CraigBSN02

CraigBSN02

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  1. New Grad Needs Experience

    CraigBSN02 replied to bubblejet50's topic in Critical Care

    What Missnurse said. No replacement for hospital experience. Start in the hospital, and forget about the EMT program. Unless you see your career path leading you to a first responder type position...

  2. New Grad seeking ICU career path

    CraigBSN02 replied to RNin's topic in Critical Care

    Starting out in Tele gives you a leg up on the competition for the TICU positions. TICU is competitive and there are fewer of those jobs; They are going to take people who have floor experience first....

  3. CEN to ICU?

    CraigBSN02 posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Greets, I'm a 10 year CEN ER nurse who is "looking to try something new". I've done ER from 100,000 + academic centers to 6 bed rural hospitals. I love the really sick patients and I like the...

  4. Your least favorite patient.

    CraigBSN02 replied to errn7's topic in Emergency

    Har har har. I love this thread. :rotfl: My least favorite are the ones with minor complaints and a condescending/demanding attitude. This is the nightmare scenario: Young couple late 20s, childless,...

  5. Emergency Nurse Practitioner programs?

    CraigBSN02 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hey all, I'm beginning to get the itch to do something more with my BSN. I really like the idea of being an ENP, but I haven't found too many schools offering it specifically. So far: University of...

  6. Hiring freeze in VA and DC?

    CraigBSN02 replied to mingez's topic in General Nursing

    The economy affects us all, but hospitals in the DC market are still hiring. GWU Hospital, and several INOVA locations (Mt. Vernon, Healthplex, Fairfax). As far as travel nursing goes, fuhgeddabowdit!...

  7. Is ICU too challenging for new grads?

    CraigBSN02 replied to yoginurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    No no , and no! If ICU is really what you want to do, and you "really feel you belong", then there is no stopping you. Study hard, learn alot and you will succeed. This bogus "new grads can't handle...

  8. Trauma ER or Level 3 ER!?!?

    CraigBSN02 replied to bamagt's topic in General Nursing

    More precisely, you can challenge (sit for the exam) for a paramedic certification as long as you have a BSN and a active RN licensure. -Craig RN, BSN, and others...

  9. Pt signed out AMA then died! what do you think?

    CraigBSN02 replied to jenrn6282's topic in General Nursing

    Did you contact the attending MD and get orders for this guy's AMA? Did you have the patient sign the AMA form and provide him detailed discharge instructions about what could have and what he should...

  10. Trauma ER or Level 3 ER!?!?

    CraigBSN02 replied to bamagt's topic in General Nursing

    You stated that your goal was to become a flight nurse. If that's the case, the big messy ER is where you'll need to get some experience. However, that may not be the best place for you. Allow me to...

  11. Who worked during nursing school?

    CraigBSN02 replied to hnt1987's topic in General Nursing

    If you have to ask this question, then you do not need to work during nursing school. :-) Those of us that needed to pay rent, eat, put gas in the car, etc. etc.... we worked because there wasn't a...

  12. Do You Have To Work Med-surg??

    CraigBSN02 replied to nursingisforme's topic in General Nursing

    If you wanted to be a policeman, how much sense would it be to be a firefighter for a year? If you're a person who is certain that one specific specialty is what you want and have make it your career...

  13. Trauma Shears & Eye Protection suggestions, please.

    CraigBSN02 replied to edmia's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    For shears, there is only one correct answer... http://www.bigshears.com (picture attached for proof) Suckers are big, too. Weigh about a pound (~400gm) They can cut thru anything. Denim, leather,...

  14. Ever watched old cartoons?

    CraigBSN02 replied to CraigBSN02's topic in Emergency

    I agree with your decision. The fact that this lady had risk factors out the wazoo is a side point. However, this doesn't sound like new onset cardiac pain. The salient points are: reproduceable RIGHT...

  15. Ever watched old cartoons?

    CraigBSN02 posted a topic in Emergency

    Ever seen when a character passes out? All the "color" drains out of him so that he's see-thru?? I ask for a reason. Keep reading. My pt is a young adult, transferred to us for a distal comminuted...

  16. Does your ED/ER hire new grads? (and related ?s)

    CraigBSN02 replied to beachbum3's topic in Emergency

    Yes, they have internships and externships. Usually coincides with school graduations, but ideally they'll start a new grad training class whenever they're enough people. I think it's pretty...

  17. Took care of pt who tested positve for c-diff

    CraigBSN02 replied to anfe's topic in General Nursing

    I;ll join the 'wash your hands' chorus. And remember; c-diff is unaffected by hand sanitizers or the alcohol hand rubs that are often used in lieu of handwashing. Don't stress.

  18. Traveling to Hawaii -need some advice bad:)

    CraigBSN02 replied to kentuckychick's topic in Travel

    :ahem: Seeing as how the s.o. is from Maui, allow me to expound on a few things. Maui is god's country. Top 3 most beautiful places I've ever seen, bar none. People who live there, truly live...

  19. FASTSTAFF, RNNetwork, and CrossCountry Travelers help me!

    CraigBSN02 replied to roosevelt127's topic in Travel

    Been with Cross Country for 2+ years, the same recruiter for 2 years solid, and I've had an excellent experience. Good pay, decent benefits, housing is the one wildcard. Sometimes, it's fantastic,...

  20. Travelers with One Year experience

    CraigBSN02 replied to Newandconfused's topic in Travel

    Ask someone with whom you work with (in a supervisory position) how they would rate your clinical competence and skills. Compare these to your own personal list of 'great good/bad' skills, and see...

  21. Please share your happy travel moments! New traveler with some serious jitters!

    CraigBSN02 replied to RNnewgrad's topic in Travel

    Been traveling solid for 2+ years now. Seen Hawaii, mostly all of Florida, now staying in DC for a bit (2 years) before probably heading off to Texas. It's been great, assignments have been nearly all...

  22. New Traveler

    CraigBSN02 replied to travelnurse229's topic in Travel

    Traveling is awesome. I'm seen more/done more/made more that I ever hoped to do working at one facility. Sure, there have been average & poor assignments, but the good outweighs the bad. If you're...

  23. Anybody work agency full time?

    CraigBSN02 replied to Diary/Dairy's topic in Agency Nurses

    I've been working agency/travel for 2+ years now, averaging 9 months per location (Hawaii, Jacksonville, Orlando, DC). It helps to go with a larger company if you want a selection of different...

  24. Newbies - Keep an eye on your drunks!!

    CraigBSN02 posted a topic in Emergency

    A little story for your weekend coffee... allow me to paint a picture for ya. ***** 0030 on a weekday night, in a usually busy (but not tonight) Level 1 ER. You're doing your thing, got 4 patients and...

  25. Newbies - Keep an eye on your drunks!!

    CraigBSN02 replied to CraigBSN02's topic in Emergency

    There's lots of alcohol-related complaints here. I've found that the hospitals here would rather let the person "sober up" and then release to custody of a friend. Besides, if the person is a chronic...