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I worked at a Level I trauma center that had it's own police force. They patroled the area, arrested gang bangers who were hustlin on the corner out front and would back all of us up with guns, kevlar and cuffs. I turned that in for a Level III tra...

I live in NE Ohio, have been a nurse a while though. At the hospital I work part time at I make about $30/hr. I am salaried in my FT job as a legal nurse consultant and make $65K a year ($32/hr). And yes, that's with (only) an AAS (if that's what ...

Bad idea. It could come back to bite you at your job and you never want to take that risk. HIPPA violations will get you fired without a doubt, across the board. Say a prayer for her and if you ever HAPPEN to run in to her then it's okay to give her ...

Petroleum gauze is usually facility/physician specific. The pleuravac probably tipped in transport and with minimal drainage, labeling both chambers is standard practice. As far as the dim bulb you took report from, I say keep up with the paper trail...

Working in ER I can tell you I'd never check a piece of jewelry that just looked engraved. Really only the standard bracelet or necklace...and Ive done ER about ten yrs.

First, make sure they're in distress. Don't embarass yourself by calling for help on a heavy sleeper! (I've had medical residents do that!!) Second, know their code status. If a DNR you have to know what kind, i.e. no CPR, no defib, no tube, etc....

I work in a union hospital currently, have been here for several years and love my union. However, as a nurse I am opposed to striking. I feel there should be a "no strike clause" in all healthcare and school worker's contracts. We, as nurses, are...

I work in a ER where the techs do nothing but draw labs and do EKGs. Pretty much I try to do what I can by myself or with other nurses but if I do need them I directly say "I need you here now" and assure them it's just for a few minutes. Also I us...

I messaged you my email if you'd like me to email you responses to your questions :)

Did the night nurse bear the brunt? She seems more the source of the problem. Had she done her job there wouldn't have been a problem...

Two words. Bad move. You never bite the hand that feeds you and, like it or not, that manager feeds you in a way. If you make a bold move like that, just be prepared for the fallout. I had a verbal confrontation with my manager over her attitude and ...

Wow...quit beating yourself up!! You are human and made a common error. It happens!! You may have to take a quality review at your hospital but errors without substantial harm should be handled internally and, unless a pattern, shouldn't be reported!...

1. I have been a nurse for 14 years. 2. I have my AAS-Nursing. Have taken all but 3 classes for my BSN but I'm not motivated enough to finish it :) 3. In my area the average salary for a FT hospital nurse with my experience is about $60K a year...

I am a Trauma/ER nurse and personally that's my "nirvana" but it is so very individualized! You will see that each type of unit has a very distinct personality model. ER nurses tend to be "alpha dogs", wanting constant change and adrenaline rushes. I...

I work in the ER so it's inevitable in my small town that I'll care for a friend or family member. I always make it a point when I first assume care to tell them that I "never saw them" and make sure they know that me the nurse isn't the same person ...

I have been a nurse for 14 years and have an abundance of experience in many areas...ICU/CVIC/SICU, Level I Trauma Center Charge Nurse, Pediatric ER, Corrections, Litigation Consultant, Risk Adjustment...see what I mean? These aren't jobs that I wor...

Thank you both. I think I will research an Executive Summary. I have too much non-clinical experience that I want to capture and I think that may help. I'm hoping not to hire someone...dang it Im a nurse! I can do ANYTHING!! LOL

Both should show up on a UDS. Most likely she smuggled urine and didn't think about the baseline meds that would have to show up! I tend to treat my psych patients providing UDS's like a work injury providing a urine. I make sure that it's theres ...

You are not wrong!! I say just about anything that is needed to be said because...well, because I can! I'm great at what I do but I'll be darned if someone's going to walk all over me. I am glad to tell my patients "I actually went to COLLEGE and ...

I work as a RN as a Risk Adjuster and had to take Coding Courses. When they hired me they asked if I had those certifications. I would keep it current if it's not too much hassle.

I know in Ohio there are some programs that offer accelerated BSN programs if you have a Bachelor's in another field. If you're going to get paid while you're in school (unemployment, etc.) and schooling is paid for, I highly suggest just going for ...

Usually your orientation and your probation period run concurrently. You will have your orientation period for the first 6 weeks and after a total of 12 weeks (6 weeks on probation, 6 weeks off), you will be off of probation. You don't have a prece...

What IS an Accident and Emergency nurse?

Excedrin has caffiene. Helps with the HAs from the job AND the sleepies LOL

Agree with the above...sorry. If your giving Solumedrol and Benadryl both have it's own set of side effects you need to know. So....few lessons learned: Ask the physician to clarify, even (especially) at 2am; know why u r giving something before u gi...