Emilynn09

Emilynn09

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  1. Online FNP in North Carolina

    Emilynn09 posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hello, I am wondering if anyone else has been in my situation. I know NC has special requirements about who they allow to come into the state education wise. I am aware that UNC, Wilmington, ECU,...

  2. Possible move to Texas, need input

    Emilynn09 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hello, My husband and I are considering taking an assignment in the Austin area (he's military), in the next year and a half or so. By the time we move I will have about 2 years RN experience and a...

  3. Looking for some thoughts of others on accepting a position

    Emilynn09 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm, I suppose at this point "experienced". I've been an RN for 2 years, moving into my 3rd year as an RN. I work in an ER near my home, a 10- 15 minute commute depending on traffic down the main...

  4. Looking for some thoughts of others on accepting a position

    Emilynn09 replied to Emilynn09's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks for input. I appreciate it. I'm currently still considering the

  5. Being a Patient Where you Work

    Emilynn09 replied to ChristineN's topic in Emergency

    I would, because there really is no other ED close by in the community unless I want to drive an hour + in either direction. For a true emergency, I'd have no

  6. Drug Seeker Stories

    Emilynn09 replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    The only thing that works is that one, it starts with a D, sounds like Bin Laden.

  7. New Grad-First Day in the ER--Feeling Overwhelmed and Foolish

    Emilynn09 replied to melmacrn's topic in Emergency

    Agree 200%. I have learned some of the best tricks from PCTs and CNAs. They are a wonderful resource. VALUE

  8. New Grad-First Day in the ER--Feeling Overwhelmed and Foolish

    Emilynn09 replied to melmacrn's topic in Emergency

    This is DAY ONE! Don't be so hard on yourself. If you made it through the day, and didn't cause any harm to a pt, then it was a good day. We ALL make mistakes, even seasoned nurses make mistakes....

  9. New grad in the ER seeking advice

    Emilynn09 replied to ERnursebythebay's topic in Emergency

    I have my own resource book that I put together, it's a 3 ring binder and it has all my hospital protocols with a lot of the common critical care drips and other things that I encounter often in the...

  10. How long did it take you to master inserting an IV?

    Emilynn09 replied to RunawayN's topic in Emergency

    Tell everyone that you want experience doing IVs. Ask them to come get you if you have the time, and let you do the IV. Do as many as you can! Seek out opportunities. The only way to get better is to...

  11. new graduate nurse taking TNCC ?

    Emilynn09 replied to Pusheen's topic in Emergency

    TNCC is a great class, as a new grad I think it's a fantastic idea to take. It will give you a process and some rationale to put behind your practice in the ED with trauma patients. The book that is...

  12. New Graduates who don't welcome feedback

    Emilynn09 replied to Majain2013's topic in Emergency

    It sounds like you've got some bad apples there in your department. It might be worthwhile to mention your frustration to your management, especially if you have attempted to resolve the issue...

  13. New grad friendly parts of NC?

    Emilynn09 replied to CP2013's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Onslow County is New Grad friendly. There is one hospital there, and as far as I know they hire new grads, and have a pretty extensive orientation period for unexperienced nurses. They also hire ADN...

  14. Carolina East- Emergency Department

    Emilynn09 posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hello, I am wanting information regarding the ER at Carolina East? I am not a new grad, am an experienced ER nurse with an upcoming interview. Just wondering if any current or former employees may...

  15. NR449- Evidence Based Practice

    Emilynn09 posted a topic in Chamberlain College

    This is a portion of my assignment, and I am wondering if anyone has come across any good databases other than the ones listed to find some good evidence based practice research? I don't want to just...

  16. Online FNP in North Carolina

    Emilynn09 replied to Emilynn09's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Are you able to do clinicals in North Carolina or do you have to do them in TN? I live in Eastern Carolina, so the TN border is quite a

  17. Online FNP in North Carolina

    Emilynn09 replied to Emilynn09's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thank You! I will look into that

  18. I am trying to get out of nursing. My parents will feel terrible if I do.

    Emilynn09 replied to NursingBro's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I didn't read any of the other comments, but I just want to say that life is too short to be stuck in a career that you don't like. Nursing is hard both physically and emotionally. I can't imagine...

  19. Salary expectations

    Emilynn09 posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Moving from CA to NC and expecting a lower pay rate but what's the average going pay for an RN with a little over a year experience in Onslow County area? Sometimes applications ask for salary...

  20. Who has the best PRN or per diem rates?

    Emilynn09 replied to cosmicmama's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    The Naval Hospital on Camp Lejeune pays well, they do contracts, so you'd have to contact one of the agencies and get a contract; you can get per diem contracts but to work there you need to have 2+...

  21. Salary expectations

    Emilynn09 replied to Emilynn09's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Oh, I don't know. I think Vidant pays well; mid

  22. Salary expectations

    Emilynn09 replied to Emilynn09's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Some. I make $23 and some change, but I also work at one of the lower paying hospitals in my area. I'm geographically challenged though because my husband is military so I didn't get to pick where to...

  23. working in N.C.

    Emilynn09 replied to jrsRN07's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Wilmington is a nice area, there's New Hanover there and a lot to do in the area. I live in Jacksonville, which is about an hour away from Wilmington. I like it here. There's a community hospital in...

  24. Salary expectations

    Emilynn09 replied to Emilynn09's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Is he/she a new grad? That sounds low for that

  25. Salary expectations

    Emilynn09 replied to Emilynn09's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I have had no problem making ends meet at all. The cost of living is slightly lower, not as low as the hourly pay reflects, but I'm pretty good with money and haven't got myself into much debt so it's...