SeaH20RN

SeaH20RN BSN

ER, Forensic Nurse, SANE

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  1. Am I too old to become an NP?

    SeaH20RN posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm 43 y/o and thinking of becoming an NP. I will be an NP by 50 y/o. uhhh! Is that too old to make all the hard work worth it? I would do Family Practice. That gives me 10-12 yrs to work, then it...

  2. SANEs - what's in your bag?

    SeaH20RN replied to tejon's topic in Forensic

    An ALS =Alternate light source is a light that can detect bruising under the skin, saliva and semen. Is similar to the woods lamp used in the hospital but the ALS has different wave lengths to detect...

  3. SANEs - what's in your bag?

    SeaH20RN replied to tejon's topic in Forensic

    Oh great. Are you currently doing sane exams? The googles are used with frequent use of the ALS light to protect your eyes from the light. ALS illuminates any saliva or seamen on the

  4. SANEs - what's in your bag?

    SeaH20RN replied to tejon's topic in Forensic

    Oh and we use Tolidyne Blue to asses for micro tears that might not be

  5. SANEs - what's in your bag?

    SeaH20RN replied to tejon's topic in Forensic

    I have a rolling bag from office depot filles with paperwork, ALS light and googles, SAk (sexual assault kits) toxicology kits, I prepare a Ziploc bag with a speculum, sterile wAter, lub, mask for me,...

  6. Feeling discouraged: Aspiring L&D nurse/CNM

    SeaH20RN replied to gnisrun456's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Keep your focus on nursing school. When your finished you will be one step closer to an L&D nurse. Remember why you started.......! Good

  7. Feeling discouraged: Aspiring L&D nurse/CNM

    SeaH20RN replied to gnisrun456's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Follow your passion. Lot of people find a preceptorship right out of school. When you do your L&D rotation you might get to know the Nurse managers there. If you have to do 6 months or a year on...

  8. Who is a forensic nurse

    SeaH20RN replied to Veeeismee's topic in Forensic

    To become a SANE nurse you must find a 40hour adolescent /Adult Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner course. This is the basic step. You do not need an BSN, MSN or Certificate. You will need training on...

  9. Anyone SANE trained?

    SeaH20RN replied to RNker's topic in Forensic

    It takes a special nurse to care for the pediatric patient. Im glad you are following your passion. The SANE peds course will be a great starting point. Before you can actually do SANE exams, its...

  10. SANEs - what's in your bag?

    SeaH20RN replied to tejon's topic in Forensic

    Im part of a SANE team for over 3 years. When you are hired different programs have different protocols. The main thing you want to be comfortable with is your camera. You maybe part of a...

  11. Anyone going to WCEI for certification ? Your thoughts?

    SeaH20RN posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I have been an RN for 16 yrs and currently in home health. Im ready to learn more about wounds and skin care. Wanting to get WCC certified with WCEI, but it is very expensive $3000. Is it worth it?...

  12. ED a reasonable fit ? Or am I crazy?

    SeaH20RN replied to ivyleaf's topic in Emergency

    Of course you have to be a Little Crazy to Work in the

  13. I cried with a pt .....

    SeaH20RN posted a topic in Oncology

    I've started working in Oncology 6 months ago (been a RN for 19 yrs) and yesterday this pt just really touch my heart. She was my age a beautiful young lady, with beautiful long brown hair. She was...

  14. charting!!!! I am about to leave home health...

    SeaH20RN replied to principessaGG's topic in Home Health

    Your right! It IS the best job in the world but you do so much paperwork, your only making $5.00 hr. at the end of the day. I tried everything, taking paper work home to work on after dinner and get...

  15. any nurse entrepreneurs outside of nursing?

    SeaH20RN replied to Natasha A.'s topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I love my Nursing job and benefits, but with working 3, 12hr days. I use my 4 days off selling Real Estate. I have been a license realtor since 2006 and have flipped 1-2 houses a year. Its the best...

  16. Will my EMT experience help get a job as an ER-Nurse?

    SeaH20RN replied to Socal_EMT's topic in Emergency

    If your goal is nursing finish and focus on your RN /BSN 1st. Paramedic is another 2yrs, get ER exp 1st then decide. Keep your EMT up update it will help and good

  17. UC San Diego Emergency Department Nursing Certificate

    SeaH20RN replied to darlink's topic in Emergency

    congrats! thanks for the update. what experience did you have previously? Good luck in the ER keep us

  18. How long did you wait to get Chemo certified?

    SeaH20RN posted a topic in Oncology

    Hi, Im new to Oncology and looking for advice. How long does it take to get Chemo certified? I heard 6 months or so? Thanks in

  19. Why would you give this up??

    SeaH20RN replied to 1mrsbs's topic in School

    Maybe she could try it over the summer. take a per diem

  20. Life, death, and dying.

    SeaH20RN replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    I enjoyed reading everyones input on this subject. I started on an Oncology Floor with some pretty sick patients getting Chemo. Its not easy seeing people go through this because Cancer has no limit...

  21. Moving to South FL this summer

    SeaH20RN replied to OneFlyNurz's topic in Florida Nursing

    I think taking a job a Jackson would be a great opportunity. It would be about a 45 min. drive

  22. Moving to South FL this summer

    SeaH20RN replied to OneFlyNurz's topic in Florida Nursing

    Welcome to South Florida. I live near Coral Springs, Why do you feel you need to work in the hospital? Why not stick with Hospice? PM me any

  23. Placed on Performance Improvement Plan - What should I do?

    SeaH20RN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Learn from your mistakes. I was fired from my dream job not for performance but for something I said. I learned to keep my mouth shut and trust NO ONE with your opinions. Learn everyones...

  24. How do we do what we do?

    SeaH20RN replied to nursecathi's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    There is a good book out "One Foot in Heaven". Written by a hospice nurse. I don't do hospice but interested in oncology. Good

  25. Dysrhythmias - Help!!

    SeaH20RN replied to Hut1244's topic in Critical Care

    Check out You Tube. They have great teaching