RNSacht

RNSacht

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  1. Start in ER in 1 month

    RNSacht replied to Happeetxn's topic in Emergency

    I made the transition to ER nine months ago, I myself had 14 months experience as a new nurse on telemetry and finally decided to follow my dream to ER. Can I tell you how much I love, love, love...

  2. EKG practice rhythm strips

    RNSacht replied to canuck2texan's topic in General Students

    Thank you for an AWESOME web site, keep the great information

  3. Are croc shoes white enough??????????

    RNSacht posted a topic in General Nursing

    Okay, so I could not wait to get my new croc shoes for work I have a pair in tan and went on the website to find out they make special ones for professionals:monkeydance: so I ordered my "pearl...

  4. Croc shoes Worth it? Or forget it??

    RNSacht posted a topic in General Nursing

    Okay so Im thinking of buying crocs for work. I have them to wear to the pool:cool: but I work 12 hour shifts and I have been hearing so much about them. So who has them and what do you...

  5. Help! I need to interview an RN

    RNSacht replied to btoprani2002's topic in First Year After Licensure

    1.number of years in nursing 15 months 2.area of nurse's experience started in tele for 12 months now in er 3.length of orientation at first job in tele 3 months now in er 8 weeks 4.did orientation...

  6. Do you prefer 12 hour or 8 hour shifts?

    RNSacht replied to Scrubz's topic in General Nursing

    Just thought I would add my two cents worth before people get heated:argue: like many of these posts do...:smiley_ab :lol_hitti ... I was such an ADVOCATE for 12 hours shifts. "I luv 12 hours...

  7. Do you prefer 12 hour or 8 hour shifts?

    RNSacht replied to Scrubz's topic in MICU, SICU

    Just thought I would add my two cents worth before people get heated:argue: like many of these posts do...:smiley_ab :lol_hitti ... I was such an ADVOCATE for 12 hours shifts. "I luv 12 hours...

  8. Transitioning into the Emergency room, Please help!!!

    RNSacht posted a topic in Emergency

    I am so excited :monkeydance: I have bid on an emergency room nursing position and...... I got it!!!!!!! I start in two weeks. I have been on a busy telemetry floor for a year and I am ready to...

  9. Understaffing and burnout

    RNSacht replied to cherishlpn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Just thought I would share my story. If you look at my prior posts (I dont want to be labeled a hypocrit) I have just raved :monkeydance: about 12 hour shifts. :yelclap: :yelclap: :yelclap:...

  10. TOO Old??? 41 1/2 years old

    RNSacht replied to chubbi's topic in Nursing Career

    Okay, I have to share my story. It did take me 7 total years to finish nursing school (pre-reqs and all) I am now 39 and I still remember my first college course, Okay it wasnt even a college...

  11. Transitioning into the Emergency room, Please help!!!

    RNSacht replied to RNSacht's topic in Emergency

    ER suite is a good software to purchase. It has lots of good info as well. Anyone know where to buy this er suite?????????? anyone have it and how do you like

  12. Transitioning into the Emergency room, Please help!!!

    RNSacht replied to RNSacht's topic in Emergency

    Thank you all for such inspiring posts!!!!!!!! :yelclap: I already have ACLS and a palm pilot, I have the nursing drug handbook program, and the Lab and diagnostic tests program, I currently am...

  13. considering taking position as dialysis RN...how is it??

    RNSacht replied to ZIPTWIST1326's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    :lol_hitti :cheers: Just thought I would bump this thread as I know you want some answers. See you at work girlfriend. Rachel:bow:

  14. Dealing with family

    RNSacht replied to rn undisclosed name's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Kell, how are you, I was surfin allnurses and saw your thread. Just thought I would input as well. I am usually VERY, VERY firm and say exactly what you did. Finally if calls keep coming...

  15. My Dr Says No to Nursing For Me

    RNSacht replied to mammaoftwo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Im sorry but you really should get a second opinion. I see MANY, MANY nurses at my facility that are 100+ pounds overweight and are still working as nurses, The health problems you mentioned plague...

  16. Name hospital and salary--everywhere

    RNSacht replied to mistydave's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry pardon my frank statement, but dont read this forum if you are so against talking salary. This is an OPEN forum and most of us enjoy seeing what the national salary range is. It is NO

  17. still overwhelmed

    RNSacht replied to sunneeRN's topic in General Nursing

    "I have made a conscious effort lately to change my attitude at work. I am usually very hard on myself, trying to get everything done right away. I see myself racing up & down hallways, for...

  18. How many recommend purchasing a PDA?

    RNSacht replied to jbjints's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am a nurse on a telemetry floor and I use my PDA ALL the time!!!!:rotfl: I mainly use the drug guide and recently I have typed in some things I need to refer to at work, (different stress tests,...

  19. Books? Journals? Etc...

    RNSacht replied to ReeseRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I love, love, love Nursing 2007. I personally did not like AJN but everyone is

  20. What IV meds cannot be given to Cardiac Patients

    RNSacht replied to mhershey's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I agree with you, well said, sorry I dont have any answers for you... I work on a tele floor and Im trying to think really, really

  21. New mom cant decide to work 2 or 3 12's

    RNSacht replied to RN_Amanda's topic in Nursing Career

    Friends of mine took advantage of their much loved position of nursing (twelve hour days) and when they went part time and then wanted their twelve hour day position back a new grad snatched that...

  22. Shift change, ding, ding --Doc's here !.!.!

    RNSacht replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    With these HIPPA laws we are so limited to what we can even tell these families. I pretty much tell them all the same "Mom or Dad slept well and is currently resting comfortable, the doc's havent...

  23. how do i max my income as new grad

    RNSacht replied to focker-male nurse's topic in General Nursing

    What I believe the prior post is referring to is the weekend or some call "the bayer" program. You work every weekend , but get paid for a full weeks work thus is where the 42 dollars an hour comes...

  24. I'm so confused...need help...please reply

    RNSacht replied to tiffswan's topic in Texas Nursing

    Just my two cents: If I had to do it all over again I would go for Radiology. You dont have to put up with AS much Bull$%It that nurses do and it is a rewarding career financially. Just my two...

  25. What's your favorite type of patient?

    RNSacht replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    :roll :chuckle love your response. im still