NurseVoldemort

NurseVoldemort BSN, RN

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  1. New grad...what are my job outlooks for central WA?

    NurseVoldemort replied to freki's topic in Washington Nursing

    I worked at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital as my first job and I loved it. I now live in NY and wish I could be back at Memorial, it was a great place to work which is why they don't always have...

  2. Pre req questions

    NurseVoldemort replied to erininwundrland's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    They are not easy classes. I would say that if you are a good, motivated student that it would be ok - just not with any other classes! Keep in mind that it is better to take them separate now then...

  3. LVN Orientation in 2 days. PLEASE help I am so nervous

    NurseVoldemort replied to NursingBro's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Each facility has it's own policy and procedures. You will never be expected to know a facilities policy and procedures before you go to your orientation. Also keep in mind that schooling is a...

  4. Are you in it for the money?

    NurseVoldemort replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Yes and No... I wanted health care but chose nursing for the job security. That isn't necessarily the "money" but the security of the

  5. LVN Orientation in 2 days. PLEASE help I am so nervous

    NurseVoldemort replied to NursingBro's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Bring your stethoscope, a pen or two, and the proper uniform. That really should be all you need! You are on orientation to learn how to do the job! (that by the way they already hired you for... so...

  6. ED RN possibly relocating to Hudson Valley area

    NurseVoldemort replied to laudamia's topic in New York Nursing

    I used to live in central Washington State and moved to Albany NY. Yes, the wages in Albany are terrible, but that is why 50% of each hospital is agency nurses. I would suggest you look into agency...

  7. Am I an idiot for choosing the BSN route rather than the ADN...?

    NurseVoldemort replied to lee_sHAY's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you have some jelous people in your

  8. Problems with agency/staff paycheck?

    NurseVoldemort replied to singleumm's topic in General Nursing

    What company are you having these problems

  9. Night Shifters: Does your hospital have cafeteria hours for night shift?

    NurseVoldemort replied to AZO49008's topic in General Nursing

    the 250 bed facility I work at has the cafeteria open from 12:30am to 3am Sun-Thurs nights. Closed fri/sat. But we also have a vending machine with sandwiches, burritos, ect. Plus all the nursing...

  10. Help - needlestick advice needed

    NurseVoldemort replied to nurse2bjw's topic in General Nursing

    I've had a needle stick too. In Washington state the patient can decline to be tested. At that point, it is your decision on what to do. Does the pt have a hx of IV drug abuse?Hepatits?HIV? If so,...

  11. ED nurses what are your protocols/orders for IV?

    NurseVoldemort replied to DogloverinCA's topic in Emergency

    Do you not get the order after the fact? I'm pretty sure your legally need it... Our ER docs don't get mad if we do it when they didn't plan on it, but they'll let you know why they wouldn't have and...

  12. MRSA in the ED

    NurseVoldemort posted a topic in Emergency

    Ok... maybe it's just me? But what is the point of going into contact precautions right before you take your pt upstairs after having them in the ED for 3-4 hrs and THEN finding out they have a Hx of...

  13. The dreaded pregnancy test

    NurseVoldemort replied to psu_213's topic in Emergency

    Actually - the $1 ones I bought for myself, are 10 mIU, the First Response are 25mIU... so IT's MORE sensitive AND cheaper! People just think like you do... so they THINK that it's more accurate...

  14. The dreaded pregnancy test

    NurseVoldemort replied to psu_213's topic in Emergency

    Well believe it or not... Patients lie... A LOT! So, we can't just take someones word for it... and BTW - I know THREE women PERSONALLY that got prego with TWINS with an IUD in place.... IT wouldn't...

  15. Rules for the ER (long)

    NurseVoldemort replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    Oh man I love it! These are so FUNNY and even more TRUE!! I've only been nursing for 3 years, but in the ED, you really see how... Uneducated... the average person really is! WOW - people are just...

  16. what do you do to an IV if youre ordered KSS (Keep set sterile)?

    NurseVoldemort replied to mariadoherty's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm... remind me not to get sick in the Phillipines!

  17. NYC Correction Officer looking to become a R.N.

    NurseVoldemort replied to C.O.toR.N.'s topic in New York Nursing

    Well, the plus to getting your associates first is that you are getting 2 full years of nursing practice. In the BSN program the last 6 months is more on leadership. So I honestly feel like the ADN...

  18. Hospital Wages in Capital Region

    NurseVoldemort replied to NurseVoldemort's topic in New York Nursing

    Seems odd that you get extra money for being on time!? I guess you get what you pay for when your pay is that low! Oh My! I can't believe the pay is that low. I'm rather dissapointed coming from a...

  19. what do you do to an IV if youre ordered KSS (Keep set sterile)?

    NurseVoldemort replied to mariadoherty's topic in General Nursing

    never heard of this order...

  20. The Quest for the Perfect Scrubs Fabric

    NurseVoldemort replied to Cinquefoil's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Grey's Anatomy brand scrubs are heaven! I love them so much and everyone I work with that has them love them too! Our uniform store sells them but you can also but them

  21. Gave experimental UK drugs

    NurseVoldemort replied to *Posh*'s topic in Patient Medications

  22. Heparin Drip Compatibilty

    NurseVoldemort replied to Advocate1's topic in Patient Medications

    We never run anything with heparin, like said before, it is because if someone runs the heparin gtt at 100/hr meaning to run the PB at 100, that would kill the pt! Too

  23. What pay are nurses making these days?

    NurseVoldemort replied to BeOne77's topic in General Nursing

    Yup - not really worth it if you aren't going for a

  24. New Grad Float Pool

    NurseVoldemort replied to kellyrnwa's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My first (and still only job) has been as a float pool nurse at a 260+ bed facility and I LOVE IT!! I get SO board with repetition and this has really been the only thing that keeps me interested and...

  25. Signed on with Travel Agency in Wash but now having second thoughts

    NurseVoldemort replied to alwayslearnin's topic in Travel

    There are hundreds of travel companies. Try some of these, they have good reputations at the hospital I work at; Medical Staffing (MSN - Intellistaff) TravelNursing.com Favorite staffing Sign up with...