sun_chica

Here's my deal. Just moved to the ED, lovin it. However, I need some tips for easy indwelling foley insertion techniques. Been out of school almost 2yrs and have only inserted 10-15 foleys!!! (I know... how sad is that!) In school I think I may ...

I'm updating my resume and I'm working on the section for licensure/certifications. I'm listing my CPR & ACLS courses and I put the date I took the course/got certified (not when the cert expires, right)? Also, for my RN license, I put "RN licens...

Good to know... thanks

When I was looking at it, I thought that potential employees might think I needed to re-cert when I was current... thanks for confirming;)

Need some input from your personal experiences... I've been working for a IRO (Independent Review Organization) for just over 1yr (6/19/07 was my anniversary date). It is a small company (25 employees); however, I had heard that management is slow wi...

I'm well aware that in today's market, there is no guarantee of a raise. However, when you bust your butt for a small company and maintain the highest percentage for overall performance on my cases audited (for timeliness, accuracy, completeness), I ...

Thanks for all the input... much appreciated! This whole review/raise thing is just one more reason I'm becoming much more frustrated with my current position. I really wanted to 'stay' the same job til I finish my BS degree, but the lack of recognit...

I've discovered that nursing isn't my cup of tea... overall a 5. In the hospital setting, I'd give it a 2. Worked as an ER tech while in nursing school & loved it. Actually being the nurse, not so much. I worked in M/S/Tele, PCU, & ER during...

First, I don't have kids... however, I have worked nights & evenings. I hated working evenings, I never saw my hubby. Yes, you will gain soo much knowledge and be more comfortable in your nursing classes/clinicals if you choose to take the US job...

Let me think... NO! NO! NO! $11/hr -that's insulting! Absolute minimum $20hr for new grad, but min of $25+ is more acceptable:)

Just my opinion, but $19K for LPN...yikes...$$$$ You stated that you're courses previously taken are over 8yrs old. So, that sucks... but, get on the waiting list at the cc near your home. Take you're pre-reqs over the next 2yrs (as you wait), then...

NO... I HATE IT!! I regret ever gong to school for it.. nursing makes me miserable, I hate work and it pours over into my personal life. I'm trying so hard to get through each day I work, that I'm not enjoying & living life. I'm going back to ...

I would NOT have chosen nursing- so many other things I find interesting: enineering, sports medicine, PT, fitness trainer, dietician, animal rescue/education, health/gym teacher. I chose nursing b/c I loved the show ER years ago & I hated my cur...

Is it just me, or is it kinda alarming the number of nurses that are soo fed up & tired of the hassles of bedside nursing? I'm looking at the ages of most posters, we're all in our 20's, including myself 25yo. Do you guys think that some of our ...

I also have mild-mod adult acne (25y)- I refuse to take Accutane b/c I'd like to become pregnant in the next year or two. I was using prescription strength (Zoderm) Benzoperioxide 4% facial wash & retin A prn. the retin A really dried out my sk...

yeah!!! The good days are few & far between! All jobs have pros & cons, but nursing is a physically & emotionally demanding job with rarely an ounce of graditute. the only way to make it through most days, is working with a great crew ...

I think most nurses have been in your position or on every similar. I've been out of school 2years, on my 3rd hospital, 4th department. I HATED nursing until went to the ED, where I am now. I'd say, I don't hate nursing now, it's tolerable. I'm w...

For my 2 AAS degrees: animal mgmt & nursing, I've got $6000. I begin an accelerted 18month RN-BSN next week... so add another ~$14000, after reimbursements from work. Ugh... I'm disgusted with the high cost of education. I don't know if I'd go...

I too have bought Dansko, only to find I CAN'T WEAR THEM!!! EERRR! But, I've found KEEN brand shoes, they're actually more outdoor/rugged leather shoes. http://www.keenfootwear.com/ Go to the women's page, I have the "boston" style in color "bison" ...

Easy solution...TAPE REPORT!!! I've worked nights and I like getting out on time. If there late, I don't care b/c I've given them my taped report and small sheet with any updates since I've taped. They walk in the door, hand them the tape and your...

thanks for all the good tips and advice:) Yeah, after my difficulty today, I became the "foley" lackey. So, needless to say, I'll be doing ALL foleys that come through the ED for the next few weeks I'm sure! I'll let you know how it goes:p

I love KEEN footwear. I can't wear Dansko b/c they rub the top of my foot horribly, but the KEEN shoes are awesome!!! They run between $70-110, but they are the most comfortable shoes- they feel worn in from the 1st time you wear them:)

I'd say it depends on what your running & what needs to be given intermittently... If you have a heparin or protonix gtt, & you need to give IV lasix, if you flush in between (SAS) your fine. I think the problem is when you're dealing w/ som...

It doesn't seem like a big deal, he was checking her legs. She had a gown covering her as she drops her pants... she's totally covered. if she's uncomfortable, she should speak up. Just think of the times you've been told to undress, & you sit...

There's always time for the gym, you just need to make it part of your daily schedule. I found that studying notes/reading while working out on the elliptical & stationary bike was great, helped me remember more. I could never study while on th...