ZooMommyRN ADN, RN

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  1. ZooMommyRN

    Passed CEN!

    ZooMommyRN replied to LegzRN's topic in Emergency

    Congratulations!!
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    Door to ct time for strokes

    ZooMommyRN replied to nurse ninja's topic in Emergency

    if we think it's a stroke we can call a stroke alert, the pt then goes straight to CT, EMS can call it as well and the pt goes straight to CT on their stretcher then to ER for further
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    IV Gauge for CT

    ZooMommyRN replied to EDrunnerRN's topic in Emergency

    we aim for a 20 in RAC or as close to the AC as possible, an 18 or a 20 in LAC would be useless for our
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    How can I get OUT of Med Surg and into ICU, ER??

    ZooMommyRN replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    ER- get ACLS, PALS, ENPC & TNCC ICU - take a critical care class, ACLS but regardless of which unit you go for, you have to win over your co-workers and manager for a good reference and a solid...
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    Low census/flex time

    ZooMommyRN replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    Our ER is staffed regardless of census, all other units are staffed by census, somehow I never got called off when I was on Med/Surg and after transfering to the ER I still get called to pick up extra...
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    ER nurse to patient ratio

    ZooMommyRN replied to MGHERRN's topic in Emergency

    we are a small 10 bed unit with 2 RN's dayshift and 2 night shift, a triage nurse who works 8a-midnight and we have a unit clerk who helps tech wise, ours is around 5:1 with Triage having up to 4 fast...
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    Torn about nursing school

    ZooMommyRN replied to ChrissyM82's topic in General Students

    Did you try UCF or the community colleges? I work for FL Hosp as an RN in the ED and can't even afford the RN-BSN with the employee "discount" so I could imagine being saddled with that kind of...
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    Okay to email a potential boss?

    ZooMommyRN replied to Bumashes's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'd send the email, it's how I got the transfer from med/surg to ER in my facility, I work nights so it's next to impossible to just bump into a manager. Good
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    What salary should I expect?

    ZooMommyRN replied to gerryNYC's topic in Florida Nursing

    again depends on area, the coasts tend to pay more, the cape coral/ft myers has had a huge decrease in housing costs, I've got 2 yrs in and am still making the same as I did as a new grad (20$ hr +...
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    What color scrubs do you wear?

    ZooMommyRN replied to healthstar's topic in General Nursing

    Med/Surg - ceil/white (tasteful prints for all), L&D - lavender/white, ICU- caribean blue/white , ER - wine/white, however it is all under debate/vote right now as apparently in the larger "mother...
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    Looking for Excelsior nursing grads!!!!

    ZooMommyRN replied to RetrieverGirl's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    double check with your state's BON, but people I know have been told that begining July 1st 2010 FL students no longer have to endure the review board or take NCLEX in another state and apply for...
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    The Suicide Tourist

    ZooMommyRN replied to JRD2002's topic in General Nursing

    I'll have to look into this more, it sounds very interesting, will be back later after viewing
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    When death is imminent (long).........

    ZooMommyRN replied to scoochy's topic in General Nursing

    It really is a need that has fallen through the cracks in many facilities, thankfuly I work for a faith based organization whose mission statement is to extend the healing ministry of Christ, we are...
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    How long till I can re-apply?

    ZooMommyRN replied to HurricaneRN's topic in General Nursing

    Have you tried showing up on their doorstep? If you call and can't get ahold of them, then it means they are busy people, so head to the unit and ask someone to point them out, shake their hand, show...
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    my first homehealth pt admission

    ZooMommyRN replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    head to toe, just like an inpatient with a few more hoops, just follow your OASYS packet and it walks you through it pretty good, the first few take a while, once you get into a pattern with them...
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    Inept New Grads?

    ZooMommyRN replied to imanedrn's topic in Emergency

    I had a rather unorthodox orientation, but I would do it again in a heartbeat! I transferred from med/surg where I was already on the desired & open shift, nights, I LOVE being on this side of...
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    Relocating from WI. to Ft. Lauderdale, job options??

    ZooMommyRN replied to aprilgemini24's topic in Florida Nursing

    the only way to avoid weekends & holidays is 1-Dr's office, 2-school nurse throught the health department, however those are dwindling down as it's cheaper to have a health room aid than it is to...
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    pt was very upset about fluid restrictions

    ZooMommyRN replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    Being a stickler for CYA, I'd grab a refusal of treatment and document pt refuses prescribed diet and have the pt sign, so when they throw themselves in CHF and are drowning in all that extra fluid,...
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    Alternatives to Pajam...I Mean, Scrubs

    ZooMommyRN replied to NursingAgainstdaOdds's topic in General Nursing

    Skechers has some adorable tops out I looove http://www.allheart.com/ck25708.html http://www.allheart.com/ck25706.html Baby Phat has cute styles http://www.allheart.com/ck26813.html...
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    Our new boss writing everyone up!

    ZooMommyRN replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    to me & my coworkers that is late, our facility states that shift is from 7-7 however we should be here and ready to take report by 645 with the expectation report (med/surg & ICU usually) can...
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    cna and agencies

    ZooMommyRN replied to mejajo08's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry you got thrown into the deep end of the staffing pool without a life jacket on When I worked med/surg I had nights where I'd have given my left arm (gotta have the right one to chart ya...
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    Dog on the floor, what do you think?

    ZooMommyRN replied to mappers's topic in General Nursing

    but aren't they also registered and need to show their registration? otherwise any well behaved companion animal becomes a service
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    Can I get some feedback??? Please :)

    ZooMommyRN replied to Coloradogrl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    if you work in a small facility med/surg is a fabulous start and a great way to branch out, I started med/surg and was cross trained to ICU/PCU & psych which pretty much promised me OT every pay...
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    Can I get some feedback??? Please :)

    ZooMommyRN replied to Coloradogrl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'd have to say that the surgical tech could put you in a place to make contacts much better than walgreen's, where do you think you'd like to work as an
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    Is putting 'BSN' on badge snobbish?

    ZooMommyRN replied to funmom's topic in General Nursing

    You'll soon learn that it is not always an indicator of comptence, Good luck in your