MidnightAzalea

I had to tech for 3 months after I graduated, but had a lot of support from my manager. My facility did not hire GNs, and while my dept technically did not hire new grads, they got permission from our medical director to hire me. I had been a tech th...

There is absolutely none of the posting and responding to posts junk that some other online places require. Tasks are generally papers or power points that are submitted via Taskstream as they are completed, you don't have to wait to hear back to sta...

I'm looking to go into an FNP program (or maybe women's health?). I started out with my ASN and recently completed by BSN through WGU, a program I did well in. My husband and I are moving out of state in about a year, so if I wanted to do an in-perso...

I recently completed my ASN to BSN and loved it, it took me a year to do (and I'm a procrastinator!). Several of my co-workers and my manager are also attending the school, it works well for people with busy schedules.

Retention sutures?

I've been an EMT-B (NREMT) for several years. My current license expires 3/12, though I graduate from nursing school 12/11 and hope to take my NCLEX 1/12. I work as an ED Tech right now and plan to continue on as an ED nurse. I'm usually a "the more ...

If I wanted to eventually get my medic, would it speed things along to have my EMT-B or would it just be an RN-medic bridge program?

The critical care transport does sound intriguing... hmm!

Try not to stare at whatever it is (outside of an impersonal clinical assessment) and try not to think too much about how you would feel if it was you. I find staring at blood is a sure way to start feeling off about it no matter how used to it you a...

From a current RN student who is also an EMT and has heard a lot about other students like us: - Don't be that person who has to tell a story about your experience with every question. Nobody will appreciate it. - Stop thinking like an EMT. This soun...

I wear Landau comfort shoes, forget the name, but they're all rubber so I can easily wipe them off. Nobody wants to clean blood/poo/etc off of shoelaces! I also get no-show socks with cushion, normally when they're on sale from wherever. I would go f...

ASNs are still getting hired in my area, but it may be different in yours. I'd check your local boards here and ask.

Sure, or you can do your ASN so you can start making money sooner before moving on to your BSN. It really depends on your area, financial situation, etc.

I'm an EMT-B working in an ED. It's actually possible to work in a lot of different places with your EMT-B depending on your area -- I've been able to use it as a medical assistant, CNA, etc. Where I work, paramedics have no more scope of practice th...

Think of situations where you'd want a patient to have Gatorade (LR) vs water (NS). :)

I would get the scrubs your school wants you to have, and then take them to be tailored so they fit in a professional way and are comfortable for you. Good luck!

I am an EMT-B who works as a tech in an ER. I've also used my EMT-B to work as a medical assistant in clinics and doctor's offices, though I've also done my time working on an ambulance. I'm graduating with my ADN in December, and my experience as an...

Look at your copy of the drug screen. The MRO, or medical review officer, should be listed with name, address, and phone # on the upper right, assuming this was sent out to a lab and the service is included. That's who you should talk to. Good luck!

Your college library or google scholar.

Yes, and if you did not have a current Rx for it, you won't be excused for it. Nothing you can do but cross your fingers.

Got out my Psych care plan book for you (Townsend, highly recommend!). For Alzheimer's dementia, it lists: disturbed thought process *** self-care deficit r/t disorientation/confusion/memory deficit aeb inability to fulfill adl's *** disturbed sensor...

PCT, you'll get hands-on experience and patient contact, which will help you with clinicals.

There's a LOT of reasons you can't be colorblind for nursing! Sorry, but this just isn't safe for your potential future patients. Checking for infection, making sure your IV fluids or meds are the right color, checking for cyanosis, bruise staging in...

Pictionary, where each card has a coping mechanism? Jeopardy (playing 'hangman' might be a little macabre for the suicidal patients) with the clues being things like "who can I call with medication concerns?" On a side note, this seems like a bizarr...

Try meetup.com for friends instead. This is way too broad of a forum to go passing around personal info.