sofiamcclain replied to sofiamcclain's topic in Emergency
We do have a language line, yes. I mostly ask questions that requires yes or now answer, or ask patient to nod the head for yes or shake for no. I have found a few apps on iPhone that speak the questions out loud and then asks the pt to say yes or no...
I put Dcd iv in a sharp container as well, always put a gauze over an infection site before removing the cath, usually when you remove the iv the leftover blood that might be still in angiocath would be pulled to the tube.( in my case:), so no blood ...
sofiamcclain replied to hella_RN's topic in Job Hunt
Congratulations! Happy for you ! ER is a very interesting thing, either you like it or hate it! Definitely not for everyone:) In regards of the resume, try to find out the name of DON of the hospital you are applying to, and sent her/him a complete...
Does anyone one know where to buy a small guide or book that gives you simple assessment questions in different languages (chinese, tagalog, korean). We have a very big Asian patient population in our ER, and I want to be able ask patient a few quest...
sofiamcclain replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Emergency
I just started working in the ER myself, just finished my orientation (6 weeks).I guess it really depends on what are your hospital settings are. However, the reason you are with a preceptor is to be oriented and no to be on your own in a first fe...
sofiamcclain replied to username33's topic in Registration
I got my license in February. I am originally from St. Petersburg, Russia.I agree it is tuff to find a job, but keep trying. I get more responses from craigslist, to e honest.(because your resume goes to a particular person not a database)
Dear fellow Nurses! I am a licensed CA RN. However I have been out of practice for quite some time(9 years to be exact). I am currently taking my RN refresher courses, which includes clinical rotation as well. Also I signed myself up for the IV thera...
sofiamcclain replied to egmillard's topic in General Nursing
In my case, I have been working at the Oncology and Hematology for over 5 years. So you can imagine, chemo, ivys, transfusions and daily blood draws, etc. I was so good then.:) Now , since I have been out of practice for over 9 years,my skills have s...
sofiamcclain replied to morningstarRN's topic in NCLEX
In order to find out for sure if you passed the exam you need to try to register for the exam again in pearson vue, if the system stops you before letting you eneter the cc number you passed. Also the next day or so go to the board of nursing websi...
sofiamcclain replied to black_butterfly's topic in Florida
I am trying to find a job in southern Ca as well. I was a nurse in Russia and just got my license here. Unfortunately I had been told if i don't have a recent experience( even though I was a nurse for 6 years of Oncology and Hematology unit) I wo...