river_song

river_song specializes in ICU.

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1. Any thoughts about Piedmont Healthcare?

   river_song replied to Clever_Alias's topic in Georgia

   I work at Piedmont Atlanta as well and do enjoy it. So far, this system is one of the highest paying systems in the metro area. Call shifts seem to be unit specific, and have been few for my unit. Epic isn't bad....just takes a little getting use...

2. What does your school have you wear to the Pinning Ceremony?

   river_song replied to KathyVandy's topic in General Students

   We wore whites to pinning. When several students mentioned buying new scrubs for this one ceremony, one of my professors said to look at it kind of like a cheaper wedding dress. I know that may sound silly but your pinning is your commitment ceremony...

3. What is the easiest CRRT machine to use?

   river_song replied to gest1971's topic in Critical

   Prismaflex here too.

4. married with 4 kids, never been to college, age 29, can i do this? am i too old?

   river_song replied to coldblooded's topic in Chamberlain College

   I graduated last year at 33 with 5 kids....first ever in my family. You can do it!

5. Helpful textbooks for new grad in ICU

   river_song replied to shopaholicRN's topic in Critical

   ICU FAQs

6. Piedmont Atlanta Hospital Pay

   river_song replied to BSNangel's topic in Georgia

   I will be starting at Piedmont Atlanta in July 2015, BSNangel do you work there?

7. ratio's with induced hypothermia patients

   river_song replied to **LaurelRN's topic in CCU

   The facility that I am currently at is 1:1 until rewarming

8. Active Shooter Training

   river_song replied to Morainey's topic in General Nursing

   Just went to active shooter training today lead by our security director who is former military and a former police officer. Our code is now a plain language announcement of a an active shooter in the building. Our policy is get out....if you can't...

9. condom catheters

   river_song replied to 84RN's topic in General Nursing

   Make sure that you have the best fitting condom cath possible. Additionally be liberal with the skin prep. I definitely discourage using briefs as they tend to promote break down. You just may have to change the condoms frequently. The other possibl...

10. Discrimination Against ER Nurses?

    river_song replied to DaveBSN's topic in Job Hunt

    I have a coworker and fellow alum that has been an ER nurse for 3 years and just recently relocated to Dallas after receiving a position at Parkland. I agree with the other posters that your job history may be hurting you.

11. Atlanta Hospitals

    river_song replied to RN1485's topic in Georgia

    Look into Shepherd also

12. Atlanta Hospitals

    river_song replied to RN1485's topic in Georgia

    Most hospitals in the Atlanta metro area require that you have a BSN. Have you tried West Georgia health in LaGrange? Or the hospitals in Columbus. You can also try Shepherd Center in Atlanta.

13. Atlanta, Georgia Nurses

    river_song replied to KnottyNurse17's topic in Georgia

    I am an Atlanta nurse!

14. Quadriplegics bowel routine current practice

    river_song replied to Roboapple's topic in Rehabilitation

    Check out myshepherdconnection.org Lots of fantastic resources about SCI and a section specifically regarding bowel programs

15. Do you want to be jobless after nursing school? I didn't think so...

    river_song replied to Manny92's topic in Technicians

    Manny, I worked as a Nurse Assistant in the float pool while in school and I loved it. I was able to not only network all over the hospital, but I was able to experience providing care for many different types of patients. It also gave me some qualit...