GeeBeeRN

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1. 24-hour observation nursing

   GeeBeeRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   I was just curious what a 24-hour Observation Unit is and what types of patients would go there? I've been looking to move into another area and my background is only in General Surgery/Orthopedic nursing so this new unit at my hospital has me curio...

2. NP vs. CNS ??

   GeeBeeRN replied to CapeCoralNurse2be's topic in NP

   I'm glad I found this post as I too am contemplating which route to take. I hope this question doesn't sound dumb but is there a high demand for NPs? Also, my sister-in-law told me that her friend couldn't find a position as a Nurse Practioner so s...

3. Pregnant nurse here

   GeeBeeRN replied to GeeBeeRN's topic in Med-Surg

   Wow! Thank you so much, everyone. I sincerely appreciate the comments and advice. :) For now I think I will stay on my floor and stay on nights. I have just begun to tell my coworkers (I'm not showing yet but hubby and I were just waiting til af...

4. Pregnant nurse here

   GeeBeeRN posted a topic in Med-Surg

   Hi All- I rarely post but I've had something on my mind. I'm a Med/Surg nurse (working primarily in General Surgery & Orthopedics) and I'm pregnant w/ my first baby (only 7 weeks along and not yet showing...coworkers don't know this info yet) ...

5. what shoes do you wear...

   GeeBeeRN replied to blee1's topic in Uniform/Gear

   These are the shoes I was talking about...They're ridiculously expensive...They're called "Z Coil Shoes". I think I'll stick to my Danskos. (I agree...Nike Shox are great!) :)

6. what shoes do you wear...

   GeeBeeRN replied to blee1's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I black Dansko clogs but I've been looking all over for a particular pair that I saw someone wearing at my hospital. I saw them on a nurse passing by and thought that they looked neat and comfy. They're open in the back w/ a raised heel (looks like...

7. US nurse wanting to go to Canada

   GeeBeeRN replied to megs1976's topic in International

   Hi~ I too would like to inquire about working in Canada as well. I'm looking specifically to work in Toronto. I was looking into Mount Sinai. Can anyone give me any feedback or tips about this hospital? I'm thinking of doing it through a nursing trav...

8. best advice for new ER nurse

   GeeBeeRN replied to srknurse's topic in Emergency

   Okay..I guess I'm just being chicken. I start orientation next week so we'll see how it goes.

9. best advice for new ER nurse

   GeeBeeRN replied to srknurse's topic in Emergency

   Guess what? I found out on Thursday that I got the ER position. I'm excited yet nervous to leave my "comfort zone". I also completed my ACLS training this past weekend and I must say how overwhelmed I feel (already). If I wasn't so rushed to get ...

10. best advice for new ER nurse

    GeeBeeRN replied to srknurse's topic in Emergency

    Hi carachel2! That's some great advice. I agree with barefootlady..this is an wonderful & resourceful site!

11. best advice for new ER nurse

    GeeBeeRN replied to srknurse's topic in Emergency

    I hope this doesn't sound stupid but I'm curious to know how staffing in the ER works. Does a nurse get assigned to a slot/room and gets whomever comes into those slots/rooms? All I know is Med/Surg nursing where we're assigned to patients based on...

12. best advice for new ER nurse

    GeeBeeRN replied to srknurse's topic in Emergency

    Hi All! This is a good one to post. Just like srknurse, I'm thinking of making the switch to ER nursing (my current background is in Ortho/Surgical nursing). I'm afraid of the change but I think it's time to challenge myself. Just wanted to say ...

13. ortho patient load

    GeeBeeRN replied to caringRN's topic in Orthopaedic

    Wow! I seriously shouldn't complain. When I first started as an RN, I worked on an Ortho/Trauma floor and had a 1:8 ratio which was HEAVY. Then in January of 2004, California mandated a 1:6 ratio. The hospital I work at now (still in Ortho but mi...

14. Whats your typical pt load?

    GeeBeeRN replied to hospicemom's topic in Med-Surg

    In California, there was a new law that passed as of January 1st about ratios. On Med/Surg, an RN can have no more than 6 patients (day or night shift). In one hospital I work at, we phase-out the nurse assistants and shifted to primary care. The ...