ER1010

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1. When to dilute IV push meds ???

   ER1010 replied to RNNC2003's topic in General Nursing

   One of my preceptors told me that I can just rapid push IVP meds into IVF without concerning myself with the rate that they are supposed to be pushed b/c it will be delivered to the patient at...

2. Info on Jefferson FACT Program

   ER1010 replied to BelleRN2B's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

   I graduated from the program in May 06. There is a two year commitment to work for a Jeff hospital (JEFF, JHN, Methodist) if you take the scholarship. If you have any more questions, I'm happy to...

3. Where are the Maternal-Child CNS schools?

   ER1010 replied to armyOBnurse's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

   The University of Pennsylvania offers a post-master's course to be a perinatal CNS. This is obtained after getting a master's in women's health or

4. Anyone ever take NCLEX right after school & no extra studying? And Pass?

   ER1010 replied to happygrad06's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I did! I went on vacation, came back, studied for day or two(lab values, abgsetc..) and took NCLEX! I passed in 75 Q!

5. Philadelphia Hospitals

   ER1010 replied to AdiRN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

   You may also want to try: Albert Einstein in North Philly (near Temple), Methodist in South Philly, Hanneman in Center City and Cooper in Camden, but easy to get to from center city. In the suburbs...

6. hope for those wanting L&D

   ER1010 replied to NeoRNtobe's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I second what you are saying...it can be done! However, you must must be the type of person who will be persistant. When one person tells you no, you have to find someone else to talk to. When calling...

7. Philly area new grad pay

   ER1010 replied to ER1010's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

   I have found an easy answer to this question. In my experience, med-surg nurses will tell you you must have a med surg background. Nurses who started in specialty areas will say that if you would...

8. Philly area new grad pay

   ER1010 replied to ER1010's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

   As far as I know, In Philly the salary is the same before and after

9. Philly area new grad pay

   ER1010 replied to ER1010's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

   That sounds about right... I heard Penn starting is 26.75...can anyone

10. Where to live in Philly (jefferson)?

    ER1010 replied to charleybarley's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Advice from someone who goes there: don't live too far! In fact, living on campus was the best thing I did. Class times change daily, and being able to go home and make yourself a sandwich is...

11. Philly area new grad pay

    ER1010 posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    If you know what one of our local hospitals pay new grads, post it here! I'll start: Jefferson and Methodist: 26$/hr base Please add

12. WHat floors are more fun/social??

    ER1010 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am looking for a fun place to work when I graduate. What I have realized from nursing school is that who you are working with is the most important factor in liking your job. So would like your...

13. Do you get sick more often in peds?

    ER1010 posted a topic in Pediatric

    I am trying to make decisions on where I want to work when I graduate. I like a lot of different areas, but peds is up there on my list. However, I don't want to catch every bug out there. Do you oeds...

14. Z track method

    ER1010 replied to Toothbrushx2's topic in Medical-Surgical

    but heparin and lovenox aren't

15. Can't Decide - NeonatalICU or Stay in Trauma

    ER1010 replied to CarVsTree's topic in First Year After Licensure

    From what you described, I would stay where you are for at least 6 months. You will build your confidence as a new grad in a comfortable arena that you like, and NICU will be there if you want to...