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  1. Pre nursing student needs advice

    GM2RN replied to ldm2484's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have to absolutely concur with this. Even if you don't think the ED is an area you would like as a nurse, it's still valuable experience. I have to add that some of our techs are also ACLS...

  2. Just accepted into adn program! Should i accept or decline?

    GM2RN replied to marcopolo's topic in General Nursing

    Pre-reqs are different. We had the same at my school, but once accepted to the nursing program, clinicals were a

  3. what is considered high acuity?

    GM2RN replied to yelnikmcwawa's topic in General Nursing

    I work in the ED where we score 1-5 with 1 being the

  4. Just accepted into adn program! Should i accept or decline?

    GM2RN replied to marcopolo's topic in General Nursing

    This must be school specific. Acceptance to all BSN programs in my area guarantees acceptance to clinicals. I can't see how it could operate any other

  5. Pre nursing student needs advice

    GM2RN replied to ldm2484's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't understand why ED techs are considered not as good as CNAs. Our ED techs have the same skills as CNAs but also start IVs, place foleys, and apply splints. I would think an ED tech would have...

  6. Why am I now the enemy?

    GM2RN replied to FancypantsRN's topic in General Nursing

    We have 1 tech for the entire ED. It would be nice if they could transport all of the admits but it just isn't

  7. Increasing ER visits because of no insurance!

    GM2RN replied to Josh Brewer's topic in General Nursing

    Nobody is complaining about HOW they pay, but we do care IF they pay. Those who don't put the burden square on the shoulders of everyone else, which give us a right to complain as often as we see...

  8. 'Just a med/surg nurse'

    GM2RN replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, somebody has to do it and it ain't for me, so I'm glad you want it!

  9. Just accepted into adn program! Should i accept or decline?

    GM2RN replied to marcopolo's topic in General Nursing

    There's no reason you can't do the ADN program and then immediately transfer to a BSN program. Due to the competitive nature of getting in and/or the lengthy wait lists, I'd be inclined to accept the...

  10. Why am I now the enemy?

    GM2RN replied to FancypantsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Who transports your critical

  11. Why am I now the enemy?

    GM2RN replied to FancypantsRN's topic in General Nursing

    There is no excuse for ED orders not to be done, or at least addressed, before pts go to the floor. There have been rare occasions when it was so busy that I couldn't start something in a timely...

  12. Why am I now the enemy?

    GM2RN replied to FancypantsRN's topic in General Nursing

    For the sake of all floor nurses reading this thread who may feel this way, I'd like to provide my perspective. I know that different hospitals do things differently, but where I work, report is given...

  13. Increasing ER visits because of no insurance!

    GM2RN replied to Josh Brewer's topic in General Nursing

    While people do visit the ED instead of a PCP due to lack of insurance, that's not the only reason. I'm always surprised by the general public's lack of knowledge/common sense about what is serious...

  14. Got into LPN and RN What Should I Do?

    GM2RN replied to Tfish1065's topic in General Nursing

    Another vote for RN. Congratulations on getting in and good

  15. whinny nurses

    GM2RN replied to Nurse-One's topic in General Nursing

    I can agree with most of your post, but I don't think ANYONE truly knows what they are getting into when they go into nursing. I know I didn't. It's like thinking you know what it will be like when...

  16. Skin assessment in the ED

    GM2RN replied to amarilla's topic in Emergency

    I agree with everyone else on the topic, but what I really want to say is that, as an ED nurse, I really appreciate your insight and attitude in a difficult situation. You sound like a great nurse...

  17. Should we Skip RN and go straight for BSN?

    GM2RN replied to mamaxmaria's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    In my opinion, those telling you to absolutely get your ADN first because it's a "rumor" about hospitals wanting BSN only or "you'll have no trouble getting a job" with an ADN are being irresponsible....

  18. Help, do Urgent Care clinics hire student nurses?

    GM2RN replied to su9032's topic in Emergency

    Then, when you go back to them, tell them that you can do anything that an MA or CNA can do, and be firm and confident in your answer, since they seem to be unsure themselves. Good

  19. Help, do Urgent Care clinics hire student nurses?

    GM2RN replied to su9032's topic in Emergency

    I don't know for sure, but it seems to me that the scope of practice for a student nurse would be the same as for any unlicensed person, the same as for an MA or CNA, but certainly NOT that of an

  20. happy nurses day/ week or is it health care workers week?

    GM2RN replied to jrbl77's topic in General Nursing

    I would appreciate being appreciated with a

  21. What paraphernalias a nurse must always have?

    GM2RN replied to NurseMich.Elle's topic in General Nursing

    I have made a habit of emptying my pockets before leaving at the end of my shift. In addition to not taking home alcohol wipes, I have found partial doses of meds that need to be

  22. How long can IV push meds stay in a syringe?

    GM2RN replied to lillystarrn's topic in General Nursing

    I understand about feeling like you are slow and wanting to use whatever tricks you can to speed up. I used to do the same as you and draw them up in the med room, but let me share with you a couple...

  23. How long can IV push meds stay in a syringe?

    GM2RN replied to lillystarrn's topic in General Nursing

    I'm actually surprised that you aren't being trained to draw up meds at the bedside so you have another opportunity to check that you are giving the correct medication to the correct patient and to...

  24. What paraphernalias a nurse must always have?

    GM2RN replied to NurseMich.Elle's topic in General Nursing

    In the ED, I carry tape, lip balm, and alcohol wipes in the left pocket, pen in the right, and stethoscope around my neck. I also carry a folded piece of blank, 8.5 X 11 inch paper in the left leg...

  25. Male nurses hired faster?

    GM2RN replied to Chemistry Sux's topic in General Nursing

    I was one of those who said we need more men in nursing, especially since it is difficult to impossible to provide gender specific intimate care when requested. I just want it done the right