punkstar

punkstar

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  1. ER Questions

    punkstar posted a topic in Emergency

    I was just curious when doing ABGs, do you apply a tourniquet on? What is your protocol when you have a STEMI? 2 IV sites, Nitro drip, etc.? Which tubes and orders go "on ice"? (e.g. lactate, what...

  2. Done with ED Orientation...

    punkstar posted a topic in Emergency

    I had a question as to when one would be eligible in switching to another department of their choice after fulfilling orientation at their initial department... By that I mean... I've been in the ED...

  3. From ED to ICU

    punkstar posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I was wondering how long one would have to work in any department in order to transfer to another department? 3 months? 6 months before transfer? Any help would be greatly

  4. Wouldn't you like to know...

    punkstar posted a topic in General Nursing

    Scenario... So today at work my preceptor told me to do some research about dialysis patients and why it is that they receive kayexalate po , insulin 10 U iv push , sodium bicarbonate iv push, and D50...

  5. All Ye Shall Benefit...

    punkstar posted a topic in Emergency

    So I'm doing wonderfully in the ER where I work at. I'm 4 weeks into my orientation with 8 more weeks to go. I actually had a couple of concerns that have been bothering me lately as far as what I've...

  6. Working Two Jobs...

    punkstar posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I've been working as a new grad / orientee in Emergency Dept. for about a month now and I have my weekend open to try to work another job, preferrably RN job related. Any suggestions? I don't have...

  7. Celsius and Fahrenheit

    punkstar posted a topic in General Nursing

    Something struck my curiousity today and I wanted to know something... The Fahrenheit scale is widely used in the United States. However, American scientists almost always use the Celsius scale in...

  8. Attending, Resident, House Staff, Physician...

    punkstar posted a topic in General Nursing

    What does each mean? How they are different from one another and what role do they play? Define... Physician. Resident. Attending. House Staff. Are they all

  9. When the going gets tough, so does your skin...

    punkstar posted a topic in Emergency

    People mentioned that when working in the ER you developed toughened skin...:pumpiron: Do you find this true and how did you develop your tough skin? I'm a new ER nurse...and I guess because I haven't...

  10. Full-time w/ dreams...

    punkstar posted a topic in Emergency

    So I'm officially starting my first year in my nursing career as a new grad in the ER. Here's the problem... I'm scheduled full-time (80 hrs/ 2 wk). By Fall 2008, I'd like to get my BSN through an...

  11. Tuition Forgiveness

    punkstar posted a topic in General Nursing

    What is Tuition Forgiveness?? I'm trying to understand what it entails. For instance, I graduated from nursing school and my employer tells me that I can get all the money I spent for tuition in...

  12. CRNAs with Tattoos

    punkstar posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I was just wondering if anyone knows of any CRNAs that have tattoos? How are CRNAs looked upon by others? I have couple of tattoos and have my goal set in becoming a CRNA. Any feedback is greatly...

  13. CRNAs with Tattoos

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

    Wow, Surgeons too

  14. Staff Level Promotions

    punkstar posted a topic in General Nursing

    So how does one actual increase in staff level or promoted higher? For instance, everyone starts at STAFF NURSE I. I've seen STAFF NURSE II (Does this mean they've been on their unit for 5 years or...

  15. The Big Question

    punkstar posted a topic in Emergency

    Hello, I'm a new grad ED RN beginning my first year in the ER with no previous RN experience. I just wanted to know what certifications an ED RN is capable of obtaining and what the...

  16. Question regarding RN License

    punkstar posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    In the State of Illinois, how long does it take for RN licenses to be issued after passing the NCLEX-RN? When I can expect my license in my mail? Is the wait near 2 or 4 weeks? Longer? Thank you for...

  17. Question regarding RN License

    punkstar replied to punkstar's topic in Illinois Nursing

    So I finally have my name up on the idpr website. How long will it take now for the actual paper license to come by

  18. Hospital or Nursing Agency?

    punkstar posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey everyone, I'm a newly registered nurse and have come to find it really difficult finding a job here in Chicago, IL. I don't have that extensive of a work history and the last time I had worked was...

  19. Hospital or Nursing Agency?

    punkstar replied to punkstar's topic in General Nursing

    So I have a job interview tomorrow for a full-time position in the ER. Wish me

  20. Hospital or Nursing Agency?

    punkstar replied to punkstar's topic in General Nursing

    Dolce, thanks for the tip! I'll make sure to expand my

  21. Hospital or Nursing Agency?

    punkstar replied to punkstar's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Tazzi... I'll make sure to change that specialty listing...I thought it was asking what "specialty" I would be interested in... And as far as agency clarification goes...I understand now. It...

  22. Hospital or Nursing Agency?

    punkstar replied to punkstar's topic in General Nursing

    As far as experience goes, I have never worked in the hospital as a nurse before, but only as a registrar in admitting. It was only last Friday that I did apply and so I'm guessing I should sit tight...

  23. Dumb Question but...

    punkstar posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    If you can approximate an hourly wage based on starting based income for a new CRNA, what is that hourly age? $40/hr? Let's hear

  24. Dumb Question but...

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

    Why

  25. Overall Body Numbness and Irritability

    punkstar posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey how's it going everybody. I don't know why lately I'm been feeling very irritable lately. My whole body feels numb and I should be happy. I just passed NCLEX-RN, I'm a brand new nurse...but for...