amzyRN

amzyRN

ED, Cardiac-step down, tele, med surg

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  1. Leaving Nursing

    amzyRN replied to KSjo88's topic in General Nursing

    Can't you take a leave of absence and look for a new job, a nursing job, maybe a per diem somewhere? Then you would have more time to look into MBA programs. Maybe it's partly the facility and unit...

  2. New grad worried about getting a job.

    amzyRN replied to Sah275's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    It's illegal to discriminate against a disabled applicant. Accommodations are usually mentioned after you're on board during the medical part of the hiring process. Do good on your interviews to show...

  3. Should I ask for a raise?

    amzyRN replied to OnTheSearch's topic in General Nursing

    If you have another job in hand your current company may make you a counter offer including a raise. I was presented with that opportunity, they would give me a new title with more money attached. It...

  4. Good idea?

    amzyRN replied to katzact's topic in Emergency

    I think you should go for it. You'll be surprised what you can handle and how the ER environment will enhance your nursing skills. I learned more in my short time in ER (less than 2 years) than in my...

  5. Should I be totally honest in my interview?

    amzyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Always spin it into a positive. I think Emergent, RN's advice above is spot on and you should follow

  6. Quitting Small Residency for Bigger, Better Residency

    amzyRN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

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  7. Quitting Small Residency for Bigger, Better Residency

    amzyRN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    That's a pretty slimy thing to do if they are supportive and you like your work environment. My first nursing job gave me awesome training with a work environment that was second to none and I stayed...

  8. Should I go to HR?

    amzyRN replied to 8daysaweek's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I wouldn't go to HR. The only reason I'd go to HR is for a clear-cut example of repeated harassment where I could document a violation of policy and if it was a significant patient safety issue or...

  9. Too ugly to be a nurse..?!?

    amzyRN replied to RandomNurse2b1's topic in General Nursing

    Who cares what your nurse looks like? Having been a patient once myself, I could care less what my nurses looked like. The only thing that brought me comfort was that I thought they knew what they...

  10. Narcotic missing

    amzyRN replied to Mbarbour's topic in General Nursing

    You should always report a discrepancy immediately. Usually, the med was either miscounted or possibly stuck in the Pyxis in a weird place. If the med is really missing it's your responsibility to...

  11. New To ER

    amzyRN replied to iheartnursing91's topic in Emergency

    I totally agree that so much of it is about communication and in most cases this has been my experience. I have asked for clarification in respectful way and in almost all instances have gotten it....

  12. Getting your recommendation letters from employer: how did you go about it?

    amzyRN replied to guest545900's topic in Government, Military

    Many hospitals I've worked for have a no reference policy. All they can do is verify experience (worked here from this date to this date, eligible for rehire). Because management is an extension of...

  13. Chances of a new grad starting in an ER

    amzyRN replied to IndependentMN's topic in Emergency

    If I were you, I'd start looking at hospitals I'd like to work at and see what their requirements are. Call their HR and see if the minimum qualifications are flexible. There are hospitals that take...

  14. falling asleep during nightshift

    amzyRN replied to nightlightnurseaide's topic in General Nursing

    It's called shift work sleep disorder. If you are falling asleep, I'd suggest you see your doctor. There are medications prescribed for it that helps people stay alert when their body is trying to put...

  15. Too ugly to be a nurse..?!?

    amzyRN replied to RandomNurse2b1's topic in General Nursing

    Don't listen to those jerks!!! I'm sure you're NOT ugly. People who call other people ugly are the ugly ones! People come in all different shapes and sizes, but beauty really does come from within....

  16. Med-Surg vs. ICU for a Broad Knowledge Base

    amzyRN replied to Shookclays's topic in General Nursing

    Take the ICU job. Having 6 to 7 patients is crazy and probably unsafe. You'll be running your orifice off all night, no time to think and learn. Med surg can be a dumping ground, which can be good to...

  17. Mistake on orientation..please help

    amzyRN replied to MommyRN89's topic in Patient Medications

    Even though you didn't tell her about the timing, it's her responsibility to check prior to giving the med, so that error is on her technically. When a nurse is giving meds, especially things that...

  18. Shoplifting misdemeanor

    amzyRN replied to Paris22's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    In California every time I renew my license they ask about criminal convictions. I think most boards will look in a database to check criminal charges and convictions. If you lie they will know. When...

  19. ED Nurse with Deteriorating Health

    amzyRN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Have you considered case management? Some of my old ED coworkers went this

  20. New To ER

    amzyRN replied to iheartnursing91's topic in Emergency

    I meant, never sacrifice safety for speed, not the other way

  21. New To ER

    amzyRN replied to iheartnursing91's topic in Emergency

    ER is tough and it will be like you're new all over again! Just roll with it and you'll catch on. Try to make sure you understand why your preceptor is doing things in a certain order. It's important...

  22. Can't stop thinking about work

    amzyRN replied to Michelles87's topic in General Nursing

    I think that you should speak to a professional about it. It sounds like anxiety, not first year in nursing kinda stuff because you said it's recent. As others have mentioned perhaps a vacation or...

  23. Los Gatos ER Physician in the News

    amzyRN replied to CityofAngelsRN's topic in Nursing News

    I noticed the patient seemed pretty calm for someone having an anxiety attack. I've seen some patients with severe attacks with pulse rates in the 130s, hyperventilating and diaphoretic. I'm not sure...

  24. Tips to survive ER

    amzyRN replied to iheartnursing91's topic in Emergency

    Make sure you are a master at prioritization, ask more experienced nurses if you are unsure about what you should do first, why and how things are done. Though the ER is chaotic, there is an order of...

  25. Los Gatos ER Physician in the News

    amzyRN replied to CityofAngelsRN's topic in Nursing News

    Malingering patients are common in the ER. It can be annoying, the fake seizures, the aggressive drug seekers, the fakers and wasters of time an resources. It sounds like this guy was using the ER as...