MAL, RN

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1. Forgetting to prime peripheral IV line...

   MAL, RN replied to lpnmommy86's topic in Emergency

   Wow. Its sad that this is your response and alot of others responses. Someone is asking for help and instead you scold them, and after not having read the entire post where she address this! She feels...

2. Forgetting to prime peripheral IV line...

   MAL, RN replied to lpnmommy86's topic in Emergency

   Good luck OP. Hopefully this child is OK and im sure it will never be a mistake you make again. Thankyou for sharing your experience as it reminds all of us to stay focused at

3. How to pass CCRN?!?

   MAL, RN replied to bmarie27's topic in Critical Care

   I agree-- the CEN seemed more difficult than the CCRN despite that I also work in the ER. There was so much psychosocial on the CCRN that I found to be very

4. taking the CCRN but don't work in ICU

   MAL, RN replied to gizmopacurn's topic in Critical Care

   I didnt have any ICU experience before taking the CCRN. I had 4 years of PRN ER experience. I spent 3 months of studying 3-4 days a week for 2 hours a day. I passed with a 90%. The test in general is...

5. Ventura County and surrounding area

   MAL, RN posted a topic in California Nursing

   Moving to Ventura with 4 years ER experience. Im looking at potential hospitals for a job, and Los Robles looks like the closest trauma center. Anyone have any insight into pay/work conditions for...

6. Tripler Army Medical Center RN Pay

   MAL, RN replied to HawaiiRN808's topic in General Nursing

   Federal RN positions at Tripler start around 59k-low 60's and go up from there a year depending on the position and candidates

7. Disappointed..Straub, Queens, Kieser

   MAL, RN replied to MAL, RN's topic in General Nursing

   I've chatted with some other nurses from the area, and it basically comes down to knowing someone. They WILL hire new grads, but you can't go through the recruiter (Im referring to Straub), because...

8. Disappointed..Straub, Queens, Kieser

   MAL, RN posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi all, Im disappoined thus far in my experience looking for RN positions on Oahu and looking for advice on getting a job at Straub or Queens. I am moving to Oahu with my military husband, and forced...

9. Finding a job in Hawaii

   MAL, RN replied to ck637143's topic in General Nursing

   Ive been applying to several jobs and talking with lots of recruiters. As long as you have 2 years of experience, you will not have a problem finding a job (in your current specialty). Sometimes SNF...

10. CEN

    MAL, RN replied to ashonman's topic in Emergency

    Thanks so much for the link! Anything that surprised you on the test? Did it meet your expectations? What were your scores on practice

11. CEN

    MAL, RN replied to ashonman's topic in Emergency

    Which practice tests are you referring too? Im assuming you took the BCEN prep exam and got a 68-71 ? I dont think Im going to pay for the practice exam from BCEN. Do you think it will help, as far as...

12. CEN

    MAL, RN replied to ashonman's topic in Emergency

    Im in the same boat as you--studying nearly everyday for the past month and also took Jeff Solheim seminar, which, I think is very informative. They offer a refund for the seminar if you fail the CEN,...

13. CEN

    MAL, RN replied to ashonman's topic in Emergency

    Please tell us your experience!! What questions were the hardest? Any content that surprised you?? Im taking my test in two weeks...Averaging 68-72 percent on my practice tests now. Still have alot of...

14. Looking for ER position in HI

    MAL, RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Recent graduate with 10 months RN ER experience, 1 year experience as an EMT, and 3 month preceptorship in the ED, ACLS/PALS/CERN. Whats my outlook for an ER position? I have an undying passion for...

15. Simple IV Questions

    MAL, RN replied to MAL, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed. Im not so much questioning what insulin can be piggy backed with, but the pump piggybacked into a gravity