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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 open and the paramedic just hollered "It's ____!!". ...

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 the San Jose area.

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 the room - somethings wrong. And that's just one ...

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 that fall into the same category. And that's not eve...

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. Plus, I'd rather have a train wreck and 2 or 3 cup...

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 and being less likely to present at Presbyterian'...

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 say it's not directly related to Ebola, but to say i...

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 course I extended my current contract through November...

Is browsing allnurses considered wasting time?

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 badly someone was treated at this facility or that fac...

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 about 1375 for 36 hours. Previous assignment in sout...

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 out in court d/t an uncertified person collecting ...

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 magic word that opens up a series of doors that canno...

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 get you behind and quickly! It's going to take tim...

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 grocerys when you get to the new place; not to men...

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 familiarizing yourself with it - very good advice! Y...

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 heavier customers come around.

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 paying for this I hope! If i remember correctly it wa...

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 another.

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

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 to enrollment.

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 things. I couldn't be a floor nurse - I can't sta...

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! Lol

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 are always easy targets because she thinks you wont...

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 night!