Emm_RN

Emm_RN ASN, BSN, MSN

ICU, Home Health and Hospice

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  1. EKU info please?

    Emm_RN posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi all, I have recently applied for EKU's PMHNP program (master's). The only things that need submitted still are my transcripts, which I have sent out for. My undergrad GPA was a 3.05, but I think...

  2. Upcoming HH interview!

    Emm_RN replied to Emm_RN's topic in Home Health

    Thank you both for responding! It helps to hear from fellow nurses that my experience is adequate for a career in home health. I have a list of questions ready about mileage, distance, on call etc.....

  3. Upcoming HH interview!

    Emm_RN posted a topic in Home Health

    Hi all! I have my BSN and I have a history of working 1 year med/surg and 2 years of NICU/PICU. I am also certified in phlebotomy. I have an interview in a few days for a home health company that is...

  4. In need of a confidence boost!

    Emm_RN posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Hi all, Background: I did adult med-surg for one year (mostly ortho). Jumped to NICU where I spent a little over a year, now am in my third month of PICU. I have two preceptors, one who has been there...

  5. In need of a confidence boost!

    Emm_RN replied to Emm_RN's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Thank you all for your advice! It is hard to learn sometimes and I'm already nervous enough to take care of these kiddos! I have a meeting coming up with my educator and unit director so I'll bring up...

  6. Getting attitude about transferring to PICU!

    Emm_RN posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Hi all, I am a NICU nurse who is transferring to the PICU within my current hospital in about 2 weeks! I am very excited because while I love the babies and I like my job, it has been getting...

  7. NICU to PICU

    Emm_RN posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Hi all, I'm officially starting in the PICU next week after almost a year and a half in NICU. Same hospital, so I'm not nervous about getting to know where I'm going, but I am nervous that my...

  8. NICU to PICU

    Emm_RN replied to Emm_RN's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Thanks for the advice guys! It all helps! I think part of the reason I'm going there is because of the huge differences, so I think the transition will be exciting! I'm totally open to whole new ways...

  9. Getting attitude about transferring to PICU!

    Emm_RN replied to Emm_RN's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Thank you! I'm sure it'll be a ton of new information but I am studying up and getting

  10. Getting attitude about transferring to PICU!

    Emm_RN replied to Emm_RN's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Right

  11. Is NICU for me?

    Emm_RN replied to OnTheSearch's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am currently a NICU nurse although I'll be transferring to the PICU very soon. I can tell you that it is a nice mix. My NICU is a level 4 and we see the sickest babies who require ECMO, CRRT,...

  12. Getting attitude about transferring to PICU!

    Emm_RN replied to Emm_RN's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Thank you for replying! I'll just turn my heads to the naysayers and hope that they're wrong! I'm glad you found happiness in your role

  13. Getting attitude about transferring to PICU!

    Emm_RN replied to Emm_RN's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I shadowed after the interview and I found it exciting and very interesting. I loved it! I know that I won't truly understand all that goes on until I'm on orientation, but I am a bit tired of the...

  14. Getting attitude about transferring to PICU!

    Emm_RN replied to Emm_RN's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I love this because I feel that sometimes the NICU emphasizes patient development so heavily that we forget about the imminent safety. For example, we focus so much on attempting to do as much...

  15. Calling all educators and NP's!

    Emm_RN posted a topic in General Specialties

    Hello all, Background: I have been a RN for two years, one in med surg and currently in the NICU. I am having trouble because I know that I want to advance my career (not anytime in the next 5 years,...

  16. Calling all educators and NP's!

    Emm_RN replied to Emm_RN's topic in General Specialties

    Thank you all for the responses! It gives me a lot to think about. I have time to figure it out, and I guess that's true that I can do a post-masters and have both. It might be worth

  17. Losing other skills?

    Emm_RN posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi fellow nurses, I have been working in a level 4 NICU for one year now. I worked on a med-surg floor prior to the NICU. I absolutely LOVE nicu, however, I am only 22 and I am worried that if I stay...

  18. Family not supportive, is nursing really that bad?

    Emm_RN replied to emnicole's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have an anxiety disorder and I can honestly say I am the LEAST anxious at work because my brain turns to nursing mode. It is actually when I leave work that I become anxious about everything else!...

  19. Med/ surg nurse to patient ratio

    Emm_RN replied to aloha16's topic in General Nursing

    Where I worked previously, we had 5-6 on daylight and sometimes 7 on nights. Very occasionally we had 8 on nights if we could absolutely not get any resource RNs and charge already had a full...

  20. Should I consider this job?

    Emm_RN replied to Emm_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I may just stay where I'm at for now and see if anything comes along that I am truly in love with. I just can't see myself going somewhere that "might" turn out to be fine if I'm perfectly happy where...

  21. Should I consider this job?

    Emm_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am currently working in a beautiful level IV NICU at a Children's Hospital. I recently decided I want to go back to FNP school in the future. That being said, I want to go to adult ICU. I have one...

  22. Should I consider this job?

    Emm_RN replied to Emm_RN's topic in General Nursing

    That is true. It may give me a better idea of the unit flow. It just seemed disorganized, all of it. They even called a few times to reschedule the interview and they were late for the interview, then...

  23. Should I consider this job?

    Emm_RN replied to Emm_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I never thought about it that way.. looks can be deceiving! This gives me something to think about. Thank you for your

  24. Should I consider this job?

    Emm_RN replied to Emm_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I originally wanted to do NNP, but I want a more broad knowledge range. I am interested in all ages. I know a lot of fellow NICU nurses who NEVER ever want to work with adults or older kids. I like...

  25. IV securement

    Emm_RN replied to ScammRNC's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We use one piece of pink tape directly over the insertion site, another underneath (wrap under the wings of the hub and pull overtop), one more over the insertion site. Then we tegaderm. We board if...