ERnewbieRN

ERnewbieRN BSN, RN

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  1. Appropriate Notice for Resignation

    ERnewbieRN posted a topic in Nurse Management

    Hi all, I'm looking for some guidance as to the appropriate length of time to give notice for resignation from my current position. I have accepted a position elsewhere, and would like to be able to...

  2. Ambulatory care at Kaiser?

    ERnewbieRN replied to Genista's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I recently took on a position as a supervisor of a Kaiser medical office building that encompasses family practice, internal medicine, infectious disease, allergy, OB/gyn, urgent care, ophthalmology,...

  3. What is your Kryptonite?

    ERnewbieRN replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    I hate dealing with altered patients trying to climb out of bed, pulling out lines, being aggressive... and overdoses which involve NG tubes and administration of charcoal.

  4. How does your facility transport patients into the morgue cooler?

    ERnewbieRN replied to littlern820126's topic in General Nursing

    Two security officers take patients to the morgue with a covered, designated gurney at my facility. I work

  5. does anyone regret becoming a nurse?

    ERnewbieRN replied to CC999's topic in General Nursing

    Daily. Only thing keeping me in it is the great pay and dependability. Completely dislike the actual

  6. ED ratio across the US

    ERnewbieRN replied to back2nsg's topic in Emergency

    Los Angeles area, CA 4:1 Level 2 trauma center, acute stroke center, unsure of visits/year but probably around 50,000 Depending on the acuity area and turnover d/t availability of inpatient beds (we...

  7. Dealing with adverse events in the ER.

    ERnewbieRN replied to MCRNENC(C)'s topic in General Nursing

    The EXACT same thing just happened at my workplace about a month and a half ago, and I feel the same way... something is just not right, I feel kind of disconnected. It's probably related to a bunch...

  8. Wages for RN, BSN

    ERnewbieRN replied to vjgersty's topic in General Nursing

    When I started work in NH in 2007, I was making $20.50/hr + $5.00/hr differential for nights. I have a BSN and had no experience at the time. I now live in CA so I can't comment on the current...

  9. Odd rituals at work

    ERnewbieRN replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    that's what i was thinking. eclampsia?

  10. Quirky Habits?

    ERnewbieRN replied to dorisc1981's topic in General Nursing

    I pick at my scalp... weird I know! If my SO is laying with his head in my lap I will also pick at his... it's more like scratching and then seeing if there is any loose skin or anything after...

  11. Daytonite has passed away...

    ERnewbieRN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Rest in

  12. Personality Type and Nursing

    ERnewbieRN replied to Mesomorph's topic in General Nursing

    INTJ- ER nurse

  13. So, do you answer to this?

    ERnewbieRN replied to HeatwaveRN's topic in General Nursing

    I too am bothered by this, for some reason... I know there are far worse things people can do (and worse gestures! lol) but this and the "finger snap" just **** me off to no

  14. Faking Seizure in ER

    ERnewbieRN replied to Toquay's topic in Emergency

    LOL this is my favorite video on the internet... we love this in my

  15. Quick Question about what to wear

    ERnewbieRN replied to Deannalynn's topic in General Nursing

    I know this is not helpful in any way but I just wanted to tell you we have the same name :) Good

  16. Can RNs really make this much?

    ERnewbieRN replied to MiahMSN's topic in General Nursing

    when i started out in NH, i made 20.50+5.00 night differential. when i moved to the LA area with a year of ER experience, i started at 29.55+4.00 night differential, but have rapidly gotten raises in...

  17. How far from your current home would you be willing to drive (one way) to work?

    ERnewbieRN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I drive about 2 miles to my current job. I live outside of LA. There is only one hospital in this city, and the next closest is about 10-15 miles south. I really don't want to drive on the 5...

  18. A nurse friend of mine passed away: A WARNING TO ALL

    ERnewbieRN replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    I am so very sorry for your loss. God bless your friend and all other people who go out into these sometimes dangerous situations to help others. I don't know if I could ever do

  19. Most common overdose drug of choice?

    ERnewbieRN replied to KungFuFtr's topic in Emergency

    Seroquel, Klonopin and Soma for rx'd meds... and prob. ETOH & tylenol for OTC stuff. I HATE Soma

  20. holistic nursing program in Quinnipiac Univ

    ERnewbieRN replied to navycorpsman2010's topic in General Nursing

    I went to Quinnipiac University as an entry level BSN student and their nursing program is no different from any other as far as having all the required qualifications upon graduation; however, a...

  21. New MICN

    ERnewbieRN posted a topic in Emergency

    Hey everyone, just wanted to share that I just passed my county MICN exam yesterday :) I'm still a little nervous about answering the radio... anyone want to share some

  22. Automated medication dispensers

    ERnewbieRN replied to SolaireSolstice's topic in General Nursing

    Accudose is the name of the one at my previous

  23. BD nexiva catheters?

    ERnewbieRN replied to annreese's topic in General Nursing

    We just started using these a few months ago... I really did not like them at first because when you're not experienced in using them, it is very easy to blow the vein and it is difficult to flush the...

  24. what nursing school do/did you attend?

    ERnewbieRN replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT for my BSN in 2007

  25. For So. California Folks - Los Angeles Valley College VS Antelope Valley College

    ERnewbieRN replied to bongids's topic in General Nursing

    Have you considered COC? I am guessing this is out of the question since you only mentioned those two schools... Just putting it out there though! Good