EMSnut45

EMSnut45 BSN, RN, EMT-P

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  1. First complaint against me...

    EMSnut45 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm a new grad in a large ICU. I recently had my 6 month eval, which was pretty much the typical "keep on improving in these areas" kind of thing. I haven't had any "talks" with management, and feel...

  2. Skype Interview with Cruise Line

    EMSnut45 posted a topic in Travel

    I have just gotten the opportunity to interview via Skype for a cruise ship nurse position. I have never used Skype before, let alone have an interview that was not in person. I plan on doing a few...

  3. Winter 2015 Article Contest Top 10: You Pick 4 Winners

    EMSnut45 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in News, Announcements

    Awwww, you all have me blushing!! Thank you so

  4. Job offers... stuck

    EMSnut45 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm in a tough spot, and could use a little help from my peers. I have interviewed at two facilities, and they are both moving at different paces. Facility A has offered me a position, and is waiting...

  5. Beyond Burnout: What is Compassion Fatigue?

    EMSnut45 replied to Lynda Lampert, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Been there, done that. I LOVE the high acuity, technology, and independence of the ICU. It was the unrealistic family members, physicians that didn't want to discuss the real prognosis, and ultimately...

  6. Denying Death As A Society

    EMSnut45 replied to Kyrshamarks's topic in General Nursing

    Soooo very true, and exactly why I'm taking a breather from the ICU. Like others have mentioned, I have also found that families are more receptive if it is first presented as "it's time" rather than...

  7. Skype Interview with Cruise Line

    EMSnut45 replied to EMSnut45's topic in Travel

    Approach the interview as you would any other. It was exactly the same as any in-person interview I've done, just through a computer screen. Dress as you would any other interview, have your résumé,...

  8. Intubation - confused about orders

    EMSnut45 replied to RNexplorer's topic in Critical Care

    You are a pt advocate. It is perfectly acceptable for you to speak up in a professional manner. I have and will continue to do so for my pts. They are relying on us to do that! After reading your...

  9. Skype Interview with Cruise Line

    EMSnut45 replied to EMSnut45's topic in Travel

    Sure!! Ask away!! as far as shifts, it was 24 hours on and 24 hours off. When I say 24 hours on, I mean I didn't get to sleep and worked for 24 hours

  10. Cruise Ship Nursing Anyone?

    EMSnut45 replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Yup— been there, done that. You'll learn real quick that US employment standards are pretty posh! I worked 100-120 hours per week on less money than I made landside. Living quarters were tiny...

  11. Had to code my best friends husband

    EMSnut45 replied to wannabeagreatRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hind sight is always 20/20. It's not easy to turn off the criticism, but it sounds like you did everything you could to get him to take care of himself. Please know that you were a loving friend to...

  12. PARAMEDICS IN THE ED...Do you have them????

    EMSnut45 replied to EDtraumaCNS's topic in Emergency

    PLEASE don't call EMS providers "ambulance drivers!" I can run a full ACLS/PALS/NRP cardiac arrest and initiate hypothermia. I can RSI and intubate. I can perform a chricothyrotomy. I can rescue...

  13. sedation

    EMSnut45 replied to jacsbein's topic in MICU, SICU

    Precedex is not intended to be the sole drug for sedation when used for longer term (not immediately prior to extubation). By using precedex in addition to another sedative, the amount of that...

  14. Difference between ICU and ER nurses

    EMSnut45 replied to bella14k's topic in Nursing Career

    "Sit down and critically think..." Ha! I wish! It's more like running like a chicken with its head cut off while doing ten things at once, keeping track of orders, vitals, drips, tests, charting,...

  15. RN Shift Report Sheets - New Grad

    EMSnut45 replied to SICURN3's topic in MICU, SICU

    You are very welcome, ICURNBSN!! I posted that four years ago and have made multiple revisions as my pt population changes. I have since worked in an "all in one" ICU and now work as a critical care...

  16. What do you wear to an interview for a RN position?

    EMSnut45 replied to tortorRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I always wear a suit. Studies show the interviewer makes their decision within the first 30 seconds of meeting you. Appearance is a major influence. Elude confidence (but not overly so). Remember your...

  17. Nurse with anxiety/depression

    EMSnut45 replied to nursepenelope's topic in Home Health

    It sounds like you are having a rough time right now. If you look around here on Allnurses and over in the Breakroom, you will find that many of us on this site have depression, anxiety, bipolar, and...

  18. What Are The Most Creative Call-off Excuses You Have Heard?

    EMSnut45 replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    A co-worker called out because their "fish was sick." Seriously! Apparently it was some high dollar exotic fish that they had to take to a vet (didn't know vets cared for fish-- learn something new...

  19. Interview Attire

    EMSnut45 replied to green34's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    They say an interviewer knows within the first 30 seconds of meeting you whether they like you or not. Walking into a room, they see you before speaking with you, so your appearance makes a strong...

  20. Pre-nursing student with depression

    EMSnut45 replied to tayloramaRN2be's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    There are no questions regarding mental health when applying for or renewing a nursing license in Maryland. I've been a nurse for 4 years and a CNA for 3 years prior to that, and the MD BON does not...

  21. Skype Interview with Cruise Line

    EMSnut45 replied to EMSnut45's topic in Travel

    UPDATE!! I recently returned from my first contract... boy does it feel good to be home!! Here's what I learned: -Even though you, as a nurse, are an officer-- which should give you additional...

  22. Snow- at what point do you call out?

    EMSnut45 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a new grad, and my first day off of orientation is tomorrow... and we are set to get 2+ feet of snow in an area that only sees that much snow once every 15 or so years. While I've been in the...

  23. Skype Interview with Cruise Line

    EMSnut45 replied to EMSnut45's topic in Travel

    I took the advice of others and "practiced" a few days before-hand to make sure that lighting, clothing, etc. looked ok. The actual interview went well, it was much like the generic interview you...

  24. The Corporate Nurse

    EMSnut45 replied to wkndnrse's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to all nurses.com!! You have summed up all of my (and many others here) complaints about our current healthcare delivery model into five short, but powerful paragraphs! I can't wait to see...

  25. Skype Interview with Cruise Line

    EMSnut45 replied to EMSnut45's topic in Travel

    NedRN, you certainly don't have to worry about me weighing 300 pounds! I understand what you state about attractiveness, but I wonder how they could get away with such a subjective assessment when...