EmergencyNrse

EmergencyNrse

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  1. IV push question

    EmergencyNrse replied to desertgal's topic in General Nursing

    ... It just doesn't matter. Go with what makes you sleep better @ night. Me, I dilute whenever possible. Unless there is a fluid restriction just lett'er

  2. Part time work- what kind?

    EmergencyNrse replied to edogs334's topic in General Nursing

    It's soon becoming flu season. Immunizations are a good way to make extra

  3. Any Advice?

    EmergencyNrse replied to lpn-ny's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats and good luck. Try not to

  4. American Mobile

    EmergencyNrse replied to Smiley6's topic in Travel

    AMN the biggest and greatest some of you say??? If for no other reason just check out Highway Hypodermics. A site for travel nurses. http://www.highwayhypodermics.com/2010_TopTenTravelCompanies.pdf...

  5. American Mobile

    EmergencyNrse replied to Smiley6's topic in Travel

    If you like working for less then contract with AMN. Less money, less compensation, inferior housing, less care or concern about YOU. I wouldn't do it but you have fun. PLENTY of opinions on AMN....

  6. CEN

    EmergencyNrse replied to nola04's topic in Emergency

    No set time line... Try and start with TNCC & ENPC. There is quite a bit of cardiac so know your ACLS. As the ENA has become more of a political organization rather than setting an improved...

  7. why is the pay so low?!?!

    EmergencyNrse replied to cawkazn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Bar-tending pays more too... Hey, make it one class at a time. Two? A little bit at a time. Save. Financially you need to be in a better position. It's worth it. RN is where you want to be... LPN is a...

  8. Floor nurse to ER nurse. Help please!

    EmergencyNrse replied to BrayaRN's topic in Emergency

    welcome to the er! time management will be your biggest asset. spending extra time with a needy patient? sure but it will cost you. bottom line is that you just don't have the time. you don't. people...

  9. Disaster Preparedness

    EmergencyNrse replied to ky_grl82's topic in General Nursing

    why not? if shtf and you actually began subsisting on the stores of food & supplies you're asking about how long will it take for the people around you to notice how well you seem to be doing? if...

  10. What's with the drug shortages?

    EmergencyNrse replied to Scooty Puff Jr's topic in Emergency

    That I know of no factory has burned down. According to an article: Shortages are related to lack of raw materials to produce medications, government regulations (the FDA), recalls, poor inventory...

  11. ED Safety: Assaults up, drug calls up, security down

    EmergencyNrse replied to MikeyBSN's topic in Emergency

    enforcement not legislation. i don't know your story. what are the police failing to do? i send people to jail all the time. we have a great rapport with the local po-po. if it's a case of someone...

  12. How is the job market?

    EmergencyNrse replied to eriksoln's topic in Travel

    Market is GOOD!

  13. What is pediatric nursing like?

    EmergencyNrse replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    Really? Damn, can't get one past you... Good grief you people are wound tight. I was JOKING hence the poking with a stick icon. **Not serious here** Of course they are not little adults. It was...

  14. average GPA from good school, or high GPA from bad school

    EmergencyNrse replied to mkhoaja's topic in General Nursing

    Never had an employer ask me for my GPA. If you're looking to further your career in school sure, pad the resume with the "good grades". Nothing replaced quality. I'd rather have someone of quality...

  15. What is pediatric nursing like?

    EmergencyNrse replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    Peds are like adults... only

  16. How did you pay for school?

    EmergencyNrse replied to mr.hustle's topic in General Nursing

    US Army picked up the bill and they paid me E-6 pay the entire time WITH vacation. The military isn't for everyone but it sure was nice not to start a new career in debt. ....sometimes it sucked

  17. Nurses fear even more ER assaults as programs cut

    EmergencyNrse replied to us2uk4u's topic in General Nursing

    Most security I know @ hospitals are old retirees that wander around and check doors. When things get ont of hand... You only called them if you needed a "witness" to your murder because they were not...

  18. LPN in the ER

    EmergencyNrse replied to litebrightgirl's topic in Emergency

    The role of the LPN/LVN in the emergency department will vary quite a bit depending on the hospital/institution. Ultimately your scope of practice will be determined by your state board. Important to...

  19. Heated debate between Civilian ED RN and FMF Hospital Corpsman.

    EmergencyNrse replied to testing109's topic in Emergency

    i was being polite earlier. what you had was a loss of your military bearing. there should not have been any heated debate with anyone whatsoever @ that facility. you did this during a "walk-thru". no...

  20. Heated debate between Civilian ED RN and FMF Hospital Corpsman.

    EmergencyNrse replied to testing109's topic in Emergency

    I want to try and respond without the "been there, done that" position however, without having been there to see what transpired all I can say is that you shouldn't come over to a nursing forum crying...

  21. LVN to RN bridge program. Has anyone here done it?

    EmergencyNrse replied to mr.hustle's topic in LPN to RN

    I'm an Army LPN that bridged. You can't lump your expectations on other people's experience. Programs are different, instructor requirements vary, yours will not be the same. Go for it! You'll make...

  22. travel nursing in los angeles

    EmergencyNrse replied to goins004's topic in Travel

    Northern CA vs. Southern CA for new traveler - Nursing for

  23. First Assignment

    EmergencyNrse replied to nursinadream's topic in Travel

    St Thomas huh? Nothing like setting the bar really high for any subsequent travel you might undertake. Sheesh! Have a great

  24. RV's anyone???

    EmergencyNrse replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

    I am now homeless. One last glimpse of "home" before I sold it. The sun sets on my coach for the last time. My first motor home. The grand experiment is over. Learned lots of things. Made a few...

  25. Northern CA vs. Southern CA for new traveler

    EmergencyNrse replied to ChrissyChelle's topic in Travel

    been there... done that! i find la a filthy/dirty place. even around santa monica and venice. unless you're in burbank/glendale/pasadena just keep it as a place to come and visit but not a place to...