longjourneydream

longjourneydream

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  1. IV tips

    longjourneydream posted a topic in Emergency

    I have been working in the ED since 6-15 of this year as a new RN. I rate myself as an intermediate in the IV insertion dept. I realize with all the sticks we have to do per day makes us...

  2. Stupidest reason to go to ER

    longjourneydream replied to DachRN's topic in Emergency

    That is how I felt yesterday after the day I

  3. Really hate this nurse

    longjourneydream replied to Ms Kylee's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, hey, I was like that at one time too. I worked on a busy med surg unit. I had 14 patients and they wanted vitals q4, all the baths, I&O answer lights, bedpans bathroom runs and not...

  4. IV tips

    longjourneydream replied to longjourneydream's topic in Emergency

    You guys are making me laugh!!! Thats funny! You know, now that that I'm thinking of that, and I don't belive that I'm not mistaken, I remember (and I will not tell you where I saw this) Jugular stick...

  5. Stupidest reason to go to ER

    longjourneydream replied to DachRN's topic in Emergency

    Yep, I can agree with that... quote=hogan4736;2355908]From these last few posts (ER sono), by purposely not showing/divulging results, I gather that the hospitals (read: docs, nurses, at al) are...

  6. What is your ER like?

    longjourneydream replied to rachelgp's topic in Emergency

    i too am a new grad. normally during season we have 24 rooms that includes the 1 trauma room, and 6 fast track rooms. since we are off season, we shut down the 6 rooms in the back , and operate with...

  7. Nursing student struggling, needs tips on how to pass classes and succeed....

    longjourneydream replied to Wheaties's topic in General Students

    Oh Well, Maybe someone else can learn from this, as you know the posts are not just for one person, they are for every one. Feel foolish for not realizing how old the original post was, but I'm sure...

  8. new grad needing encouragment

    longjourneydream replied to kimber3ks's topic in Emergency

    I am a new grad in the ER. I made a mistake yesterday. I was unable to give two meds that I did not see in the orders, I had to tell the Dr. this. He was understanding and was ready to lecture me, and...

  9. This is a very toxic Environment!

    longjourneydream replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    wow, i work in an er. when i was hired as a tech, brought from a rehab unit of the hospital that had shut down, i was not a welcomed member,at the time... i was one of three that was brought in the...

  10. Nursing student struggling, needs tips on how to pass classes and succeed....

    longjourneydream replied to Wheaties's topic in General Students

    dear wheeties, i myself am one half phillipino (phillipines has good reputation in putting out good nurses) you must stay focused you must read assigned chapters if instructors give areas of...

  11. working Florida hospitals

    longjourneydream replied to Doris Myers's topic in Florida Nursing

    Life as a new grad and a RN is good so far. I am still in orientation,but I think I'm almost there. I work in the ER. I think my group I work with is supportive, more than all the money in the...

  12. Poll for those who have already taken NCLEX..

    longjourneydream replied to lpn2rnMay2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    75 questions first try. thought it was hard, high reasoning questions, that took awhile to think over. thought i flunked. no pretest from son, but required(was mandatory) to attend medspub 4 day...

  13. What Is The Least Stressful Nursing Specialty?

    longjourneydream replied to jollyjenny's topic in General Nursing

    Please let me know which nursing job is less stressful, because I really want to go

  14. ER Registered NUrse

    longjourneydream replied to Daimon's topic in Men in Nursing

    i started in the er as a tech only with pca knowledge 17 years but not the er, i immediately fell in love with the er... i worked as a er tech and i was given advanced technical skills. foley...

  15. Are You Satisfied With Your Income?

    longjourneydream replied to jollyjenny's topic in General Nursing

    i have often wondered what nurses should really make. i will not disclose what i make, but as a new grad my hospital starting rate was 18.50, other areas 19.50 per hour. i really don't know if any...

  16. Let's introduce ourselves...

    longjourneydream replied to pedi-RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Piki, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! It sure is great isn't it? I graduated in May took test in June and am in the ER. It has been challenging to say the least, but so far I am doing well according to all...

  17. working Florida hospitals

    longjourneydream replied to Doris Myers's topic in Florida Nursing

    Yes, it does seem funny about the rates of pay. The only people that seem to make a decent salary are those that work per diem. It would not seem so bad if the cost of living would match the salaries,...

  18. working Florida hospitals

    longjourneydream replied to Doris Myers's topic in Florida Nursing

    hey, miss edison girl, i'm curious , i am also a edison girl ,but from the charlotte campus, that just graduated and passed my boards. the salaries vary in charlotte and sarasota county. how is lee...

  19. Stethoscope: Littmann Cardiology III vs. Master Cardiology

    longjourneydream replied to Nurse-perverse's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    go with the master cardiology one. the only thing i had to get used to was the single head; light touch would represent bell of steth. and reg- touch represents traditional diaphram, directions are...

  20. littmann stethoscopes

    longjourneydream replied to bookworm1's topic in General Nursing

    i was recommended at my nursing school to get the master cardiologist scope. my husband bought it for me. i love it. sometimes i cannot belive what i'm hearing. i noticed that one of the docs that i...

  21. Did you work as a CNA before RN?

    longjourneydream replied to doglover1's topic in General Nursing

    being an aide for years, has made me more sensitive to the aides feelings. many times as a tech, i have been asked to preform the impossible tasks, without even taking a lunch, while the licenced...

  22. Calling yourself a "nurse"

    longjourneydream replied to Jamie2887's topic in General Nursing

    all i was trying to convey was: a graduate nurse is a nurse- they graduated ,were pinned and have the right to the title (as you say) graduate nurse, and those who are in those positons should...

  23. Did you work as a CNA before RN?

    longjourneydream replied to doglover1's topic in General Nursing

    i too was an aide before i became an rn (17 yrs worth), 2 years of that time i was a tech in the er. it has given me an edge in becoming an rn. many rn's do not know how to perform a transfer, assist...

  24. Calling yourself a "nurse"

    longjourneydream replied to Jamie2887's topic in General Nursing

    as i have identified, i have been a rn since 6-14-07. to be specific: on 6-15 i went to work and i was still considered a gn(can be called a nurse, have graduated nursing school and can be called a...

  25. Let's introduce ourselves...

    longjourneydream replied to pedi-RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    may i just say that, i just love lpn's. in our er we do not have lpn's. it seems to just be, an rn world there. i have worked with many lpn's ,over the years, and they are nurses that will always help...