LiLev

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1. Mass Exodus of Staff RNs…

   LiLev replied to RegisteredNurseRNnnnn's topic in Emergency

   Same

2. Desperately Need to Vent

   LiLev posted a topic in Emergency

   Background: Im an ER nurse with almost 6 years in the ER plus a little over a year on a Tele floor and a year of Med/Surg experience. I just started (1week) at a new hospital, only having worked at...

3. What Quick References do you have available at Triage?

   LiLev replied to NurseHeart&Soul's topic in Emergency

   I keep our orders protocols for

4. Addicts in the ED

   LiLev replied to amyjm333's topic in Emergency

   We have a packet of resources to give them but more often than not it gets thrown back in our faces. They are usually not ready the moment they find out they are not going to get the dilauded they...

5. When will everyone understand things are different in the ER

   LiLev replied to ClayH's topic in Emergency

   I don't know about Mayo clinic but I know in my hospital when we are really busy or most of the beds are filled with 'holds' the triage nurse orders labs and diagnostics and sometimes the doctor sees...

6. Fire fighter to ER nurse?

   LiLev replied to Anthony11's topic in Emergency

   I'm not sure if you would get your 'thrill' fix in the ER, but in my opinion its definitely less tedious than floor nursing. Sure, you get your occasional exciting cases or codes but percentage-wise...

7. Going to the ER from floor nursing -telemtry!

   LiLev replied to cholmes1223's topic in Emergency

   I just moved from Tele to the ED myself 6 weeks ago and LOVE IT! Hope you do,

8. I think I screwed up..feels like quitting

   LiLev replied to etl75's topic in General Nursing

   Those are mistakes you'll never make again...hang in there, it does get

9. Correctional Facility Registered Nurse, CA

   LiLev replied to AmaruAgent's topic in California Nursing

   Its called an assessment but it really just asks you about your experience...no need to study. There may be a written test later in the process but that isn't

10. How is an online RN to BSN program viewed by other universities?

    LiLev replied to _nursetina's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    There are plenty of State Universities that have online RN to BSN programs...University of Wisconsin,Arizizona State, and California State University Dominguez Hills are a few I can think of off the...

11. Best ADN nursing programs in San Diego

    LiLev replied to Rckkrhea's topic in California Nursing

    All of the community college programs are comparably good and they have all done away with wait lists. The new admission system is based solely on points so you could get in right away. I would just...

12. ATI exam..best way to study???

    LiLev replied to raina2891's topic in General Students

    I did both ATI and NCLEX practice questions since ATI produces the NCLEX as well. Read all the rationales, even on questions you get right and you should do fine. For me reading the book wasn't as...

13. How long are patients NPO after surgery

    LiLev replied to mlauren's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Until they pass gas; they can't eat until their GI system is working

14. ATI testing is hard... help!

    LiLev replied to NurseMatt88's topic in General Students

    Depends on how you learn. I, personally do better on ATI's when I do NCLEX practice questions. I have an app on my phone, my computer and my Ipad and I always get a Level 3 on my ATI's. Remeber ATI...

15. First clinical day was a nightmare

    LiLev replied to freckles23's topic in General Students

    I agree that she was fortunate to have some company for her final hours of her life. I'm a student as well and I would have cried if any of my patients in my first clinical died on