stardogdaisy

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  1. Pediatric Emergency Room Nursing

    stardogdaisy replied to stardogdaisy's topic in Emergency

    Thank you, guys for your words of encouragement. I had my interview today after work at 1630. It was probably the worst interview experience that I have ever had in my career. The interview was with...

  2. Pediatric Emergency Room Nursing

    stardogdaisy replied to stardogdaisy's topic in Emergency

    Thanks to both of you. I have my interview at Children's Hospital in about one hour. I'm really looking forward to it. I will let you know how it goes. There are other areas of the hospital that are...

  3. Lavage and the GI bleed

    stardogdaisy replied to olddog1's topic in Emergency

    Oh, yes, always two large bore peripherals. And this lady was actively bleeding...ETOH abuse for many years. Very sad, she was only 39yrs old. We were giving blood and pumping her full of fluids. I...

  4. Lavage and the GI bleed

    stardogdaisy replied to olddog1's topic in Emergency

    My latest experience with an active GI bleeder was Nasogastric lavage until clear. The patient was then started on octreotide and protonix continuous IV drips. Then to the ICU they go...that is, if...

  5. Need advice about changing to Pediatric Nursing

    stardogdaisy replied to stardogdaisy's topic in Pediatric

    Thank you both for your advice. I do understand that children are not little adults, as I have four of my own. I am spending some time researching pediatric nursing care, and will check to see if the...

  6. VA Interviews

    stardogdaisy replied to YCAussie's topic in Government, Military

    :nurse:To prepare for an interview with VA do a google search for VA Performance Based Interviews. This is the way that VA does all of it's interviews. The VA calls it PBI. This web site will give you...

  7. Advise on how to deal "bossy" colleagues?

    stardogdaisy replied to uniquenurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't understand why medical "professionals" act this way. Aren't we working for the good of the patient's? I am so tired of nurses and doctors with huge egos! If anything, these attitudes only end...

  8. Question for ER nurses?????????????

    stardogdaisy replied to ValkyrieRN's topic in Emergency

    I work in ER with Vetans Affairs Medical Center. Here you are compensated for your certifications. You are also paid more if you hold a bachelor's degree verses an associate degree. Let me know if I...

  9. Interview at peds office

    stardogdaisy replied to BeHappy!'s topic in Pediatric

    I'm just curious. How did you decide to go from nursing care of adults to children? I am considering taking a job at Children's Hospital. I am currently working as an ER nurse with adults. I have...

  10. Moving to Cincinnati-info wanted

    stardogdaisy replied to clhRN2b2010's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I almost took a per diem position at one of the Mercy Hospitals, but something just did not feel right. I must say, I'm glad that I didn't if they work you like a dog. It's hard work at VA, don't get...

  11. How many hours can you legally work in 1 day?

    stardogdaisy replied to NoWaNrN's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I think that this law may just be VA wide. I spoke with a nursing student that is doing her role transition at VA. She accepted a position in a private sector hospital. She said that the nursing...

  12. Moving to Cincinnati-info wanted

    stardogdaisy replied to clhRN2b2010's topic in Ohio Nursing

    VA I believe is very supportive as far as continuing your education. They have what is called NNEI. You have to be employed with VA for one year and apply for this program, but it is worth it. With...

  13. How many hours can you legally work in 1 day?

    stardogdaisy replied to NoWaNrN's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I work at a US government Medical Center. Congress passed a law last year that nurses are only allowed to work 12 hours with at least 12 hours in between shifts. If we ever have to stay later than 12...

  14. Moving to Cincinatti in 7/08 Please help!

    stardogdaisy replied to IngyRN's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Northen Kentucky is very nice and inexpensive. It's very close to Cincinnati also. It only takes me 20minutes to get to work in Cinci with am traffic. Let me know if I can help. ER