~Mi Vida Loca~RN ASN, RN

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    New Nurse Graduate-ASN

    ~Mi Vida Loca~RN replied to COboundRN's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I worked on the Peds unit. It's probably my job you just applied for. LOL I got a job in the ED in Cheyenne so I am going
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    anyone in northern colorado hire new grads?

    ~Mi Vida Loca~RN replied to cardioverter's topic in Colorado Nursing

    The ED is where I have always wanted to work and I received a position there, it's only a 10 minute further commute, I was hired at full time status (not just full time hours) so my benefits are going...
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    How'd You Get Your ER Job?

    ~Mi Vida Loca~RN replied to commonsense's topic in Emergency

    I nailed my interview. I applied for a position that required 6 months acute care experience. I had 4.5 months. I received a call and told them I only had 4.5 months experience in Peds but they said...
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    "Hidden" cameras on the floor--do you have them??

    ~Mi Vida Loca~RN replied to linzjane88's topic in General Nursing

    We didn't in our med/supply room because it was also a procedure room. I have no idea about our unit. It was a secured unit. But I know they are all over the
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    New Nurse Graduate-ASN

    ~Mi Vida Loca~RN replied to COboundRN's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I got a job at Banner as a new grad with an ASN with no previous medical experience, no volunteer experience, limited work experience period in the past 10 years (7 months non medical related). It's...
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    anyone in northern colorado hire new grads?

    ~Mi Vida Loca~RN replied to cardioverter's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Bannerhealth will hire New Grads, I got a job there right away. Job market is still pretty tight though. PVHS isn't as likely but once in a while they will have new grad positions. Cheyenne Regional...
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    EHRs stink!

    ~Mi Vida Loca~RN replied to imintrouble's topic in General Nursing

    We still have order sets and can do those things you mentioned with EHR. The orders are already put
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    How long was it between graduation & landing a full time line?

    ~Mi Vida Loca~RN replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    To answer the next question asked, I live in Northern Colorado. The job market is very tough. I graduated May 2011 and I passed boards a few days after
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    Please share your story

    ~Mi Vida Loca~RN replied to PayitForwardHolistic's topic in General Nursing

    Being a nurse does make it harder to watch my childrens sporting events. I feel like I need to bring an emergency kit and I am ready to hop the fence at any moment. I swear I need a xanax to watch...
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    Air in IV flush syringe??

    ~Mi Vida Loca~RN replied to samiam4's topic in General Nursing

    We were shown once what the latest studies showed, someone showed us with IV tubing. It was a significant amount that it would take. It's still scary I think though because that fear has always been...
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    What's the task you like doing most on the job?

    ~Mi Vida Loca~RN replied to PreStudent101's topic in General Nursing

    IV's, I used to be scared of them and now it's like a determination to be great at them so I am not scared or nervous anymore. I also don't mind difficult foley's. I was nicknamed the urethra...
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    How long was it between graduation & landing a full time line?

    ~Mi Vida Loca~RN replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    1 Week, Actually I should rephrase that. I had my interview 1 week to the day and I got the offer on that job the next week. It was the only interview I went on. I recently got another interview for a...
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    insignificant complaint...lol

    ~Mi Vida Loca~RN replied to EDnursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    I would like to be called my first name. Most people though won't call me by my first name, instead they shorten it even if I say I prefer the original. To make matters worse there is a Nursing show...
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    Vent: "I should warn you, I'm a tough stick..."

    ~Mi Vida Loca~RN replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

    That would be great if we could stop the insults. Let's be honest and call it what it really is instead of doing it the Passive-Agressive way. After Lunah's post I didn't say anything else regarding...
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    Vent: "I should warn you, I'm a tough stick..."

    ~Mi Vida Loca~RN replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

    Nice subtle insult.
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    Vent: "I should warn you, I'm a tough stick..."

    ~Mi Vida Loca~RN replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

    I never stated I had a preference for 22's. I only stated what we were told the newest evidence based practice has shown. My preference is actually a 20 since we were told that is a safe bet usually...
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    Vent: "I should warn you, I'm a tough stick..."

    ~Mi Vida Loca~RN replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

    We could use the forearm as well and a 20. I sent many people down that way without problem. In our New Grad IV classes we were told a 22 90% of the time will be just fine as well. That also said...
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    Vent: "I should warn you, I'm a tough stick..."

    ~Mi Vida Loca~RN replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

    This is the post I first responded too. Look at that, someone that was or is in the ED that didn't like using AC first. of course some times you have to. Nothing is ever black or white. "One the...
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    Vent: "I should warn you, I'm a tough stick..."

    ~Mi Vida Loca~RN replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

    Nah I just realize not everything is black and white. Their are always extenuating circumstances or reasons this or that might not work. My first response was to a poster that stated how other units...
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    Vent: "I should warn you, I'm a tough stick..."

    ~Mi Vida Loca~RN replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

    Perfectly understandable that sometimes you have to get it in and go for what you can or need a large vein. The hospital I work at and the one I got a job in the er at the floor nurses will often do...
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    Vent: "I should warn you, I'm a tough stick..."

    ~Mi Vida Loca~RN replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

    Ummmm the fact that you went on this big rant after my post about people thinking others use the AC because they are lazy and lack judgement and whatever else you said. I never implied any of that....
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    Cyclical vomiting syndrome

    ~Mi Vida Loca~RN replied to thelema13's topic in Emergency

    Had a patient with this that ended up staying on our unit for 12 days. She threatened to sue if we D/C her. She would say that she had not ate anything because she was on clears but then would throw...
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    Vent: "I should warn you, I'm a tough stick..."

    ~Mi Vida Loca~RN replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

    I think you are reading way to much into my post. No need to be
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    Vent: "I should warn you, I'm a tough stick..."

    ~Mi Vida Loca~RN replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

    I get it, I just found it odd that the other poster was saying you can tell the IV's done in the other units because of them being in the AC unlike the ED. Most places I have ever found AC's started...
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    EHRs stink!

    ~Mi Vida Loca~RN replied to imintrouble's topic in General Nursing

    Meditech was really good at our hospital here. I really liked it. Cerner was OK but I liked Meditech