360jRN

360jRN

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360jRN specializes in ER.


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  1. ER deaths

    Longest code I've ever worked was on a ER nurse I worked with. The only report we got from EMS was they were coming in with a female code, so when the ambulance backed up to our bay the doors flung open and the paramedic just hollered "It's ____!!". ...
  2. Please tell me about these CA facilities

    Did you notice if Mills had many PRN workers? I've been thinking of finding a staff PRN position out there rather than doing agency or contract. I've talked with a few people doing just that around the San Jose area.
  3. Codes

    Sounds like how codes on day shift at my facility are run. They actually page them over head and that brings down every nosey Nancy "to help". When you've got scrub techs and your CEO in the corner of the room - somethings wrong. And that's just one ...
  4. Rural ED nursing - a 180 turn

    Yes... You would be setting yourself up for failure. Just like there are surgeons that I'm sure you worked with and cringed when you saw you had a case with them - there are plenty of ER physicians that fall into the same category. And that's not eve...
  5. Er burn out? Stressed out?

    Be thankful for the easy ones. One, it's easy charting - and I hate charting lol. Two, it's easy money - and I love money lol. Three, they're usually in and out - and like you I love moving the meat. Plus, I'd rather have a train wreck and 2 or 3 cup...
  6. Dallas- Ebola

    I never said that they were bringing in extra staff for Ebola itself. I was referencing the increased volume that surrounding facilities will see due to: 1) the hospital being on divert 2) public fear and being less likely to present at Presbyterian'...
  7. Dallas- Ebola

    Yeah because the last time I saw 2000/week was for a strike. And... seeing how Presbyterian is on diversion, surrounding ERs just might be trying to bulk up ahead of the storm. So I guess you could say it's not directly related to Ebola, but to say i...
  8. Dallas- Ebola

    Got an email tonight about "Several facilities in the Dallas/Fort Worth area having urgent needs: Specialty ER Days or Nights 2 week contracts (Rapid Response Contracts) Pay... 2220.00 weekly" Of course I extended my current contract through November...
  9. Emergency room RN minimums in Texas

    Is browsing allnurses considered wasting time?
  10. Compensation in Texas

    My current assignment is in a little east Tx ER and my last assignment was south of Houston in Lake Jackson and I have had a great experience in both places. You always hear horror stories of how badly someone was treated at this facility or that fac...
  11. Is this a good contract?

    I'm from Louisiana so primarily work in the south and ER only; however, I did work in WV a couple years ago and my bring home was 1550ish for 36hours. Currently working in east Texas and bring home about 1375 for 36 hours. Previous assignment in sout...
  12. ED RNs at risk doing ASAs?

    We don't have SANE coverage at the facility I'm currently working. It's our practice to advise Pt's that we can collect the evidence; however, there is an increased possibility that it will be thrown out in court d/t an uncertified person collecting ...
  13. Rude nurse?

    I apologize if that was our ER. Its an open floor concept and sound really carries down each hall. I could easily see the "there's no chest pain" laugh of relief taking place; chest pain is like a magic word that opens up a series of doors that canno...
  14. Being thrown to the wolves during orientation

    What kind of nursing did you do prior to going to the ER? I know the biggest hangup that most nurses have is learning how to get away from the full assessment and doing a focused assessment. This can get you behind and quickly! It's going to take tim...
  15. Travel Nursing

    TLC is right on with the gap in pay and travel expenses adding up. If you plan on taking a U-haul, which I did because I took the fam, it'll cost you about 250/each way, gas, lodging, meals, and then grocerys when you get to the new place; not to men...