srobb11

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1. New grad in the ER, yes or no?

   srobb11 replied to FORTHELOVEOF!!!!'s topic in Emergency

   As a new grad in the ER getting to the end of orientation, I'll tell you it's hard. Time management is my biggest obstacle at this point, which I know will come with time. Everyone keeps telling me I'm doing a great job, but there are days that I ju...

2. Ruptured Appendix

   srobb11 replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

   Here's my personal experience...my appendix ruptured about 4 years ago and I wasn't taken to the OR initially. I spent 7 days in the hospital with intense antibiotic treatment, a drain was inserted into my abdomen 3 days into my hospital stay to drai...

3. ER CNS

   srobb11 replied to HM-RN's topic in Emergency

   That was my first thought too. University of South Alabama also has a program for Advanced Emergency Nursing/FNP role.

4. Need a team name for Operating Room staff for the Color Run.

   srobb11 replied to surggurl's topic in General Nursing

   slash dashers cut nuts bair huggers drape capers sterile fielders scrub-a-dubs

5. Calling Code Blue in ED

   srobb11 replied to becca001's topic in Emergency

   Since there is already a team in place in the ER fully capable of handling a code 24/7, it seems extremely counterproductive to have a Code Blue Team respond to the ER. Also, it takes away care from other areas that these members are having to vacate...

6. Mission accomplished..... RN CEN CCRN status

   srobb11 replied to Ryan RN's topic in Emergency

   Congratulations...great job!

7. Sometimes you just can't bite your tongue.....

   srobb11 replied to hiddencatRN's topic in Emergency

   Isn't that the truth. It never ceases to amaze me just how special they can be. We were coding a patient the other day and we had a frequent flyer in a room near the nurses' station. I ran to the station to grab something and lo and behold the freque...

8. New Georgia Nurse Practitioner looking for a job.

   srobb11 replied to abiagirlnp's topic in NP

   Fayetteville Nurse Practitioner-Piedmont Medical Care Corporation-Immediate Care, Fayetteville GA Job - GA, 30214 Atlanta Acute Care Extender-Piedmont Heart Institute, Atlanta GA Job - GA, 30301 It doesn't indicate experience is necessary. Good luck.

9. Scrubs in the Emergency Department

   srobb11 replied to Krystall's topic in Emergency

   Scrubs, any color, just has to be professional.

10. What is up with all the Dilaudid?

    srobb11 replied to rgroyer1RNBSN's topic in Emergency

    Exactly.

11. How many new grad associate degree nurses have landed jobs recently?

    srobb11 replied to Will Never's topic in New Nurse

    I graduated this past December with an ADN and got a job in the unit I was already working in as a tech. I highly recommend students try to get a job while still in school if possible.

12. 7p-7a or 3p-3a...any insight?

    srobb11 replied to srobb11's topic in Emergency

    Thanks again for all your input and advice. I ended up going with the 3p-3a shift. My preceptor works days so it looks like it will be a while before I will actually work that shift.

13. 7p-7a or 3p-3a...any insight?

    srobb11 replied to srobb11's topic in Emergency

    Ah, good advice! I guess I'm odd or just too new, but I love the 12 hour shifts and love it when all hell breaks loose.

14. Employability of new grad nurses in Georgia

    srobb11 replied to ladymarfee's topic in Georgia

    I couldn't agree more. The best way to land a job as a new grad is to work as a tech/nurse extern/PCT during school, even if it's only during your last semester. That's how I got my job in the ER.

15. 7p-7a or 3p-3a...any insight?

    srobb11 replied to srobb11's topic in Emergency

    I've only worked days in the ER (as a tech), so I can't really compare, but one of the things I love is that the time seems to fly by, as you mentioned. I actually find myself thinking "wow, it's time to go already?" I also like that it's a little sl...