EMEddie

Member

  • Content

    216

  • Visitors

    11,612

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    3

All Content by EMEddie

  1. EMEddie

    Overtime Question when single

    EMEddie posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a single guy, have not bought a house yet, claim 1 on my federal/state, so how much overtime is really worth it working for someone like me? My normal schedule are 3 12s per week, get paid...
  2. EMEddie

    RN to BSN Online Program Accreditation Questions

    EMEddie posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hello everyone- I am a California resident, currently work as a critical care RN. I have an associates degree in nursing, previously to this I obtained a Biology and Public Health B.S. I am now...
  3. EMEddie

    RN to BSN Online Program Accreditation Questions

    EMEddie replied to EMEddie's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am ok with an online program, I am just wondering about its
  4. EMEddie

    Question dealing with RN to BSN accreditation/legitimacy - Help

    EMEddie posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hello everyone- I am a California resident, currently work as a critical care RN. I have an associates degree in nursing, previously to this I obtained a Biology and Public Health B.S. I am now...
  5. EMEddie

    How to deal with this type of co-worker/Advice

    EMEddie posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hello everyone- I have been working at this floor for 3 months, I am an new grad, but previously worked as a medic for 4 years. This co-worker in my floor [night shift] has been there a year and a...
  6. EMEddie

    How to deal with this type of co-worker/Advice

    EMEddie replied to EMEddie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you very much everyone, I really appreciate your responses! I will put some of these interventions if his behavior keeps getting too "bossy" like. Again, thanks for such great advice
  7. EMEddie

    What would you do?

    EMEddie replied to laceym's topic in Nursing Career

    Move; never base your future on a bf, I have done this with a gf and looking back, I made a bad bad
  8. EMEddie

    How to deal with this type of co-worker/Advice

    EMEddie replied to EMEddie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I actually asked my 3 different team leads because I started feeling insecure; they said that I was doing very well as I always ask questions if in doubt. I know I know nothing when it comes to the...
  9. EMEddie

    Advice/Tips - NIght Shift-Sleep Issues

    EMEddie posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone- I have been working the night shift for a couple of months, but it seems that I am having a hard time adapting to it on my days off. I work 3 days in a row 80% of the time, so when I...
  10. EMEddie

    Burned....

    EMEddie replied to dizzyray822's topic in General Nursing

    Plan a move out, start slow, research other areas/floors, places and I am sure you will find something better. Meanwhile, take one day at a time, go to work optimistic and once you get off, change...
  11. EMEddie

    It really annoys me when nurses say they are going to go to med school...

    EMEddie replied to megank5183's topic in General Nursing

    Not impossible, not super difficult. In fact, medical schools DONT care what the undergrad major is, as long as the applicant completes the pre-reqs which are: 1 year of general chem, 1 year of...
  12. EMEddie

    How do you do it? Advice/Tips

    EMEddie posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone- I am a new grad, 4th week on my orientation on a Step Down MICU. The ratio is 1:3 and currently I have had the 3 pts since 2 weeks ago. My preceptor has 1 pt and is still there to...
  13. EMEddie

    Time Management Advise/Tips

    EMEddie posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello everyone- I am a new grad, 4th week on my orientation on a Step Down MICU. The ratio is 1:3 and currently I have had the 3 pts since 2 weeks ago. My preceptor has 1 pt and is still there to...
  14. EMEddie

    Got first nursing job but can't afford loan payments

    EMEddie replied to venousr3tuRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Venousr3tuRN I tried to send you a private message but you dont have that option. Send me an email
  15. EMEddie

    Blackout curtains

    EMEddie replied to puroticorico's topic in General Nursing

    Tin Foil, Cheap, Easy and Blocks all light! Plus, it keeps the rooms cool as it doesn't absorb
  16. EMEddie

    What would you do? Advice Needed

    EMEddie posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hello Everyone- I am asking for honest and sincere advice from you guys whom might have been in my dilema position. I am a new grad working in critical care. Before going into my nursing program [An...
  17. EMEddie

    Discrimination against males in the nursing profession.

    EMEddie replied to Halim F. Dagher's topic in Men in Nursing

    In my SOCIETY we are greatly valued and
  18. EMEddie

    Which would you recommend?

    EMEddie posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    Which kind of shoes would you recommend for myself? A new grad, will be working in critical care with a ratio of 1:3. I am 6'2" and weight 370lbs; decreasing that number has been a goal and work in...
  19. EMEddie

    Which would you recommend?

    EMEddie replied to EMEddie's topic in Men in Nursing

    Thanks for the great advice guys! I will be looking at shoes this weeknd and update you on what was
  20. EMEddie

    What would you do? Advice Needed

    EMEddie replied to EMEddie's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks everyone for the great advice given; really appreciated! Juan De La Cruz- UC Davis still has the FNP/PA program, the only thing now is that it has been moved to the Master's Program level for...
  21. EMEddie

    CCU or PCU?

    EMEddie replied to blackvans1234's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I chose PCU and will plan to transfer to MICU/Trauma ICU within a year and a half to two. I am a new grad, will be having 1:3 ratio which I think its great. It will keep you busy, but also give you...
  22. EMEddie

    CSU Bakersfield Fall 2013 Hopefuls?

    EMEddie replied to Melanie_661's topic in California Nursing

    Hi Melanie- I am applying for their RN-BSN program for the summer/fall 2013. Are you applying for the regular BSN
  23. EMEddie

    Spanish Certificate

    EMEddie replied to RNtobe2016's topic in General Nursing

    I went to the hospital where I work and took the Clinical Interpreter Certification test; if you pass they will certify you as either normal or advance clinical interpreter. Maybe the hospitals where...
  24. EMEddie

    Night Shift Question/Advice/Tips

    EMEddie posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello Everyone- I will be starting working night shift by choice in around 3 weeks; the reason for this is the extra money and I will be able to have open days to attend school. I thought I would ask...
  25. EMEddie

    What I wish I knew... First Job

    EMEddie posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi Everyone- I am starting my first job in a couple of week in an intermediate critical care unit and I am beginning to feel a bit nervous. The ration is 1:3, High turnover patient, and the...