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  1. Feed me, Seymour! When patients want forbidden food...

    Carrie_MTC replied to TrevyRN's topic in Emergency

    Had a patient come in by EMS tonight fully immobilized, post MVC. C/O severe pain R chest with deep breaths, and neck pain, 10/10 on pain scale. He asked the rad tech on the way back to ER from CT if...

  2. Fed up of Nursing and only a year in

    Carrie_MTC replied to StaffNurseMcS's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I agree, look into some different types of nursing before you give up completely. One of my close friends who worked the floor with me in the hospital felt the same way, and thought she didn't want to...

  3. What's the funniest most unusual baby name?

    Carrie_MTC replied to nirvana1's topic in Nursing Humor

    Notorious Went to school with a "Money", who robbed a McDonalds. The worst is when I'm in triage, and butcher the names when calling them out, and the parents look at me like I'm the stupid

  4. RN Salary Survey 2013: Post here!

    Carrie_MTC replied to ItsColduphere's topic in General Nursing

    1. Ohio 2. 3 years 3. ER 4. $23.59/hr 5. 6% 6. Not

  5. Honestly, what does documentation get you?

    Carrie_MTC replied to Sassy5d's topic in Emergency

    I understand your frustration, this is probably my biggest struggle working in the ER. It's very difficult to accept that patients other than those with drug-seeking behaviors, suffers as a result of...

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

    Carrie_MTC replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    Yesterday had a pt. come in with a chief complaint of hiccups...which stopped 1 hour PTA, denies all other complaints. What are we supposed to do

  7. What are your pet peeves?

    Carrie_MTC replied to forgop's topic in Emergency

    When pts come in and they have no clue about their medical history or medications (when they are highly capable). I understand when you come in via EMS for a true emergency the last thing on your mind...

  8. Books to help prepare for ED Nursing

    Carrie_MTC posted a topic in Emergency

    Hi everyone! Next week will be my first week working in the ED! I previously worked 2 years on a Med-Surg/Tele unit. Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions of books to help me prepare? I've been...

  9. Columbus Ohio Nursing Schools

    Carrie_MTC replied to maxmcca's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Just remember there is probably a wait list for a reason. I've honestly never heard anything good about Hondros, and I've never heard of Fortis. If the school does not already had accredidation, I...

  10. Relocating to Naples area as new RN grad

    Carrie_MTC replied to sueque78's topic in Florida Nursing

    I was hired by physicians regional as a new grad in 2010, and they still hire new grads. There are just not many open positions because it is a small hospital. They will also be hiring seasonal nurses...

  11. How to transition to Cardiac Care

    Carrie_MTC posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I'm currently working as a contact nurse on a med/surg/tele unit. At the end of my contract in May 2012, I will have almost a year and a half of acute care experience. I'm just wondering what is the...

  12. Magnet Hospitals

    Carrie_MTC posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm just wondering how much of a difference it makes to work as a nurse at a "Magnet" institution versus one that's not. I currently work in a "for profit" hospital where I feel the nurses are not...

  13. Not ACLS certified pulled to Tele floor...

    Carrie_MTC replied to Jess_Missouri_RN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I work on a med/surg/tele floor, and I'm not tele certified or ACLS. But it would be very beneficial, and the safe thing. My employer actually won't pay to certify me in either, because I was hired...

  14. What's next??

    Carrie_MTC posted a topic in Nursing Career

    So I've made it through my first year of nursing, and at this point I feel more confused than ever as to what I'm doing with my nursing career. I'm currently working on a med/surg/tele floor, and my...

  15. Looking for Advice-New Grad, 8 patients?

    Carrie_MTC replied to RNRapunzel1029's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I work nights on a med/surg/telemetry unit. I normally have 6 patients, occasionally 7. I've been working med/surg/telemetry for a year now, and have never had more than 7 patients. Even when I have 6...

  16. Relocating to Naples area as new RN grad

    Carrie_MTC replied to sueque78's topic in Florida Nursing

    I'm just getting ready to start my second seasonal contract with Physician's Regional in Naples. I was hired by them last year as a new grad. I don't know much about NCH, but if you are going to live...

  17. Jobs in Florida - NEW RN

    Carrie_MTC replied to JessRNFL's topic in Florida Nursing

    I agree, try Southwest Florida. I was hired, in naples, on a med/surg/tele unit and I had no acute care experience. Also HHA in the area are pretty desperate for

  18. Moving to Florida

    Carrie_MTC replied to Teresae's topic in Florida Nursing

    When I applied last year, it took just a little under 2 months. Florida is kinda slowed compared to some other

  19. Shift assessment... really?

    Carrie_MTC replied to Macbs4's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I always do a head to toe assessment, with auscultation. Total assessment takes about 5 min. I do notice there are some nurses who NEVER carry a stethoscope, kinda

  20. Naples, FL

    Carrie_MTC replied to LadyTiger44's topic in Florida Nursing

    I've been in Naples for about a month now working as a traveling nurse at Physician's Regional. There is a lot of seasonal nurses down here, I think my hospital hired around 185. What hospital are you...

  21. What is the least amount you would work for as a RN?

    Carrie_MTC replied to K.Jamison, RN's topic in General Nursing

    That is very low. The lowest I would personally take would be $22.00/hr. A lot of home health agencies and LTC facilities are offering higher wages than hospitals. Plus, you probably wouldn't be...

  22. Appropriate or no?

    Carrie_MTC replied to Eponine's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think a Thank You card is a nice gesture, I would wait until clinicals are over and give it to them

  23. New grad being laid off :/

    Carrie_MTC replied to Ace587RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm sorry that happened to you, but at least you did get some experience out of the situation. What part of Florida do you live in? A lot of hospitals in Florida are hiring seasonal nurses for 6 month...

  24. What else is there left to do? (unemployed new grad)

    Carrie_MTC replied to sarah38's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm also a new grad relocating 1300 miles for Med/Surg position. I signed a 6 month contract, so if I don't like it after 6 months I can go back home and hopefully get a

  25. Any jobs, anywhere?

    Carrie_MTC replied to Ronnie3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would just apply for med/surg positions. Most areas like ICU, ER, OR, etc. wanted a minimum of 2 years experience. I only have 3 months home health experience and they called me the next day for an...