cjthegreat

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1. How long does it typically take to get a NYS RN license by endorsement?

   cjthegreat replied to maryguy's topic in New York

   I was endorsed 4 days after NY received my paperwork.

2. Inept New Grads?

   cjthegreat replied to imanedrn's topic in Emergency

   I think this is an area that strikes a cord with many people, from the new grad to the seasoned nurse. I have been a new grad in the ER for 10 months and the biggest problems I have seen in my ER are too many new grads in the department at once, too...

3. How to handle the "crazies"

   cjthegreat replied to inteRN's topic in Emergency

   My patient with a BAL of 560 a few weeks ago did buy himself a tube. He also had a core temp of 93 degrees. Hooray for the cold weather and alcohol!!

4. Frustrated New Grad

   cjthegreat replied to newPsychNP's topic in Emergency

   What is going on here????? Similar story in Illinois. I graduated with a BSN with honors from a reputable school. I've been a paramedic for 6 years, worked as an ER tech for 2 years, have ACLS, PALS, CPR and I still can't find a job. I wanted to s...

5. I want to be a flight nurse, looking for advice

   cjthegreat posted a topic in Flight

   Hello everybody. I need a little career advice. I would like to become a flight nurse some day. I have been a paramedic for six years. Four years spent on the ambulance and two years spent in the ER as a tech. Currently I am not working as I am ...

6. New grad application timeline

   cjthegreat posted a topic in New York

   Does anyone know if February is too early for May graduates to begin applying for jobs?

7. who does your casting and splinting?

   cjthegreat posted a topic in Emergency

   When people come in with broken bones, who is responsible for casting and/or splinting? Is it the techs, nurses, residents, or doctors? Does your hospital require any special training or certification?