N1colina

N1colina

LTC, Family Practice, Meg/Surg

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  1. How do I know the ER is for me?

    N1colina replied to N1colina's topic in Emergency

    Oh really? See, I miss drawing blood! I did it in family practice, but haven't since. I've never started an IV, but I am excited to start learning! You know what I'm nervous about? Someone coding on...

  2. When did you realize that "newbie" wouldn't cut it in the ER?

    N1colina replied to lvnlrn's topic in Emergency

    Absolutely! I'm so glad you have that attitude as an orientor... You have to! I enjoy teaching the students and newbies on our floor also. I mean yes, you do get those individuals that ask questions...

  3. When did you realize that "newbie" wouldn't cut it in the ER?

    N1colina replied to lvnlrn's topic in Emergency

    That's too bad. I certainly ask a ton of questions as a newbie. You shouldn't feel ashamed when people's lives are at stake. It's just not safe. Always better to ask than "think" you're doing it...

  4. How do I know the ER is for me?

    N1colina replied to N1colina's topic in Emergency

    Haha that's actually one of the things I was looking forward to was getting rid of those crazies after a few hours. The ones I have to take care of for 12 hours straight, 3 days in a row sometimes,...

  5. How do I know the ER is for me?

    N1colina replied to N1colina's topic in Emergency

  6. How do I know the ER is for me?

    N1colina replied to N1colina's topic in Emergency

    Really? Cool! Good luck! I was hoping someone would be in the same boat as me! I do my job shadowing day tomorrow and will make the decision then whether I want to take the job or not. The other thing...

  7. How do I know the ER is for me?

    N1colina replied to N1colina's topic in Emergency

    Thanks so much! I really appreciate the encouragement! I will let you know how it goes for

  8. How do I know the ER is for me?

    N1colina replied to N1colina's topic in Emergency

    Thanks for the advice. I do have a job shadow set up for tomorrow. It's only 4 hours. The NM suggested 2 hours, but I asked for more. Then, once I start, I have 30 days to trial the position and if...

  9. Well, it is what it is. Just a revelation.

    N1colina replied to missladyrn's topic in General Nursing

    Hey just curious, what was your exit strategy? And in what area of nursing did you leave for

  10. Registration Typos

    N1colina replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

    Okay, this is not a complaint but this thread reminded me of it and had to share: There was a mother that named her baby, "Dinasty" pronounced like the word, "Dynasty" but the reason she named her...

  11. Whats your biggest pet peeve working in the ED?

    N1colina replied to Whts_Ur_Emergency?'s topic in Emergency

    Oh wow! Sounds like you work with a bunch of ***holes! I hate people like that, know-it-alls who really end up being the most uneducated idiots you've ever seen. They are so quick to judge others whom...

  12. How do I know the ER is for me?

    N1colina replied to N1colina's topic in Emergency

  13. Ungratetful patients.

    N1colina replied to Jenni811's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I disagree with this action. If your charge nurse cared at all about the well-being of her staff, and wanted them to stick around, she would at least alternate the nurse assigned to this patient. You...

  14. Well, it is what it is. Just a revelation.

    N1colina replied to missladyrn's topic in General Nursing

    Okay....I have to know- what is with your profile picture?! Jw? Great movie, but it's so scary to look

  15. Tips please :)

    N1colina posted a topic in Emergency

    Hello everyone. I applied for a job in the ED of my hospital, and received a call to set-up an interview for next week. I'm not even sure if I'll get the job yet, but I just wanted to get some...

  16. Tips please :)

    N1colina replied to N1colina's topic in Emergency

  17. Tips please :)

    N1colina replied to N1colina's topic in Emergency

    Thanks for your reply. I understand I will still see a lot of those patients. That's what I'm beginning to feel afraid of. I respect your opinion and your advice. I am just feeling overwhelmed and...

  18. Tips please :)

    N1colina replied to N1colina's topic in Emergency

    All very good tips! Thank you so much! You brought something to my attention about drug seekers and the psych people...that's who I have the toughest time with! I CANNOT stand psych. I have zero...

  19. Advice needed

    N1colina replied to sistasoul's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The only thing you can do is be honest. They probably have your name on record as a past employee, don't they? They will see that you left without notice but you could explain the reason you left,...

  20. In need of practical steps to start studying for CPNE

    N1colina replied to nursewithskills's topic in Excelsior College

    Aww that's too bad! Thanks for the update

  21. CPNE

    N1colina replied to g8sushma's topic in Excelsior College

    Just an FYI: I don't know if you're familiar with Tina Logan's workshop in PA, but it's not a far drive from NY. I took her workshop, and applied for my CPNE in December, received a date within 2 days...

  22. In need of practical steps to start studying for CPNE

    N1colina replied to nursewithskills's topic in Excelsior College

    I know it seems like a lot to tackle, and it is! You need to read the whole study guide, because you can fail if you miss one critical element. Break it down, as someone suggested, if you have to....

  23. Anyone got a Post-Master's FNP after WGU master's?

    N1colina replied to IwannaBeNP's topic in Western Governors University

    I have heard of people on here going from WGU (with their master's) then going to an online post-masters FNP program. I believe it was called Frontier? Not sure. Maybe try posting in the advanced...

  24. Interviewee needed!!

    N1colina posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    hello, i am currently in a rn-bsn program and for one of my assignments i have to conduct two different interviews from either a nurse educator, nurse administrator, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse...

  25. Interviewee needed!!

    N1colina replied to N1colina's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have already received my two interviews, but thank you anyway. I appreciate