ddtrnbsn

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1. Question about Emergency Techs

   ddtrnbsn replied to tmiller027's topic in Emergency

   In our small rural ER we have ALL triage completed by RN's. Our ER techs draw bloods, start IV's, do EKG's, Transport pts' to xray, clean and stock rooms. They are life savers for us but they can not do triage.

2. Press Gainey in the ER

   ddtrnbsn replied to MrsWampthang's topic in Emergency

   With Press Ganey have you ever heard of anything as ridiculous as handing out THANK YOU CARDS for visiting the ER. We have to include all of our names on this card so that when they complain about you they can use your name(s). The ER is not a dr...

3. Being An ER Nurse

   ddtrnbsn replied to er_nurse_tracey's topic in Emergency

   ER Nursing is very rewarding and challenging. After 20 + years in Nursing the last 3 have been in the ER and am gratefull that I took the chance to change to this department. Every day is exciting.

4. What RNs REALLY earn $$

   ddtrnbsn replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

   I made almost $60,000 last year and that was with working many, many hours of OT. I received a whole 2% raise last year and am already on a clinical career ladder. I also receive nothing for acheiving my BSN,