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  1. ER nurse to FNP

    friendlylark replied to friendlylark's topic in Emergency

    To clarify, when I apply for an IMC job, it is listed as RN II, when I apply for ER or ICU, it is listed as RN III. When I build my resume, I want it to show an upward trajectory, moving in the...

  2. NP or MHA?

    friendlylark replied to friendlylark's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you for all of the replies! My gut tells me that I would like to be a part of the business and/or patient satisfaction side of things. For example, there is a job at my hospital called, "Patient...

  3. Nursing Interventions for drug seekers in the ED

    friendlylark replied to LiamBear's topic in Emergency

    I found an excellent article regarding drug-seeking behaviors and super users in the emergency department written by Studer Group coaches. Run a google search on "Managing drug-seeking behaviors and...

  4. Patient Experience, patient centered care

    friendlylark posted a topic in Case Management

    Hello! I am an ER Nurse in Arizona and I have just completed my BSN. I am very excited about new opportunities that will open for me as a brand-new BSN. I have been an RN for about 3 years. I would...

  5. hypoglycemia - D10W, peripheral line

    friendlylark posted a topic in Emergency

    Hello! I am a nurse with just under 2 years of experience in the ER. Yesterday, I had a patient with a hypoglycemic episode. He kept crashing over and over - and I kept giving him D50 IV. Initially,...

  6. Tasks that are left for the floor

    friendlylark posted a topic in Emergency

    As an ER nurse, how do you determine which tasks you leave for the floor nurse? Yesterday I was ABSOLUTELY swamped. I am a new nurse in the ER (1 year of experience). Lately, as I have posted in...

  7. Tasks that are left for the floor

    friendlylark replied to friendlylark's topic in Emergency

    thank you very much for the thoughtful replies!!! I had all 4 of my patients admitted and no transport (and I had to go get all of their tele's) ... so I was in a bind. But I made it through! And I...

  8. GIVING REPORT!!!!!

    friendlylark posted a topic in Emergency

    I have been feeling an increasing level of frustration lately with regards to giving reports to the floor, be it ICU, med-surg, or OB. Yesterday I had one intubated patient who I had just finished...

  9. GIVING REPORT!!!!!

    friendlylark replied to friendlylark's topic in Emergency

    Yesterday at work ... I admitted 3 patients - and I gave 3 WONDERFUL reports :-) The nurses who received the reports were wonderful :-) THANK GOODNESS! I definitely needed a break from crabby...

  10. GIVING REPORT!!!!!

    friendlylark replied to friendlylark's topic in Emergency

    I am really trying to pay attention to what I am saying in report and how it is received. ANOTHER BAD ONE last night! It's like I can just plan on my report being crappy :-( I feel like the nurses on...

  11. New nurses in the ER

    friendlylark replied to chrisktrauma's topic in Emergency

    What a kind, encouraging post :-) I am a little over 1 year into my nursing career and I started out in the ER. I have felt VERY overwhelmed, much of the time. I have questioned my decision to go...

  12. GIVING REPORT!!!!!

    friendlylark replied to friendlylark's topic in Emergency

    Thank you for all of the replies. I appreciate the discussion. In which part of SBAR do you include medication

  13. GIVING REPORT!!!!!

    friendlylark replied to friendlylark's topic in Emergency

    In the interest of trying to give better report, I would like to intentionally adopt the SBAR format. I am going to make every effort to give report in SBAR. In light of this, where do I put...

  14. GIVING REPORT!!!!!

    friendlylark replied to friendlylark's topic in Emergency

    YES - that is exactly the THING - it's the questioning in the middle of the report that drives me nuts - and then I have to skip around the chart to get everything answered!!! OH m'gosh :-) Well,...

  15. DKA - urine output

    friendlylark posted a topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I am a new nurse, with just over 1 year of experience. I am learning more and more about DKA and wondering the pathophysiology behind DKA. What is the reason we should be monitoring the patient's...

  16. Want to become a CDE

    friendlylark replied to kcdunlap's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I am wondering How to get started to begin my journey towards becoming a CDE. I have looked at the website: http://www.ncbde.org/certification_info/eligibility-requirements/ For the professional...

  17. Want to become a CDE

    friendlylark replied to kcdunlap's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I wonder if a podiatrist or wound care doctor could use your help with diabetes education? Or perhaps a location with a hyperbaric

  18. Offered a position as research coordinator

    friendlylark replied to flyingchange's topic in Research

    @equestriRN: Sounds great! Does the university that you work for - do they send you to several different hospitals? Do you have a bachelors

  19. I want to get into Research. Advice?

    friendlylark replied to m3speed's topic in Research

    @klone: where will you be enrolling in your Master's program for clinical research

  20. How to become a case manager

    friendlylark replied to Born_2BRN's topic in Case Management

    Hello! I am considering moving into a Case Management position (I am moving to a new city and seeking a new job). I am a new RN, about 6 months of experience. (1) Is Utilization Review (UR) the...

  21. Army Nurse Corps FY2013

    friendlylark replied to AjaxAndronicus's topic in Government, Military

    I *really, really, really* want to get into the Army's GPAN program - and it has always been a dream of mine to serve my country as well. I have a few questions about this. First, I am a female,...

  22. Military Nursing Questions Answered

    friendlylark replied to navyman7's topic in Government, Military

    Hello - I am considering joining the Air Force Reserves as a nurse. I am currently a new grad (associates degree) working in the emergency department at my hospital. I really enjoy emergency and first...

  23. Shortest BSN-Online

    friendlylark replied to medic2nurse273's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Have you looked at Western Governor's University (WGU)? I was REALLY looking into their program - it seems like the shortest, most straight-forward. The reason I chose Grand Canyon University (GCU)...

  24. Should I get my BSN?

    friendlylark posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hello! I am a ***new*** ADN nurse, would most likely want to continue my education. I am just wondering WHY should I get my BSN? I have no desire to go into management. I am more likely going to be a...

  25. Why I guard the referral telephone like a dog...

    friendlylark replied to BelgianRN's topic in Emergency

    :-) GOODNESS! As a new grad, I am terrified of doing this sort of thing, but it is almost guaranteed that I will!!! I am pretty sure I am going to fall flat on my face a time or two. The GREAT thing...