When have one in our er that is helpful when desperate, but i,don't want to use it day all the time and get reliant on it. It is a struggle because it does not show you the depth of the vein. It has...
Hi there, quick question for my seasoned ER RNs. I have to keep up with CE units for my RN license in my state, plus i'd love to keep up on new research and general ER info (new to the ER). Does...
MMDEC replied to shedevilprincss's topic in Emergency
I just got out of orientation not too long ago and I felt like you describe often. Actually I find with good thoughtful nurses, that we are much harder on ourselves then others are. I felt like I was...
I have never worked in a Med/Surg environment ( NICU and ED) but I felt school really covered the basics, heck a'll we did at first was give baths. I've never had a problem adapting to my specialized...
It is not a trauma center (the other area hospital is) but there are a regional stroke center (which I find very interesting). They do not to alot of Peds because there is an area children's hospital,...
I have always love emergency medicine and first responding. I took EMT classes while in college, I did my school internship for nursing in the ED and planned to get an ER job after graduating with my...
MMDEC replied to IttyBittyBabyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal
My hosptial policy is exactly the same, and I have to admit that I have come to worker sicker then I should. Never with a fever, but I still would have called in if I were still at my old job. It...
Thank you everyone for your thoughtful replies! To answer some questions in your responses: There are some other positions within the hospital I currently work at, but I am really not impressed with...
Truthfully, I dont remember a single person even glancing at or mentioning my GPA anywhere. I have two degrees from two different schools, and I just listed them both with GPAs at graduation, but...
Hi All, Hope I'm posting in the correct place. I've been reading this forum for a long time but don't think I've ever posted before. Advice or infor would be very welcome. Thank you in advance! Here...
Hello all! I'm new to posting on this site but read the articles for encouragement all through nursing school! :) Thought I'd write to get some advice from some more experienced nurses. I just...