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  1. New grad in the ER, yes or no?

    As a new grad in the ER getting to the end of orientation, I'll tell you it's hard. Time management is my biggest obstacle at this point, which I know will come with time. Everyone keeps telling me...
  2. Ruptured Appendix

    Here's my personal experience...my appendix ruptured about 4 years ago and I wasn't taken to the OR initially. I spent 7 days in the hospital with intense antibiotic treatment, a drain was inserted...
  3. ER CNS

    That was my first thought too. University of South Alabama also has a program for Advanced Emergency Nursing/FNP
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  5. Calling Code Blue in ED

    Since there is already a team in place in the ER fully capable of handling a code 24/7, it seems extremely counterproductive to have a Code Blue Team respond to the ER. Also, it takes away care from...
  6. Mission accomplished..... RN CEN CCRN status

    Congratulations...great
  7. Sometimes you just can't bite your tongue.....

    Isn't that the truth. It never ceases to amaze me just how special they can be. We were coding a patient the other day and we had a frequent flyer in a room near the nurses' station. I ran to the...
  8. Fayetteville Nurse Practitioner-Piedmont Medical Care Corporation-Immediate Care, Fayetteville GA Job - GA, 30214 Atlanta Acute Care Extender-Piedmont Heart Institute, Atlanta GA Job - GA, 30301 It...
  9. Scrubs in the Emergency Department

    Scrubs, any color, just has to be
  10. What is up with all the Dilaudid?

    Exactly.
  11. I graduated this past December with an ADN and got a job in the unit I was already working in as a tech. I highly recommend students try to get a job while still in school if
  12. 7p-7a or 3p-3a...any insight?

    Thanks again for all your input and advice. I ended up going with the 3p-3a shift. My preceptor works days so it looks like it will be a while before I will actually work that
  13. 7p-7a or 3p-3a...any insight?

    Ah, good advice! I guess I'm odd or just too new, but I love the 12 hour shifts and love it when all hell breaks
  14. Employability of new grad nurses in Georgia

    I couldn't agree more. The best way to land a job as a new grad is to work as a tech/nurse extern/PCT during school, even if it's only during your last semester. That's how I got my job in the
  15. 7p-7a or 3p-3a...any insight?

    I've only worked days in the ER (as a tech), so I can't really compare, but one of the things I love is that the time seems to fly by, as you mentioned. I actually find myself thinking "wow, it's time...