Keep_Calm

Keep_Calm has 11 years experience and specializes in Emergency Nursing.

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1. 97% O2 with NRM

   Keep_Calm replied to iluvnoodles's topic in Emergency

   In my opinion, if he was sating 97% on 2L with a NRM, then maybe he didn't really need it in the first place...? You mentioned he was a frequent flyer. I had a pt. once who was so SOB and we couldn't...

2. An ER nurse

   Keep_Calm replied to PerfectlyNumb's topic in Emergency

   AMEN!!!

3. RN volunteer EMS and Emergency Dept?

   Keep_Calm replied to iliketosneeze's topic in Emergency

   In a small community (I'm guessing so if you have volunteer ems), I think it would be extremely beneficial to have the EMT cert on your résumé when applying for an ER position. If the hospital...

4. CDC: 1 in 5 in US visit ED each year

   Keep_Calm replied to Anonymous865's topic in Emergency

   You are so right. Instant gratification fueled by technology is finding its way into healthcare. 'I feel sick and I want to know what's wrong right now and I don't want to wait to make an...

5. Standing out on a resume

   Keep_Calm replied to ck12's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Working in healthcare while in school would be something...

6. I want to be an lpn..

   Keep_Calm replied to Lb321's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   But I also don't agree with doing something purely because your boyfriend tells you to. Make a list of pros and cons and decide for yourself. Good

7. I want to be an lpn..

   Keep_Calm replied to Lb321's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   Are you doing it for the money or because you think you'll really enjoy nursing as a career? My opinion is that you should go for RN, take CNA/STNA classes and work in a nursing home or hospital while...

8. Please NEED HELP - nursing student

   Keep_Calm replied to DatMurse's topic in General Nursing

   Chalk it up to experience! That's what clinicals are for. It sounds like the situation could have been a lot worse. Be thankful for the experience and thankful it turned out

9. Emt or cna..which is better route?

   Keep_Calm replied to emily12345's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   ^this

10. LPN to.......CNA?!

    Keep_Calm replied to Keep_Calm's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Ok fair enough. I just see so many RNs who can't even find work, and ninety something percent of hospitals don't hire LPNs anymore--let alone in the ED..... I certainly don't think I am lowly, but...

11. LPN to.......CNA?!

    Keep_Calm replied to Keep_Calm's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I just got the job in the ER!! I was definitely the underdog--LPN going for an RN position. What an amazing thing this has turned into! I guess putting myself out there and being willing to take a...

12. Resume question... How should I write this?

    Keep_Calm replied to BolBol's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congratulations! How about: Registered Nurse, State of

13. Should I question their training?

    Keep_Calm replied to TED_RN-to-be's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It depends entirely on the

14. end of life care.. how could I have done better?

    Keep_Calm replied to miniangel729's topic in General Nursing

    I think you did a great job too. You did what any good nurse would do. You cared for your patient to the best of your ability, you consulted other nurses and the charge nurse, and you did everything...

15. How to increase my chances!

    Keep_Calm replied to emerjensee's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Oooo! Sounds so hopeful for you! I think you did everything you could do for now. Unfortunately waiting is the hardest part. I am going through the waiting game now myself. Maybe a handwritten thank...