MMDEC

MMDEC

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  1. Vein transilluminators

    MMDEC replied to Devon Rex's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  2. New ER RN Question, CEs

    MMDEC posted a topic in Emergency

    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...

  3. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    MMDEC replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    I didn't see the patient, but I was reading through the waiting room c/o list and saw. "Right knee itching x1 day, no

  4. Feeling rough

    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...

  5. Spice Spice Baby

    MMDEC replied to joyful_wanderer's topic in Emergency

    OK....here I am to ask the stupid question. Spice? Is this a new

  6. New grads in specialties without the basics

    MMDEC replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  7. Finally Got the Job I've always wanted and now i'm nervous

    MMDEC posted a topic in Emergency

    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...

  8. Finally Got the Job I've always wanted and now i'm nervous

    MMDEC replied to MMDEC's topic in Emergency

    Thanks for all the great info Everyone! I start mid-next month and we'll see how it goes

  9. New Grad Nurse Hired into the NICU- Seeking Advice

    MMDEC posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    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...

  10. Finally Got the Job I've always wanted and now i'm nervous

    MMDEC replied to MMDEC's topic in Emergency

    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,...

  11. Attendance

    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...

  12. Advice on Job Situation

    MMDEC replied to MMDEC's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  13. Advice on Job Situation

    MMDEC posted a topic in General Nursing

    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...

  14. GPA advice

    MMDEC replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    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...