KckStrt replied to emtstudentnurse's topic in Emergency
I had to laugh... "3 weeks" They better offer much more time then that. I am going round and round right now with my directors because as a new grad I was given a department orientation of 12 weeks....
We, the hospital I work in, do have policies against taking pictures in our ED or the hospital in general. If you take my picture without my permission, watch out. I wont be pushed around by anyone....
KckStrt replied to kmoonshine's topic in Emergency
We do give it prior to MD visit. Especially if they are waiting longer after triage, we don't need them vomiting all over the lobby and spreading whatever nasty they have, plus it helps with our over...
We must have BLS, ACLS, PALS, ENPC and TNCC. Someone at work the other night used the term "Level 1 trauma center", funny thing is we have no surgeons on duty, just on call. We aren't labeled Lvl 1...
I am a brand new RN, graduated in May 07, and new ED RN. I have been working in the ED about 9 weeks now and the other day I noticed things are starting to click. I pretty much hit the floor running...
KckStrt replied to stardogdaisy's topic in Emergency
So... How did it go? I am sure they will want you, there aren't alot of ED pediatric RN's who leave and go to other ED's. I want to do peds as well in after a couple years where I am. We see a ton...
I am in my first year and on my second job. Reason was my wife relocated for her career. Both of my orientations have been 12 weeks. Now that being said, my first was a med/surg unit at a very...
mine asks for 12 months. See, they put a ton of money into training you. Basically they paid 2 RN's, you and your preceptor to do the job of one RN, and any educational classes you had to attend,...
KckStrt replied to SOCALRACERX911_RN's topic in Emergency
The whole skit makes fun of everyone, SNL doesn't leave anyone out, including the sub-culture of people I belong too. When I actually saw this on SNL I thought I was gonna bust a gut. I have to laugh...
KckStrt replied to Italia13 RN's topic in Emergency
Congratulations..... I just wish you could be more enthusiastic, especially when you hit the floor!!!:w00t: I just started in the ED about 3 weeks ago, and things are feeling a little better today.......
I did do a med/surg job for about 6 months prior to entering the ED last month and I can't say it really helped me. I am happy I had the time there and learned what I did, but I am not a believer of...
Thanks everyone for the great help. All of your assessments and hx taking is what we do and of course every ones hx questions are pretty much the same. I guess so much of it repetition and becoming...
Thanks to everyone who replied to my post "Sobering first day at work..." Now I have finished my second week in the ED and I am having a tough time transitioning for the little experience I had...
KckStrt replied to Italia13 RN's topic in Emergency
2 things.... 1. Dress like you mean business, wear very nice close and look professional, not casual. Scrubs are not professional for interviews. 2. Bring hard copies of your resume and any letters of...
this is a sad story about my first day as an ed rn. little history.. i have been an rn since july 07. yes i am sure i look like a deer in headlights most of the time. but i did a short stint on a...
Thank you ALL for validating my feelings and thoughts. I feel like I am moving through this and coming to terms with what happened to that little man. I still feel sad, and hug my son tighter then...