I recently found out that Pima Medical Institute wiil be offering a "Bridge Program" next spring. Anyone have any info? I would also be interested to hear from anyone who has gone through Pimas...
kris19620 replied to Hrtnurse14's topic in Cardiac
I see by all the replies we are all in the same boat. I work in the ER and find that many times I am greeted with hostility from the floor nurses. I do believe that this is from a lack of understading...
kris19620 replied to carachel2's topic in Emergency
Our Hospital actually brings in nurses from upstairs to take care of the holds if there are more than a couple. We try to move them to an area where they are all together. This makes it much easier on...
I dont know whats its like in Virginia, because I am in AZ. Ihave been working in the er for 8 years. However the hospital is phasing all LPNS out. We can keep our jobs but as we leave we are not...
Thanks for the great info. Do you happen to know the hours per week? Is it a monday through friday deal? I originally went through Maricopa skills center for my LPN. So I know what you mean about...
kris19620 replied to Keely-FutureRN's topic in Psychiatric
Im glad your interested! Someone has to do it. Psych was actually my favorite rotation, although I didnt wish to stay. I found it to be way interesting. As for the stigma. Dont give it a second...
I also am an ER nurse. Its nice to hear we are not the only ER that gets attitude from the floors. i guess its an across the board thing. What I dont get is why the floor takes it personal when they...