Psqrd

Psqrd

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  1. Do you work for Sutter?

    Psqrd replied to wannabeICUnurse's topic in California Nursing

    To answer your question, sutter starts new grads I believe at 37.90/hr UC davis is 33.93/hr I think Mercy is a dollar more than sutter and Kaiser is of course top of the scale. Good luck, I just...

  2. Sac City or Modesto JC

    Psqrd replied to Faith2BAnurse's topic in California Nursing

    I am currently a 4th semester student at Sac City College, I know that they get on average around 400 applicants per semester-34 get in...I'm not sure how many the Sutter Extended Campus get gut I am...

  3. Cardiac Arrest - ALONE

    Psqrd replied to punkstar's topic in Emergency

    We used to write it down on the sheets by the patients head...it worked in a pinch and it always came out in the wash.

  4. EKG on female patients

    Psqrd replied to bill4745's topic in Male Nursing Students

    When I performed EKG on females I always used a towel across the chest and when moving a breast for placement I used the back of my hand with the lead between my thumb and index finger...one smooth...

  5. Accidental arterial stick !!!

    Psqrd replied to Li'lOne's topic in Emergency

    As I understand it...and I am sure I will be corrected if wrong. The main concern is that once the arterial stick has been made that if the artery is damaged that a potential for loss of limb is...

  6. Accidental arterial stick !!!

    Psqrd replied to Li'lOne's topic in Emergency

    I used to work for a blood bank and we would occasionaly get an artery during a donation...just d/c and hold the pressure and elevate.

  7. nclex-rn application status

    Psqrd replied to bienbonita's topic in General Nursing

    I have heard of people calling for other reasons...I see no reason why you couldn't call for this one. Good luck

  8. Doctor won't back up his telephone orders!

    Psqrd replied to In_Chantress's topic in General Nursing

    I'd go to the HR department and explain that this Doctor is creating a hostile work enviorment...by law they have to investigate...I would not tolerate being called an idiot or liar by anyone.

  9. Phlebotomy: 25 Gauge Needle Question

    Psqrd replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as a phleb for over 20 years..(now one semester from my ADN) Drawing with a 25g is fine...hemolysis is of course a concern, one has to carefully monitor the amount of vacuum that apply to the...

  10. Guest Speaker for Graduation.

    Psqrd posted a topic in California Nursing

    I am looking for suggestions for a possible guest speaker for our graduation... What we are looking for is someone that is epitomy of Nursing excellence...either through deeds or standout...

  11. Ever dealt with a hospital merger?

    Psqrd replied to grace90's topic in General Nursing

    I was working at a small community hospital when a takeover took place. I found it interesting that everyone thought that a big pay raise was going to happen but when it didn't, it was really bad...

  12. Trashy blonde again...Question...Is it ok to ask...

    Psqrd replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    Have a friend call your previous job and ask for a reference for you and see what is said...Thats what I would do.

  13. Can u get sued for giving wrong advice?

    Psqrd replied to VikaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've always heard that you could be liable for advice if; The advice you give in anyway delays, discourages, or otherwise makes the person feel that a visit to their Doctor is not necessary and...

  14. Finding jobs for a new grad....

    Psqrd replied to locolorenzo22's topic in General Nursing

    I graduate in the end of May, and I just turned my first app. in today...I used to hear that for May grads that the Feb. time frame was good but now hospitals are filling positions earlier and they...

  15. How do you protect your identity?

    Psqrd replied to mcknis's topic in General Nursing

    Protect your license information as well...I was recently talking with a nurse at a local hospital that I have clinicals at..(I'm a student nurse) who recently had been contacted by the police. It...

  16. What would you do??

    Psqrd replied to IngyRN's topic in General Nursing

    If no one is around and you are the only person around, you are to go get help first then CPR...If you did not notify EMS, you could be there indefinately...Remember the rule, once you start CPR you...

  17. first name last name issue and drama

    Psqrd replied to The Bell Jar's topic in General Nursing

    I would still write up a page or two in statement form about what happen...just the facts. I'd give her a copy and her supervisor a copy, and stand back till the dust settles. Just because they are a...

  18. Any Veterans in nursing here?

    Psqrd replied to NiteQwill's topic in General Nursing

    Army Medic 91B10Y100 School trained super "B" 6 years active 2 reserve, 2nd General Hospital in Germany for 3 years then Ft. McClellan (now closed) for 2 1/2 years 1986-1994 I'm in the last week of my...

  19. first name last name issue and drama

    Psqrd replied to The Bell Jar's topic in General Nursing

    All that should have needed to have been said is "I need help, someone is about to fall"...I agree with everyone else, An

  20. drug test question

    Psqrd replied to RNmom08's topic in General Nursing

    I would not worry about it...even if you did come up hot for the drug they (testing lab) would call you and verify if you under a Doctor's care for it.

  21. new grad interview help

    Psqrd replied to LyndseyER's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for posting this..I will start my app process in about 2 months and the whole process of interviewing makes me nervous. I recently was reading a job posting for UC Davis Med center here in...

  22. navy nurse

    Psqrd replied to Mr. Maverick's topic in General Nursing

    Snickett, I have heard that as well about the Army reserve allowing you a commission with an ADN, I am seriously thinking about that. I have a total of 8 years between active and reserve and only...

  23. Nursing and Epilepsy

    Psqrd replied to VieraGrl1030's topic in General Nursing

    I believe any questions that they ask you about medical conditions that you may have, are illegal...if they can't ask a woman if she is pregnant then it goes to reason they can't ask about anything...

  24. Ever worked at a Blood Bank?

    Psqrd replied to Suninmyheart's topic in General Nursing

    I worked at a blood center for 3 years in the mobile dept and I totally agree with everything you said...An RN new grad needs to not walk but RUN from this job...you will be ruined and may find it...

  25. UC Davis Sacramento

    Psqrd replied to marie88's topic in California Nursing

    UC Davis med is I believe the lowest pay in a Sacramento Hospital, but they do have the best benefits/retirement...so it is a trade off. As far as the hospital itself is..it is like any other teaching...