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Killerbee, We have 2 male SANE nurses. Theyre allowed to be SANEs, they have to be chaperoned through the exam by a female if the patient is a female, but they can do everything the female SANEs...

ELRUP, The hospital that employs me held their own training that was open to the public for a fee. It was free for me and some coworkers b/c we work there. It was a 48 hour didactic week with 20...

I am going to be a SANE (adult and peds) through the ER i work in. I finished my classes last week and will have a formal training and preceptorship with the other awesome SANE nurses I work with. ...

Im in ER so I dont have my last name on my badge. Neither does psych, its facility policy. Have been told its a "Security Risk" by management, I honestly dont mind. Im the only one of my name in the...

I dont mind. Im usually 11-7 nights, so I get a good part of the day to do what I want. Only holiday of course, that falls here is New Years Eve, but I dont mind working NYE....my family does though...

I know a lot of hospitals/ERs/staff don't celebrate, but as an ER nurse, I am very grateful to all those who commit to the crazy on a daily basis. Happy ER nurses week!

Maybe a sincere thank you, (card? ) and a lunch gift cert or take her to lunch. Dinner seems more intimate. I guess it just depends on how close you both are. Common in my work place is to send out a...

If you look around your classes, im sure you will find many students who are older than you. If its something you want to pursue, do it.

I dont necessarily agree that floor nursing means bad habits. Just a different style of nursing. I transitioned wonderfully to the ER after my 2 years on the floor; good preceptors work wonders. I...

Our hospital has a dress code. Color coded scrubs for clinical positions, cafeteria and housekeeping. Business clothing for administrative. Tattoos are permitted as long as theyre not offensive, tiny...

Have you thought about those classes that are specifically for those returning to nursing? Lots have changed in 5 years, a refresher course wouldnt be a bad idea. Good luck! :D

Take the steps you need to succeed. As I said before, ST to RN is doable. Youll be able to support your family on the income (in my area anyways), but its certainly not a straight path to get there....

I feel like it helped me personally. I was very familiar with wounds and dressings. Familiar enough with surgery to try and explain to patients and coworkers exactly how things were done. I think it...

I work 3p to 3a. It IS brutal. I find i sleep from 4a-11a and then can have a normal day. But we are SO busy. The only time i get to catch a breath and slow down is right before I leave for home. I...

Hello! I was an ST for 7 years before I graduated nursing school. There isnt really a "movement". You wont be able to get advanced placement or anything like an LPN might do. You will still have to...

I agree with Altra, relax. :D Our system sounds like its different from yours, but your floor experience will do wonders for your time management and prioritization. I find new grads have the stars...

Thats an interesting point you bring up, one ive never thought of before. Theres more to be found under " [ethnic] name discrimination" if anyone is interested in googling for more ( I did. :p ). Im...

I think its ok to tell an interviewer that, but it may not be what they want to hear. Also, I know a lot of staffing agencies prefer people with experience, so thats something to keep in mind if you...

Good luck. :D

Wow. A week. Ive often said that I feel our hospitals psych services needed an upgrade, but Ive never seen a pt stay in the ER for a week! Longest stay Ive seen was maybe 38 hrs. We have a 5 bed...

As for the ER, There are a lot of places that hire new grads, just check to see whats the usual in your area. EMT internship is a great idea, if you can get more emergency experiences (Er tech?),...

We use it in our ED. I find it very easy to use, but its been a year and Im used to it. It was confusing to navigate initially and the Superusers were very much in demand. Once youre used to it, the...

Thank her for her time. Maybe state to please keep you in mind for future positions. You can also ask how you interviewed and if she has any tips for your future interviews, that way you can figure...

They are the same thing. You look it up on the computer, if you chave any Q's you can call., its pretty simple. IVe never been called by a floor nurse prior to the pt coming up, but the ER number is...

I had a little old lady one night, hx of severe dementia. I went in to give her nightly meds and tuck her in. After everything was almost done, she grabs my hands and stares deep into my eyes and...