Anthonyrnbsn BSN, RN

Anthonyrnbsn has 13 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in ER,m/S,tele, stepdown.

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1. 15 Minutes in the Life of a Nurse

   Anthonyrnbsn replied to NurseJulie31's topic in General Nursing

   This does pretty much describe a normal shift now to the "T". Been doing this over 18 years now and it's not getting easier. We definitively all need to stick together and have each other's back more...

2. What did you find helpful in preparing for NCLEX?

   Anthonyrnbsn replied to Very tired student's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   It depends on your studying style. Do you need super quiet or is public studying ok? I used to hang out in like borders or barnes and noble. Used to eat drink coffee and use all their books for free....

3. In my ER, we're required to do preg tests before giving Toradol. Does anyone else do this?

   Anthonyrnbsn replied to ReWritten's topic in Emergency

   We definitely do not have an hcg before toradol policy. Thank God because that would delay discharge even more especially in fast track where we want to treat and street

4. Bad Experience with Nurses at hospital, rethinking my major now.

   Anthonyrnbsn replied to Lindsey-Student's topic in General Nursing

   That does sound like a ridiculous situation but definitely NOT the norm. Yes nurses get stressed and yes they will argue with each other because they are human. However the way they spoke to you is...

5. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

   Anthonyrnbsn replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

   There's so many,but the most recent was during hurricane Irene,on long island. The person came in because they had decreased "taste" for the past 3 weeks and decided 10 pm during a hurricane was the...

6. Feeling Burned Out & Unappreciated!- What else is new?

   Anthonyrnbsn replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

   I totally feel for you. I work in a level 2 ER, and I can totally see this happening. We do about 40-50k patient a year and I have had up to 10 patients during a shift including critical ICU patients....

7. Nurse pressing charges

   Anthonyrnbsn replied to Girlygirl69's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   This is definetly a tough call. Just reading it I would say definetly press charges. But if somehow it was accidental or he was super tearful and or remorseful I would cut him a break in lieu of his...

8. Why does this stigma exist in relation to new nurses?

   Anthonyrnbsn replied to VeraciousRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   The attitudes of experienced nurses are so random. It depends on the individual, the unit, and unfortunately a good deal of the times the new nurses age and looks. I have worked in a variety of units...

9. Current pay In phoenix,scottsdale area BSN 13 yrs experience

   Anthonyrnbsn replied to Anthonyrnbsn's topic in Arizona Nursing

   What are banners typical hourly rates for travel/stipend? Also do you have any idea what family insurance may be with them? D you get there regular benefits that you would get if younger their staff...

10. Current pay In phoenix,scottsdale area BSN 13 yrs experience

    Anthonyrnbsn posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hello, I know this has been asked in one way or another 5,000 times but I havent found any current threads about this topic :) I am planning on selling my House in NY and moving to AZ permenantly, as...

11. Pros and Cons of an emergency room nurse

    Anthonyrnbsn replied to stujen's topic in Emergency

    I have been a Nurse for 13 years and have worked in multiple units,Med surg,tele,vents,float,managment. The last 4 years I have neen working in the ER. It can seem a bit overwhelming at first and I...

12. What is RN to patient ratio on med-surg units in Scottsdale, AZ?

    Anthonyrnbsn replied to xenka34's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Is that Scottsdale

13. What is RN to patient ratio on med-surg units in Scottsdale, AZ?

    Anthonyrnbsn replied to xenka34's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Wow 3-4 patients is great. This is a med surge floor? I wouldn't know what to do with myself with that ratio.....guess I could actually take care of patients. Today was a good day. I only 6 patients...

14. What is RN to patient ratio on med-surg units in Scottsdale, AZ?

    Anthonyrnbsn replied to xenka34's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hello. Where is this awesome hospital with 3:1 nurse/ pt ratio? I work in the ER and we typically have 6-9 on any given day. When I worked in med surg we would have an average of 8. I want to...