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  1. Advice for new EM nurses

    Evolving_Nurse replied to MD married to RN's topic in Emergency

    This was extremely

  2. RN daily routine in corrections

    Evolving_Nurse posted a topic in Correctional

    I'd like to know more about the correctional nurses daily routine. Is triage criteria laid out & easily accessible? How do you go about passing meds? Are nurse visits scheduled every day or...

  3. Fired. Help me better prioritize...

    Evolving_Nurse posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    I know this is a long post, but I kind of just needed to rant/vent and I also need some advice. I'm a new grad and I took my first job as an RN on a med surg floor in a level II trauma center,...

  4. Fired. Help me better prioritize...

    Evolving_Nurse replied to Evolving_Nurse's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Yeah, that's similar to how it was where I was working. We don't get a CNA unless we have 5 patients or more & sometimes we just don't get one. However, the CNA answers call lights for all...

  5. NCLEX & Pearson Vue Trick (PVT), your experience...

    Evolving_Nurse posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the NCLEX on a Friday at 2pm. My computer shut off after 76 questions and my mouth literally dropped open. It had been 8 months since I graduated & I hadn't opened a book until the week...

  6. How long for HR to follow up after interview - tell me your experiences

    Evolving_Nurse posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a new RN grad. I passed the NCLEX in February, & recently applied to a position on med surg. I applied and 2 days later I got a phone interview with the nurse manager and she discussed wages...

  7. Cardiac imaging registered nurse job - what exactly does this type of nurse do?

    Evolving_Nurse posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I'm a new grad RN applying to several jobs. One job I'm unsure about applying for is as a registered nurse in the cardiac imaging dept. It's a full time position, but the job description doesn't...

  8. Name certifications/specialties newly licensed nurses can earn quickly

    Evolving_Nurse posted a topic in General Specialties

    What are some certifications / credentials / specialties that new nurses can easily earn quickly? I'm newly licensed and I'm not sure what specialty area of nursing I want to work in. I'm preparing...

  9. Do Not Resuscitate Order for suicidal patient

    Evolving_Nurse replied to mep726's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    In order for the DNR to be honored, the patient would have to be mentally stable/competent and be presented with information he can understand to make an informed decision about what he wants. Kind...

  10. Name certifications/specialties newly licensed nurses can earn quickly

    Evolving_Nurse replied to Evolving_Nurse's topic in General Specialties

    I have BLS, I agree with you on the ACLS & PALS. I've seen hospitals pay for new staff to take those courses, so I'm going to wait to take them. I kind of figured clinical experience was going...