harrird

harrird

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  1. What am I missing?

    harrird posted a topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Hello everyone! Thanks in advance for taking a minute to read this post and hopefully point me in the right direction. I currently work full time in a combined CCU/CVICU, typically I'm on the open...

  2. What am I missing?

    harrird replied to harrird's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Thanks for taking the time to reply, I really appreciate it! Both my parents were firefighter/medics. My mother was one of the first women in the state. I was an explorer in high school and actually...

  3. I know you've seen this post 1000 times, but please help me out. Rate my resume.

    harrird posted a topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    I know that you flight nurses must get tired of reading these posts, but it's just because everyone wants to be where you all are. Hopefully when I land a job I will be able to pay it forward and...

  4. CEN/Education/Opportunities for Learning

    harrird replied to 1fastRN's topic in Emergency

    Just studying for your CEN will help your confidence a lot. I took Mark Boswell's class and passed the first time. Look him up on youtube. Most of his lectures are there for

  5. Iv mag or k+ which do I hang first?

    harrird replied to JenniferG rN's topic in Emergency

    Interesting thread. Got a better understanding with the colander analogy.

  6. Is 1-year ED experience enough to apply elsewhere?

    harrird replied to RunawayN's topic in Emergency

    Honest answer? Master your skills. You have some leeway at your first position, the people there still see you as a new grad. When you take the next position, you're going to be expected to just...

  7. NS ED Preceptorship

    harrird replied to sjbrk's topic in Emergency

    I think your textbooks would be more than adequate. Just study up on common ED ailments. Chest Pain, Kidney Stones, Abdominal Pain, Headache, URI, CVA, CHF, COPD Exacerbation, etc. Know what the...

  8. Starting an ER job with no orientation?

    harrird replied to LostnNakedNursing's topic in Emergency

    Could you come in on your own time a couple shifts and shadow without pay? That would allow you to get a feel for supplies and housekeeping

  9. Young Aspiring Nurse Entrepreneur - Would Love Some Advice!

    harrird replied to whealer's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Just an observation: You haven't even started becoming a nurse yet. Why are you on a nursing site asking for tips on how to become a motivational speaker?? How about be a great nurse first and...

  10. IV insertion problems

    harrird replied to nursing_problem's topic in Emergency

    If a patient requests a certain location I try to accommodate them, but if that's not where I want to go I ask them to not hold it against me. Sometimes it works out where they want it. Most times, I...

  11. Triage complaints- the good, the bad, and the shocking.

    harrird replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    Got a call from patient access. It was like 0200 and we had the lobby clear... "We need a nurse out here!!" Grabbed some gloves. And some 4x4's. Pt had a 12 inch piece of steel sticking up from...

  12. First Job - Not A Great Facility, Take It Or No?

    harrird replied to BrooklynRN11201's topic in Emergency

    Congrats on the job offer. Sounds like good experience. And 4 months orientation is nothing to sneeze at. I had 8 shifts. All ED's have their share of difficult patients. Best of luck with...

  13. ER GN advice

    harrird replied to ER_NURSE2012's topic in Emergency

    Congrats on finishing and welcome to the

  14. MICU nurse becomes Trauma Pt.

    harrird replied to L&DWannaB's topic in MICU, SICU

    So glad you are on the road to recovery. God

  15. SIDS Pediatric Code

    harrird posted a topic in Emergency

    So I'm a new nurse, I just passed my 6 month mark. I took a job at a smaller, but very busy ER right out of nursing school. We have a great time there, I love my coworkers. There's just something...

  16. SIDS Pediatric Code

    harrird replied to harrird's topic in Emergency

    Thanks for sharing calaab and sissiesmama. Those were both touching

  17. Nursing student wanting to work in ER

    harrird replied to Heather0399's topic in Emergency

    I guess it depends on the particular hospitals you're looking to apply to. I was hired directly out of nursing

  18. New grad in the ER-How do you know if a new grad will make it?

    harrird replied to whichone'spink's topic in Emergency

    I definitely agree with Altra, BUT I would add a few things. I'm a new ER nurse, and I've had a couple of my peers that just didn't have the chops so to speak. One commonality between those of us...

  19. Next steps? Thanks for commenting!

    harrird replied to harrird's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Thanks for your honest assessment. Maybe I wasn't clear, but I'm not looking to fly for at least 5-10 years. I in no way feel currently qualified. Thanks for pointing me in the right

  20. Next steps? Thanks for commenting!

    harrird posted a topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    I'm obviously very interested in a career in flight nursing. I'm trying to work my way through the myriad of certs. Here's a brief resume. BA in Poli Sci. 2.5 years Patient Care Tech on...

  21. Heart breaking first shift in NICU

    harrird replied to MrsNicuNurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    God Bless. I know that was

  22. White Board Credentials

    harrird replied to jadelpn's topic in General Nursing

    I think they are talking about CEN, CCRN, CDN etc. - those specialty certs, not ACLS, PALS, TNCC, etc. Could be

  23. I feel so dumb... I got flustered - about a patient in respiratory distress

    harrird replied to LalaJJB's topic in Emergency

    Excellent thread. OP some additional information would be useful in these situations. Pt Age, COPD, CHF, why was her crit down to begin with? Hemocult? It was stated that the patient already had...

  24. Flight Nurse Book Called Trauma Junkie

    harrird replied to turquoisefire's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    I enjoyed the book. Very engrossing. I think I read it in a couple of

  25. Mission accomplished..... RN CEN CCRN status

    harrird replied to Ryan RN's topic in Emergency

    Congrats on your accomplishments. I'm thinking about following a similar pathway. Have you found any RN > Paramedic bridge programs? I know some states have them. Also, is there a time frame...