HikingNinja BSN, MSN, DNP, RN, APRN, NP

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    Wow....just wow

    HikingNinja posted a topic in Western Governors University

    So I'm in my first week at WGU's MSN ed program and am almost finished with the first 2 credit class. Yes, that's right. Writing my four page paper now and hope to submit it by Sunday. You heard...
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    Wow....just wow

    HikingNinja replied to HikingNinja's topic in Western Governors University

    I just finished the first class, it's 2 credits. And yes, I am looking forward to biweekly calls. The classes I've been told sound like advanced pathophysiology, pharmacology, and physical
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    Changes to MSN Ed program coming....

    HikingNinja replied to serenity1's topic in Western Governors University

    So I talked to my counselor again today. She read the descriptions for me for all three classes. Sounds like the 3 Ps. I was unable to determine if the physical assessment would have a lab as it...
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    Changes to MSN Ed program coming....

    HikingNinja replied to serenity1's topic in Western Governors University

    Talked to my counselor today. She did not think any classes were being removed, only adding to the program the three Ps. She was unsure if I would be able to matriculated into the new program when...
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    When did you realize that "newbie" wouldn't cut it in the ER?

    HikingNinja replied to lvnlrn's topic in Emergency

    I agree with a previous poster about no sense of urgency being the kiss of death (sometimes quite literally for the pt) with a new grad or RN new to the ED. When you see the new person chatting with...
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    Sickle cell

    HikingNinja replied to inteRN's topic in Emergency

    I once had a young male sc pt. He had no healthcare as he was trying to hold down a couple of low paying part time jobs because he wanted to be independent. He tried to do what he could to maintain...
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    Dermabond Scope Situation (CA)

    HikingNinja replied to 240zRN's topic in Emergency

    OMG! This is almost EXACTLY what happened to me a couple of years ago. Basically, I dermabonded a very small lac per my physicians verbal order. In my case however another nurse saw me doing it &...
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    MSN Ed with leadership certificate?

    HikingNinja posted a topic in Western Governors University

    Hi all, So I passed my assessment & am slated to start June 1 if all goes well. Kinda want to be in the track that has to take the 3 Ps so we will see. My question is about a post masters...
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    Las Vegas ER

    HikingNinja replied to RNFiona's topic in Travel

    The night med/tele nurses do get their butts kicked. They can have upwards of 9 pts at
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    Las Vegas ER

    HikingNinja replied to RNFiona's topic in Travel

    I have worked ER here in Vegas nearly 4 years. I'm thinking of expanding my horizons and doing a bit of traveling soon so was stalking this forum :) I've worked Sunrise, St Rose (all 3 campuses)...
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    Do you struggle with differences in Trauma teams?

    HikingNinja replied to MassED's topic in Critical Care

    I'm in a Level II trauma center. We have three trauma levels. Class 1 - ex GSW to the chest, Class 2 - stab wound to flank but VS stable, GCS 15 etc. Class 3 - ex MVC restrained passenger, >12...
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    Nursing student starting ED placement in the fall. Need Advice/Tips

    HikingNinja replied to ibro95's topic in Emergency

    I agree with all the posters. I started as a student in the ED with no intention of staying there. But quickly discovered I was a true adrenalin junky with the attention span of a flea. Perfectly...
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    Selecting a Vegas hospital

    HikingNinja replied to CEBRN's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Sunrise and UMC are larger level I and level II trauma centers, they have specialized ICUs. The St Rose Dominican Hospital system is a nonprofit Catholic organization with 3 hospitals. Smaller, may...
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    CEN!!!!!!

    HikingNinja replied to punkstar's topic in Emergency

    Passed mine in 2011 right before they changed the content. I used Med Ed online class and the ENA book. Liked actually watching lectures online, I'm more of a visual
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    So disgusted with everything

    HikingNinja replied to JDougRN's topic in Emergency

    I'm so glad I don't work in a facility like this. I might get chastized every so often for being less than customer service perfect with a pt but have never feared losing my job. I make sure to...
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    ER Abuse

    HikingNinja replied to Guest219794's topic in Emergency

    sorry you had such a poor experience there.
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    ER computer programs

    HikingNinja replied to gardengal1's topic in Emergency

    Have used T system and Firstnet. Love T system. Everything in a few easy tabs. Actually made my charting better because it reminded me to chart certain things (I would see them listed as I went so...
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    The problem with floating ER Nurses

    HikingNinja replied to crabalot's topic in Emergency

    I work at a variety of facilities in my large metro area and have experienced the following: Most have some float guidelines in the union contract. For example one contract says RNs can be floated,...
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    burnt out after one year?

    HikingNinja replied to bellymariee's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Hang in there, I was the same way. For almost an entire year I said to my hubbie "What have I done? Why did I become a nurse?" and "this sucks...can I quit soon?" I had to really sit down and think...
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    Any Nurse "Like" their job in Las Vegas?

    HikingNinja replied to RocknRollYogaRn's topic in Nevada Nursing

    What field are you in now? I work per diem and its ok. I'm happy with the wage and it pays the bills. Lots of BS though. If I could switch out of direct care, or at least find direct care I like...
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    Cheap blood titers in las vegas?

    HikingNinja posted a topic in Nevada Nursing

    So, I got into nursing school, but the hurdles are still not over. I need proof of my shots (MMR, etc from when I was like 2) as well as needing to get additional shots. Unfortunately I don't have a...
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    Immediate Bedding. Thoughts?

    HikingNinja posted a topic in Emergency

    My ER is starting "immediate bedding". For those of you who don't know what this is, it's when the patients walk in, state their symptoms, and are immediately placed into an available bed without...
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    nurse market in Vegas

    HikingNinja replied to erbryan's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Sent you a message.
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    Hating the "new grad" title!

    HikingNinja replied to *Karleena*RN*'s topic in Nevada Nursing

    Keep plugging away. Are there any opportunities in the MICU where you did your precept? I was hired in ER where I precepted (a couple of years ago now). Right around the time I was hired some of my...
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    nurse market in Vegas

    HikingNinja replied to erbryan's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Bryan, I work in a large ER here in Vegas. The market for experienced ER/Critical care RNs is strong. If you are local. The places you are applying might be hesitant to interview you due to your...