junejames

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1. ER Workflow

   junejames posted a topic in Emergency

   Hi! I am curious how other ERs run. For instance, in my ER the nurses are expected to take blood, start Ivs, meds, assess, procedures, document, etc. We have two medics for a 40 bed ER but they also transport our patients so they do not always have t...

2. Straight out of school and going into the ER

   junejames replied to rowdysmomma's topic in Emergency

   Hi! I started as a brand new nurse with no patient care experience in the ER! Ask questions!! Take advantage of your orientation!! You got this!

3. question to ER folks

   junejames replied to tarotale's topic in Emergency

   Cheri1859- don't listen to people who tell you negative things! Honestly it's what YOU make it. Ask a million questions.. You will at first feel overwhelmed but what new nurse isn't? Just ask questions and be a good team player! When you aren't busy ...

4. question to ER folks

   junejames replied to tarotale's topic in Emergency

   Hi! I got hired in the ER straight from school. I have a 12 week orientation since I'm a new nurse. I'm into my 2nd month and loving it! Stay persistent is my advice!

5. Training to look impressionable for ED?

   junejames replied to guest744967's topic in Emergency

   Definitely get PALS too. Take TNCC while you're waiting too. It'll help your resume stand out. Also consider joining ENA and getting involved in your local chapter bc chances are the people in the committee work in ERs near you! Great way to network ...

6. HCA salary

   junejames replied to junejames's topic in Emergency

   Thelema13- thanks for the advice! I'm in the ED. So far it hasn't been bad but I'm newer. I've been reading a lot about how a lot of people hate working for hca. Made me curious. What hospital chain sl you like best?

7. HCA salary

   junejames replied to junejames's topic in Emergency

   No this is not my real name

8. HCA salary

   junejames posted a topic in Emergency

   Hi fellow ER nurses! I am curious for those who work at an HCA facility or even not I suppose what certs you can obtain to add onto your base pay? I know HCA will give $1.50 for CEN & then also CPEN. But I'm curious what other certs anyone has th...

9. ENPC 2014

   junejames replied to sapmoss's topic in Emergency

   How much experience do you think you need in the ER before taking this class/exam?

10. Any advice or words of wisdom for precepting new grad ER nurses?

    junejames replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Emergency

    And ps- any advice for me as a new grad? Books or guides I should look into?

11. Any advice or words of wisdom for precepting new grad ER nurses?

    junejames replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Emergency

    I am a new grad and start my 16 week internship in the ER very soon. The BEST thing you can offer is patience and guidance! Don't assume I know certain things.. Try and explain and let the new grad tell you what they have done before and haven't. The...

12. Interview for ER

    junejames replied to kateBNRN's topic in Emergency

    I literally just had an interview for ER today was hired on the spot! I'm also a new grad. They asked me what I thought a day looked like in the ER, how I handle conflict, how I handle being in charge of others, what I would do if the patient was bei...

13. New RN in ED

    junejames replied to LaurenRay1983's topic in Emergency

    So now that it's been a month, how is the job going? I have an interview Wednesday for ER position as a new grad so I'm curious! Also, did you have any scenario questions in your interview?

14. New Grad ER interview

    junejames replied to junejames's topic in Emergency

    Thank you Zeus&lincoln! I think it's going to be a great opportunity so that's why I am even MORE nervous! I did my preceptorship in the ICU so I have some (limited) knowledge of critical care day to day tasks but I know ED will be different. Tha...

15. New Grad ER interview

    junejames posted a topic in Emergency

    Hi! So I just got my RN license 12 days ago and yesterday I received a call from a position that I did not even apply for at a hospital that I would love to work at. They are forming an ER training for new grads and my resume landed on his desk. I ha...