RN_Sara

RN_Sara has 2 years experience.

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1. Dedicated Trauma Nurses in the ED

   RN_Sara replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

   I work at a level 1 children's hospital. We have RN's who are specifically assigned to our trauma/critical care area 24/7. When that area is not being utilized, those nurses float to help others, help...

2. What was your first Nursing job?

   RN_Sara replied to kassiahgp's topic in General Nursing

   I started in a small town ER. Moved to a big city Psych floor, hated it. Went to level 2 trauma ER and now at a level 1 peds ER. Love

3. Columbus Ohio Nursing Schools

   RN_Sara replied to maxmcca's topic in Ohio Nursing

   I went to cscc. I thought it was a great program with a solid reputation with the hospitals. There probably would be a wait to get into the actual program. I worked on my pre-reqs while I waited for...

4. OU RN to BSN...what to expect?

   RN_Sara replied to chewybub's topic in Ohio University

   It took me about 14 months. I was in no

5. OU RN to BSN...what to expect?

   RN_Sara replied to chewybub's topic in Ohio University

   I always said their program was more about knowing APA style than anything nursing related. Any points I lost in any classes were related to APA not content. I thought it was easy. Fast

6. Preceptorship in pediatrics

   RN_Sara replied to heidi94's topic in PICU, Pediatric

   What kind if floor is it? When I switched to peds, I brushed up on respiratory stuff, sickle cell. I work ED and we see a TON of asthma, croup, bronchiolitis,

7. Calling in for death of a loved one.

   RN_Sara replied to MJPN2012's topic in Ob/Gyn

   My grandpa died within my first 90 days on my job. Our hospital gives 8 hours bereavement for a grandparent death. I could not use any PTO since I was still within that 90 days. I was pretty much...

8. tuition reimbursement- illegal?

   RN_Sara replied to saraelizanne87's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   At most places of employment there is some kind of stipulation that you must work a set amount of time in exchange for the tuition reimbursement. It should be in the policy for your

9. High arch shoes

   RN_Sara replied to Nursenora4's topic in General Nursing

   I have really high arches. I find good ol' running shoes the best for me. I recently bought a pair of grey's anatomy clogs and I really like them too. Great arch support in

10. Working full time as a nursing student?

    RN_Sara replied to SarahLuihn's topic in General Students

    I worked full time while in nursing school. I studied during lunch and after work. I did classes in the evening and clinics on weekends. It was a long two years but you have to be prepared to give up...

11. Scrubs for the slim

    RN_Sara replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Urbane Ultimate have longer tops if you need them for a long

12. Best shoes for nurses?

    RN_Sara replied to umbrilynn's topic in General Students

    I bought a pair of Grey's anatomy "Meredith". Love them. Like them better than danskos. Awesome arch support. Try a pair on if you have high arches. Mine are extremely high and fit me better than...

13. Shoes for ER???

    RN_Sara replied to Traumajunkie91's topic in General Nursing

    I just bought a pair of greys anatomy shoes. Really like them. Like them better than my danskos. Also, plain old running shoes are pretty good. I have three pair of those I alternate with the greys...

14. Non Reactive Hep B Titer

    RN_Sara replied to happyinmyheart's topic in General Students

    I just had to get a booster when I showed up non-reactive. Next titer showed I was

15. Moving to Columbus, OH early next year. What hospitals should I look in to?

    RN_Sara replied to amn14715's topic in General Nursing

    Riverside is a stroke center and has a neuro critical care and a great ED. With a year experience, I think you would be