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  1. does any nurse do EJ's in the ER

    cagumbo replied to sweatpea55's topic in Emergency

    In our ER, RNs are not supposed to, however, we have one that does and she says, "Dr. So and So did a great job on that EJ." I tell her, I'm happy he did, and would you please now document just what a...

  2. New ER requesting the reality check

    cagumbo replied to Valasca's topic in Emergency

    I'm a month away from finishing up my first year as an ER new grad. It's the hardest job I have ever done. I thought RN school was hard, but actually doing it, is the hardest. I had absolutely no...

  3. Inept New Grads?

    cagumbo replied to imanedrn's topic in Emergency

    Begin a new grad nurse who was hired directly out of school for the ER with no hospital experience, I can totally relate to everything said on this thread, from the newbies to the veterans. It's a...

  4. Nursing is making me cynical about humanity. (vent)

    cagumbo replied to HDARN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I hear you and I sympathize/empathize with you. I, too, came to being an rn later, 2nd or 3rd career. I wanted to do something that mattered, something where I made a difference. Some days I know I...

  5. How did you get your job?

    cagumbo replied to Reese17's topic in First Year After Licensure

    According to Yahoo Maps, it's telling me door to door, I moved 2867.25 miles. From SF, CA to SC. It's been a great choice for me and I'm so happy that I'm

  6. Reality Shock...

    cagumbo replied to xoblondebananaox's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work in the ER and I have a ton of reality checks/shocks. But, one of the main ones is death itself. Never saw it in nursing school. Saw a dead body, helped get it ready for the funeral parlor. That...

  7. How did you get your job?

    cagumbo replied to Reese17's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated in May of '09. Knowing from this site that New Grad jobs were minimal all over the country, I started looking in January of '09. To do that, I decided where I wanted to live since word was...

  8. Has your hospital changed visitors policy r/t the flu?

    cagumbo replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital's policy is no visitors under 19 and no s/s of the flu.

  9. Scared to move for job..anyone done it?

    cagumbo replied to NurseDevonL's topic in General Nursing

    I just did the very same thing. Moved across the country for my dream job. I'm one of the few of my graduating class who is working. It's tough. I'm a new grad so everything is new, everything with...

  10. First Clinical This Week...Any Advice?

    cagumbo replied to Deeda-Lynn's topic in General Students

    Good luck. Have fun. Keep your eyes open. You are a professional. Act that way. Do not hang around with all of your nursing students in the halls and act like there is nothing to do on the floor. If...

  11. SC Relocation

    cagumbo replied to alirey5514's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, Charleston gets hurricanes. Most notably Hurricane Hugo 20 years ago. Can't help you with your question of which is better for a family, Charleston vs. Greenville. But I can tell you, as some...

  12. Anyone starting at CCSF this Fall?

    cagumbo replied to runtagua's topic in General Students

    Joy, I am so sorry for the delay. I was locked out of all nurses for weeks due to a password problem that we finally solved today. I am currently in SC. However, I have a pile of things to give you....

  13. Anyone starting at CCSF this Fall?

    cagumbo replied to runtagua's topic in General Students

    Joy, Enjoy your time away. No problem with hooking up. I might have to go to CCSF and get them to rush transcripts next week to SC BON. I will be more than happy to deliver what I have. I'll post...

  14. Anyone starting at CCSF this Fall?

    cagumbo replied to runtagua's topic in General Students

    I'm in the Sunset. We can find somewhere inbetween. I'll hunt down all my notes and other things for you. Earliest for me would be Sunday. Does that work for you?

  15. Anyone starting at CCSF this Fall?

    cagumbo replied to runtagua's topic in General Students

    Tried to email you yesterday, got a rejection notice. I'm happy to find a place to meet to hand over all my school stuff. I passed the NCLEX, just found out, so I'm happy to hand over notes, jacket,...

  16. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    cagumbo replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The trick worked for me. I took it Tuesday at 2. Tried the "trick" on Wednesday. Did not get the credit card page, got the pop up. My quick results came in 30 minutes ago. I passed! I PASSED ya'll!!...

  17. Anyone starting at CCSF this Fall?

    cagumbo replied to runtagua's topic in General Students

    I just sent you an email. I'm happy to meet you to give you what you want/need from all my nursing stuff. No problem.

  18. Anyone starting at CCSF this Fall?

    cagumbo replied to runtagua's topic in General Students

    Yup. South Carolina it is. I have a lab jacket with the school patch on it, I'll give it to you. My uniforms already gone or I'd give you that too. Size M. I'll see if I have any notes left and I'll...

  19. Anyone starting at CCSF this Fall?

    cagumbo replied to runtagua's topic in General Students

    Yup. Got ED in SC. Had to move to find a job since it's very tough for new grads in the Bay Area. I applied everywhere, all over the country. SC wanted me so they are going to get me. I loved CCSF...

  20. Anyone starting at CCSF this Fall?

    cagumbo replied to runtagua's topic in General Students

    Good luck. I graduated from CCSF in May and sat for my NCLEX yesterday. It's a great program. I really enjoyed it. You're in for the ride of your

  21. New Grads- What floor where you hired for?

    cagumbo replied to ibme's topic in First Year After Licensure

    ED in SC. I'm calling it Mayberry by the sea. 6 month orientation. The job was offered and I took it. It is my ideal job as well. I feel very blessed. Can't wait to get in and start nursing again....

  22. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    cagumbo replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My hands are shaking so much I can barely type this. I took the NCLEX yesterday. Stopped at 75 questions. I was stunned when it shut off. I felt like I wanted them know I was smarter than what I was...

  23. Merritt College ADN program?

    cagumbo replied to confusedns's topic in California Nursing

    As for Merritt, I have heard in their clinicals that the Merritt student nurses cannot touch the patients. Meaning ya'll can't start IV's, put in foleys or anything like that. I am not sure if you can...

  24. Nursing School Stresses

    cagumbo replied to CNA/Student Nurse's topic in General Students

    In addition to the above, the fact that I could really cause harm to a patient. I could actually kill someone by not seeing something, by giving the wrong med, by not knowing something that I haven't...

  25. What did they tell you in orientation/1st day? What do you WISH you had known then?

    cagumbo replied to AOx1's topic in General Students

    I would tell them that it's a lot of work, a lot of effort, but it is the best ride of their life. Yes, they are going to have to read more than they ever thought possible. They are going to have to...