Eirene ASN, RN

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    pay/conditions info in Ohio Correctional for new nurse

    Eirene replied to pjmnurse's topic in Correctional

    I'm curious to know how your interview went. I have an interview tomorrow with an Ohio Correctional facility. Did they do a credit
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    Am I the only new nurse who doesn't hate my job?

    Eirene replied to kmarie724's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I love my job. I'm right where I need to be. I go home feeling like I've really made a difference (on most days). I'll be at my one-year-mark in
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    What exactly is PCU?

    Eirene replied to HURN's topic in General Nursing

    Tele/step-down. We get a lot of cardiac caths, r/o CP, post-pacers, etc. We share the same protocols as ICU and work autonomously. Our ratios never go above 4:1. We are required to be ACLS certified....
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    CCRN

    Eirene replied to sqadir1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You need 1,750 working hours as a critical care nurse before you can take the CCRN certification. (See American Association of Critical Care Nurses.) If I were you, I'd look into taking ACLS and...
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    How hard is it to get a PCA job in Columbus?

    Eirene replied to msteeleart's topic in Ohio Nursing

    That is interesting that OSU now has both MST's and PCA's. Back in the late 90's the PCAs did everything-- ADLs, labs, EKGs, and foleys. It seems silly to have both, IMO. Anyway-- I did enjoy...
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    How hard is it to get a PCA job in Columbus?

    Eirene replied to msteeleart's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Try OSU Medical Center or Columbus Children's. They seem to always be hiring PCA's. I worked for OSU several years ago before nursing school. Great benefits and pretty good working conditions....
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    Select Specialty Hospital- Columbus, Ohio

    Eirene posted a topic in General Nursing

    Do any of you have experience with this company? I was called for an interview (RN). Would this be counted as a good, solid Med-Surg experience as a new grad? I know they have vents, complex dressing...
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    Central Ohio Nurses - can you help me? COTC / Marion Tech

    Eirene replied to butterflybluz's topic in General Nursing

    I am a proud graduate of MTC. Their pass rate for the NCLEX was 94.34% compared to COTC's 81.63%. It's a highly competitive program and half do not make it to graduation. I feel that my education...
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    Brat diet

    Eirene posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know that the BRAT diet (banana, rice, applesauce, and toast) is recommended for kids with GI issues. We've had several cases of the stomach bug come in. Is it appropriate to suggest this diet (to...
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    Hang in there new Grads and New Nurses it does get better..I PROMISE

    Eirene replied to Morettia2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for sharing your experiences! I appreciate you taking the time to write this to encourage new nurses like me. Please think twice about using that word. It is hurtful.
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    LTC... Let's vent! Comments, concerns, suggestions?

    Eirene replied to sinursie's topic in General Nursing

    I know my feeling may provoke strong feelings, but this is MY view about the way LTC facilities are going to change. I believe that there is NO nursing shortage. New grads (RN and LPN) are having...
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    Having been in Detox

    Eirene replied to twicexmommy's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I checked "yes" to the box for nursing school and NCLEX. I was in an inpatient psychiatric hospital hospital for one month way before nursing school. I did have to jump through a few hoops to sit for...
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    Nationwide (Columbus) Children's

    Eirene replied to Nenja's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I feel that you have a very good chance on gaining employment at Columbus Children's if that is what you desire. They broke ground this summer to add on 500,000 square feet to their existing...
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    The gift that keeps on hurting

    Eirene replied to mazy's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry for your loss.
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    Depressed about other staffers

    Eirene replied to Justlearning's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Aw, sweetie. I am so sorry this is happening. The job market stinks right now. I agree with looking for a new job on your days off. In the meantime, try not to get overwhelmed. Write all of the...
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    Pharmacology and math

    Eirene replied to OnlyByHisGrace's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My advice to you is to study the different classes of medications such as beta blockers, ACE inhibitors, calcium channel blockers, etc. The generics of these drugs are pretty easy because they all end...
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    must have qualities for a nurse

    Eirene replied to mgra328's topic in General Nursing

    Flexibility! And, thick
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    A really good example of children in the USA still dying from childhood diseases.

    Eirene replied to justme1972's topic in General Nursing

    Because they have around the clock nursing care paid by the tax dollars of the good ole US of A. You see all of those people who adopt 10 special needs kids? It's all about the money and subsidies;...
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    Need some assistance from folks in the Parma area...

    Eirene replied to zamboni's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Cambridge Home Health Home Health of Southwest General Seasons of Care These places would be a place to start. I don't have any experience with them
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    CNA while pursuing BSN?

    Eirene replied to jay as in J's topic in General Nursing

    I think its a great idea! Being a PCA in the 90's really helped me learn time management way before I got into nursing. Most hospitals will train you as a PCA (patient care assistant). I wouldn't...
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    Odor Masking Power?

    Eirene replied to carbaminohemoglobin's topic in General Nursing

    Vicks! It helps especially with
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    A really good example of children in the USA still dying from childhood diseases.

    Eirene replied to justme1972's topic in General Nursing

    My daughter died of RSV which compromised her reconstructed heart. She was 5 months old. If Synagis would have been available back then, I would have vaccinated her without thinking twice. It could...
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    $1000 Gift ---> How to spend it.

    Eirene replied to Slobgob's topic in General Nursing

    Two foot/let massagers from brookstone to put in the
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    Alternative to spanking

    Eirene replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    Steph, I would give a million dollars to hear my child being able to run through the house. His legs are too contracted to walk. I'm with you 100% on that. I do not spank/hit/slap my children. I...
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    is it bad if i dont go to the christmas party tonight?

    Eirene replied to missmiamoore's topic in General Nursing

    Don't go. I am an alcoholic and will remain one for my entire life. I don't even want to be tempted-- way too much to lose. I didn't go to my facility's Christmas party with the open bar, either....