JStyles1

JStyles1

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  1. If healthcare reform resulted in salary caps of $40k for nurses would you stay?

    JStyles1 replied to keithjones's topic in General Nursing

    i wouldnt stay in in profession that caps salary. thats just stupid and against what the American job market is all

  2. Finding a job after graduating 2 years ago.

    JStyles1 replied to bear1234's topic in First Year After Licensure

    be sure to send a cover letter tailored to the place you are applying to. with so many people sending out blanket resumes, a cover letter is something that can make you stand out. you can also explain...

  3. Evidence-based practice

    JStyles1 replied to sallieyaj's topic in General Nursing

    get emails with new research articles from different organizations read them compare to other articles to see what the evidence shows apply it to practice i dont understand the question you are...

  4. Conscious Sedation in the ER

    JStyles1 replied to Silktea3's topic in Emergency

    iv fentanyl and versed is what i've always used. both short acting enough to get a procedure done and good recovery, in addition to reversal/metabolism on the chance there is a problem. etomidate...

  5. Finding a job after graduating 2 years ago.

    JStyles1 replied to bear1234's topic in First Year After Licensure

    have you checked into a refresher course? most places are apprehensive to hire you because you have gone so long without employment from graduation. its easy to lose skills and forget things. you may...

  6. I thought there was a nursing shortage???????

    JStyles1 replied to MaverickyMaverick's topic in First Year After Licensure

    im sure there are shortages in a lot of places in the country; however, with the economy the way it is more older nurses are going back to work. now when employers post jobs they can hold out for that...

  7. job interview coming up

    JStyles1 replied to becca001's topic in First Year After Licensure

    why didnt you want to stay in the

  8. Learning thread (ER medicine)

    JStyles1 replied to TraumaInTheSlot's topic in Emergency

    yeah i realized i typed in the wrong thing too late to edit the

  9. Time Management in the ED HELP!!!!!!

    JStyles1 replied to mbrason's topic in Emergency

    i agree with all of the above. in the ER you have to focus on the main complaint/reason why they are there. that is what functioning in the ER is all about, treating the main complaint. on the...

  10. The Wife is now a R.N. !!!

    JStyles1 replied to SimonJester's topic in First Year After Licensure

    surprise her with a new littmann master cardiology

  11. Any hospital hiring new grads? anywhere in the country?

    JStyles1 replied to zefutebolera's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    From what I'm seeing in Memphis, Tennessee, 99% of hospitals are wanting experience for everything. That includes floor jobs too. In a time when more nurses are going back to work due to the economy,...

  12. 72 hr vs. 80 pay period

    JStyles1 replied to rn1233's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    72 = full

  13. Learning thread (ER medicine)

    JStyles1 replied to TraumaInTheSlot's topic in Emergency

    If a patient is on calcium channel blockers it is possible that the drug can mask the symptoms of an underlying

  14. ED nurses with critical care knowledge & experience?

    JStyles1 replied to matthewjdouma's topic in Emergency

    i had 3 months training in an icu before going to work in the

  15. Peritoneal Lavage

    JStyles1 replied to GleeGum's topic in Emergency

    ive seen it done twice through the umbilicus at the level 1 i used to work

  16. Jobless in Knoxville

    JStyles1 replied to mySOURskittles's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    resume and cover letter? are you trying to follow up with the applications? sometimes the hiring process can take awhile but id still send in applications for jobs that say 1 year experience. you...

  17. Bsn degree vs. Physician assistant certification/licensure??

    JStyles1 replied to KAzurinM.Twin1's topic in General Nursing

    as indicated by the big word of CAN. As in it is possible. I put no limitation making it exclusive to ever

  18. Bsn degree vs. Physician assistant certification/licensure??

    JStyles1 replied to KAzurinM.Twin1's topic in General Nursing

    it was in a book i referenced for a report on christman in school. it was all right about the same time. i'll see if i can find it. i think its one of those things that everyone wants to say they had...

  19. Bsn degree vs. Physician assistant certification/licensure??

    JStyles1 replied to KAzurinM.Twin1's topic in General Nursing

    a nurse practitioner is a nurse first and foremost. the separation from np and pa goes back to luther christman wanting to start a graduate level nurse to practice in psych. the degree was proposed to...

  20. Wondering why you can't get hired or promoted? Resume + Interview hints!

    JStyles1 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Ok I'm beginning to think it is something with me. I have applied for probably 20-30 jobs here and have had 4 interviews. Nothing became of any of the interviews. All the response 'm getting on these...

  21. Wondering why you can't get hired or promoted: Resume + Interview hints!

    JStyles1 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Ok I'm beginning to think it is something with me. I have applied for probably 20-30 jobs here and have had 4 interviews. Nothing became of any of the interviews. All the response I'm getting on these...

  22. blood administration

    JStyles1 replied to jennifers's topic in First Year After Licensure

    ive never used a pump for blood. i used blood tubing with 500ml ns. i can have it in in around 10-15 minutes with something as small as a

  23. no job, going back for bsn, or is it a waste of money?

    JStyles1 replied to bymysoultosqueezeRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    furthering your education is never a waste of

  24. Scope of Practice for Starting IV's

    JStyles1 replied to wowzem's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    i have never been able to find info like that. ive seen medical assistants giving TB tests before and it really made me

  25. What do you guys think of this?

    JStyles1 replied to I_LOVE_TRAUMA's topic in Emergency

    no real help here. we use fosphenytoin mixed in 50ml-100ml bag on a