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1. New grad RN, hate nursing?

   guest474423 replied to alwayslearning55's topic in General Nursing

   I'm going to play devil's advocate. I've been at it for six years and I still hate nursing :) Thankfully, I've found a job away from the bedside for now. Healthcare in America is just FUBARed. RNs are set up to fail from the beginning. Your rati...

2. Does your facility pay a differential for ED?

   guest474423 replied to boyfactory's topic in Emergency

   I work in Upstate NY and we receive no differentials for unit specialty. I've been in ED for several years, no extra money. RN is an RN is an RN (degree doesn't matter either).

3. When is the right time to apply to an Agency(s)

   guest474423 replied to AlishaaaRN's topic in Travel

   In my experience they have called your "references" and not necessarily your "current supervisor."

4. When is the right time to apply to an Agency(s)

   guest474423 replied to AlishaaaRN's topic in Travel

   Typically speaking, a four week lead time on your travel assignment is both ample and appropriate. But yes, start talking to agencies and weeding out the people you don't like. Be forewarned, it's a lot like buying a car. Don't let yourself get ro...

5. Advice for transitioning to ER?

   guest474423 replied to K1,RN's topic in Emergency

   To the OP: I am involved in hiring at my facility and would echo the poster who suggested getting in at an Urgent Care. Frankly, when I have applicants whose only experience is out-patient I am a bit weary and sometimes, if they interview poorly, i...

6. Nebulised lignocaine for NG insertion

   guest474423 replied to nixonk86's topic in Emergency

   From what I can ascertain, lignocaine and lidocaine are one in the same. I do not use it nor am I familiar with it being used in New York State. That doesn't mean it's not happening. Anecdotally, it sounds like a great idea and I'd be interested t...

7. Nebulised lignocaine for NG insertion

   guest474423 replied to nixonk86's topic in Emergency

   Can anyone link me to a full-text study related to use in the adult population? I'm interested!

8. Please Help me!

   guest474423 replied to hrodriguez088's topic in Emergency

   Cell biology? That's not very nice. Here you go: 1) benign belly pain 2) chronic belly pain 3) subacute belly pain 4) acute belly pain 5) dental pain 6) benign joint pain and 7) "dilaudid is the only thing that helps" pain. But seriously, in terms o...

9. Please help, career advice for the tired ED nurse

   guest474423 replied to guest474423's topic in Emergency

   *BUMP*

10. Please help, career advice for the tired ED nurse

    guest474423 replied to guest474423's topic in Emergency

    Sassy5d - I know what you mean. I work so fast in the ED that often times I don't even think about what I'm doing. We see so many patients that we lose the ability to think about it or care about them. I used to feel like I knew a lot of the in's ...

11. Please help, career advice for the tired ED nurse

    guest474423 replied to guest474423's topic in Emergency

    I'm not aware of any transport teams near me serving the adult population. Nor does my state have prehospital RNs except on flight crews (which aren't hiring right now). I do know of a pediatric ground team nearby but I wouldn't be qualified to app...

12. Please help, career advice for the tired ED nurse

    guest474423 posted a topic in Emergency

    I'm at a crossroads. I was a paramedic for five years before deciding to go back to school for nursing. I thought it would be great to work in an ED and make extra money doing similar things (making a living as a medic is hard). I quickly found o...

13. New Nurse Manager - advice needed!

    guest474423 posted a topic in Management

    I have recently been hired as a Nurse Manager of two small critical care units and am looking for some supportive words! I am coming most recently from a staff position in a very large, very fast-paced critical care specialty so am not worried about...

14. Advice for a potential second career male nurse?

    guest474423 replied to Iwannabea...?'s topic in Men

    I skimmed some of these responses so I apologize if I am echoing sentiments. I'm second career as well. Almost 30 now. I had a great job before but wanted more money and more mobility. Those are the only 2 factors I chose nursing for. I can tak...

15. The 1st hell year the same for men?

    guest474423 replied to PapaBearRN's topic in Men

    I'm a male who has been a nurse for 3 years. My first job was in a small ICU with all women. I was the youngest by far. I think that being a male actually helped me. I could sit by and listen to them nit-picking each other or the other women on o...