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  1. Tips For New Grad entering ED

    futurecnm replied to CherryERRN's topic in Emergency

    I'm in my 3rd month in a busy ED. I won't lie, it is overwhelming. It is hard for a new grad. It is face paced and you need to think on your feet. You are expected to act. BUt I like it and know...

  2. how can I be a good clinical student?

    futurecnm replied to picurn10's topic in General Nursing

    so who did meds if there was no RN assigned to the

  3. RN husband addicted to opiates

    futurecnm replied to joker2's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I know our state has a reporting system for health care professionals who need help with this type of issue. I would seach the state board of nursing website and see if there is something like that. I...

  4. This is kinda embarassing and gross: have you ever removed an impaction from yoursel

    futurecnm replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    wow, that is quite a lot of information.... do you not have drinking water in the home?? I would much rather drink water even if i didn't like it. I have not had to do that to myself and never...

  5. how can I be a good clinical student?

    futurecnm replied to picurn10's topic in General Nursing

    So, you could give meds, and do all the procedures your first day? We were not able to give meds our first few clinicals due to not having learned med admin yet at school. Even through our 2 yr of...

  6. about to become a fearless leader...

    futurecnm replied to epsilonprodigy's topic in Emergency

    Most of my preceptors are "newer" RN's. Many of the experienced ones do not want to precept. Plus, I think I read that RN's that have been working a very long time tend to not be the best preceptors...

  7. how can I be a good clinical student?

    futurecnm replied to picurn10's topic in General Nursing

    Be somewhat prepared, know about your pt. Communicate with the RN what you are able to do and what you will be responsible for. Some students are at the point they can give meds, some just do bed...

  8. Calling in sick (question)

    futurecnm replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a really employee friendly hospital. If hospitals were like that around here, they know they wouldn't be able to retain employees. If RN's didn't put up with this treatment, the...

  9. Could someone please HELP!!

    futurecnm replied to Not sure student's topic in General Nursing

    No, only if you want to be a NP working in an office. If you just want to work there in a medical role you probably need a MA or LPN. YOu would mainly check people in, do vitals, weight, assist the...

  10. Psych history, decreasing drugs, who to tell?

    futurecnm replied to Pat_Pat RN's topic in General Nursing

    I would not tell work. This would be mixing your personal life with your professional life, not a good

  11. Calling in sick (question)

    futurecnm replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    I would call in if I really felt I couldn't perform at my job. I will go in with a cold or something mild but if you have a fever and/or diarrhea then I would stay home. And influenza has...

  12. Er

    futurecnm replied to Maco's topic in General Nursing

    It may be hard to get a straight day position right out of school. You may be able to get day/night or day/evening. I'm new and work straight evenings. It is rare to find a day shift. I have heard...

  13. Starting the admission orders

    futurecnm replied to JessicaSN's topic in Emergency

    I think it depends how long the orders have been in the system. unfortunately, it often takes the admitting MD a long time to get down to see the pt, and even longer to put the orders in. Many times,...

  14. Pre-reqs online

    futurecnm replied to chanel-0's topic in General Nursing

    if you want online, you will find they are VERY expensive usually. I took 1 pre-req online through the community college which was inexpensive but most pre-reqs have a lab involved so you have to go...

  15. Doing RN to BSN and working as a new grad

    futurecnm replied to clhRN2b2010's topic in General Nursing

    20K rather small????? Compared to 2K, it is no question for me. An employer can help you pay for BSN. Get the AD and do the rest later. 20K is a HUGE debt in my

  16. Hep B Vaccine or not?

    futurecnm replied to alyx's topic in General Nursing

    As a RN I will get any vaccination that will help me to avoid illness. It is the responsible thing to do. Why are you thinking of refusing

  17. TNCC and other certs. Which are worthwhile?

    futurecnm replied to tolachi's topic in General Nursing

    Our ED puts all of us through TNCC, PALS, and ACLS. I have done PALS and ACLS so far. I will probably have TNCC this winter. I'd love to get the CEN but obviously have to get some experience before...

  18. PRN Nurse and High school teacher? Insane?

    futurecnm replied to niubiochem's topic in General Nursing

    Are you married/have a family? Just wondering when you would see them if you teach during the week and RN during weekends. sounds like a lot for one person to do. Also, it would be really hard to...

  19. ER's busy and a full triage

    futurecnm replied to TraumaNurseRN's topic in Emergency

    we still use phenergan

  20. 130 miles/2 hours 15 minutes each way to work?

    futurecnm replied to HappyPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    When I first read your post, I thought "are they serious??". So, my answer is no way would I do such a commute. I wouldn't even commute 1 hr. 12 hr shifts are long enough as it is. We have someone...

  21. RN laidoff

    futurecnm replied to DemrixRN2000's topic in General Nursing

    Many hospitals are having to cut back and unfortunately it is the supervisory positions that are cut back the most. If you do not want to do bedside, would you be interested in home care? Clinic?...

  22. New Grad can't decide which job!

    futurecnm replied to amaikiwi's topic in General Nursing

    I would go with what works best for your family. When I look at the 2 I would prefer the tele job but probably would go for the other one due to location and hours. Night shift is not for me, and I...

  23. RN's in hospitals. What is the worst part of your job?

    futurecnm replied to GCTMT's topic in General Nursing

    YOu have to remember when you visit this site that many people come on here to vent and talk about the negatives. For every negative post there are a ton of nurses out there who had a good day. I am...

  24. paramedic to RN?

    futurecnm replied to nhemt's topic in General Nursing

    We have a few RN's in our ER that were once paramedics. They have told me the pay is a lot better as a RN so that is the main reason they made the

  25. Ratios? Do you have them in ER, or are they just for the floors?

    futurecnm replied to Lurksalot's topic in Emergency

    In our ED, 2 RN's are assigned 6 rooms so each RN has 3 pt when we are full. If one leaves, that RN takes the next to be put in that section of rooms. I work eves so we are typically always full....