RN2014g

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1. Um... Can you hit before you get hit?

   RN2014g replied to tarotale's topic in Emergency

   If you hit a patient, you can pretty much kiss your license goodbye.

2. ED Tech while License Pending???

   RN2014g replied to NurseEric81's topic in Emergency

   In my state, once you pass your nlcex and your license is pending, you cannot work as a tech anymore.

3. ER Workflow

   RN2014g replied to junejames's topic in Emergency

   My ER is 22 bed and a 4 bed fast track. Fast track has 1 doc, 1 nurse (RN or LPN), and 1 tech. ER usually has 2-3 docs, 8 (all RN or 1-2 LPN), 3 techs, and a dedicated phlebotomist. The nurses are pretty much responsible for everything except blood f...

4. LPN making 70,000 a year

   RN2014g replied to athenaspell2's topic in LPN/LVN

   You are correct. Oklahoma. I have started looking because I know I'm going to have to relocate to find a decent wage.

5. First job as an RN in the ER

   RN2014g replied to JMD14's topic in Emergency

   Thank you for this post. I just passed my boards and start in the ER Thursday night. I have a passion for ICU and ER nursing. I've done some clinicals in the ER, but I am terrified right now. I know what to expect for med-surg since 90% of my clinica...

6. LPN making 70,000 a year

   RN2014g replied to athenaspell2's topic in LPN/LVN

   Seriously, where are you guys working. I'm only going to be making right under 40k that as a new RN with night diff., and there isn't much variance in the 3 hospitals in my area. One of the hospitals just capped their RN pay at $25/hr! I need to get ...

7. Doctor Anyone?

   RN2014g replied to Ant24's topic in Male Students

   "I graduate at 25yo, work for 5yrs and hopefully begin prereqs when i'm 30. Its never too late...I hope!" I totally agree. Going BSN to DNP isn't that much quicker than MD. Sure, if you count residency it is, but you are getting paid for residency, s...