Beth385

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1. Im a male and want to be a nurse

   Beth385 replied to Smith5's topic in Men

   Have you thought about volunteering at a hospital or getting an entry level ,job like tech or unit secretary. Then you can see what you like as you go ahead and get basic undergrad courses started. Phlebotomy might be fun too.

2. After Nursing: Is There Life Out There?

   Beth385 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

   Be proactive and an advocate for yourself. Smile sweetly at your meeting with corporate, take an action plan you will start immediately in IPDCA format & start looking for a new job now. Teaching CNAs or med assistants or something might work. ...

3. 4 weeks notice?

   Beth385 replied to eileeny21's topic in General Nursing

   Hourly wage = 2 weeks. Salaried = 4. Give 2 weeks. Unless you were salaried that is sufficient.

4. Dealimg with radiology

   Beth385 replied to lagalanurse's topic in Emergency

   This happens a lot. Radiology has metrics they are tring to met like order study time etc. I always think of care priority & care delays, like if it is a cardiac or other type of patient that I want to get the IV & the labs down to lab or th...

5. Orientation and Competency checklist

   Beth385 posted a topic in Emergency

   I just started working in a new ED in a different healthcare system. So far the orientation seems unorganized like there is not a systematic way to review and practice using basic equipment. In my previous organization, I was used to hands on &...