newexcitednurse

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1. Confused about Carpuject???

   newexcitednurse replied to newexcitednurse's topic in Patient Medications

   Altra. I saw something online about it being used by facilities for drug diversion control but I am not sure how or

2. Confused about Carpuject???

   newexcitednurse replied to newexcitednurse's topic in Patient Medications

   Thanks. I understand how to physically use it but I wanted to know why. I wanted to know what is the point of using a carpuject when you can just draw it with a syringe and needle. I didnt know if...

3. Confused about Carpuject???

   newexcitednurse posted a topic in Patient Medications

   So why are Carpujects used? Is it to help control drug diversion? Is it somehow safer? I am so confused about the purpose of them because it doesnt change the way you administer the med. If its...

4. PCU orientation..enough?

   newexcitednurse replied to newexcitednurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Thanks WindyhillBSN!! Do you know if PCU very similar to working on a med-surg unit? How do they

5. PCU orientation..enough?

   newexcitednurse posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   :nurse:Is 8 weeks PCU orientation enough for a new grad? About half of that is class time. Does that sound appropriate? It seems weird to only have about 4 weeks on the floor. Also what is the usual...

6. New grad job hunt... St. Johns Mercy Medical / Banes Jewish in St. Louisr

   newexcitednurse replied to newexcitednurse's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks Travkitty! I actually interviewed for a medicine floor at Barnes. Those nurse patient ratio's are pretty high and I interviewed for a night position so I dont think I could manage that many...

7. PAY FOR NEW GRADUATE RN's FOR ST. LOUIS AREA

   newexcitednurse replied to tigerrose's topic in General Nursing

   Does anyone know the current starting salary at St. Lukes? Shift Differentials? They have such good reviews and compliments. I really want to work there. I have an offer at Barnes and the starting...

8. New grad job hunt... St. Johns Mercy Medical / Banes Jewish in St. Louisr

   newexcitednurse replied to newexcitednurse's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks Dreamingofbeing!! Im sorry to hear your scheduling did not work out but life is like that...So many choices to be made. :) I was thinking about applying to their fellowship program as well. Did...

9. New grad job hunt... St. Johns Mercy Medical / Banes Jewish in St. Louisr

   newexcitednurse posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am new grad nurse and new to the St.Louis area. I just passed NCLEX!! YAY I have been on allnurses.com several times for advice but never posted anything. I would like to thank everyone on here for...