espana22

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1. Stressed and In need of advice

   espana22 posted a topic in Emergency

   First let me explain my situation. I am a new RN I graduated this summer and started working in an ER right away. I loved it! I love the fast pace, the not knowing what is going to walk in through the door... but recently I have just had it with ever...

2. How Do You Know If Er Nursing Is For You?

   espana22 replied to janetrette's topic in Emergency

   You really need to be able to multitask. As some of the other replies stated you do it all down there. You never know what is going to walk through the door. You always think the worst case scenarious are going to come via ambulance but not always th...

3. IV Phenergan and Toradol "Push"

   espana22 replied to CrohnieToo's topic in Emergency

   WOW! Good information to know. We always give phenergan IV and toradol IV in the ER. I have never once been told to dilute it and have never seen any of the other nurses diluting it either. As a new nurse that is really helpful. I have never had anyo...

4. Chicagoland Area RN Salaries

   espana22 replied to Gem97's topic in Illinois

   I graduated a year ago and most people who graduated in my class are making $27 as a new grad (night shift with differential). For people with experience, around 30 or higher. It also greatly depends on which hospital you work for. Northwestern tends...

5. Is 26 too old to go back to school?

   espana22 replied to anouk's topic in General Nursing

   Definitely not too old! Also if you have a BA. have you thought about taking an accelerated program? Its for people who already have a degree but want to change careers. It takes aroud a year in a half. Just a thought!

6. ER-101...Route/Meds/Terms

   espana22 replied to shill's topic in Emergency

   Thanks for the info! I am a new grad. ER nurse and they are very helpful! Any suggestions on little books to buy to keep in my pocket? I see a couple of nurses have them, but they are all different. Just wondering if anyone has found one they really ...

7. Gn

   espana22 replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

   a GN is a graduated nurse. Not all states have it but if the state you live in does it basically means you can work without taking the boards as a GN. You basically have the same responsibilities as a nurse. The license is usually 3 months. hope this...

8. nursing income in texas, california,and georgia

   espana22 replied to anouk's topic in General Nursing

   hey! I am a new RN in Texas in an ER, I make 19.50 for day with 2.00 differential for nights. Hope that helps.

9. had it with nursing school already!

   espana22 replied to CANewRN's topic in General Students

   Best advice... stick in there! My nursing program was a complete disaster.... completely unorganized. We didnt even have an instructor for one of the clinical rotations. In the end I was happy I finished the program. Sometimes the toughtest obstacles...