PAERRN20

PAERRN20

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  1. what is the role of the CRNA in the ER and CODES?

    PAERRN20 replied to LewisN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I work in the ER. The ER at my hospital does the intubating for any patient that needs it. If the ER doc has trouble for whatever reason then anesthesia comes to tube the

  2. Crazy Work Environment

    PAERRN20 replied to carbaminohemoglobin's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I thought all pregnant women qualified for Medicaid? If so, you could get a new job and be covered with Medicaid until you have the baby. It is worth checking

  3. Where to get more patient interaction?

    PAERRN20 replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in General Nursing

    Emergency nursing has lots of patient interaction but not always the therapeutic

  4. Would you work less hours (less $$) for a better shift?

    PAERRN20 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    1200-0000 is brutal where I work. Would I take less money for that shift? He** no! Nobody likes working this shift on my unit. Yours may be

  5. So today, I almost passed out ....

    PAERRN20 replied to USN2UNC's topic in General Nursing

    Hugs to you. When I was a student I passed out at something much less gory than that! It

  6. How did you know LTC was right for you?

    PAERRN20 replied to PAERRN20's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am not saying it kills you career, others around me are telling me this. I think it is just a lot of

  7. How did you know LTC was right for you?

    PAERRN20 replied to PAERRN20's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    this is a wonderful idea. i live in an area where these type of facilities aren't common at all. either inpatient rehab or nursing home rehab. in the future this is something i am keeping in mind!...

  8. For LVNs or ADN grads...did you major in something diff for your Bachelors? ...

    PAERRN20 replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    I have a BSN and am planning on going back for a Master's. In what you ask? Not nursing! I am looking to expand my career options in the event that I don't want to be a nurse in 30+

  9. What is considered a large hospital??

    PAERRN20 replied to SiempreBella's topic in General Nursing

    I consider 400 or more beds to be large. I work at a 150-ish bed hospital and I think it is

  10. RN/Post BSN Nursing Certificates

    PAERRN20 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Anyone know of any online nursing certificates for RNs or ever done one? I'm looking for something in case management, gerontology, community nursing or a related area. The reason is I am planning on...

  11. Why would I NOT help? I'm confused.

    PAERRN20 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work with a doctor that answers phones and helps lift patients. I love him for more reasons than those though

  12. RN/Post BSN Nursing Certificates

    PAERRN20 replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    I am not looking to become an RN...I am already an RN. I am looking for a specialty certificate in case management or a related field. I have found one program and I'm sure there are more out there-...

  13. Cheap on-line Masters programs

    PAERRN20 replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    This may be a helpful link for you http://www.gradschools.com/FieldofStudy/Nursing-Online/20.html Good

  14. ER nurses! Do you have this policy in your hospital?

    PAERRN20 replied to Tonjia's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if there is a formal policy for my ED, but I always let the patient know upfront no driver= no narcs. I document that teaching was done, patient verbalizes understanding of no driving,...

  15. New nurse looking for advice

    PAERRN20 replied to 1uvakindmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think 18 residents, 2 aides, and 1 LPN is a wonderful ratio for long term care! Hang in there. It gets better at the 3 month mark, then again at the 6 month mark, and by 1 year you should feel like...

  16. Why are doctors so easily manipulated by drug addicts?

    PAERRN20 replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    This makes my jaw drop! How in the world was this patient able to keep hitting the button while getting 16mg of Dilaudid in 4 hrs? And PO Morphine? I'm sorry but I think this is excessive and you bet...

  17. Nursing as Second Career for Mature Professional w/Full-Time Job?

    PAERRN20 replied to journeyhope's topic in Nursing Career

    I am going back to school to get out of nursing. I wouldn't make the switch. Nursing is stressful and the pay is not worth it. You will miss out on so much- mainly weekends and holidays if you decide...

  18. IM antibiotic

    PAERRN20 replied to RoyalNurse's topic in Emergency

    Ouch an 18g needle for IM? I would imagine everything would leak out of the tissue with that size. Do you have a 21 or 22g? I would be inclined to use those. If you don't have anything other than the...

  19. I am allergic to...

    PAERRN20 replied to SteffersRN87's topic in General Nursing

    I had a patient tell me they were allergic to rabbits. Didn't bother to ask what the reaction

  20. Transfer advice!

    PAERRN20 replied to mrtaylr's topic in General Nursing

    What about a community college? Once you get an RN license you can then bridge RN-BSN and work at the same time. Is that an option for

  21. Transfer advice!

    PAERRN20 replied to mrtaylr's topic in General Nursing

    I think 55k is too much debt for a BSN. I got mine for under 30k and I live in an area where college tuition is one of the most expensive in the country. Are you going into debt at Iowa? If not I...

  22. Qualities of an ER nurse!

    PAERRN20 replied to kingramon15's topic in Emergency

    Thick skin, a large bladder, and a small stomach! LOL...just kidding! You need to be able think on your feet, and think fast. ER nurses are more autonomous than floor nurses for the most part. It is...

  23. What is your "Dreams" for the rest of your life!!

    PAERRN20 replied to carlasbizz's topic in General Nursing

    The dreams I have are to lead a long, healthy happy life. Also to obtain the highest level of education I can and to make a positive impact. Right now I would say I am not living my dream...yet. I am...

  24. giving no judgement , opinion..just the facts

    PAERRN20 replied to clvlpn34's topic in General Nursing

    $100 can be lots of money to many people but this person has a timeshare. I would think $100 could be spared to see their

  25. Low Census??

    PAERRN20 replied to 2bTraumaRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    Want some hours? You can come work in my crazy, overflowing hospital. We have had no beds for weeks on