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  1. Per Diem or PRN?

    utadahikaru replied to stephdRN's topic in General Nursing

    The only difference is PRN has fewer

  2. Theme song to your Nursing career?

    utadahikaru replied to sMoLsNurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    I'm an ER nurse, every friday Night I like to sing along with this little chestnut on the drive to work: Eagles - Heartache

  3. what grad degree are you guys going to pursue?

    utadahikaru replied to edwindelahiggins's topic in Men in Nursing

    I find it humorous that you think I need to be a CRNA in order to make economic and job market predictions. Being a CRNA has nothing to do with analyzing the relevant data and applying the principles...

  4. Free Standing Emergency Rooms

    utadahikaru replied to Elle23's topic in Emergency

    Perhaps some of them are robust, but not nearly as robust as a large hospital ED, and many of them are staffed with as little as one RN and one doctor. I'm just saying that for the most part, their...

  5. Free Standing Emergency Rooms

    utadahikaru replied to Elle23's topic in Emergency

    Their name is a misrepresentation. FLU CLINICS, and first aid stops for scraped knees. They have a doctor, a CT scanner, and tiny machine for a few labs. If you are in serious need of life saving...

  6. Am I not cut out for this?

    utadahikaru replied to Atownshend's topic in Emergency

    Agreed, The ER is hard even if you are doing it full time. Every hour on the job is an hour of education and an opportunity to hone your skills. If you had 10 years of ER experience and you wanted...

  7. Where should I do my last semester transition?

    utadahikaru replied to kkrzewina's topic in General Students

    PACU? are you kidding ? not unless you never want to work as a nurse. You won't learn crap in PACU. PEDS / ER / SURGERY ? only if you want to work in that field for at least 10 years. If you don't...

  8. prayers and advice needed

    utadahikaru replied to pieceofkate's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    PM me if you need any help. I'll even go over things on phone or email. NCLEX is a piece of cake if you know how it really

  9. Nurse of 10 years can't start IV's

    utadahikaru replied to peaceful2100's topic in General Nursing

    Dude, if you really want to nip it in the bud. See if you can work as a phlebotomy for a couple weeks, heck even try volunteering. A vein is a vein dude, if you can draw blood good, then you can...

  10. ACLS certification

    utadahikaru replied to astratton83's topic in General Nursing

    ACLS is a learning environment. You don't need to know crap before you show up for class. (well, other than BLS basics and a very slight familiarity with cardiac rhythms

  11. "Just" a CNA?!

    utadahikaru replied to AliceTrout's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My hat is off to anyone who spends the majority of their time involved in direct patient care! With regards to salary, remind your mates that people do not determine salaries based on what should or...

  12. Cruel words....

    utadahikaru replied to bgause-RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    NOT ONLY must you ignore them, but you must not let her comments stimulate any kind of emotional response. Your first year will be rough, accept it and move on. Bully nurses target newbies because...

  13. Is it a good idea to write up another nurse or unit staff member who acts hostile?

    utadahikaru replied to Naturally Brilliant's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    NO.

  14. what grad degree are you guys going to pursue?

    utadahikaru replied to edwindelahiggins's topic in Men in Nursing

    I predict that in 5 years the CRNA field will be over crowded and making a lot less than they do now. They've been over paid for many years now and people are flocking to that field likes its a free...

  15. malicious coworkers

    utadahikaru replied to Neko's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Dude, this is so common in nursing. This is one of those take action now situations, complain to the big boss and wait and see if it gets better. The squeaky wheel gets the grease, and a bully loves...

  16. Should I have pushed Doc for more?

    utadahikaru replied to lovin's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    WHY OH WHY would you wait 3 hours before checking her blood pressure again after giving Hydralazine? You didn't really paint a complete picture, but I've seen sun downers behave like that. One...

  17. New Nurse Fired After 3 months (cant find another job)

    utadahikaru replied to silentwolves's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Dude, lots of people have a rough start in nursing. It can be from any number of things, some you can control, others you can't. Relocate if that's what it takes to get a job. Pray, believe in...

  18. Advice for a New Grad RN After Quitting job/ Orientation after 5 & 1/2 months

    utadahikaru replied to DonovanRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I respect peoples right to religious pref, but I don't think it's fair for people to expect others to bear the burden of that choice. The proper thing for you to do would be to choose a job that...

  19. Nurse to patient ratio in ED

    utadahikaru replied to 1fastRN's topic in Emergency

    3-4 is the norm for me. If I have to take on a 5th, it starts to get

  20. Hired for one shift but scheduled for another!

    utadahikaru replied to Bsumer704's topic in Emergency

    Same thing happened to me with my very first job. I just started filling out applications and got hired somewhere

  21. How long was your orientation

    utadahikaru replied to porkey2's topic in Emergency

    LOL!!!

  22. how to deal with management?

    utadahikaru replied to takeiteasynyc's topic in Emergency

    OMG I hate nurse bullies. They view newbie nurses in the same way your dog views his squeaky little chew toy! My advice, go directly to the big boss, let them know you feel like you are being...

  23. Violence in the ER

    utadahikaru replied to TLS1's topic in Emergency

    Hell yes! If someone hits me, I hope they get the electric

  24. How Hard is it to Start in the ER?

    utadahikaru replied to madisenclaire's topic in Emergency

    Hard. Very Hard. But it can be done. I started in the ED right out of school. Don't let anyone tell you what you can't

  25. What more do I have to do to get a job in the ER?

    utadahikaru replied to DON2084182's topic in Emergency

    Dude, it's tough for a lot of RN BSN nurses to find work these days..... think about