margaret1439

margaret1439 has 3 years experience.

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1. When is your shift over

   margaret1439 replied to joe007's topic in Emergency

   I agree with most of what other people posted... If you are punched in then you are working. Although if I am charting trying to get out then I will usually pass it on to the nurse now taking care of the pt. But if I see someone needing help (like ...

2. Clinic Nurse to ER

   margaret1439 replied to Inori's topic in Ambulatory

   At my small community hospital they take newer nurses without ED experience. Plus you are familiar with the environment so I would highlight that. Of course getting certifications like ACLS, PALS, TNCC would look good on a resume.

3. ER Nurse to clinic nurse...am I crazy?

   margaret1439 replied to RNeef's topic in Ambulatory

   My part was recent. Thanks for the feedback. I hope I love it too :-)

4. stethoscope?

   margaret1439 replied to marshmallowstar's topic in Emergency

   I use mine for both adults and peds but they make pediatric stethoscopes

5. stethoscope?

   margaret1439 replied to marshmallowstar's topic in Emergency

   I love my ultrascope. I have a littman as well but I think the ultrascope is better. plus since they have so many designs and engraving available they are less likely to walk away.

6. A dedicated psych staff in your ER?

   margaret1439 replied to NurseStelri's topic in Emergency

   We have a psych team that evaluates a pt after they have been medically cleared but the primary nurse responsible for the pt is an ER nurse not psych nurse.

7. New Grad, Urgent Care, Salary Questionable, Need Advice. Should I wait for something

   margaret1439 replied to karlexandra's topic in Ambulatory

   12 weeks is standard orientation at the hospital I work at. It is overwhelming but I think that is just part of the experience of being a new nurse. I have been a nurse for 3 years and still feel overwhelmed or unprepared at times. I would definitely...

8. ER Nurse to clinic nurse...am I crazy?

   margaret1439 replied to RNeef's topic in Ambulatory

   I have been working 2 years in the ER at a small hospital. I am switching to a community clinic. I am hoping I will enjoy it but am nervous to make the change, too. I hope it worked out well for everyone!

9. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

   margaret1439 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX

   I just wanted to post my experience because I loved reading all the other posts wihle i was waiting. So...I took NCLEX June 30th. It shut off at 75 questions, took me 1 hour and 45 minutes. I had 23 select all that apply and I was sure I failed. ...