1018rn

1018rn

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About 1018rn

1018rn has 12 years experience.


RN 12 years, with flight, ICU, ER, and agency experience

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  1. I took both organic I and II from UNE just last year (finished II in November). Within 2 weeks of taking the organic I final, they changed the whole test because one of my fellow "classmates" kept...
  2. Do RN's insert EJ's at your hospital

    I have on occasion, mostly due to my prehospital experience, and most times the other nurses looked at me like I was crazy. In small hospitals without someone available for emergent central ir PICC...
  3. Landed My Dream Job "SICU"

    Congrats! Best advice I can give you is to NEVER let anyone intimidate you, and NEVER be ashamed to say 'I don't know' or ask for help. Don't let pride get in the way of learning, yours or your fellow...
  4. If you are strong in your sciences, it is doable, just very time consuming. It will help to have it finished before going into the core classes. Good
  5. IV start help!

    Once you get a flash, are you advancing the needle a little farther before sliding the sheath off? You may have the needle in the vein but the catheter may still be within the vessel wall, causing an...
  6. Oh crap...I can't believe I forgot...

    If the patient was ready for discharge, they should have been therapeutic in the Coumadin or switched to an injectable. It is an error, but certainly not the worst you could make, and I bet you'll...
  7. Does a CNA have to wipe butts?

    Yes, yes, yes, and yes again. And that is just the first hour of your
  8. I waited, and had no trouble finding a job. I think as long as you take your boards in a timely fashion, you should be fine. Good
  9. I feel your pain. A few years ago, our hospital opened a new wing (which I work on), and it initially was 'the 24 hoir visitation, all your family is welcome' ICU. I don't have to tell you what a...
  10. Finally got a job!

    Congratulations, and best of luck to
  11. Precepting New Nurses

    I agree with bostonterrierloverrn, give her the chance to see the flow of your day, then start integrating her into the mix. It's funny how much of your job you take for granted that you know, and...
  12. Youngster

    I think it really depends on the school- I have a well rounded resume with 12 years experience and a biology degree but didn't get accepted to one of the schools I applied to and honestly believe...
  13. I took the online course through University of New England and it was brutal- I barely made it through Ochem I. The Ochem II wasn't bad; diffferent instructor, more relevent to our field. I wouldn't...
  14. Congratulations, RealNurse419! To CABGx4, I'm from about 1 1/2 hours north of pgh, but will be moving closer. Do you know of any other students yet? Can't wait to get
  15. ACCEPTED!!

    Are you accepted to Allegheny Valley for this fall? I am as well- congrats, looking forward to