heartnurse1

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1. Quit after 4 weeks, now what...

   heartnurse1 replied to nursecarebear's topic in New Nurse

   My first RN job was at a level 2 trauma center, I went through a 3 month critical care residency, which was great. I then worked in the critical care department, working with post op day 1 open heart patients. I knew in school that I wanted to work ...

2. Do you refer patients to websites for helpful information?

   heartnurse1 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   I work in an orthopaedic clinic and refer pts to the aaos.org for info on various orthopaedic conditions. I also use the nof.com for osteoporosis information.

3. What is the average starting salary for a new RN?

   heartnurse1 replied to cancergirl's topic in Career Support

   Yes! I work in an orthopaedic clinic and I make over 40,000. When I worked in the hospital ER I made over 50,000.00. I all depends on your experience and time in service. Good luck!

4. what stethescope do you recommend

   heartnurse1 replied to lifeLONGstudent's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Littman Cardio III I love mine!

5. dansko's professional or occupational?

   heartnurse1 replied to SpecFuz's topic in General Nursing

   I have the professionals and I love them!! I bought mine at the dansko outlet on the web. http://www.danskooutlet.com prices were better the shoes are seconds, but they really don't look it. I have the blueberry and can't wait to get another color...

6. Where do you nurse?

   heartnurse1 replied to beckymcrn's topic in General Nursing

   Ortho nurse in a sports medicine clinic, before that ER in a Navy hospital and before that Cardiac unit. Having fun in ortho but do miss the ER!!