srvjamz

srvjamz

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  1. Why are my resumes ignored? For 2 Years?

    I have a bit of a different perspective. I notice that ED nurses come into the department two different ways. New hires are either coming in from other EDs or else as a beginner typically straight out of nursing school. Obviously one is cheaper than ...
  2. TNCC

    be careful not to underestimate this course. some nurses where I work did not study relying on years of experience and did not pass the first time. focus on megacode scenario located in back of book and STUDY before the class with the materials the...
  3. Lpn & asn are are being phased out.

    There are a lot of factors that can influence individual geographic areas. It's VERY competitive in my large metroplex. I have seen this exact shift described in the above comment over the last 20 years. There are no more LVNS at my facility. The las...
  4. 53 Year Old Who Wants Hospital Job

    congratulations ! now go show them what you are made of !!
  5. 53 Year Old Who Wants Hospital Job

    do your best to try to land a job at a small hospital. I have worked in all different sizes and the really small hospitals can give great opportunities. All the better if you are willing to drive because that means less applicants to compete with.....
  6. Paramedic School before i start my BSN?

    I think the very best ER nurses are ones who came from an EMS background. I do not have that experience and am considering going to a bridge program that gives RNs a paramedic license just for the experience. I suppose it has to do with starting IV...
  7. Medication error

    Thank you so much EDRN for being willing to write about this topic. we use Alaris pumps at our facility and I have many times struggled with the door situation. I always thought it was just me. If more were willing to do what you are doing.. all mig...
  8. New ER Nurse - Feel Like Quitting Job

    I am interested in your statements that in NYC (#1)it can be hard with an associates degree to obtain a job (#2) you are afraid to talk to the ED Nursing Director because the Director is always saying how "short staffed" the department is. This woul...
  9. My preceptor is everything they taught us NOT to be...

    There is ALOT of wisdom here and a HOT topic with 12 pages (and counting) of comments. Some of it might hurt your feelings and I can see why...but it is a GREAT opportunity to restart for a great career. After 20+ years in numerous settings, I can ...
  10. L&D vs Postpartum ... literally

    I float alot to different departments and quite agree with LibraSun. There are battles between ICU and Med/Surg.. battles between Med/Surg and ER... battles between OR and General Surgical...battles between units and house supervisors and so on... A...
  11. Valuable life lessons from an ER nurse....

    psych meds decrease ER beds
  12. When I read your original post I see someone who is a high achiever and expects alot out of herself. It seems as if you achieve every goal you set for yourself. you state " I love my patients but I have days where I dont think I am doing it right. ...
  13. New Texas required CEUs

    I agree. I brought this up to our system hospital educators and they are now developing a free course for the employees. I predict we will see more " Cyclical CEU" requirements in the future. I notice Florida is well ahead of Texas in this area. ...
  14. Eval and treat with pharmacy

    I agree that I also do not have a problem taking orders from them.. I think my real issue is how as nurses we take orders from an increasing number of disciplines and it did not used to be that way. Vancomycin in particular is on my mind as somethin...
  15. New Texas required CEUs

    BON bulletin April 2014 states "each of the above requirements will become effective with renewal cycle that starts jan 1, 2014. " So if you just submitted CEU proof..you were in the midst of a cycle and it should not count.