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  1. Pregnant ER nurse

    Nrsstudent09 posted a topic in Emergency

    So I started a new job in the ER in Feb. I just found out I'm about 6 weeks pregnant. How is working in the ER pregnant?? Is there anything I shouldn't be around?? I'm excited and scared at the same...

  2. night shift question

    Nrsstudent09 replied to Jenni811's topic in General Nursing

    I did nights for about 9 months. It was terrible. I was sick all the time and I started having blood sugar issues where even though I was eating every 2 hours my sugar would drop to 50s and 60s. Then...

  3. How to handle pregnancy

    Nrsstudent09 posted a topic in Emergency

    So I just found out I'm pregnant. I have a drs appt tomorrow for blood work etc. By my calculation I'm about 6 weeks. How do you handle it in the ED??? Is there patient's I should avoid?? With all the...

  4. How to handle pregnancy

    Nrsstudent09 replied to Nrsstudent09's topic in Emergency

    All shots are up to date except Flu shot. I never get it as I seem to be immune to it. I get the flu if I get it and I get the flu if I don't lol. I never had chicken pox but had the vaccine as a kid....

  5. ER computer programs

    Nrsstudent09 replied to gardengal1's topic in Emergency

    I just left a hospital where we used Medhost and now I'm at a hospital that uses IBEX.. I think medhost was much more user friendly and flowed

  6. Peer interview

    Nrsstudent09 posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I've been working full-time in my current ED position for about 9 months. I applied for a part-time position at an ED closer to home for some extra money and figuring I could learn more but working...

  7. Should I Include my Clinical Rotations in my Resume

    Nrsstudent09 replied to christalmiller's topic in First Year After Licensure

    for the first year I

  8. Leave first job because of rotating?

    Nrsstudent09 replied to EDnursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    I'm actually considering something similar. I worked tele for 8 months and found a dream ED opportunity. It was a middle shift which is what I really wanted. Well I started the ED and at the end of...

  9. specialty change??

    Nrsstudent09 replied to Nrsstudent09's topic in General Nursing

    Transfer request is in :). Crossing my

  10. specialty change??

    Nrsstudent09 posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I'm currently an ER nurse. I like it but I don't love it like I thought I would. I've been in the position for 7 months. Ever since I went to nursing school I've wanted to be a NICU RN. Well my ER...

  11. Pregnant ER nurse

    Nrsstudent09 replied to Nrsstudent09's topic in Emergency

    I wish you luck in your pregnancy. Sadly I became one of those women who was prepped for a D&E. At our first ultrasound at 12 weeks we found out baby stopped growing at 8 weeks. It was a bump in...

  12. How did you switch to ED nursing?

    Nrsstudent09 replied to sameasalways's topic in Emergency

    I was a new grad who went right into tele in June of 2010. I found I got bored. It seemed to be the same thing over and over. I was an EMT prior to an RN so I think I'm an adrenaline junkie, for lack...

  13. Methotrexate??

    Nrsstudent09 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just wanted general opinions on methotrexate and what your stance is on giving it. I had a situation where I work that my patient had been trying to conceive for 12 years. Finally did naturally only...

  14. Methotrexate??

    Nrsstudent09 replied to Nrsstudent09's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe sorry is the right word. I know there was nothing I could have done given that was the order I was given. She was very much devastated and I had to give her bad news twice. I felt awful. I had a...

  15. Alegria Shoes

    Nrsstudent09 replied to Twinmom06's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I really like my alegria shoes... I order them at Alegriashoeshop.com. They have $69 sales all the

  16. night shift??

    Nrsstudent09 posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    So I've been doing night shift for the 2 months. I've noticed the last 2 weeks I keep getting dizzy spells and when they occur I get a bad headache and nauseous. I actually checked myself into the ER...

  17. night shift and hypoglycemia??

    Nrsstudent09 posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I've been doing night shift for the 2 months. I've noticed the last 2 weeks I keep getting dizzy spells and when they occur I get a bad headache and nauseous. I actually checked myself into the ER...

  18. night shift and hypoglycemia??

    Nrsstudent09 replied to Nrsstudent09's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone for your responses. I do have a followup with my primary tomorrow afternoon. I was just wondering if this had happened to anyone

  19. At what point are employers asking TMI?

    Nrsstudent09 replied to KayRN910's topic in General Nursing

    When I had my physical for my current job the NP who did my exam asked me what my birth control method was. I informed her I was not using any (We are trying to conceive) and she proceeded to ask me...

  20. hate night shift

    Nrsstudent09 posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I'm working in a very busy ER. I started in Feb on Dayshift for orientation and have now been put on nights for my permanent shift. I HATE it!! I enjoyed the job on day shift but hate it on...

  21. hate night shift

    Nrsstudent09 replied to Nrsstudent09's topic in General Nursing

    I was aware that night shift was a possibility, however I was told I would be put on a 10-10 shift and at last minute was put on night. I'm trying to go at this with a good attitude and trying to...

  22. Are sign on bonuses and tution reimbursement a thing of the past?

    Nrsstudent09 replied to knewme's topic in First Year After Licensure

    yup I did. I'm in NJ. It took me about 8 months to find a

  23. Are sign on bonuses and tution reimbursement a thing of the past?

    Nrsstudent09 replied to knewme's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I got a $10,000 sign on for 3 years for the ER. I also get $4,000 in tuition reimbursement a

  24. Pregnant ER nurse

    Nrsstudent09 replied to Nrsstudent09's topic in Emergency

    Thank you everyone. I'm so nervous, but excited at the same time. I know we don't exactly have a cake job and I don't wanna do anything to jeopardize my future little one. I'm nervous about telling...

  25. What certifications do you have???

    Nrsstudent09 replied to godbless-yute's topic in Emergency

    BLS (and BLS instructor) ACLS, PALS, EMT-B, HazMat, Firefighter I, Incident Command 100,200,700,800. I am thinking about doing TNCC next. I am in the process of doing my CCRN course