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  1. is this what its really like? 2 wks in...

    chicagobsn posted a topic in Emergency

    Hi everyone, I just started my new job in the ER almost 2 weeks ago! I have to say I am excited to be there! I was in day surgery for 3 yrs b4 this, so this is a huge change from what Im used to. I...

  2. is this what its really like? 2 wks in...

    chicagobsn replied to chicagobsn's topic in Emergency

    Update...yes so soon! Well, my preceptor was sick today, so I was with another nurse. I thought to myself, ok...good...lets see what happens! Oh-my-goodness...what a difference that made!!!! We...

  3. is this what its really like? 2 wks in...

    chicagobsn replied to chicagobsn's topic in Emergency

    THANK YOU to all of you! Im not about to give up, and yes you are all right, Im going in tomorrow morning with some ideas and see if that helps~ if not, then I will look for another preceptor, and...

  4. is this what its really like? 2 wks in...

    chicagobsn replied to chicagobsn's topic in Emergency

    Drysolong~ Thank you! I am trying to absorb everything she does and says and ask as many questions as I can. She truely is so smart, and I have so much to learn, I just wish she was a little more...

  5. ED Interview.

    chicagobsn replied to wildmountainchild's topic in Emergency

    wildmountainchild~ I think the key to any interview is to be ureself. The ER nurses deal with a lot of bs about who what when and why. I believe they will see right through u if u try to impress...

  6. Rules for the ER (long)

    chicagobsn replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    my off topic a lil I just wanted to say ive been to the ER twice in my life..once was when i was in a horrible car accident, pregnant, tachy, throwing pvcs, SOB, fx pelvis, hip and arm, and...

  7. CNS vs NP?

    chicagobsn replied to NICUplease's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    TraumaRUs, Thank you for the input and great advice! These are things I didnt even think about. I have heard that Illinois is one of the last states to actually recognize NPs and to utilize them to...

  8. Forensic Nursing (FN): Programs

    chicagobsn replied to sirI's topic in Forensic

    Hi, and thank you for the help, I really appreciate it! I am looking at a masters at UIC! Thanks again!! Im looking forward to this next journey in

  9. CNS vs NP?

    chicagobsn replied to NICUplease's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    TraumaRUs I am in Illinois, and am looking for a masters program. I am interested in almost all areas, but would love forensics or ER NP (Im a ER nurse). Have any opinions on the schools out here?...

  10. Forensic Nursing (FN): Programs

    chicagobsn replied to sirI's topic in Forensic

    Hi, I have my BSN, and just got accepted into 3 different universities for a masters. Im in Illinois and unfortunetly there isnt forensic nursing programs avail. that i can find. Most of them are...

  11. What was your job before you became a nurse?

    chicagobsn replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    my list: waitress receptionist caregiver CNA

  12. When people say they are nurses but not...

    chicagobsn replied to Jacobero's topic in General Nursing

    Ok- so I work in surgery, and one particular surgeon will come in with the pt. and introduce herself, the anesthologist and then with open arms say "and these are all your nurses!" while Im the only...

  13. Advice ER nurses...please

    chicagobsn replied to texaschic888's topic in Emergency

    Im not the OP-but I wanted to thank all of you for your advice! I have always wanted to do ER, I was told go to Tele and get some experience. So I did, my manger would tell me your a tele nurse and...

  14. Do your nursing supervisors do anything?

    chicagobsn replied to tirednursedude's topic in General Nursing

    I like our manager.. she helps out often and always is there when we really need her and she covers when we dont have anyone. I must say, she is one of the easiest people to talk to, she always...

  15. need some advice on CS pt safety & legality issues

    chicagobsn posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I posted this once before, but maybe in the wrong section. I work in a day surgery center where CS is being performed by the nurses. In Illinois it is legal for a nurse to administer conscious...

  16. Am I Just a Cynic or Is nursing a poor career?

    chicagobsn replied to MrsCaseyRN's topic in General Nursing

    You hit it on the nose! That is why I left the hospital, and went to a clinic/day surgery center. I used to work on Tele for about 2 yrs, hated every waking moment, and used to go home in tears all...

  17. When people say they are nurses but not...

    chicagobsn replied to Jacobero's topic in General Nursing

    As I understand your point, the fact is..for me personally..when someone like a tech is telling a pt that they are the nurse, the pt now has a different type of expectation out of that person. What...

  18. How much is your pay?

    chicagobsn replied to rainbowcak3's topic in General Nursing

    5 yrs exp, BSN, in Illinios, OR/RR 42.00

  19. When people say they are nurses but not...

    chicagobsn replied to Jacobero's topic in General Nursing

    Its a major pet peeve of mine! I busted my chops in school and cried and wanted to pull my hair out some days being a nurse. I will overhear people all the time say...these are your nurses..and its...

  20. Chicago Nursing Schools BSN... Need Info Please...

    chicagobsn replied to Student4Life82's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Im graduating with my next month from Benedictine University in Lisle. Its a great program its accelerated, and you go full time at night for about 1 yr, at its mainly off campus at COD, for 200 a...

  21. dumb conscious sedation questions

    chicagobsn replied to julezzz26's topic in General Nursing

    I brought up my concerns in a letter cc to the DON, CEO and owners of the company. I was told that they understood my concerns and "were looking into it." I have been looking up so much under ASA,...

  22. dumb conscious sedation questions

    chicagobsn replied to julezzz26's topic in General Nursing

    Heres a senario for you all...would love to hear your thoughts. I work in OR, ambulatory setting...where the owner is now requiring the rns to administer conscious sedation. We are all ACLS and took...