NurseVoldemort

NurseVoldemort BSN, RN

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  1. Does the level of trauma center matter?

    NurseVoldemort replied to SR8811's topic in Emergency

    Working at a level 2 vs level 4 won't matter much. Experience in an ED is good regardless. So many trauma centers do things differently, so if you ever decide to transfer to a higher level trauma...

  2. Propofol administration by ER RN

    NurseVoldemort replied to diane e's topic in Emergency

    I've worked in Washington, NY and Oregon. Never in Cali, but we have never had a regular hospital bed to even think about using locking/hard restraints on. We only have every used them on the...

  3. New ER Nurse , Feel SO stupid

    NurseVoldemort replied to jjaye's topic in Emergency

    Are you working in Albany area? I worked there for a few years and 8-10 patients at a time was the norm... BUT the average LOS was also like 6 hours so people just waited and waited. The place I...

  4. Am I on the right track?

    NurseVoldemort replied to CamMc's topic in Emergency

    When I was in nursing school the Emergency Dept terrified me and I knew I never wanted to work there. I have now been an ED RN for the last 8 years, most of it even being charge nurse. I think my...

  5. Moving to Albany NY or Seratoga Springs

    NurseVoldemort posted a topic in New York Nursing

    My husband took a job in Malta, NY so we will be moving and would like advise on if Albany or Seratoga Springs has better opportunities/wages and how cost of living is? Anyone know wages? I am...

  6. Moving to OR, what ER to work at?

    NurseVoldemort posted a topic in Oregon Nursing

    I have 6 years of experiance. I have my BSN, CEN, ACLS, PALS, and BLS. I have worked at level 2 trauma for a short period of time; worked in Washington state and New York. Looking into Portland area...

  7. Washington vs Oregon

    NurseVoldemort replied to katrn09's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Are you saying that if you live in WA and work in OR you don't get the state income tax for OR? I don't quite understand cause you also said you have an OR

  8. Moving to OR, what ER to work at?

    NurseVoldemort replied to NurseVoldemort's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Looks like I'll be moving end of August so I'll be starting in September wherever I go. I haven't applied anywhere yet cause I still haven't decided for sure where I want to work. Thanks for...

  9. Moving to OR, what ER to work at?

    NurseVoldemort replied to NurseVoldemort's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Does anyone by chance know if parking is easier with a motorcycle? The hospital I work at here in NY has a desinated area for motorcycilists which always has spots

  10. Moving to OR, what ER to work at?

    NurseVoldemort replied to NurseVoldemort's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Thank you everyone for the tips/advice. I likely will be working nights so this will help with commute and parking it sounds like. I've also considered trying to get a teaching job so I've been...

  11. Relocation/Jobs in Portland area

    NurseVoldemort replied to orionsbelt123's topic in Oregon Nursing

    orionsbelt123 Something else to consider is that Washington State does not have a State income tax so if you live and work in Vancouver WA but do your shopping in Oregon (where there's no sales tax)...

  12. Moving to OR, what ER to work at?

    NurseVoldemort replied to NurseVoldemort's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I hadn't even heard of OHSU until this post. It looks like a nice hospital and sounds like it has a good reputation in the community based on some outside research I've done... I can't find if they...

  13. Hospital Wages in Capital Region

    NurseVoldemort posted a topic in New York Nursing

    Moving to Albany area soon. Wondering what the average pay scale is in Capital Region. I am interested in ED mostly. Any input is

  14. Hospital Wages in Capital Region

    NurseVoldemort replied to NurseVoldemort's topic in New York Nursing

    jan286 I have worked in Capital Area for 3 years now, and Albany Med by far pays the worst... Most the hospitals in the area pay shift dif as a percentage of your wage instead of a flat rate. I know...

  15. ED RN possibly relocating to Hudson Valley area

    NurseVoldemort replied to laudamia's topic in New York Nursing

    I'm sorry to hear of the experiences you are having. Having worked on both coasts as well, I can say that the west coast is much nicer and people seem to have a bit more compassion. I think here they...

  16. Charting Bloopers

    NurseVoldemort replied to AHarri66's topic in Nursing Humor

    While doing home med rec my finger it the p and the o when typing prn. So it said Media. Fortunately I caught it before it

  17. What's the funniest most unusual baby name?

    NurseVoldemort replied to nirvana1's topic in Nursing Humor

    I've seen La-a (pronounced la dasha) twice! And I once cared for a patient named Ana Mae who was Japanese and has just moved here from Japan... in case u don't "get it" say her name out

  18. Travel Nurses - Share your stories

    NurseVoldemort replied to Joe V's topic in Travel

    I've been a traveler on contract as well as per diem. Travel wages are much better then staff wages depending on where u are. For example upstate NY nurses only make around $25 with several years...

  19. Albany Medical Center

    NurseVoldemort replied to jan286's topic in New York Nursing

    Get a year pf experience then go agency. Favorite healthcare has a lot of local contracts and wages bump up to around $35 for

  20. Albany Medical Center

    NurseVoldemort replied to jan286's topic in New York Nursing

    I will tell u that st peters offered me $25 w 5 years experience and Ellis offered

  21. Albany Medical Center

    NurseVoldemort replied to jan286's topic in New York Nursing

    Ellis is union so they do pay the best. Dont know new grad wages tho. St Peter's for new grads is around $21 and thats for all of at peters health partner hospitals. Saratoga I have no ideas

  22. Albany Medical Center

    NurseVoldemort replied to jan286's topic in New York Nursing

    New grads make a pathetic $19/hr. With 6 months you would probably get the same. Nurses go there for the experience not the

  23. New Grad Float Pool

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

    The hospital I worked at had computerized charting and the computers all had micromedex for med information and compatability, and the charge nurse was always a good resource for floor specific...

  24. Pregnant ER nurse

    NurseVoldemort replied to Nrsstudent09's topic in Emergency

    I just found out I am 4 weeks pregnant. Also an ER nurse. I know that being pregnant is supposed to weaken the immune system and that doing physical work is ok as long and it is not too physically...

  25. June 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    NurseVoldemort replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    This is the only stethescope I could find that would fit the doctor's