ILoveHorsesRN

ILoveHorsesRN ADN

25 years NICU 5 years Telephone Triage

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  1. Practice with Barton-Schmitt protocols

    ILoveHorsesRN replied to Humbled_Nurse's topic in Telephone Triage

    A book that helped me was "The Art and Science of Telephone Triage, How to practice nursing over the phone" by Carol Rutenberg. It's on Amazon. It has a lot of scenarios to learn from. Our protocols...

  2. Dilemma for CA New Grad in Norcal

    ILoveHorsesRN replied to vkRN823's topic in Nursing Career

    Oh wow. I hope you find something

  3. Dilemma for CA New Grad in Norcal

    ILoveHorsesRN replied to vkRN823's topic in Nursing Career

    It sounds like you have already made up your mind. I still wouldn't advise being away from your baby this much, no matter who is watching her. They grow up fast. In my opinion, family is more...

  4. Dilemma for CA New Grad in Norcal

    ILoveHorsesRN replied to vkRN823's topic in Nursing Career

    I would not recommend this, it's too much time away from your baby. Could your family move closer to the

  5. Do you ever get concerned about certain users on here?

    ILoveHorsesRN replied to Bakingismylife's topic in General Nursing

    If you are worried about these certain posters, maybe you should reach out to them directly. This sounds gossipy to

  6. What to do?? A whole BOX of crazy!!!

    ILoveHorsesRN replied to prettywishes's topic in General Nursing

    $16.25/hr is nothing for being a nurse. In N Out Burger pays $15/hr!! Maybe you should do that until you get your RN. Seriously! Those employees probably get treated better as well. I started as an RN...

  7. First time fired by family

    ILoveHorsesRN replied to invictus's topic in General Nursing

    I would be glad they fired me. They sound inconsiderate because of all the people and stuff they have in the way. I have found that usually the families "win" in these situations. Honestly, I feel...

  8. Per diem in Cali

    ILoveHorsesRN replied to baker1bv's topic in California Nursing

    The paycheck was $19k for two WEEKS, not one month. There are bad areas of CA just like any other state, but we have unions who protect us from horrible working conditions like other states have. We...

  9. Per diem in Cali

    ILoveHorsesRN replied to baker1bv's topic in California Nursing

    Our CNA contact states per diem nurses can be cancelled within 72 hours of their

  10. Per diem in Cali

    ILoveHorsesRN replied to baker1bv's topic in California Nursing

    In our CNA contract, per diem RN's can be cancelled 72 hours prior to their shift. Per Diem RN's do not have a secure position. They are required to work a certain number of hours/weekends per month...

  11. Average pay in your state?

    ILoveHorsesRN replied to jensfbay's topic in Telephone Triage

    Please don't make comments that aren't accurate. I work for Kaiser and went from the bedside to a call center as an advice nurse and I make the same pay. It depends on where you live and who you work...

  12. do i go for absn or bsn?? would really appreciate any advice !

    ILoveHorsesRN replied to clairelett's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have never heard of the degree "ABSN". Do you mean "ADN?" Which is an associate degree in

  13. Pediatric nursing right out of school?

    ILoveHorsesRN replied to ital91's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I started in the NICU right out of nursing school. They trained me. I loved it. If you want pediatrics...go for it! You will be fine. I never wanted to work with adults. I loved that with babies...

  14. A patient spit in my face

    ILoveHorsesRN replied to ItsThatJenGirl's topic in General Nursing

    That's why I started in the NICU straight out of nursing school. Smaller spits, smaller poops, everything is smaller and they are innocent. Maybe someday you will work with babies

  15. Los Gatos ER Physician in the News

    ILoveHorsesRN replied to CityofAngelsRN's topic in Nursing News

    This Dr was obviously unprofessional and extremely uncaring and rude. I don't care if she is burned out! If this was a nurse talking to the patient in this manner, the nurse would have been FIRED! I...

  16. I'm so lost :(

    ILoveHorsesRN replied to JenMH88RN's topic in General Students

    When I graduated, they used to say all nurses should have a year of med-surg first. I don't agree AT ALL. I went straight into the NICU and trained as a new grad! If you want to try something else...

  17. Going from community health to hospital bedside nursing?

    ILoveHorsesRN replied to Parrhesia's topic in Canada

    I would stay with this job if you still have it. I do not recommend telephone triage for a new

  18. Clinical Scenario - Telehealth Interview

    ILoveHorsesRN replied to Parrhesia's topic in Telephone Triage

    Hello again. I looked back at some of your posts and I see you are a new graduate. I would not recommend telephone triage as a new grad. You need some experience with bedside care

  19. Clinical Scenario - Telehealth Interview

    ILoveHorsesRN replied to Parrhesia's topic in Telephone Triage

    What do you mean? As a telehealth nurse working for a large company we get chest pain calls all the time! It is common. Callers honestly don't know when to go to the ED! Depending on the type of job...

  20. Kaiser telemedicine RN from home

    ILoveHorsesRN replied to Jac71's topic in Telephone Triage

    I was saying seniority is how they decide on Kaiser positions in general. I wasn't referring to wokring at home. Just to

  21. Kaiser telemedicine RN from home

    ILoveHorsesRN replied to Jac71's topic in Telephone Triage

    I know for a fact the only nurses who work from home in no cal are in Quality and they aren't union. CNA doesnt want us working at home because they are afraid Kaiser will then outsource our

  22. Kaiser telemedicine RN from home

    ILoveHorsesRN replied to Jac71's topic in Telephone Triage

    I sent you

  23. Kaiser telemedicine RN from home

    ILoveHorsesRN replied to Jac71's topic in Telephone Triage

    In Nothern California advice nurses cannot work from home. I know this for a fact. CNA does not allow it. This might be true in So Cal but not No Cal. Seniority is how they decide on a position. There...

  24. Mandatory Influenza Vaccine

    ILoveHorsesRN replied to AllisonMcTigue's topic in General Nursing

    In my hospital in the US they require it. If you refuse it, you have to sign a declination form and wear a mask for the whole flu season if you work with patients. I think everyone should get the flu...

  25. I need a hug. <slightly off topic>

    ILoveHorsesRN replied to OhioBPH's topic in School

    Hugs to you! Congratulations! Having a Bachelor's degree will help you a lot. I don't have one, and it is starting to become the minimal requirement for most jobs. I went to nursing school before...