When we moved from TN to KY, I requested my fingerprint card and sent it in with my endorsement application. Within 1 week I got an email from the KBON telling me my temporary license was issued and...
I wear any combination of black and red (for the ER) and the floor and ICU RN's wear navy and white in any combination. We used to wear any scrubs hospital wide. When we were told of the change, the...
Our ER makes tranfers like this and it all depends on the situation as to who rides along to help manage the patient during the transfer. Sometimes respiratory therapy rides along for the transfer,...
Absolutely! I have the same regret! I didn't go to nursing school until in my mid 30's and I so regret not doing it sooner! I love being a nurse! I love the adrenaline rush, the patients, the...
If your ED is anything like the one I work in, you would do just fine with the transfer. Our ED gives anywhere from 8-12 weeks orientation and during that time you visit other areas such as cath lab,...
Congratulations on your new position! Don't be afraid to ask questions, don't be afraid to ask about or look up facility policies, and don't be afraid to keep learning...even 10 years from now!...