MAL, RN

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 terrible about it and still does. A more productive response would be to give advice on time management or maybe not say anything if you dont know the answer. Think about that next time you make a mistake. Im sure your a ball to work with.

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 work.

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 easy.

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 really not that hard, but you'll need to review specific things about SWANS, IABPs, Vent's, etc that are all covered in the review books. I used the Laura V-G DVD's, the AACN High Acuity Critical Care question bank, and the Pass CCRN question bank. If you do those, read the rationale, you'll get enough to pass the test. I found it much easier than the CEN

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 this hospital or any other hospitals in the area? Havent decided which area we'll live in. Ive been told to be cautious in Oxnard but everywhere else is game. Also, anyone know if per diem pays more in these hospitals? I heard they are union and that can affect pay sometimes. Its been a struggle trying to learn the area through the internet. -californiaboundRN

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

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 she will deny your application based on hospital policy which is out of her control. But its hard to meet people when your always moving, so obviously the locals will get these jobs.

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 to leave my current (and first) job with only 9 months of experience as an Emergency Room RN. I have EMS experience, GREAT references, internship in a level-1 trauma, my bachelors and even my CEN! Yet, yesterday I was told, by Straub nursing recruiter, that she simply cannot forward any of my applications to ANY department because Straub has a "non-negotiable" 12 month experience policy. Her advice was "stay behind for 4 more months" and then she can get me a job..? They currently have several ER positions listed, all night shifts, which I have and am able to work. I have worked so much overtime in the past 9 months that Im sure I come close to one year! I think Im an excellent candidate for these positions. Why are managers not looking at an entire candidates profile? and probably the hardest fact-- I have a friend who worked at Straub, and said that some of the managers actually LIKE "new graduates"...so it once again comes down to who you know. The recruiter at queens said something similar. Im looking for any advice on how to get some contacts at Straub, Queens or another area hospital. My passion is in ER nursing , but I am a nurse first, and enjoy my profession regardless of the department . Thanks in advance..Any advice is welcome..

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 is not weighed as heavily as acute care, but with even 12 months of acute care experience you will have decent odds of finding a job. I have yet to complete my application for Tripler--the USAjobs website has some ridiculous requirements for RN positions (print and scan and submit in addition to fill-in online). Good luck! I am also moving to Oahu with my husband next month and hoping to find a job that I like (im pickey). Hit me up in a month or so and I'll update you :)

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

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 learning content? I am taking the 5 practice exams from the ENA CEN book and feel like that should be sufficient as far as practice exams go---thats over 700 practice questions!!! ..

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, as long as you take it within 60 days of finishing the seminar. My average test scores are b/w 68-72 right now...But still 2 weeks out and have to review alot of material. When do you take your test???

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 studying to do...

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 the ED and am not sure I would enjoy anything other than that, or maybe a CC floor. I have excellent reccomendations and an impressive academic profile (as if anyone cares what you did in college, haha). What ER's are in the Honolulu area? (Ill be living between there an Honolulu). Any magnet/training hospitals? Any advice/comments about getting interviews/talking with recruiters? I will begin applying this week. I see that many have posted how difficult it is to find a job in HI, but I personally know a nurse who has recruiters calling her asking her to come to HI for work. These might be agency jobs but hey--they are jobs and they're offering 50/hr! Thanks for any advice! I am super excited to expand my nursing career into OAHU!

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