PERSEPHONE01

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1. I don't know if I can do it...encouragement needed

   PERSEPHONE01 replied to PERSEPHONE01's topic in Emergency

   Thank you BrnEyedGirl it helps to hear from someone who is making it happen. No chances to switch to a day position and mid shift would be a nightmare. As difficult as night shift can be I dont know if I would be able to give it up, I like nights and...

2. I don't know if I can do it...encouragement needed

   PERSEPHONE01 replied to PERSEPHONE01's topic in Emergency

   It was my dream to work in the ER too! For several months after I started I just couldn't believe that I had landed my dream job. They didn't want to hire me at first because I was a new grad, but I was persistant and didn't give up. I think I will ...

3. I don't know if I can do it...encouragement needed

   PERSEPHONE01 posted a topic in Emergency

   I have been an ER nurse for over a year now and I love it. It can be stressful, exhausing, exciting, all of the above. But I don't see myself working as an ER nurse 10 yrs from now, I just don't think my body can take it. I would love to continue m...

4. Licensed Nurse or Vet Nurse (tech)

   PERSEPHONE01 replied to Greyson's topic in Relations

   The Vet is in the building at all times but is not present for every procedure. I will use an example of a dental cleaning sense you mentioned it above. Prior to a dental procedure a pet would recieve a physical exam by a Vet and then while the Vet...

5. Licensed Nurse or Vet Nurse (tech)

   PERSEPHONE01 replied to Greyson's topic in Relations

   By "under the supervision of" as a Vet Tech or an RN I do not mean they are our direct supervisors, I mean that we are unable to perform a function, such as giving medications or performing a treatment, that has not been first presribed or ordered by...

6. Licensed Nurse or Vet Nurse (tech)

   PERSEPHONE01 replied to Greyson's topic in Relations

   Before you attempt to disparage a profession you know nothing about, you should first do your research. A Licensed Veterinary Technician is a professional that holds a minimum of an Associates of Applied Science obtained from a college/university th...

7. Case Study #2

   PERSEPHONE01 replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Student Assist

   Why the STAT CT? What are we looking for, even before the radiologist sees it? Looking for either a hemorrhage or area of ischemia If I could only get one tube of blood, run only one test, which would it be? Purple top for a pt/ptt, will help expl...