ECRN 4085

ECRN 4085 specializes in Critical Care, Neuro, Cardiac, Step Down.

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1. Cardiac Vascular Nurse Certification by ANCC

   ECRN 4085 replied to XIGRIS's topic in Cardiac

   XIGRIS, Wondering how your test went? (Know this is a relatively old thread) Im looking to sit for this exam in November, curious if you have any tips for a first time cert exam taker.

2. Is there conflict of interest here? (A real RN in an ad)

   ECRN 4085 replied to TorsadesDePointesRN's topic in General Nursing

   It sounds like your image is the only thing being used. As long as your credentials and name are not used as an endorsement I see no issue or problem from a nursing / evidenced based stand point....

3. staffing

   ECRN 4085 replied to icunurse1955's topic in General Nursing

   Patients being stabilized for organ harvesting in addition to others

4. 1st Day Off exhaustion

   ECRN 4085 replied to Student2Registered's topic in General Nursing

   Sheesh... this is how I recover. Come on here and see what my peers have to say!! No one seems to understand how difficult a 12hour stint on nights, family or friends. So glad to have you guys to help...

5. Womens interest in male nurses

   ECRN 4085 replied to johny1's topic in Men in Nursing

   You know not many people can leave work at the end of the day collect a great paycheck, feel worthwhile AND save a human being's life. I feel privileged to be a nurse, the fact you are a man is moot....

6. Long term care supervisor

   ECRN 4085 replied to Bellarubia18's topic in General Nursing

   God bless you guys!! I could never handle the stress you guys put up with from unruly employees on top of all other responsibilities. I'm a charge nurse and the extent of my responsibilty are simple...

7. How did your employer recognize Nurse's Day?

   ECRN 4085 replied to allevi's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   We are so awesome how can you pack all that amazingness into one day?? Give us a year to celebrate our

8. Please help me choose a direction in nursing

   ECRN 4085 replied to jpdills's topic in General Nursing

   My advice, do the Accelerated BSN. A lot of work absolutely but you'll be out just as quick as with an ADN plus be more marketable. I feel your pain!! My fiancee and I are pursuing our MSN together...

9. What do you pack for breakfast & lunch?

   ECRN 4085 replied to shuubie's topic in General Nursing

   Coffee.... Coffee... Coffee... Coffee... Coffee... And then for

10. To all the Wonderful CNA's and PCT's

    ECRN 4085 replied to dragonflyaltoids's topic in General Nursing

    A good nurse assistant is what makes the world go around!! We nurses cry about under appreciation, you guys definitely don't get your kudos. All the credit in the world to you guys, thanks to the...

11. New Graduate Nurse Looking for a Job in Dallas or Austin

    ECRN 4085 replied to DamoniqueSRNA's topic in General Nursing

    Just remember, you're a new grad!! Don't hold out for an ICU job or a cath lab job, most employers want experience. You need to learn your skills, judgements, and critical thinking. I recommend trying...

12. How to bathe dead weight patients

    ECRN 4085 replied to 10ACGIRL's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Conrad said it best, one leg over the other. The ICU beds are different in my hospital than in step down or general units. They gives us the ability to inflate the mattress which can actually turn the...

13. Hope for New Grads in the Future

    ECRN 4085 replied to kvisintine's topic in General Nursing

    The thing I learned is you cant look at nursing like a job. It sounds cliche but it truly has to be a passion. If you feel truly called to be a nurse, go for it. One problem I notice with a lot of new...

14. So, I'm leaving my unit of 2 1/2 years

    ECRN 4085 replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    I've noticed every hospital has THAT unit, it's unfortunate you were a good worker for them and are seemingly discarded just like that. Hold your head up high and carry your passion for nursing into...

15. Obama Care

    ECRN 4085 replied to johnny depp23's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The "government plan" I was referring to was the plan that was passed this year. I refer to it as a "government plan" because it is now a law that the "government" mandated and the powers it gives the...