x28y31

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1. Internal transfer - nurse manager not hiring from a specific floor?

   x28y31 posted a topic in Professionalism

   Hello everyone. Have been a nurse for 6 years, 3 in OR. Currently working on a med surg floor because couldn't find a position in OR when I first applied. There are job openings now and I reached out to the nursing manager and he responded asking ab...

2. ER nurse/new mom looking into joining Air Guard?

   x28y31 posted a topic in Government

   Hi everyone. A little about me: I have been a nurse for around 3 years, have been an ER nurse for almost two years. I recently gave birth to a baby boy around 5 months ago and just now started working again PRN. My hubby is active duty air force. We ...

3. Question out renewing license/compact license?

   x28y31 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello, My license will be expiring in a few months, and I believe I know the steps to renew the license. Seems easy enough. My question is this -- should I (or can I, even) renew my license to be a compact license instead of a single states license ...

4. Military Spouse -- moving to another state - endorsement questions?

   x28y31 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello everyone, My husband and I don't plan on getting moved around again until 2017. However, just thought I'd go ahead and at least get general idea of what all may happen when I have to move from the state I'm at now. I currently reside in CO. Go...

5. RN role in Chest Tube insertion in the ER?

   x28y31 posted a topic in Emergency

   Hi everyone! I am on my second week on the floor in the ER. Brand new in the ER and I'm loving it! We have carts for central line insertions and chest tube insertions for any emergent needs. I have never seen what any of these insertions look like or...

6. Day RN going into ER Night shift -- advice please?

   x28y31 replied to x28y31's topic in Emergency

   Awesome, and how do you guys manage on your days off? Do you switch back to a day schedule? If so, how do you handle that?

7. Day RN going into ER Night shift -- advice please?

   x28y31 posted a topic in Emergency

   Hi everyone! I'm currently working 7a to 730p at my hospital. I just got a job at an ER at another hospital (about a 40 min commute -- but worth it!), and I will be working the 6p to 6a shift. I just wanted to know how the night RNs go about on their...

8. Adult rehab RN thinking of applying on Peds unit? Need advice please!

   x28y31 replied to x28y31's topic in PICU

   I am going to start applying soon to the hospitals around the area :) Thanks so much for the responses!! A lot of Night RN positions right now, how is it at night with the Peds unit?

9. Considering applying to Peds Home Health as "stepping stone" to Peds Med-Surg at hospital?

   x28y31 replied to x28y31's topic in PICU

   Thank you @kayseadeecee! I am going to apply to Peds positions in hospitals around my area after my wedding :) Fingers crossed!! Thank you so much! If you don't mind my asking, do you work on nights on your peds units? Or days?

10. Is home health nursing considered safe? A little nervous....

    x28y31 posted a topic in Home Health

    Hi everyone! I am considering applying to Peds Home Health, but was just wondering if home health is generally safe for nurses? I am a small gal and am pretty apprehensive and cautious about strange environments (I grew up in a really bad neighborhoo...

11. Considering applying to Peds Home Health as "stepping stone" to Peds Med-Surg at hospital?

    x28y31 posted a topic in PICU

    Hello everyone!I am considering applying for Pediatric Home Health RN positions. I am really hoping to eventually get into a Peds Med-Surg floor at a hospital later on down the road. In the past I've had experience with pediatric patients as a tech a...

12. Thinking of applying for Mom/Baby unit...basically as a new grad? Advice?

    x28y31 replied to x28y31's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi! If you don't mind my asking, how long did it take for yo to feel comfortable in a Mom/Baby unit? Also, what made you want to transition from ICU to Mom/Baby?

13. Adult rehab RN thinking of applying on Peds unit? Need advice please!

    x28y31 replied to x28y31's topic in PICU

    Thank you for your kind advice! In my way of thinking, I am wanting a change..and since I've worked in rehab as an RN for the past year, I figured it may be best to go into ortho. I figured I would just look better with my rehab experience. But my he...

14. Adult rehab RN thinking of applying on Peds unit? Need advice please!

    x28y31 posted a topic in PICU

    Hello everyone! I have worked at an acute rehab hospital for adults for the past year. Before this, I worked as a nurse tech at a rehabilitation hospitals for pediatric patients. I have always loved peds, and am hoping to work as a Peds RN. I was not...

15. Applying to Ortho floor...almost as a New Grad RN...advice?

    x28y31 posted a topic in Orthopaedic

    Hello everyone! I have been an RN at an acute rehab hospital for the past year. I love what I do, but lately, I feel like going for a change. I did first ever clinical on an ortho/neuro floor, and I actually liked it. My question is, for all of you ...