ERNurse752

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  1. Drug Testing

    I had to do a pre-employment drug test where I work now...that was 6 1/2 years ago. They don't do random or post-accident testing, only reasonable suspicion. I don't think it's an invasion of privacy,...
  2. Taxi vs. 911

    I heard about that study at a trauma conference I went to recently. Pretty neat,
  3. Nuvaring

    I switched to Nuvaring d/t migraines with BCP too, and I like it. Still get some headaches, but not as many or as severe.
  4. Eat Before You Get Here!

    "Take your pick...crackers or belly button lint..." Best line I ever heard, from one of our old
  5. trying to get pregnant.....need advice

    Have you been working with your OB doc on this? Like smkoepke said, I would definitely not order anything off the internet. Schedule an appointment with your OB and see if they recommend testing...
  6. new grad question

    What type of unit will you be working on? On average, it seems most people say the first year is tough and gets easier after that. I think a lot also depends on your management, co-workers, and...
  7. Interested in becoming a nurse :)

    Have you applied for financial aid? I know I had a rough time paying for things b/c financial aid took my parents' income into account even though they couldn't help me pay for school. It helped when...
  8. WOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOO I got a job in Emerg!!!!!!!!

    Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  9. Birkenstock nursing shoes

    Which kind did you get? I have some Super Birki's. I've had them for about three years...it's really time to replace that
  10. Moisturizer Question

    Clinique Body Butter, Aveeno lotion, Eucerin, Nivea, and Bath and Body Works "Look Ma New
  11. Eating Boogers??? Is this for real?

    Can someone post the article? The link won't work for some reason, and after last night, I need to laugh! Thanks in
  12. Anyone experiencing new uniform requirements?

    One of my favorite outfits to wear is black scrub pants/black scrub jacket with a lavender nice knit t-shirt underneath. Or my blue or lavender scrubs with black same type of shirt underneath. :) I...
  13. protocol to challenge board to become RN

    I've never heard of being able to do this. It could possibly vary by state. I'd contact your state Board of Nursing to find out for
  14. ACLS for experienced providers

    I signed up for the class but wound up not being able to attend. I do have the book, however. Interested in the topics covered in the book? If so, I can list them on here when I get home at some...
  15. What do we need to know?

    If you're wanting the link to Mark's website, it's: http://www.icufaqs.org
  16. Only ONE person in Recovery Room?!

    I'm no OB or PACU nurse, but sure sounds like it to me! Yikes...talk about scary - both the conditions AND the
  17. Nursing Conferences Illinois/Indiana

    You're welcome. :) The conference I was talking about is on March 12th. Should be good. Several NPs talking, as well as Brian Sloan who used to play basketball for IU and is now either an ER or sports...
  18. Cool/Breathable Scrubs?

    Tafford makes 100% cotton scrubs: http://www.tafford.com Good luck!
  19. Footware Advise

    I have Birkenstock Super Birki clogs and Dansko closed-back clogs from their "Professional" series. Both are great, although took some getting used to. I'm looking at buying some Merrill shoes right...
  20. Nursing Conferences Illinois/Indiana

    There's a trauma conference hosted by Clarian Health in Indianapolis coming up...March or April, can't remember. It's at Primo's banquet hall on the south side of Indy. I'll have to look at my...
  21. It's an evil conspiracy organized by management across the
  22. What's your craziest story of the ER

    Why, thank you...thank you very much. That really was one of my favorite nights as a
  23. I Hate Nursing School

    I hated nursing school too. Lots of stupid little hoops to jump through. And I resented a lot of the nursing stuff b/c I felt like I couldn't enjoy my other non-nursing classes b/c of the nursing...
  24. Need ER nurse feedback

    I liked the analogy to the meth-crazed hippo, hehe. All the things you listed were good. I apologize in advance if I repeat any of those things down below in my reply; I'm eating lunch at the same...