_firefly BSN, RN, EMT-B

_firefly has 11 years experience as a BSN, RN, EMT-B and specializes in Informatics / Trauma / Hospice / Immunology.

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1. CA RN License TEMPORARY vs PERMANENT

   _firefly replied to renaya's topic in Nursing Career

   I have had renewals stuck in the process before. They are pretty good at communicating about your status if you write them, at least in my experience. If there is any problem you will most likely be...

2. Any good Movies, TV shows or series that you have watched lately and would recommend?

   _firefly replied to guest1163268's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

   Just watch season 1, episode 1 of Chicago Med. literally every single medical decision is wrong. I feel we could discuss for days. How do I start a

3. Schedule II Meds

   _firefly replied to DrCOVID's topic in Advanced Practice

   If you are not specialized in psych, why are you prescribing psych meds? Especially sched 2? Are you actually a cocaine dealer? Be

4. Reading the note wrong and thought MD note was an order

   _firefly replied to xmsanta's topic in Patient Medications

   Was this a paper or electronic note? Either way, notes should be banned. They just create this kind of confusion. Doctors should stick to orders and putting them in

5. Gave vancomycin wrong

   _firefly replied to Simplyvan's topic in Patient Medications

   Usually when an error like this happens, it is due to multiple mistakes. For example, why was the drip scheduled at the same time as the loading dose? Why wasn’t the vial for the IV bag attached to...

6. Diluting IV push meds

   _firefly replied to Nurse24's topic in Patient Medications

   In general, I don’t think it is good practice to dilute meds and I’m curious about your reason. Consider that you should be flushing saline before and after the med and that the med will quickly...

7. I feel very lost

   _firefly replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

   My two ideas for you: 1) spend some quiet time alone really thinking about where the pressure to keep moving is coming from and what it means. 2) rather than setting only career goals, set...

8. NICU Nurse Salary Austin and Dallas Texas

   _firefly replied to enoelle's topic in General Nursing

   First Austin is 17.4% more expensive than Dallas to live in mainly due to home cost. From Payscale the median to upper 10% for Austin $31.33-$42.08. From job postings in Dallas, $41-$48. Apparently...

9. I don’t fit in, and my coworkers think I’m an idiot

   _firefly replied to Newbie4567's topic in General Nursing

   I wouldn’t worry about fitting in. Just be helpful, friendly, and open to constructive criticism. You are not expected to be perfect. Remember, you only need about 12 months experience to be get in...

10. Help me decide on which offer to take!! Please!!

    _firefly replied to psuICUbb's topic in General Nursing

    I think you are looking for both the most varied experiences and the most support so I would go with med/surg ICU. Less Covid patients is an added

11. How to establish a rhythm during med pass...

    _firefly replied to Nunya Business's topic in General Nursing

    I don’t understand why your experience would vary within the same facility. The MAR should be the same and should list times, doses, etc wherever you are. Do you keep notes on times meds will be...

12. Fiancé considering starting all over to become Pharmacist

    _firefly replied to NotANurseBut90's topic in Nursing Career

    I should add, nursing or health system informatics. You may, as a pharmacist, end up there

13. Fiancé considering starting all over to become Pharmacist

    _firefly replied to NotANurseBut90's topic in Nursing Career

    There are plenty of outs without spending 6 or so years and 6 or so figures. Here’s a few: medical device teaching, clinical research (small amount of school), medical device or pharma sales, work...

14. Anxious, depressed, and might need to go to HR.

    _firefly replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

    I hate that so much of nursing and even nursing school operates on threats and intimidation. Corporate jobs do not. You can be out of there on a travel nurse contract in a matter of weeks. You are...

15. What state should I move to now the Washington State legislature is trying to force me to work seven days a week? (HB 1155)

    _firefly replied to Capp's topic in General Nursing

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