newexcitednurse

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1. Confused about Carpuject???

   newexcitednurse replied to newexcitednurse's topic in Medications

   Altra. I saw something online about it being used by facilities for drug diversion control but I am not sure how or why.

2. Confused about Carpuject???

   newexcitednurse replied to newexcitednurse's topic in Medications

   Thanks. I understand how to physically use it but I wanted to know why. I wanted to know what is the point of using a carpuject when you can just draw it with a syringe and needle. I didnt know if there was some type of research behind it. ie: patien...

3. Confused about Carpuject???

   newexcitednurse posted a topic in Medications

   So why are Carpujects used? Is it to help control drug diversion? Is it somehow safer? I am so confused about the purpose of them because it doesnt change the way you administer the med. If its ordered for IV push then you push it...ect. I have googl...

4. PCU orientation..enough?

   newexcitednurse replied to newexcitednurse's topic in New Nurse

   Thanks WindyhillBSN!! Do you know if PCU very similar to working on a med-surg unit? How do they differ?

5. PCU orientation..enough?

   newexcitednurse posted a topic in New Nurse

   :nurse:Is 8 weeks PCU orientation enough for a new grad? About half of that is class time. Does that sound appropriate? It seems weird to only have about 4 weeks on the floor. Also what is the usual nurse patient ratio in a PCU? Any help and/or ad...

6. New grad job hunt... St. Johns Mercy Medical / Banes Jewish in St. Louisr

   newexcitednurse replied to newexcitednurse's topic in Missouri

   Thanks Travkitty! I actually interviewed for a medicine floor at Barnes. Those nurse patient ratio's are pretty high and I interviewed for a night position so I dont think I could manage that many patients although I was told in my interview most hav...

7. PAY FOR NEW GRADUATE RN's FOR ST. LOUIS AREA

   newexcitednurse replied to tigerrose's topic in Missouri

   Does anyone know the current starting salary at St. Lukes? Shift Differentials? They have such good reviews and compliments. I really want to work there. I have an offer at Barnes and the starting salary is 20.25 and I think 2.00 for nights.

8. New grad job hunt... St. Johns Mercy Medical / Banes Jewish in St. Louisr

   newexcitednurse replied to newexcitednurse's topic in Missouri

   Thanks Dreamingofbeing!! Im sorry to hear your scheduling did not work out but life is like that...So many choices to be made. :) I was thinking about applying to their fellowship program as well. Did you feel you had an adequate orientation?

9. New grad job hunt... St. Johns Mercy Medical / Banes Jewish in St. Louisr

   newexcitednurse posted a topic in Missouri

   I am new grad nurse and new to the St.Louis area. I just passed NCLEX!! YAY I have been on allnurses.com several times for advice but never posted anything. I would like to thank everyone on here for all of the post and hopefully I will contribute so...