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  1. nursing instructor shortages

    emmycRN replied to ddewitt's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    traumaRUs-I would be interested in hearing about what you decide to do with your degree. I am working on a CNS degree, but in my area they aren't utilized in the hospitals at all. I want to teach,...

  2. All CRNAs need to READ this

    emmycRN replied to janecristensen's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    This kind of attitude encourages teamwork and professional pride, unlike the discouraging words of the OP. Thank you for your kindness and respect of the nursing

  3. please help with these ABG's

    emmycRN posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    82yo male on bipap FIO2 90% with diagnosis of pneumonia. o2 sats WNL. ph 7.54 pco2 51 p02 64 hco3 43.6 BE 18.5 I am a relatively new ICU nurse and ABG's aren't my strong point. Charge RN and RT said...

  4. Sweet Dreams, Baby! Tell us about your strange dreams r/t nursing

    emmycRN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I dream about nursing a lot, and they are usually nightmares. Just the other night after taking care of fresh tracheostomy I dreamed that both my children were kidnapped. When the police found them...

  5. discouraged

    emmycRN posted a topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Hello everyone, I am set to begin a CNS-med/surg program this fall. I was looking forward to all the different avenues that this degree will allow. However, someone at work who also has a masters...

  6. LNC courses

    emmycRN posted a topic in Legal

    Hi all legal nurses. I recently began to consider going the LNC route while I am working on my masters online. Is there a good reputable course that you don't have to travel across country to...

  7. am i making a mistake going agency???

    emmycRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Looking for good pay and flexible working schedule I recenty signed on with an agency in my area. They staff several acute and LTC facilities a couple of which are geri-psych units. I go in monday...

  8. Bsn Grad To Work In Ltc

    emmycRN replied to sly3274's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    New graduates often request a temporary license from their state board of nursing that allows them to work for 3 months or so prior to taking the NCLEX. Nobody in any state may be employed as a nurse...

  9. am i making a mistake going agency???

    emmycRN replied to emmycRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the information everybody! I feel a little better but I'm still really nervous. I guess the thing to do is just do a few shifts and see what

  10. Question about co-worker competence

    emmycRN replied to NightICURNBSN's topic in General Nursing

    First, I don't consider Albumin a blood product. It's a colloid like PRBC's, platelets, and FFP, but as far as I know not administered the same. To answer your question, I would try advocating for...

  11. Nurses: Who came from a dysfuntional family?

    emmycRN replied to kstec's topic in General Nursing

    went through a REALLY bloody divorce and custody battle at age 9, but no drug abuse. pretty dysfunctional though, especially since after all these years the animonsity between my parents is no less...

  12. Need some info about Weekend Option

    emmycRN replied to shewalke's topic in General Nursing

    I just finished a year of weekend option and have decided to change to PRN. It was pretty great for the first 6 months or so, but I didn't realize how much I was going to be missing out on. The pay...

  13. Drawing bloodwork

    emmycRN replied to Creamsoda's topic in MICU, SICU

    Instead of using a vacutainer you could try attaching a syringe and aspirating the blood into it and then transfer the blood from the syringe to the

  14. Worst Nursing Experience--What's Yours?

    emmycRN replied to tonyluvnelly's topic in General Nursing

    My worst nursing experience was in nursing school (diploma program). This place was like a boot camp and the instructors were so mean!! I was eventually kicked out of the program, then reinstated...

  15. What is your work day like?

    emmycRN replied to FocusRN's topic in General Nursing

    BSN RN ICU-1 year 5 years experience as LPN in acute care Yes, I have thought of starting my own business. Do I like my current job? Sometimes. My night shift begins with shift report. Next I assess...

  16. You guys see what's up over at the RN corner?

    emmycRN replied to msdobson's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Don't see how this is a "diss". I will have to research it further, but I think that this is true. My mother works in higher education and she has told me that New York state has in fact made the...

  17. big bad nursing myths busted

    emmycRN replied to adrienurse's topic in General Nursing

    BSN prepared nurses have less clinical knowledge. ADN nurses are better prepared for bedside

  18. "Its dead, Jim"

    emmycRN replied to DaughterofRuth's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This seems so unfair to me!! I have never heard of a woman being forced to support an abusive ex in this way, especially when the children are with you. I'm so sorry for what you have gone through...

  19. NOT TRYING TO START A DEBATE: but what is the differences between LVN and RN scope ?

    emmycRN replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    An LVN/LPN can "do" most all nursing tasks, although as already stated this varies from state to state. But, they must function under the supervision of a RN. Nursing is more than just tasks, as we...

  20. Will I get fired?????

    emmycRN replied to Furoffire's topic in General Nursing

    Same with our monitors. If you adjust the time increment you will get additional readings. If the monitor is set for like every hour, you will only see readings for each hour on the

  21. bigeminy info please!

    emmycRN replied to sissiesmama's topic in General Nursing

    If you are talking about ventricular ectopic beats (or PVC's) occuring every other beat than this could indicate an electrolyte imbalance. I have seen many patients with frequent ectopy who are...

  22. Is there power in the color white?

    emmycRN replied to bbfw2's topic in General Nursing

    I couldn't/wouldn't wear my street clothes to work. Scrubs are much easier to launder and cheaper. White is "nice" but why force every nurse to look like every other nurse. IMO this takes away our...

  23. Very Confused!

    emmycRN replied to jTank01's topic in General Nursing

    CNA=certified nursing assistant. CMA=certified medical assistant They are two different things but both include hands-on pt care. If you want experience in nursing, I would go CNA and on to nursing...

  24. What can you do with a MSN vs BSN?

    emmycRN replied to justme1972's topic in General Nursing

    WHY would you say nothing?! The possibilities for a nurse with a masters degree are endless. And of course a BSN is worth while, if only to be your first step toward an MSN. I will begin a CNS...

  25. Should I Have Stepped In??

    emmycRN replied to leesespieces's topic in General Nursing

    It's my understanding that law enforcement are never supposed to give first aid or cpr due to possible litigation. They call for the ambulance and secure the scene until they arrive. I'm not sure if...