360jRN

360jRN

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  1. ER deaths

    360jRN replied to ToriAneal's topic in Emergency

    Longest code I've ever worked was on a ER nurse I worked with. The only report we got from EMS was they were coming in with a female code, so when the ambulance backed up to our bay the doors flung...

  2. Please tell me about these CA facilities

    360jRN replied to NurseAdventure's topic in Travel

    Did you notice if Mills had many PRN workers? I've been thinking of finding a staff PRN position out there rather than doing agency or contract. I've talked with a few people doing just that around...

  3. Codes

    360jRN replied to applesxoranges's topic in Emergency

    Sounds like how codes on day shift at my facility are run. They actually page them over head and that brings down every nosey Nancy "to help". When you've got scrub techs and your CEO in the corner of...

  4. Rural ED nursing - a 180 turn

    360jRN replied to crckt's topic in Emergency

    Yes... You would be setting yourself up for failure. Just like there are surgeons that I'm sure you worked with and cringed when you saw you had a case with them - there are plenty of ER physicians...

  5. Er burn out? Stressed out?

    360jRN replied to ERnurse71's topic in Emergency

    Be thankful for the easy ones. One, it's easy charting - and I hate charting lol. Two, it's easy money - and I love money lol. Three, they're usually in and out - and like you I love moving the meat....

  6. Dallas- Ebola

    360jRN replied to ParalyticAgent's topic in Travel

    I never said that they were bringing in extra staff for Ebola itself. I was referencing the increased volume that surrounding facilities will see due to: 1) the hospital being on divert 2) public fear...

  7. Dallas- Ebola

    360jRN replied to ParalyticAgent's topic in Travel

    Yeah because the last time I saw 2000/week was for a strike. And... seeing how Presbyterian is on diversion, surrounding ERs just might be trying to bulk up ahead of the storm. So I guess you could...

  8. Dallas- Ebola

    360jRN replied to ParalyticAgent's topic in Travel

    Got an email tonight about "Several facilities in the Dallas/Fort Worth area having urgent needs: Specialty ER Days or Nights 2 week contracts (Rapid Response Contracts) Pay... 2220.00 weekly" Of...

  9. Emergency room RN minimums in Texas

    360jRN replied to starsky3501's topic in Emergency

    Is browsing allnurses considered wasting

  10. Compensation in Texas

    360jRN replied to Underthemoonicp6's topic in Travel

    My current assignment is in a little east Tx ER and my last assignment was south of Houston in Lake Jackson and I have had a great experience in both places. You always hear horror stories of how...

  11. Is this a good contract?

    360jRN replied to PhillyFNP's topic in Travel

    I'm from Louisiana so primarily work in the south and ER only; however, I did work in WV a couple years ago and my bring home was 1550ish for 36hours. Currently working in east Texas and bring home...

  12. ED RNs at risk doing ASAs?

    360jRN replied to 1EmergencyRN's topic in Emergency

    We don't have SANE coverage at the facility I'm currently working. It's our practice to advise Pt's that we can collect the evidence; however, there is an increased possibility that it will be thrown...

  13. Rude nurse?

    360jRN replied to obloom14's topic in Emergency

    I apologize if that was our ER. Its an open floor concept and sound really carries down each hall. I could easily see the "there's no chest pain" laugh of relief taking place; chest pain is like a...

  14. Being thrown to the wolves during orientation

    360jRN replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Emergency

    What kind of nursing did you do prior to going to the ER? I know the biggest hangup that most nurses have is learning how to get away from the full assessment and doing a focused assessment. This can...

  15. Travel Nursing

    360jRN replied to aphmac's topic in Travel

    TLC is right on with the gap in pay and travel expenses adding up. If you plan on taking a U-haul, which I did because I took the fam, it'll cost you about 250/each way, gas, lodging, meals, and then...

  16. My first pediatric code...still shaken

    360jRN replied to rnparker's topic in Emergency

    My first pedi code was about 1.5 years ago, I've only been a nurse for right at 3 years; anyway, when I think back I still get teary eyed about it. Someone mentioned looking at the Braslow tape and...

  17. Ultrasound IV placement

    360jRN replied to bjflymed's topic in Emergency

    The last two places I worked contracts at had US units in their EDs. It was great! Only downside is now that I'm at a new facility and they don't have it, I find myself pining for one when any of our...

  18. TNCC Course next weekend-freaking

    360jRN replied to RNsteve's topic in Emergency

    You're not expected to know everything. Concentrate on the frame work of the assessment. I really liked the class. I really like trauma too though, so it depends on your mentality. Your company is...

  19. Travel Nursing

    360jRN replied to Invasion's topic in Travel

    I'm no litigator but, I would think that if you signed a contract to start on said date and then it fell through and they failed to notify you that you would be entitled to some monies some how or...

  20. Tyler, texas?

    360jRN replied to alwayskatiek's topic in Travel

    My recruiter is trying to send me there... Sounds magical

  21. Questions about traveling nurses & BSN

    360jRN replied to rociogut91's topic in Travel

    Most companies require at least one year experience and then one year in your specialty prior to traveling. As far as continuing education, some programs require so much time as an active nurse prior...

  22. Cutting my ties to this specialty

    360jRN replied to whichone'spink's topic in Emergency

    I'm lazy and didn't read previous comments too thoroughly. Who treated you poorly? I'm assuming it is tied with your preceptor... I've been in the ER for 2 years and a couple months. I've learned many...

  23. Weird little things you do as a nurse

    360jRN replied to Cuddleswithpuddles's topic in General Nursing

    Before I finished nursing school and was just tech'ing, hospital needed someone to sit 1 on 1 with a PEC... Spent 2 16 hour days watching TV with that guy. Ironically, the show we watched was Psych!...

  24. Are shy and quiet people not allowed to be nurses?

    360jRN replied to sunnyskies2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Meh... She was probably just giving you a hard time. You'll learn that if you dont have a sense of humor, sick and twisted or not, you wont make it out sane! Lol! Just brush it off... The quiet ones...

  25. Night Shift or Evening Shift

    360jRN replied to MsNewbie's topic in Nursing Career

    7p-7a... Shift of champions!!! No administration! Less people milling about! Do your job and gimme my check baby! Lol! And theres nothing wrong with drinking in the morning if you worked that