arnie1234

arnie1234

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  1. Advice for the first year of Nursing

    arnie1234 replied to SandandSandwiches's topic in Nursing Career

    Great article. I couldn't agree more with the no friends at work. I don't even have a facebook

  2. outpatient preop/pacu/OR nurse to float pool?

    arnie1234 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi everyone. I wanted to get some perspectives on making a change... I would like to do some agency work at some point down the road.... The last decade of my nursing career has been in outpatient...

  3. Bariatric Nursing

    arnie1234 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello. Does anyone know much about this specialty? What types of duties do these nurses

  4. Bariatric Nursing

    arnie1234 replied to arnie1234's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the

  5. Need advice- to leave or stick it out?

    arnie1234 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello. Several months ago, I decided I needed a change and applied for a transfer to another department, a totally different specialty. I had been working in the same specialty for over 12 years. I...

  6. Triage complaints- the good, the bad, and the shocking.

    arnie1234 replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    "my right leg is weak, I have blurry vision in my left eye, and I feel like my kidney is hanging out of my lady

  7. Welcoming and Involving New Hires

    arnie1234 replied to inko1986's topic in Emergency

    First of all, thank you for being thoughtful. I have just transferred to the ED at my hospital just a month ago. I will say that there are some coworkers who are very friendly and the docs are...

  8. Er nurses worked in OR before, think that if you like OR, you..

    arnie1234 replied to lilarox's topic in Emergency

    I worked OR for awhile and I dont think it there is a set personality type. Having just moved to the ER myself, I would say that there is so much more patient interaction with patients in the ER....

  9. tips on acclimating to ED- seasoned nurse

    arnie1234 posted a topic in Emergency

    Hi everyone, after 13 years of nursing, mostly in the periop setting (pacu, or, preop)... I made the daring step of moving to the ER in an academic setting. I have been officially on the floor for a...

  10. Help! Interview at an Surgical Eye Center. Feedback Appreciated

    arnie1234 replied to vintagejewel's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    sounds like a great opportunity if you are interested in surgery. You will probably be asked about your IV skills, ability to function well independently, to name a few things. In my experiences,...

  11. online NP programs?

    arnie1234 replied to dixiebelleRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    This looks like a great program. I have been thinking about completing an MSN-NP program but was worried about the cost. thanks for the

  12. Tired of babysitting

    arnie1234 posted a topic in Nurse Management

    I have made the decision that I am genuinely tired of babysitting all those who report to me. Fortunately for me, I have maintained my bedside skills since I am a " working manager" who pitches in...

  13. Back to hospital nursing?

    arnie1234 replied to missladyrn's topic in General Nursing

    missladyrn- why did you leave floor nursing anyway? I actually have been away fron floor nursing for over 10 years. I went into outpatient OR, and then management. I am going back to the floor myself....

  14. Torn

    arnie1234 posted a topic in General Nursing

    After being in a job that I hate for two years, and searching for a new job for almost two years, I was recently offered a 7a-7p job in L & D. I accepted. Since I am a manager, I had to turn in a...

  15. Torn

    arnie1234 replied to arnie1234's topic in General Nursing

    merlee you were fired? 9 weeks later? are you kidding? what the heck happened? btw _ I met with my boss today to discuss our conversation Wednesday. I told him that I wasn't comfortalbe changing my...

  16. After 15 years - I may be one more nurse to add to the shortage

    arnie1234 replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing

    sound of music, you must work where I am!They are mandating flu shots for us too. I am a manager so I get harassed with emails telling me which of my staff are not compliant with the flu shots yet. I...

  17. I've had it.

    arnie1234 replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    how many years of experience do you have? could you consider taking a travel assignment in med/surg just to get outta there quickly? BTW, I am a nurse manager and although I wouldn't treat my staff...

  18. So Excited!!!!

    arnie1234 replied to kellie0924's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congrats!!! i am in the process of leaving a management position to return to L&D where I started my nursing career years ago. What an exciting time for

  19. Career Path

    arnie1234 replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Nurse Management

    actually No. I left corporate because I felt that nursing was a steady job always in demand. Now that I have moved up, I wish I would not have. I miss the direct patient contact and the flexibility...

  20. Career Path

    arnie1234 replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Nurse Management

    I have an MBA and it has helped me to advance. Most director level positions will not hire you without a masters degree, so it depends on what level of management you are looking for. I also worked in...

  21. OMG I hate my job! Vent

    arnie1234 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have been in my current position for about 5 months. I hate it- the dept is severely understaffed. The financial operations are overseen by a business manager that thinks we look good on paper. I am...

  22. What are you best work tips?

    arnie1234 replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in General Nursing

    Great tips I think it is very important to help your coworkers when you have down time. You never know when you will need the help reciprocated. refrain from spreading gossip/negativity Be on time-...

  23. new medical intern on the service.... need advice

    arnie1234 replied to doc123's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome 1. Be respectful of everyone- nurses, techs, housekeepers, your patients and their families. 2. Don't lose the human touch aspect. It is very easy to forget that your patients are someone's...

  24. Red flag on new unit?

    arnie1234 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am interested in transferring to a SICU at the hospital where I work after having been in management away from the bedside for a few years. I spent a couple of hours shadowing on the day shift, and...

  25. Okay, why do ER nurses think they're so cool?

    arnie1234 replied to gayle_the_RN's topic in General Nursing

    We are all nurses. We should band together and support each other regardless of what area we work in. We have all made the choice to work where we do. The rivalry, paired with eating our young, causes...