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  1. SICU New Grad Preceptor Problems

    edogs334 replied to kimpatrtan's topic in MICU, SICU

    I'm not a preceptor- I'm a new grad who just got off orientation in an ICU. If I were a preceptor, I would be very wary of a new grad who doesn't ask questions- not so much because I don't think...

  2. RN to Paramedic Bridge Course

    edogs334 replied to ironjohn929's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    In terms of other programs on the east coast- there are several community colleges and other institutions that offer the RN to EMT-P bridge program in Virginia. You can find information about...

  3. RN to Paramedic Bridge Course

    edogs334 replied to ironjohn929's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Hartford Hospital in Hartford, CT has/had an RN to Paramedic bridge program (at one point, I think). Here's the link: Untitled

  4. Have you ever been mistaken for a doctor?

    edogs334 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Men in Nursing

    Yes, I've been mistaken for a doctor, but more so by the patients on my unit than anyone else- even AFTER I've introduced myself as "I'm Edogs, I'll be your nurse

  5. Interview Attire Recommendations

    edogs334 replied to synergy89's topic in Men in Nursing

    I wore a black sport coat (or is it called a blazer?), lighter blue dress shirt, tie, khakis, brown dress belt and brown dress shoes. I definitely thought it would be in my favor to dress more...

  6. MICU Nurses, input please

    edogs334 replied to ckh23's topic in MICU, SICU

    What others have said, plus we get a fair number of neuro patients in my unit- because the Neuro ICU in my hospital is regularly full. Plus, we get a lot of oncology patients who are in acute crises...

  7. New to ICU? What have you learn so far?

    edogs334 replied to RN28MD's topic in MICU, SICU

    One thing I learned a few days ago: In terms of Atropine IV push administration, give 0.5(mg) if they're alive, 1mg if they're

  8. Becoming RN solely to become CRNA

    edogs334 replied to ArkansasFan's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Moreover, there are many easier routes one can take if they want to get into a job or profession just to make money. Seriously, someone who already has a BA or BS degree can go to grad school for 1-2...

  9. The 1st check as an rn....yay!!! Or nay!!

    edogs334 replied to Serrano2886's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm making around $24 an hour working days in the Mid-Atlantic region of the country (36 hours/week). Yeah, it's not a bad salary compared to what other people make, but with my education loan...

  10. Got my eye on CCRN, but intrigued by Trauma...

    edogs334 replied to phoenixfire's topic in General Nursing

    If you're looking into going into critical care transport or flight nursing, here are some useful websites you many want to check out: Air and Surface Transport Nurses Association: Air Surface...

  11. New to ICU? What have you learn so far?

    edogs334 replied to RN28MD's topic in MICU, SICU

    I've learned to ALWAYS, ALWAYS order more pressors ahead of time before you even get close to running out....lest the Levo runs out and the patient drops their pressure (with no replacement bag to...

  12. Baptism by Fire!!

    edogs334 replied to TigerGalLE's topic in MICU, SICU

    They'll poop their rectal tubes out before they poop their brains out

  13. Highest paid specialty in nursing ?

    edogs334 replied to Elleveein's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe that nurse was referring to a local facility (or facilities) in which a particular specialty or service line (ie- L&D) pays their nurses incentives for working particular shifts or taking a...

  14. Where does the public get the idea that nurses make a ton of money?

    edogs334 replied to edogs334's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That's very true, indeed- it does depend on one's perspective and socioeconomic background. My hourly base rate alone ($24.15) is double what I was making when I was working as an EMT or as a CNA. I...

  15. Where does the public get the idea that nurses make a ton of money?

    edogs334 replied to edogs334's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Maybe using the term "right reasons" was a bit biased on my part. I was only trying to say that one cannot get into nursing solely for the increased salary. I'm sure the vast majority of nurses,...

  16. What states have a prehospital RN scope of practice??

    edogs334 replied to hopefullICUnurse77's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Wake Co. EMS (in Raleigh, NC) utilizes what they call "Advanced Practice Paramedics." Here are the three main objectives for their program http://www.wakegov.com/ems/staff/app.htm The APP program...

  17. How long did it take you to find a job after graduation?

    edogs334 replied to Unique87's topic in Maryland Nursing

    It took me about three months to secure a position after graduation; God willing, I'll be starting in a few weeks. I'm assuming you're in a four-semester program? If this current semester is your...

  18. ADN vs BSN

    edogs334 replied to Lynell81's topic in General Nursing

    That and- more commonly- many hospitals now only want to take nurses who have >1-2 years of clinical experience in particular

  19. ADN vs BSN

    edogs334 replied to Lynell81's topic in General Nursing

    I know the OP said that they don't want to go back to grad school after wards, but there are also RN-MSN programs where ADN RNs can get an MSN instead of stopping at the BSN level. Also, which...

  20. ADN vs BSN

    edogs334 replied to Lynell81's topic in General Nursing

    Whether you go for your ADN or BSN really depends on a lot of factors, including: 1) Cost of ADN vs BSN programs in your area. 2) The kind of class and clinical schedule you would have to follow for...

  21. Prospective male nurse with a lot of questions.

    edogs334 replied to DirtyBlackSocks's topic in Male Nursing Students

    This "advice" is coming from someone who just graduated and passed their boards, so take it with an extra grain of salt. Given your physical limitations, if your goal is to become an NP, you might...

  22. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    edogs334 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey all, Adding my small piece of anecdotal evidence here. I took the NCLEX this past Monday and tried the PVT about four hours after I finished; I got the "good" pop-up and the system wouldn't let...

  23. How did you do in O.B.?

    edogs334 replied to bonestAx's topic in Male Nursing Students

    My OB rotation was a lot better than I expected. I would say my instructor was 95% comfortable with have males in her clinical group- there were about 3-4 of us in her group, actually. My rotation...

  24. Anesthesia options for insertion of traction pins

    edogs334 posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'm not sure whether this question is in the correct forum, but under what kind of anesthesia are traction pins usually inserted- eg- for a femur fracture? I ask because the only time I've ever seen...

  25. Hiring experienced nurses vs hiring new graduates

    edogs334 replied to edogs334's topic in Nurse Management

    I also wanted to say that my motivation for starting this conversation wasn't fueled by bitterness at not yet having a job. Rather, it was out of concern for the future: a few years from now, I might...