FancypantsRN

FancypantsRN specializes in Cardiovascular, ER.

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1. How is flu affecting your hospital?

   FancypantsRN replied to RNfaster's topic in Disaster Preparation

   We are swabbing everyone - a lot of positive rapid flu results. The hallways are lined with these people. The staff (myself included) have been sick. I hope this thing has

2. From being a nurse to a flight attendant

   FancypantsRN replied to abschick's topic in Nursing Career

   I was a flight attendant before I was a nurse. It was not very much money. Like above posters said, you end up working delays and pre flight duties for nothing (we at the time got a whopping $1.25/hr...

3. What certifications do you have?

   FancypantsRN replied to confusedstudent_88's topic in General Nursing

   Sure ACLS- advanced cardiovascular life support BLS - basic life support (CPR) PALS - pediatric life support ENPC- pediatric trauma TNCC - adult trauma CEN- ER specific certification exam Hope this...

4. What certifications do you have?

   FancypantsRN replied to confusedstudent_88's topic in General Nursing

   I work ER and am studying for my CEN (certified emergency nurse) I maintain ACLS, BLS, ENPC, PALS and

5. The math doesn't add up

   FancypantsRN replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

   Yes... "Thank you for choosing my ER for the 3rd time this week for a runny nose, sore throat and now a mosquito bite. I am sure the ambulance that brought you in yet again just forgot to write...

6. When you were a new RN...

   FancypantsRN replied to violet_violet's topic in General Nursing

   Yep - I look things up sometimes after work too! Probably always

7. seriously considering travel/questions

   FancypantsRN replied to RNomad's topic in Travel

   I have not had any issues finding the next assignment, it may not be exactly where I want to go - but traveling requires flexibility. I generally start looking about 2 weeks from the end of my...

8. Worried I lied to Board of Nursing

   FancypantsRN replied to sonovince's topic in Nursing Career

   I probably would - I would just explain why you did not feel you were dishonest when you initially answered the question. I don't have experience in this area, but I can imagine things would be better...

9. Worried I lied to Board of Nursing

   FancypantsRN replied to sonovince's topic in Nursing Career

   I probably would - I would just explain why you did not feel you were dishonest when you initially answered the question. I don't have experience in this area, but I can imagine things would be better...

10. Peds is NOT easy!

    FancypantsRN replied to Double-Helix's topic in Pediatric

    Well said! I work with peds in the ER and bingo! They can be much more time consuming for every task and they can crash much faster than adults. IV's alone are a challenge to maintain - arm boards...

11. anyone already in health field? question

    FancypantsRN replied to rayne215's topic in Nursing Career

    Well if it were me, I would google both jobs (pay scale website specific for your area) then go on a job search engine (like indeed.com) and see which job has more openings listed. That would give you...

12. anyone already in health field? question

    FancypantsRN replied to rayne215's topic in Nursing Career

    It's hard to say what to pick. Are you more interested in cardiovascular or renal? That's where I would start. Are you doing this until you get through nursing school? It says in your post you are...

13. Poor nurse role models.. is this what I have to look forward to?

    FancypantsRN replied to Jane says's topic in General Nursing

    I have heard lots of threats of "pillow therapy" over the years, have yet to see it occur. I have said some outrageous things myself when extremely stressed. Not the most professional - but I erase...

14. Silly random nursing thoughts, one sentence, NO JUDGMENTAL FOLKS ALLOWED

    FancypantsRN replied to wooh's topic in Nursing Humor

    To self: does this big, goofy exaggerated smile cover up how I am really feeling right now? Gets me through triaging the absurd.

15. Discharged - RN doubts

    FancypantsRN replied to Nurse SMS's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with above. Do you have a case manager on your unit? They have the resources to know what the pt qualifies for (insurance