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  1. Highest/Lowest K+ you've ever seen

    RN_Sara replied to guest769224's topic in General Nursing

    I had a pt with 9.6. She coded. We got her back and then her POA withdrew care. She died about 20 minutes after we pulled the

  2. Should I quit nursing school?

    RN_Sara replied to mara.bug's topic in General Students

    My first degree was in psychology. I didn't make great grades and would have never gotten into grad school for a PhD program. I had limited job options after I graduated. Ended up in child protective...

  3. codes in the ER?

    RN_Sara replied to aroRNBrooke's topic in Emergency

    My hospital is an adult hospital, however we do have a NICU in the hospital. Thank goodness I have not been at work when we have coded a baby or a child. I have PALS, however my unit does not...

  4. TNCC exam

    RN_Sara replied to Reggie686's topic in Emergency

    Did you ever find anything? I just took this in December and did no prep. The written test was harder than I anticipated but I passed, luckily. Good luck to

  5. Can Psychology relate to nursing?

    RN_Sara replied to Beautiful_Soul's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My first degree was in psychology. I have a masters in counseling and have a license to practice. I went back to school for nursing. I was a psych nurse for a bit but didnt love it after working ED....

  6. Nurses who work on the stroke unit

    RN_Sara replied to jead1's topic in Rehabilitation

    My hospital is a comprehensive stroke center. We have a brain/stroke floor for non-critical pts and a neuro critical care unit for more critical

  7. Charge Nurse Pay

    RN_Sara replied to JeffTheRN's topic in Nurse Management

    At my last job it was $3 extra per hour. I am not sure about my current position since I do not have charge

  8. Emergency Nurse Info Please

    RN_Sara replied to JNcCole15's topic in Emergency

    As a newer nurse working in ER I feel overwhelmed a lot. I like fast paced but there are times it is too fast paced for my being fairly new in the field. My ED is huge (96 beds) and high acuity. I...

  9. New graduate looking for work...

    RN_Sara replied to tony51783's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It took me 8 months and about 500 applications before I got a job. It took me moving three hours away from my husband and daughter to get a job at a small rural hospital. Keep at it. Something will...

  10. How long was your initial orientation to the ER?

    RN_Sara replied to WannaBNursey's topic in Emergency

    I got 10 weeks and then 3 where my preceptor mentored me which really just meant we worked in the same area so if I was closer to her if I had

  11. Is it legal to have RN's use full name on badge?

    RN_Sara replied to nitrorocket's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Our badges have our first name and last initial. I work ED. My last job was psych and my badge had my full name but we had the option to get new ones and remove it. I had more problems when I worked...

  12. Ohio Health and OSU

    RN_Sara replied to OUxPhys's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I don't have them. I think the health is Cigna. The have VSP for vision and delta dental. I do have the dental for my daughters impending braces though.

  13. Ohio Health and OSU

    RN_Sara replied to OUxPhys's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I work for Ohio Health. I love it there. I left OSU to go there. I paid $36 a month to park at OSU. That was a lot close to the hospital but don't expect to have an easy time parking at the lot on...

  14. New ED job 2:30p-3a! Advice..

    RN_Sara replied to Lev's topic in Emergency

    I work 7p to 7a in a busy ED. We start slowing down around 2:30-3:00 in the morning so my guess is you will be very busy. Makes the shift go fast though! 11a to 11p is the most popular shift at our...

  15. Scrub pants?

    RN_Sara posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    What kind of scrub pants does everyone like? I have tried quite a few and can't seem to find any that I don't have to pull up frequently. The best I have found so far are the Cherokee Flexibles, but...

  16. Scrub pants?

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

    Thanks. Will check them

  17. What color are your scrubs?

    RN_Sara replied to Iliauna's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Navy blue - large metro hospital in

  18. stinky patient pet peeve

    RN_Sara replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in General Students

    I just finished RN school in 2012 and believe me, doing baths were a huge part of our schooling and clinical. It was a great time to do a skin assessment. I now work in a 96 bed ED with about five...

  19. When an employer asks 'what's the lowest wage you are willing to accept'...

    RN_Sara replied to Nola009's topic in Nursing Career

    I live in OH and I have two friends that have gotten home health care jobs as new grads. Both of them had inside contacts but I am guessing even having inside contacts would make them not be able to...

  20. Calling all new ER grads starting Feb 2013

    RN_Sara replied to sharon2012rn's topic in Emergency

    I am a fairly new grad (June) starting in the ER on feb 25th. Will have 10 weeks of orientation. Super excited but scared to death at the same time. Looking forward to reading the posts here. Congrats...

  21. Job offers

    RN_Sara posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi everyone. I have posted here before about a similar topic but I have a more specific question. I was offered a job in an office as a patient care coordinator. I am excited about the offer,...

  22. Job offers

    RN_Sara replied to RN_Sara's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks Meriwhen! In a weird twist of fate, I turned down the part time job. Called her to follow up regarding the full time and they offered me a full time ED position. I accepted! So excited to...

  23. Job offers

    RN_Sara replied to RN_Sara's topic in Nursing Career

    I am still looking. I have some apps in review at three different hospitals which is more than I have had for the past 6 months since I graduated. I liked OB (not happening) and trauma the best. The...

  24. Is there such a thing as bad experience?

    RN_Sara posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone, This is my first post so I am hoping I am doing this correctly. I just graduated and passed my boards this summer. I have been heavily job searching since then. I have applied to at...

  25. Is there such a thing as bad experience?

    RN_Sara replied to RN_Sara's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the replies!!!