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  1. 5 months in the ED but want a closer job.

    50caliber replied to Ace587RN's topic in Emergency

    I drive 190 miles to work. I stay there for a couple of days, and drive back home. I live in the bay area and make a lot of sacrifices to get my experience. Its been more than a 1yr and I still do...

  2. Question how much do you love this site?

    50caliber replied to MsbossyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Its something else too read that passes time during the day. I enjoy reading this site. Its nice to hear different perspectives about what other nurses go through. I work in the ER and its nice to...

  3. C.R.N.A school??

    50caliber replied to johnny depp23's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    These are the minimum requirements. Hopefully you have completed steps 1-3. Although some CRNA schools will take ER experience but not

  4. What do ED nurses need from volunteers?

    50caliber replied to medicinelover's topic in Emergency

    Just ask the charge nurse what you can do to be helpful. I work in the ER and nurses/staff will love you if you can jump in there and make a bed. When it gets busy and there is pack waiting room,...

  5. Malpractice insurance for RNs?

    50caliber replied to ecierra's topic in General Nursing

    I get your own. Its pretty cheap like the previous poster mentioned. Look at Professional Liability Insurance for nurses, nursing medical malpractice. or Professional Liability Insurance -...

  6. Offered a New Grad Job but was told on hold.......

    50caliber replied to saraaileen76's topic in General Nursing

    Just remember this: its not official until you sign with HR and complete all paper works. Verbal agreements mean nothing. Don't get your hopes up until that

  7. Bad Interview...

    50caliber replied to violet_violet's topic in General Nursing

    Inappropriate and none of their dam

  8. 1st Day Off exhaustion

    50caliber replied to Student2Registered's topic in General Nursing

    I use to work 6 12hr shifts in a row. Talk about punishment. Took me a full day to recover. A ton of sleep, some nice meals, and a message on the 1st day off to recover. Then I enjoy a nice week

  9. What is your Nursing Kryptonite?

    50caliber replied to Lunah's topic in General Nursing

    Not be mean but pt. coming from nursing homes who are not well taken care of. Its quite sad to see but it grosses me out when you see their extremely dirty unkempt finger nails with fecal matter/dead...

  10. does any nurse do EJ's in the ER

    50caliber replied to sweatpea55's topic in Emergency

    Yes we do. A vein is a vein. EJ are quite large and can very easily accommodate 18g or larger

  11. TNCC for New Grad

    50caliber replied to Michael-Male-RN's topic in Emergency

    I wouldn't recommend TNCC if you don't have any ER work experience. My employer suggested I take TNCC after 6 months of working in the ER. If you plan on not working the ER, its pointless and a waste...

  12. Are there any new grad nursing jobs anywhere?

    50caliber replied to MisterSimba's topic in California Nursing

    Unfortunately, that happens. I live in the bay area in CA and fortunate to have a job here as a new grad. How do you feel about CA nursing students applying to 5 new grad positions in a hospital with...

  13. Resign now??

    50caliber replied to femsmahus's topic in General Nursing

    Are you currently working in CA right

  14. how old were you when you realized you weren't going to make real money as a nurse

    50caliber replied to pilotstudentnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I made over a 100k as a new grad working near the bay area. It offers me a comfortable living. Big freaken deal about making "real money". Nobody is putting a gun to your head If you really think...

  15. Are there any new grad nursing jobs anywhere?

    50caliber replied to MisterSimba's topic in California Nursing

    Try rural areas in the midwest or the south. Basically, go to a state where no one wants to live in. Get your 1yr experience and get the heck out. Trust me, that 1st year goes by real

  16. ATTN: bay area RN new grads.. Were you able to land a new grad job?

    50caliber replied to pogiboy67's topic in California Nursing

    Unfortunately, its going to get worst or remain this way for another 3-4 years until the economy picks

  17. Please be honest!

    50caliber replied to kalinka's topic in General Nursing

    $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

  18. Need help with a decision!!

    50caliber replied to 6_figure_income's topic in California Nursing

    Better off staying at

  19. Being Tired at work - How do you cope?

    50caliber replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Better sleep well before your shift, eat healthy, and exercise. Otherwise, good

  20. New RN grad moving to Los Angeles, CA, what/how should I go about applying for jobs?

    50caliber replied to x2bloved's topic in California Nursing

    Hate to be a downer but everyone is correct about the job market for new grads. Don't let us discourage you but you need to be realistic about this. Not sure where you are coming from but I guarantee...

  21. Career advice: Med-Surg to ER?

    50caliber replied to JustEnuff2BDangerous's topic in Emergency

    How cool is that. I wish my facility had a dedicated pediatric ER. I don't mind most emergencies but its the true peds emergencies that I start to get stressed

  22. Career advice: Med-Surg to ER?

    50caliber replied to JustEnuff2BDangerous's topic in Emergency

    If you have 1 year med surgical, that should be more than enough in terms of having developed your nursing skills. The rest of it, you will have to learn as you go. Time management, dealing with...

  23. How long until you felt comfortable????

    50caliber replied to FiduciaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in the ER as a new grad and its going to be my 1 year mark pretty soon. I say it will take about 1yr to feel semi confident and not freak out when a call comes in. I don't get nervous as much...

  24. Why do nurses eat their young?

    50caliber replied to mindyt289's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Don't put so much into it or be so sensitive to it. Just roll with it. Learn as much as you can even at their expense. They may poke fun at you but you can actually learn a lot from seeing things done...

  25. Do you "allnurse" at work ?

    50caliber replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. Prefer to by