know what the final outcome was. I was offered the internship, which I have accepted. Since it doesn't start till Feb I am going to finish my schedule, this way everyone wins. Thank you all for ya...

3. Should I give 2 weeks or finish schedule?

   ertrek84 replied to ertrek84's topic in General Nursing

   Ok next part of the dilemma. Since I won't see my boss for a week after I find out after the job should I wait till I see him next to hand in my 2 weeks notice or just email him when I find out?

4. Should I give 2 weeks or finish schedule?

   ertrek84 replied to ertrek84's topic in General Nursing

   I looked through the policies and there is no policy on how much time you have to give. I am planning on giving 2 weeks so that I have plenty of time to pack up and move. Thank you for all the advice. I found out they actually want me to meet with...

5. Should I give 2 weeks or finish schedule?

   ertrek84 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Ok I know this is counting my chickens before they are hatched but I like to be prepared. I had applied for a position at a hospital in a different state that would provide better training/experiences for me as a new ER nurse. My interviews have gone...

6. Nursing Internship vs Experience

   ertrek84 replied to ertrek84's topic in General Nursing

   I am leaning more towards the internship as I think it would better help me, but I am not familiar with them so I am not sure if I would just be precepted and it be called an internship. Is there a reason for me to do the internship?

7. Nursing Internship vs Experience

   ertrek84 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Ok so I had finally decided I was going to wait until summer to move but a recruiter called me offering a sign on bonus if I was to move in January/February to work for them. When I told them that I wanted ER and only had a few months of experience ...

8. When to move?

   ertrek84 replied to ertrek84's topic in General Nursing

   there is no real reason to move, the reason would be because I miss florida, I think there is some confusion as to my experience, I have 1 year experience as a tele nurse and 4 months as an ER nurse. I am afraid of coming off as a job hopper if I wa...

9. When to move?

   ertrek84 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have been a nurse for about a year and a half now here in New Orleans. I started in the ER about 4 months ago but have been looking to move to Florida. The reason for the move is not because of a job, but because I enjoyed living there and I am a...

10. ER Book Reviews

    ertrek84 replied to ertrek84's topic in Emergency

    I am a member of the ENA, just got the sept issue. I have been looking but I haven't seen the webinars you were talking about, except for one about using IO devices that is coming up. I just wasn't sure if the manual or principles and practice woul...

11. ER computer programs

    ertrek84 replied to gardengal1's topic in Emergency

    We use all scripts. It's alright but sometimes you end up repeating yourself in your documentation.

12. ER Book Reviews

    ertrek84 posted a topic in Emergency

    I have been working in the ER for 3 months now and still feel lost at times to what I am doing. I worked for a year on med/surg so I feel like I have some basic knowledge, but for the more advanced things I feel I know nothing. I'm looking at sever...

13. To all the newbie ER nurses out there...

    ertrek84 replied to shieldanvil81's topic in Emergency

    I have been working in the ER for 3 months so far. I have learned become nice with the paramedics, less likely to gladly bring you trolls and also to learn how to work with certain doctors. I got told off by a doctor because I asked if he was going...

14. Is it harder to find a job as an RN with an ADN only than with a BSN? (San Francisco)

    ertrek84 replied to guevarrar's topic in California

    Sometimes having the ADN can affect you getting a job. It depends if that hospital is trying to get or stay magnet status. When I graduated it took me several months to find a job in 4 different states. Some places told me not to apply because I d...

15. Do I need to get a BSN before an MSN in education?

    ertrek84 replied to ertrek84's topic in Post Graduate

    Sorry I forgot to include some things which may help make things make more sense. I have an ADN and a BA in another field. I'm trying to figure out do I need a BSN and MSN to work academia or will I be fine with just my MSN.