MAL, RN

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1. Forgetting to prime peripheral IV line...

   MAL, RN replied to lpnmommy86's topic in Emergency

   Wow. Its sad that this is your response and alot of others responses. Someone is asking for help and instead you scold them, and after not having read the entire post where she address this! She feels terrible about it and still does. A more producti...

2. Forgetting to prime peripheral IV line...

   MAL, RN replied to lpnmommy86's topic in Emergency

   Good luck OP. Hopefully this child is OK and im sure it will never be a mistake you make again. Thankyou for sharing your experience as it reminds all of us to stay focused at work.

3. How to pass CCRN?!?

   MAL, RN replied to bmarie27's topic in Critical

   I agree-- the CEN seemed more difficult than the CCRN despite that I also work in the ER. There was so much psychosocial on the CCRN that I found to be very easy.

4. taking the CCRN but don't work in ICU

   MAL, RN replied to gizmopacurn's topic in Critical

   I didnt have any ICU experience before taking the CCRN. I had 4 years of PRN ER experience. I spent 3 months of studying 3-4 days a week for 2 hours a day. I passed with a 90%. The test in general is really not that hard, but you'll need to review sp...

5. Ventura County and surrounding area

   MAL, RN posted a topic in California

   Moving to Ventura with 4 years ER experience. Im looking at potential hospitals for a job, and Los Robles looks like the closest trauma center. Anyone have any insight into pay/work conditions for this hospital or any other hospitals in the area? Hav...

6. Tripler Army Medical Center RN Pay

   MAL, RN replied to HawaiiRN808's topic in Hawaii

   Federal RN positions at Tripler start around 59k-low 60's and go up from there a year depending on the position and candidates experience.

7. Disappointed..Straub, Queens, Kieser

   MAL, RN replied to MAL, RN's topic in Hawaii

   I've chatted with some other nurses from the area, and it basically comes down to knowing someone. They WILL hire new grads, but you can't go through the recruiter (Im referring to Straub), because she will deny your application based on hospital pol...

8. Disappointed..Straub, Queens, Kieser

   MAL, RN posted a topic in Hawaii

   Hi all, Im disappoined thus far in my experience looking for RN positions on Oahu and looking for advice on getting a job at Straub or Queens. I am moving to Oahu with my military husband, and forced to leave my current (and first) job with only 9 mo...

9. Finding a job in Hawaii

   MAL, RN replied to ck637143's topic in Hawaii

   Ive been applying to several jobs and talking with lots of recruiters. As long as you have 2 years of experience, you will not have a problem finding a job (in your current specialty). Sometimes SNF is not weighed as heavily as acute care, but with e...

10. CEN

    MAL, RN replied to ashonman's topic in Emergency

    Thanks so much for the link! Anything that surprised you on the test? Did it meet your expectations? What were your scores on practice tests?

11. CEN

    MAL, RN replied to ashonman's topic in Emergency

    Which practice tests are you referring too? Im assuming you took the BCEN prep exam and got a 68-71 ? I dont think Im going to pay for the practice exam from BCEN. Do you think it will help, as far as learning content? I am taking the 5 practice exam...

12. CEN

    MAL, RN replied to ashonman's topic in Emergency

    Im in the same boat as you--studying nearly everyday for the past month and also took Jeff Solheim seminar, which, I think is very informative. They offer a refund for the seminar if you fail the CEN, as long as you take it within 60 days of finishin...

13. CEN

    MAL, RN replied to ashonman's topic in Emergency

    Please tell us your experience!! What questions were the hardest? Any content that surprised you?? Im taking my test in two weeks...Averaging 68-72 percent on my practice tests now. Still have alot of studying to do...

14. Looking for ER position in HI

    MAL, RN posted a topic in Hawaii

    Recent graduate with 10 months RN ER experience, 1 year experience as an EMT, and 3 month preceptorship in the ED, ACLS/PALS/CERN. Whats my outlook for an ER position? I have an undying passion for the ED and am not sure I would enjoy anything other ...

15. Simple IV Questions

    MAL, RN replied to MAL, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed. Im not so much questioning what insulin can be piggy backed with, but the pump piggybacked into a gravity drip.