TinyNurse

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  1. ER RN salary

    TinyNurse replied to newfloridaRN's topic in Emergency

    Ohio new grad, rural, critical care 20/hr and 2/shift diff Nashville inner city 2 yrs exp critical care 18.59 plus 3/hr shift diff Houston inner city 2 yrs exp critical care 25.85 plus 3/hr shift...

  2. Anyone not get paid?

    TinyNurse replied to Mulan's topic in Agency Nurses

    I worked for a HUGE hospital in Tennessee and twice I did not get a paycheck ( on q 2 wk payperiods) The 2nd time it happened, I looked at the charge nurse with tears welling up in my eyes and told...

  3. Stipend vs. company apartment?

    TinyNurse replied to rnerin's topic in Travel

    i'll have to agree with Suzanne, although my company only paid phone and electric along with rent and furnishings of a 1 bedroom........ it really takes alot off of your mind on that assignment to...

  4. What ONE change would you make to increase nurse retention where you work?

    TinyNurse replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    The first 2 suggestions sound great, especially the 24 hr daycare................ I'd even pay for it. I don't have any new suggestions since i'm new to this facility. xo

  5. Trauma Season

    TinyNurse replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    thanks erjulie you hit it on the head. i already see alot of "summer" trauma at

  6. mandatory scrubs?

    TinyNurse replied to NativeTexan's topic in Emergency

    At vandy we have to wear royal blue and only a white shirt showing underneath. shoes don't matter. no, they don't provide them.......... i have no idea what i will have to wear when i move to...

  7. Is This Standard Now With Pap Smears

    TinyNurse replied to payday's topic in General Nursing

    I guess i always thought a breast exam went with a pap, thats what they do at planned parenthood .......... xo

  8. ENA orientation modules

    TinyNurse replied to Rambob's topic in Emergency

    i suppose i have since my current er manager is on the ENA board of directors.............. what do ya wanna

  9. Rectal temps in peds

    TinyNurse replied to MrsWampthang's topic in Emergency

    in my current ER we only take adults.......... but at my old ER any patient under 2 got a rectal........... bottom line. i hate taking rectals in kids, ( never taken my own kids temp this

  10. The crud you ER nurses put up with

    TinyNurse replied to sharann's topic in Emergency

    Thanks for being a (nurse/patient) that understands. oh and i was bitten once in the ER............ promise it won't happen again due to my arm position.

  11. If there was one piece of advice...

    TinyNurse replied to ImaERtraumaRN's topic in Emergency

    I NEED to reply because I want to help. I started at a 9 bed ER and then moved to a level II where I was taught to "go with your gut" I now work in a level I, and i take this advice with me...

  12. tridil and heparin together?

    TinyNurse replied to akvarmit's topic in Emergency

    at vandy er, i run nitro and heparin both on pumps through the same site. nitro in the closest port with .9 as my back up infusion. you need AT LEAST 2 lines in AMI so once I start them I leave the...

  13. First person you meet

    TinyNurse replied to needsmore$'s topic in Emergency

    our security and metal detecors are there 24/7 congrats on the construction of your new

  14. Fomer Registration Rep converts from the dark (financial) side

    TinyNurse replied to ResaO's topic in Emergency

    awesome post!!!! it's good to know that one registration person understands! best of luck during school. please keep us updated!!!! xo

  15. ER RN salary

    TinyNurse replied to newfloridaRN's topic in Emergency

    18.59 as a 2 yr RN at vandy level I moving to houston and have been quoted at 24.85 at a level I big

  16. ER nurses compared to EMT's

    TinyNurse replied to Dinith88's topic in Emergency

    I agree that all cannot be compared evenly........but a level I coming into your level I trauma center,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, a Good paramedic in the ER is your best

  17. From Tele to ER Nursing... How to acclimate?

    TinyNurse replied to Hrtnurse14's topic in Emergency

    congrats on going to ER nursing.!!!! I don't have alot of advice since you know tele......... but some advice a nurse gave me when i was a new ER nurse. "go with your gut" lemme tell you that...

  18. My slow recovery from wisdom tooth removal

    TinyNurse replied to ~Kitty~'s topic in General Nursing

    oh wow, i hope your are feeling better soon! I am to get 4 pulled on tuesday ( 2 need cut out) I think I have great veins ( could put a 14 in my ac my dang self) so hopefully that is not a problem....

  19. How did you find out about allnurses?

    TinyNurse replied to cnelle101's topic in General Nursing

    searching on google for nursing forums......... and wow, this is the best out

  20. Potassium piggybacks

    TinyNurse replied to starcandy's topic in General Nursing

    in the ER we use lido in the bag, and also lido into the closest port...... you can always run it

  21. Are Dr.'s really this way?

    TinyNurse replied to ebrooks's topic in General Nursing

    The majority of docs I've worked with are not like that. I think you need to develop a good working relationship with them in order for them to earn your respect. Just like anyone/anything there are...

  22. Trauma reputation in Houston?

    TinyNurse posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hey everyone! I've done my research and can tell that memorial hermann, and ben taub are the two level I's in the Houston area............. Anyone that lives in the area, or works at either one, can...

  23. "Pit to distress..." (Rant)

    TinyNurse replied to camay1221_RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't know much bout labor and deliery, but i'd call the

  24. Visitor Assaults ER RN

    TinyNurse replied to PalmettoRN's topic in Emergency

    call police and press charges...... there are laws to protect assault against health care professionals. xo

  25. PDA in the ER

    TinyNurse replied to malusport's topic in Emergency

    I have a sony clie sj 22, since nursing school........ yeah it can get wet, once spilled a bottle of sprite all over mine and it still works......uggggggggggg epocrates like everyone says rocks!!! it...