zambezi BSN, RN

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    do new RNs always get the night shift??

    zambezi replied to amyrae76's topic in General Nursing

    Our hosptial staffs from 7 to 7. There is the occassional evening shifter from 3-11. In the hospital that I work in...I would say that 85% of the new hire/new grads work the night shift. When I...
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    New grad Can anyone advise me where to obtain personal malpractice insurance from?

    zambezi replied to oneangelicrn's topic in General Nursing

    After your first year at the $45 rate, it only bumps up to $89--still pretty
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    Job alternatives to CNA- needed desperately??!!

    zambezi replied to justkaren's topic in General Students

    I agree with the phlebotomy choice. Also a monitor tech in a critical care or tele unit (this job can also double as a unit secretary...) The cardiac and ekg section of nursing school will be a lot...
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    New grad Can anyone advise me where to obtain personal malpractice insurance from?

    zambezi replied to oneangelicrn's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.nso.com they usually have their little ads in any nursing magazine and you can probably also ask your SBON when they
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    cell phone usage at work

    zambezi replied to night owl's topic in General Nursing

    No cell phones allowed in our unit at work. I have heard them go off in the break room but I have never seen anyone answer it. It seems that most family memebers/ SOs have the work number and if they...
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    Ideal work-life

    zambezi replied to adrienurse's topic in General Nursing

    I like to think that I am pretty balanced...I enjoy my work and my free time. I don't have any children so that probably makes balancing things easier though. I work 36 hours a week and lately have...
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    Need help with 12hour shifts.....

    zambezi replied to maddiecat's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with to each their own...I will never go back to 8's if I don't have too...I currently work two on, two off, four on, six off (nights) and it works well for my husband and I. The advice that...
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    Jenna Bush..... teaching in NYC?

    zambezi replied to Ari RN's topic in New York Nursing

    I am not from New York...but being a young college graduate, she probably needs a job...and about the partying...she was in college. She did what most college students do- have fun. She just had the...
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    Where did you start?

    zambezi replied to beccaleigh72's topic in General Nursing

    Right out of school I worked (and two years later am still working) in a Coronary Care Unit--we do both medical and surgical patients...I love it... I also worked as a research coordinator while I was...
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    Does it snow in Portland?

    zambezi replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in Oregon Nursing

    It seems that it gets foggy/rainy more than snowy. It did snow (as others have mentioned) a couple of times last year, but it is more of a sprinkling of snow and icy roads...As kids-r-fun mentioned,...
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    Is English required to be an RN?

    zambezi replied to Jailhouse RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I do feel that it is sad that people with poor grammer and spelling even make it to college...meaning, I think that it should be worked on in the elementary years...there is no reason for a student to...
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    What do you do and how long have you done it?

    zambezi replied to RNPATL's topic in General Nursing

    Two years as an RN, BSN (no previous hospital experience) in our CCU (both medical and surgical cardiac patients). I really enjoy where I work...I like the patients, docs and staff...I just recently...
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    which one do you use in your cvicu?

    zambezi replied to haa's topic in MICU, SICU

    In our CCU we use: arterial lines central lines/swans (without CCO) Chest Tubes Intubation This top section is standard on all of our surgery patients. CVVH, IABPs and VADs are obviously used only...
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    preceptors, I need your wisdom >>>

    zambezi replied to happystudent's topic in General Nursing

    I definately agree with what Trauma has suggested. You will probably feel nervous--and that is normal! Take the first day to get acquainted with your preceptor, the unit, paperwork, MARs/pharmacy...
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    Differences between male ER nurses and Females?

    zambezi replied to TraumaInTheSlot's topic in Emergency

    I work in an ICU...but it is funny that you mention this...there are actually quite a few males in my unit...I'd say 30% male to 70% female...there is even one night where I am the only female RN on...
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    Differences between male ER nurses and Females?

    zambezi replied to TraumaInTheSlot's topic in Emergency

    I work in an ICU...but it is funny that you mention this...there are actually quite a few males in my unit...I'd say 30% male to 70% female...there is even one night where I am the only female RN on...
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    What does a Respiratory Therapist Do That An RN Can't?

    zambezi replied to steve0123's topic in MICU, SICU

    We work closely with our RTs. I work in an post open heart unit, but have intubated pts in the unit for other reasons as well...Our RTs manage the vents/do the treatments/do abgs (unless from an...
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    Working through the holidays?

    zambezi replied to All_Smiles_RN's topic in General Nursing

    At the hospital that I work in, if you are scheduled to work the holiday, you work...however, we do all fill out a form with the major holidays on them and we have first, second, and third choices for...
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    Competency tool for CABG?

    zambezi replied to ethelbsnrn's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Our orientation usually consists of about a month on days and two months on nights with a dedicated preceptor. We are a medical and surgical coronary unit so we get cardiogenic shock, post mi, post...
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    Competency tool for CABG?

    zambezi replied to ethelbsnrn's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    We have four surgons...our post op orders for all four are virtually the same...the only differece is is that two like albumin for post op volume replacement and two like hespan...there are boxes to...
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    Funniest injury you have ever seen.....

    zambezi replied to MrsWampthang's topic in Emergency

    Kind of a sad story...We had a guy recently admitted to ICU...he and his wife were hugging, they lost their balance and she fell on him...he sadly ruptured his spleen, had to be emergently taken to...
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    Worried about retirement

    zambezi replied to Reggy Miller's topic in General Nursing

    So what is the best way to put money away for retirement...I have to admit, I am soooo bad with my knowledge in this area...since I am young, I have alot of time...but like all of you, I am sure that...
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    correct calculation of Intake & Output

    zambezi replied to ginger1023's topic in Texas Nursing

    Check your policy, then do your own adding (you can even have someone double check your math)...things change during the day/night so your inputs and outputs will often vary. I wouldn't worry about...
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    26 year nursing career/ 25 year old preceptor!

    zambezi replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I am a 25 year old RN, I have been a nurse for about two years and have been asked if I will start precepting new people/new grads to our unit. Since I think that it will be good for me and I like to...
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    Where can I get a CNA in Oregon?

    zambezi replied to Lindsay112's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I agree with what the others have offered as opinions. If there is an area or place you know you want to work, you can try calling and find out if they offer any programs that can get you your...