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ernurse16

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  1. Is travel nursing in chicago a good idea?

    ernurse16 replied to kv2000's topic in Travel

    I just finished a contract in Chicago. I actually extended it three times. I loved it but it was an extremely high acuity ER. That particular hospital has for the moment, stopped using travelers. I...

  2. I am canceling my contract after one week

    ernurse16 replied to lmessajumper's topic in Travel

    I am older, nearly your age and a nurse for a long time, have put four kids through college, and just became a grandma for the first time. I have learned through the years that some people fall on...

  3. Lidocaine with Rocephin IM?

    ernurse16 replied to StNeotser's topic in Patient Medications

    I have always mixed it with lido... it's one of the most painful injections we give and that's the reason for the lido to numb the area while it goes in...if given slow im to let the lido work ......

  4. Help! How Do I Pass The Nclex Rn In Ny

    ernurse16 replied to kendel's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't remember what books I bought but if you go to Barnes and Noble or any bigger book store they have lots of them and you can browse the books and pick one... or two :) Those study books have...

  5. How long for Illinois license?

    ernurse16 replied to ERRNTraveler's topic in Travel

    If I recall it took me at least a month to get licensed in

  6. Help! How Do I Pass The Nclex Rn In Ny

    ernurse16 replied to kendel's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My first suggestion would be to tell you to take a deep breath and relax. Try not to worry so much about it. It seems you are taking all the study courses and will do fine. I personally just bought...

  7. I am canceling my contract after one week

    ernurse16 replied to lmessajumper's topic in Travel

    Medic, like you I am financially solvent, owe very little and for that I am very grateful. Unlike you however, I choose not to think I am better than others because I have faired so well in life. I...

  8. Levels I, II, III

    ernurse16 replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure about ICU's... level 1 trauma centers are the best over 2 & 3... Level 1 means trauma surgeon, OR staff, anesthesia etc are all in house 24/7 and specialty docs ie... neuro,...

  9. paramedics in the ER

    ernurse16 replied to blufoxtrot's topic in Emergency

    I agree completely

  10. paramedics in the ER

    ernurse16 replied to blufoxtrot's topic in Emergency

    Sounds to me like the RN's are feeling a bit threatening by medics so best way to get rid of them is to bash the medics and their abilities. I have worked in facilities that use medics and they are...

  11. A day in the life of an ER nurse...

    ernurse16 replied to PACU queen's topic in Emergency

    Typical day in the ER... organized chaos! Expect the unexpected. Always be on your toes, you never know what will walk, roll, or be carried in at any given moment. Plan to see everything and things...

  12. I was horrified today!!!!

    ernurse16 replied to nursejennie76's topic in Emergency

    I am guessing that as in most states you are mandated to report neglect which this appears to be. Report them

  13. propofol

    ernurse16 replied to popbob's topic in Emergency

    I am a traveler and have seen it used in nontrauma centers throughout the country. In trauma centers we use sedation and paralytics. Propofol is used for CS and for already intubated patients. I...