ktsummar LPN, LVN

I just accepted a job in the pediatric emergency department yesterday. Process wasn't long and I start on July 15th. Don't really know much on the benefits side yet.

Wow, that amazes me. I work in a 47 bed ER as a nurse extern. Ours ratios are dependant on which POD/acuity level of the patients. Fast track are general illness and injury and are 5:1, All other patients are 3:1. We always have a large amount of...

Wrong...if anything it is reversed. White males have a harder time with anyone when it comes to equality in the job market. Before I joined the medical profession I was passed over more than once for positions because they had to meet their "quota ...

Had a 13 yo female come in emergency traffic with severe abdominal pain. She was unconsolable and accompanied by her mother. We get her in the room and begin triage. When get ready to put a line in, she stops crying and asks if she is getting an I...

Just finished my first week in the ED as an extern. I do have some past experience, 1 year as a tech on a med-surg unit and 1 as a telemetry tech/tech in the unit. I am scheduled to work 1 on 1 with an RN for the first 4 weeks, then will come off o...

There really isn't a lot of difference in being a tech and an extern. I have the same responsibilities. As far as hands on RN stuff, really there isn't much that can be done, since you have to be an RN to do them. Now I do get to assist the RN's w...

We have about 25 out of 60.

Those positions are hard to come by unless you know someone or have some experience in these departments. For me, I have spent the last 2 years work as a Telemetry Tech, Unit Secretary and CNA on the CCU floor. Next Monday I start my externship in ...

I have vagal responses when I have IV's started on myself. Comes on quick and goes away quick with no effects. I feel an aura coming on and then out. I have even told nurses that I was about to go out. I used to do it upon any injection/stick. N...

I interviewed last Thursday for an extern position in the emergency department at one of the busiest emergency rooms in town. Got the call today and they offered the position to me, which I accepted. I am extremely excited and wanted to share.

Thanks, congratulations to you to. They aren't easy to come by right now.

Alcohol swabs, ink pen, note pad, phone list, bandage scissors.

One year of nursing school complete and in the books. I have spent the last 2 years in the CCU of a smaller hospital doing tech, unit secretary, and telemetry monitoring. When I graduate, I would love to work my way toward being an ED Nurse. This ...

I got the call today. Start ED externship on June 6th.

In the gym 6 days a week. Would go crazy without it. 5'11" 185lbs. 32 inch waist. During summers I swim laps.

Sorry to hear that. Hopefully you can get thru. I am sure every school has different options. My school will let you reenter one time at the beginning of the semester you flunk out of. Not sure about others. Best of luck to you.

I understand that. Thats what I meant by scope of practice, what I can legally do. Great advice from both.

We aren't saying you wouldn't make a great nurse. You just might have to find a school or an employer who's dress code permits it or allows you to where something to cover it. I have tattoos but they are covered by a t-shirt. Also, you aren't in a...

My bad, I had to backtrack through the thread.

Actually, I just haven't updated my profile. I have one year left in nursing school and work at a telemetry tech in CCU. Start ED externship next week. Might I add, I have enough experience to realize that visible tattoos are unprofessional.

You must be kidding if you think the 1st ammendment should be revised to force people to accept your ignorance.

I have 2 tattoos that are covered. I see people all the time that have sleeves or visible tattoos or gauges in their ears and all I can think is who would hire that person. Its great that you want to express yourself and be unique, but it doesn't m...

I just finished my first year in Motlow's program. I too, didn't to so good my first time. Motlow has a fresh start program that will keep your old grades from hurting your gpa for admission to the program.

Motlow College-Tullahoma, TN

I am beginning to see this is very true. Just finished my first year of nursing school. I work as a telemetry tech in a smaller hospital at the moment. I have been on days for the last year and none of the girls (older) appeal to me. But for the ...