erjunkie8

erjunkie8 has 11 years experience and specializes in ED, OB.

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1. Anyone a new grad working at FLorida Hospital or Orlando Health?

   erjunkie8 replied to Renee4christ's topic in Florida

   Any new grads seeking employment with Florida Hospital in Orlando area... be careful!! They sell themselves as the "perfect place to work" but they throw their own employees out on the streets to bring in new nurses from out of the area who are unfam...

2. what is considered difficult question

   erjunkie8 replied to SadNBlue's topic in NCLEX

   I was hoping for results to be online today. I have heard people say that within 24 hours you can get results. I am in FL and not sure... My last questions was on prioritization as well... I'm just nervous!

3. what is considered difficult question

   erjunkie8 replied to SadNBlue's topic in NCLEX

   I am a little nervous that I had no OB questions.. I shut off at 75 and had a bunch of teaching, prioritization and SATA... Did anyone else have any OB questions or none at all??

4. LPN Gets No Respect

   erjunkie8 replied to Angela.RN2B's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   You should be proud! Any graduation, certification or license is a wonderful achievement. I have my AS in Emergency Medicine.. Looks great on paper and on a resume but that is it. When I got that degree I felt so accomplished.. I was always told "are...

5. LPN Gets No Respect

   erjunkie8 replied to Angela.RN2B's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Where I work in FL the pay difference in ASN & BSN is in the range of 0.50-$1.50. Not worth it to me... I may get my bachelors at a later time just for myself but never have been a management person and have no desire to be. I believe you ...

6. LPN Gets No Respect

   erjunkie8 replied to Angela.RN2B's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   yes you are right. Long term health pay is decent compared to the hospitals. In the hospitals LPN's make much less and pretty much do the same job as RN's (for the most part). Eventhough I have had challenges with previous experience and testing I am...

7. LPN Gets No Respect

   erjunkie8 replied to Angela.RN2B's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   That is very unfortunate. I believe I read somewhere it was mentioned "we don't stick LPN's anywhere", which is true. Nursing home care is a choice. The nurse in charge of doctors offices for the most part are LPN's. I have had the same disrespect wi...

8. Tired of EMS thinking they can walk in!

   erjunkie8 replied to TraumaNurseRN's topic in Emergency

   I think that in some places it is not a requirement however is preferred. Where I am in FL they do not require the RN's (for flight) to have EMT/PM certification and will hire them but want them to complete the training and sit for the state exams. I...

9. How long before you attempt a retake

   erjunkie8 posted a topic in NCLEX

   I wanted some open opinions about how long it is suggested that you wait until you attempt to retake the nclex once you fail. I have heard so many things from... take it asap - longer you wait, more you lose... take your time, don't rush... I am not...

10. Humiliation and embarassment after NCLEX failure

    erjunkie8 replied to FML431's topic in NCLEX

    Thank you. I understand what you are saying. I have been away from the site for a week or so trying to figure out how to get it done. I learned of a classmate who did not pass and truthfully I was devistated for her. I don't think it was a comparriso...

11. Tired of EMS thinking they can walk in!

    erjunkie8 replied to TraumaNurseRN's topic in Emergency

    I think most of the animosity stems from each role not understanding the purpose of the other. In all actuality the 2 professions (medic & nursing) have very different objectives. Nonetheless, there are paramedics that I would rather have there w...

12. Help with Psych NCLEX questions

    erjunkie8 replied to erjunkie8's topic in Psychiatric

    i cant remember off hand.. but whne I thought about it afterwards I was unsure. A similar question was asked later and I thought "oh no did I get it wrong"..

13. Help with Psych NCLEX questions

    erjunkie8 replied to erjunkie8's topic in Psychiatric

    I was trying to figure out the priority in this case. If they gave you a list of patients and who to see first would this person who is hearing voices to harm more of a priority? I saw somewhere else someone mentioned having a tech watch them... soun...

14. Humiliation and embarassment after NCLEX failure

    erjunkie8 replied to FML431's topic in NCLEX

    thank you.. I have taken a break but now trying to find what's going to work for me. I think that this forum helps me identify with others who have the same feelings I do.. all of the support is helping me through this.. thank you :)

15. Paramedics saying they are nurses---is this legal?

    erjunkie8 replied to nursebrandie28's topic in Emergency

    another thing too is that most places are going to 100% computerized charting. Any education, discharge, treatment, etc. is signed off by what you are listed under. I believe that is a way to prevent these kinds of legal nightmares. Even the MD's are...