KristyEDrn

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  1. Triage sucks!!! Any tips??

    KristyEDrn replied to BrnEyedGirl's topic in Emergency

    I answer this one only if it is a doc that doesn't put up w/ BS and doesn't give an Rx for Vicodin, etc for every ache and pain like some of the docs do just to shut a pt up. You can see the dread in...

  2. Rules for the ER (long)

    KristyEDrn replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    AMEN! AND I saw them at the flippin DOLLAR STORE one time...dang, I should have bought a bunch and sold them in

  3. Say What??????!!!!!!!!!!

    KristyEDrn replied to gt4everpn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had a hispanic guy (non Eng. speaking) come into triage one night around 2300 (whatever, it was late in my shift) and he had a friend w/ him who spoke a little English. When I asked how we could...

  4. Travel Nursing At Home

    KristyEDrn replied to FocusRN's topic in Travel

    I live in NC and did one travel assignment and it was local. It was 50 miles but didn't take that long to get there and I did get the housing. It's a great deal. My prob was that they hardly ever...

  5. ER nurses...what shoes??

    KristyEDrn replied to RN2MSNasap's topic in Emergency

    I work for Novant Health and the Crocs are now outlawed D/T so many people tripping and getting hurt. I am in need of new shoes, wearing the nursemates "Lauren". It is the only nm that I like but I...

  6. Interview Questions

    KristyEDrn replied to 11:11's topic in Emergency

    HILARIOUS! The hall and trauma room questions cracked me up! TOO FUNNY! Great

  7. VA Salary

    KristyEDrn replied to babyphat's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Are you still there, rlgiv? Do you like it? What is the nurse/pt ratio? How is the staffing? I may be moving to the VA beach area this summer and I am trying to decide where I would fit best. Thanks...

  8. VA Salary

    KristyEDrn replied to babyphat's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Are you still working in the ED? How do you like it? What is your avg nurse/pt ratio? Do you have a good staff there? Most everybody happy? I ask b/c I am possibly moving to VA beach area and...

  9. Pay wise for RN's in office?

    KristyEDrn replied to Nightrn16's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    HI! I am possibly going to move to the Virginia Beach area and I am looking for a cardiology office. I am also an RN. How does it look out

  10. Nurse and Police Officer

    KristyEDrn replied to iluvnursing625's topic in Travel

    Same story here...I want to travel and he is a deputy with rotating shifts and we have 2 children. I have talked to more recruiters than I care to think about trying to travel locally. If you are...

  11. Traveling With Dogs

    KristyEDrn replied to texascowgirl's topic in Travel

    How much extra do you generally pay to have a 2

  12. Hawaii Travel

    KristyEDrn replied to bekah79il's topic in Travel

    Who are you traveling with (company)? How much an hour? What area of hospital? :) Thanks in advance! I would LOVE to be in

  13. Traveling With Dogs

    KristyEDrn replied to texascowgirl's topic in Travel

    On the dogs...it depends on weight and breed. I am in the process of talking to a recruiter b/c I have a 60lb mutt/Rhodesian Ridgeback mix and I am worried about housing! I will let you guys know...

  14. New Grad thinking to start career in the ER

    KristyEDrn replied to georgehb's topic in Emergency

    I am also an ED nurse and started straight from school into a large hospital seeing 75,000-80,000 per year. I had a great orientation that included class and bedside learning and I had a preceptor...

  15. ER RN Angry & Frustrated!!!

    KristyEDrn replied to Ginger35's topic in Emergency

    I have worked in a Level I trauma ctr and rule was that unless things were unstable that pt was log rolled off of board ASAP b/c it has been shown there is more skin breakdown and damage done the...

  16. Will Military take an ADN/Diploma nurse with BSc. in another field?

    KristyEDrn replied to sunnyjohn's topic in Government, Military

    Gracious

  17. Will Military take an ADN/Diploma nurse with BSc. in another field?

    KristyEDrn replied to sunnyjohn's topic in Government, Military

    So are you saying YES you can join with an MSN rather than BSN? You did highlight "at least" which I take as a yes. :

  18. Will Military take an ADN/Diploma nurse with BSc. in another field?

    KristyEDrn replied to sunnyjohn's topic in Government, Military

    And I have a question somewhat related...does anyone know for sure what type of accredidation that the armed service requires for a BSN? I am interested in going back to school for mine to join the...

  19. Am I Getting a Bad Deal?!?!?

    KristyEDrn replied to oneyearrn's topic in Travel

    EERRRGGG

  20. Is a BSN Mandatory For Military Nursing?

    KristyEDrn replied to Gin Gin's topic in Government, Military

    Okay, now I have to tell you guys that I have said from the start that I preferred AF or Navy and then was bummed to find out that as an ADN I couldn't join. That was okay, I felt good about the Army...

  21. Am I Getting a Bad Deal?!?!?

    KristyEDrn replied to oneyearrn's topic in Travel

    Thank you! We figured take home would be about 4866/month. So I think that is pretty

  22. Is a BSN Mandatory For Military Nursing?

    KristyEDrn replied to Gin Gin's topic in Government, Military

    Yeah, the Navy recruiter tried that with me...saying sign up as enlisted then we will help you get your BSN and you will be commissioned "right away" HAR HAR HAR

  23. Am I Getting a Bad Deal?!?!?

    KristyEDrn replied to oneyearrn's topic in Travel

    And Nephro, Question...I have an agency now telling me that if I work in CA then I could get 20/hr (which I think is absolutely ridiculous) but with the housing and whatnot it would equal total to...

  24. Am I Getting a Bad Deal?!?!?

    KristyEDrn replied to oneyearrn's topic in Travel

    Nephro, Was that 35/36 all together? Or your base rate without housing, etc? If it was base MAN I GOT IT IN THE BOOTY BAD!

  25. Is a BSN Mandatory For Military Nursing?

    KristyEDrn replied to Gin Gin's topic in Government, Military

    Jwaz, Hi there! I am an ADN graduate looking to join the service. I have talked to recruiters for AF and Navy and BSN is required even for the reserves. Right now the Army Reserves are the only...