Ziptxtech

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1. Verbal Abuse...I Gave What I Got...

   Ziptxtech replied to abundantjoy07's topic in Emergency

   I try to remind myself that it may not be an emergency from my point of view, but it's an emergency for the patient. I take a calm deep breath and apologize to the patient/family and usually try to do something more to comfort them. But, their are th...

2. Am I cut-out for ED nursing?

   Ziptxtech replied to TheGirl07's topic in Emergency

   I came right out of nursing school to a Level 1 and did great. I had a 3 month long orientation that worked out well. We had 11 new grads hired and we all love it and are doing well.

3. ER Nurses: What did you do before the ER?

   Ziptxtech replied to ivyleaf's topic in Emergency

   I got hired straight out of nursing school to a Level 1 Trauma Center in Lubbock, TX. Great staffing, and a wonderful place to work.

4. Nurse/Patient ratio in the ED?

   Ziptxtech replied to jlan79's topic in Emergency

   I work in Level 1 and our staffing is awesome; we don't have to worry about census. We are really team oriented. Usually if I have a trauma room I'll have that room only, or maybe another acute room. Max load for critical care is 3:1 Minor care is a...

5. WIll I be able to get a nursing job as a BSN in 5 YEARS?

   Ziptxtech replied to danmcbabe's topic in Male Students

   Check this link out. It will help you out. http://www.aacn.nche.edu/media/factsheets/nursingshortage.htm

6. Male Nursing Students

   Ziptxtech replied to Ram1802h's topic in Male Students

   There is a nursing shortage right now. Check the following link. http://www.aacn.nche.edu/media/factsheets/nursingshortage.htm My nursing school was really looking to recruit men. Worked for me.

7. WIll I be able to get a nursing job as a BSN in 5 YEARS?

   Ziptxtech replied to danmcbabe's topic in Male Students

   Come to Texas. I'm getting nursing school paid for by a hospital, after graduation I will only have to work for them for two years. People are right, there is no way to tell what it will exactly look like in five years. However, there is a shortage o...