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Hi all, I'm negotiating an agreement for a federal contract that will involve traveling to multiple states (this is as a NP). The recruiter states since it is a federal contract, "Any state license is accepted," but I can't find any info on the...

Hi, I'm new to CM nursing, and this may be a stupid question, but I'm hoping some of you can help clear this up for me. I work as a w/c Nurse Case Manager, and my Claims Adjuster (who sees herself as my supervisor) wants me to give out wrist splints ...

Those were my exact concerns. Thanks for confirming that I'm not being unreasonable. My background is in ER and Occupational Nursing, and I've always had a Dr. that can give me orders or had standing orders signed off by a Dr. When I explained th...

I once dreamed that I fell while going down the steps into my laundry room at home. My dream was very vivid (and a little graphic). I remember hearing and feeling my humerus snap and the only thing I could think was, "At least I hurt myself bad eno...

I would guess it has something to do with "Survival of the fittest?"

I was working in the ER and had a guy in his late 60's who had dislocated his hip. We had medicated him with Valium and he was in less pain, but a little "tipsy." Before leaving the room, I attached the call bell to his rail and told him how to use...

I've also seen orders for continuous Albuterol nebs to lower K+. Used Kayexolate, the insulin/dextrose/calcium chloride combo, and continuous albuterol nebs on a pt. with a K+ of 8.2. Seemed to work!

Anybody have an experience with pregnancies when the patient has a large fibroid? I just found out that I am pregnant, and at first it was thought that I had a molar, but it was confirmed on US that there is a healthy baby (9 weeks) along with a fib...

Well, I am personally happy to see that so many of you are outraged at this. I was (and still am) a Paramedic while I was going through nursing school. I can't count the number of times I was called an "ambulance driver" or talked down to...I tried...

Anyone work at Skaggs in Branson? What about somewhere in Springfield? We're interested in moving to the area, but I was wondering what conditions are like in the area, especially ERs. What are the staff to patient ratios like? Do you get stuck b...

Amen to all! Patients seem to think that since we're nurses, we "owe" them something. Not sure why, but that's really how I perceive it. We've actually had patients break into a code and state "I've been waiting 2 hours, when are you going to see ...

I'm an ER nurse now, and have talked to several people about my interest in moving into corrections. I have always been told, "you don't want to do that!" I had a nurse practitioner tell me that she had tried it before, and had to walk distances be...

I am an ER nurse, and my husband and I are considering a move to the Branson/Springfield area and I've been thinking about doing travel nursing at least for a while after we get there to get a feel of the different hospitals before I sign on permanen...

I have to agree with all ya'll. PBDS stinks. I had to take it about 2 weeks after I graduated, and didn't really know what it was all about at the time. I completely agree that it's insulting. Even as a new grad, I found it offensive. Plus, I do...

OK, here's me: Born and raised in South Texas, graduated as a Paramedic in 2001, and as a nurse in Feb. 07. Working in the ER now, but starting to peek around and see what else is out there. I'm interested in PACU, OR, and flight nursing. I guess ...

I hate when patients walk through the ER door asking, "when do you serve dinner around here?" They drove by a ton of restaurants on the way here, but of course, they want something for free.

I work in the ER and we use a sheet that has blanks for diagnosis, admitting dr, recent vitals, diet, pending labs, wounds, pending procedures, and room to write a little extra if needed. We actually send it by the tube system, and then call to make...

How about FMPS--"Fluff My Pillow Syndrome" for all those wackos who ring the call bell every 30 seconds for bull&%$#!

I recently took both TNCC and ENPC. In both classes, they made the point that, as many have already stated, family presence is decided on a case-to-case basis. If you (the team) feel that there is a family member that will be able to handle it and ...

Ok, so I know there is no substitute for experience, but what are you supposed to do if you want to get into OR? I mean, everyone has to start somewhere, right? From the research I've done, most of these certifications (CNOR and RNFA) want 2 years ...

Hi to all! I'm kinda new to allnurses, but I was hoping for some advice. I am a new grad (9 months) and have been working in an ER since graduating. I love certain aspects of it, but it's not really me. Don't know if it's the ER I'm at or ER in g...

Great ideas! I'll definitely look for those books. Anybody else have any suggestions......?

Hi! My husband and I are considering moving to the Branson/Springfield area and I was wondering if anyone works in that area? Any hospitals you would recommend (ER)? Thanks for the help!

Hi, all! I've been browsing this board, and see alot of things that interest me. I'm a new grad (working in ER) and already sick and tired of the *&$#! Tired of kissing butt, tired of being a med-surg nurse in the er, etc. I was wondering if a...

I appreciate all the advice. I have been an RN for 7 months now (almost 8) and I was a Paramedic for 5 years before that, so I'm not entirely new to patient care. I will probably continue to research it for a while, still. But honestly, I am just ...