GeeBeeRN

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1. 24-hour observation nursing

   GeeBeeRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   I was just curious what a 24-hour Observation Unit is and what types of patients would go there? I've been looking to move into another area and my background is only in General Surgery/Orthopedic...

2. NP vs. CNS ??

   GeeBeeRN replied to CapeCoralNurse2be's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I'm glad I found this post as I too am contemplating which route to take. I hope this question doesn't sound dumb but is there a high demand for NPs? Also, my sister-in-law told me that her friend...

3. Pregnant nurse here

   GeeBeeRN replied to GeeBeeRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

   Wow! Thank you so much, everyone. I sincerely appreciate the comments and advice. :) For now I think I will stay on my floor and stay on nights. I have just begun to tell my coworkers (I'm not...

4. Pregnant nurse here

   GeeBeeRN posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

   Hi All- I rarely post but I've had something on my mind. I'm a Med/Surg nurse (working primarily in General Surgery & Orthopedics) and I'm pregnant w/ my first baby (only 7 weeks along and not...

5. what shoes do you wear...

   GeeBeeRN replied to blee1's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   These are the shoes I was talking about...They're ridiculously expensive...They're called "Z Coil Shoes". I think I'll stick to my Danskos. (I agree...Nike Shox are great!)

6. what shoes do you wear...

   GeeBeeRN replied to blee1's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   I black Dansko clogs but I've been looking all over for a particular pair that I saw someone wearing at my hospital. I saw them on a nurse passing by and thought that they looked neat and comfy....

7. US nurse wanting to go to Canada

   GeeBeeRN replied to megs1976's topic in International Nursing

   Hi~ I too would like to inquire about working in Canada as well. I'm looking specifically to work in Toronto. I was looking into Mount Sinai. Can anyone give me any feedback or tips about this...

8. best advice for new ER nurse

   GeeBeeRN replied to srknurse's topic in Emergency

   Okay..I guess I'm just being chicken. I start orientation next week so we'll see how it

9. best advice for new ER nurse

   GeeBeeRN replied to srknurse's topic in Emergency

   Guess what? I found out on Thursday that I got the ER position. I'm excited yet nervous to leave my "comfort zone". I also completed my ACLS training this past weekend and I must say how...

10. best advice for new ER nurse

    GeeBeeRN replied to srknurse's topic in Emergency

    Hi carachel2! That's some great advice. I agree with barefootlady..this is an wonderful & resourceful

11. best advice for new ER nurse

    GeeBeeRN replied to srknurse's topic in Emergency

    I hope this doesn't sound stupid but I'm curious to know how staffing in the ER works. Does a nurse get assigned to a slot/room and gets whomever comes into those slots/rooms? All I know is Med/Surg...

12. best advice for new ER nurse

    GeeBeeRN replied to srknurse's topic in Emergency

    Hi All! This is a good one to post. Just like srknurse, I'm thinking of making the switch to ER nursing (my current background is in Ortho/Surgical nursing). I'm afraid of the change but I think...

13. ortho patient load

    GeeBeeRN replied to caringRN's topic in Orthopedic

    Wow! I seriously shouldn't complain. When I first started as an RN, I worked on an Ortho/Trauma floor and had a 1:8 ratio which was HEAVY. Then in January of 2004, California mandated a 1:6 ratio....

14. Whats your typical pt load?

    GeeBeeRN replied to hospicemom's topic in Medical-Surgical

    In California, there was a new law that passed as of January 1st about ratios. On Med/Surg, an RN can have no more than 6 patients (day or night shift). In one hospital I work at, we phase-out the...