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  1. Do you ever feel like a licensed drug pusher?

    whykiki0103 posted a topic in Emergency

    Do you ever feel like you're a licensed narcotics pusher/IV starter for

  2. What is the better shift? Would you rather work night shift or day shift? Curious :)

    whykiki0103 replied to tikilpn2's topic in General Nursing

    I would say evenings. 11a-11p or 3-11p if u're not a morning person. I've done nights for 2.5 years and it really has affected my mood, energy level, sleep pattern and even social life! I am tired all...

  3. Is this right for an ER position in Torrance, CA

    whykiki0103 posted a topic in Travel

    They're offering $15/hr (blended rate! ) and $20/hr including the stipend..... Free private housing, but will reduce hourly rate for a rental car.... Does this sound right? I really like the...

  4. Is this right for an ER position in Torrance, CA

    whykiki0103 replied to whykiki0103's topic in Travel

    Thanks for the input. I did not take this

  5. Looking for younger travel partners ages 20-30, ER

    whykiki0103 replied to xxJohnnyTxx's topic in Travel

    I am down!

  6. Get through it without laughing - dare ya

    whykiki0103 replied to netglow's topic in Emergency

    I think you need to be an ER nurse to find humor in this clip. :) Maybe we do need to slow down, make eye contact and let the patient know that we care about ingrown hair at 4am while the guy next...

  7. still too slow and lost!!!!!

    whykiki0103 replied to rnhope's topic in Emergency

    Hey, first of all, congratulations on landing a job in the ER as a new grad. :) You should be proud of yourself. *pat on the back* I started as a new grad in the ER myself and know exactly what you're...

  8. New Nurse having trouble with Techs

    whykiki0103 replied to Dramqueenie1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm having the same trouble where I work, but I made a mistake of handling things myself (i.e: confronted the tech myself) and now I have a "bad reputation" amongst the techs. Looking back, I took it...

  9. Starting PIV = bane of my existance. Any advice?

    whykiki0103 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I started working @ ER as a new grad this February and I am doing pretty well with everything EXCEPT starting a line!!! I know I am supposed to take my time, but I also need to draw labs before...

  10. How much weight did you lose your first year?

    whykiki0103 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's been 2 months since I started working in the ER and I lost about 15lb!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes they are unintentional losses. I don't know if I should be happy about it or not. haha My coworkers told me...

  11. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    whykiki0103 replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    A guy got stuck by a fish bone while removing a dead fish from the tank. couldn't even tell where this "puncture wound" was. Sent him home with a bandaid and tetnus shot.

  12. Non emergent ER visits

    whykiki0103 replied to Guest219794's topic in Emergency

    I agree with CathyLew. It is ok to come to ER for non-emergencies, but don't complain when you have to wait hours to be seen because we prioritize ABCs first. I see more and more people coming to the...

  13. Starting PIV = bane of my existance. Any advice?

    whykiki0103 replied to whykiki0103's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for all the helpful advices! I only use AC for people going for CT w/ contrast, people who need blood/ffp asap or just as a last resort. There definitely is a good day and a bad day for

  14. "Acute" Care v. "Critical" Care

    whykiki0103 replied to nyforlove's topic in General Nursing

    Is ER considered critical care? Our ETD is lvl 2

  15. Do You Wear Gloves When...

    whykiki0103 replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    oh, plus isn't back massage contraindicated anyways for bed bound pt with redness? They found out that it is more likely to be damaging due to shearing force as Rn/Writer mentioned above and doesn't...

  16. Do You Wear Gloves When...

    whykiki0103 replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    I believe the universal precaution states that you don't have to wear gloves for sweat. (Unless you want to b/c it smells really bad!) You only need to wear gloves for urine, feces, blood, spit and...

  17. Time for the Good Ol' job hunt again!

    whykiki0103 replied to Mary C's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Apply NOW!!! I know some hospitals are accepting nursing residency program application that starts in July now. You are not a new grad, you have 9 months of experience and that's better than people...

  18. Rutgers vs Kaplan NCLEX reviews

    whykiki0103 replied to pcicurn7's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I think I might be too late in replying, but I took the Rutgers Review and I think it was a good refresher that sums up all the practical information, but I don't think it was very helpful. It just...

  19. New Grad RN Interview for Telemetry Position -- Advice, please?

    whykiki0103 replied to Qtp2t RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats! :) I knew you could do it! If you really loved OR, then why go through telemetry?!! I am sure they will train you well before setting your foot through the OR, so don't feel like you have...

  20. Is it bad on my resume that I have not worked in a hospital for a year after grad.?

    whykiki0103 replied to Porroyorro's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think recruiters look at clinical experience and not necessarily hospital experience. I don't know what your position was in the assisted living facility, but as long as you worked there as a RN I...

  21. Starting to apply for new grad positions - help!

    whykiki0103 replied to lei7's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Have you heard of new grad residency program? I would go to job fairs and ask if they have residency program (sometimes called internship) or if they are hiring new nurses. They will usually give...

  22. New Grad RN Interview for Telemetry Position -- Advice, please?

    whykiki0103 replied to Qtp2t RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    First and foremost, congratulations on your job offer! :) You are right, it is tough times and maybe getting your foot in the door is not a bad idea. I think any experience is better than no...