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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

  16. Why do nurses seem to have a bad reputation?

    RN_Sara replied to unbrokenx3's topic in General Nursing

    One of our ED docs walked a patient to the bathroom once. He was in there seeing her and she had to go so he walked with her to make sure she got there ok. But that is definitely the minority. I do...

  17. Engagement Ring help!

    RN_Sara replied to a_nurses_bf's topic in General Nursing

    I don't wear my wedding rings at work. My stone is not huge but it is a princess cut so it gets caught on everything. Also my wedding ring is slightly big and would not stay put without the engagement...

  18. Job in Columbus, Ohio

    RN_Sara replied to nairvidyav's topic in General Nursing

    Have you worked as a nurse? I found it extremely difficult to find a job in central Ohio until I got some experience under my belt. Very saturated with nursing

  19. "Don't Work" Isn't An Answer

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

    I worked a 40+ hour per week day job all through nursing school. Had class in the evenings and clinical on weekends. Did it suck? Yup. Did I make it work? Yup. I was pretty much non-existent in my...

  20. family members working in the same hospital and exact same unit

    RN_Sara replied to EternalFeather's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work in ED and my department does not allow relatives to work together. My preceptor married another nurse on the unit and now she has to get a new job. She is moving to another ED within the...

  21. Anyone only use 1-3 resources and pass NCLEX?

    RN_Sara replied to nurse1990's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used Saunders, ATI and someone else's notes from Mark Klimek. Passed first try in 75 questions. I have heard the Klimek course is really super

  22. Find your Specialty Quiz

    RN_Sara replied to Sisyphus_01's topic in General Students

    I got NICU nurse. Currently in ED. Would love to do either L&D or NICU

  23. Scrubs

    RN_Sara replied to babiesRmylife's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I like the Cherokee Flexibles. Stretchy and comfy. Also like urbane

  24. NRSE 4600 Ohio University students

    RN_Sara replied to cscain's topic in General Students

    I did mine on bedside report in psych nursing. Basically research based assignments. They all build on one another each week. I researched the topic and made a plan for how I would implement it. I...

  25. Ultraound IV placement

    RN_Sara posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am starting training in ultrasound iv placement. I can get into the vein but once I am in, having trouble advancing further into the vein. I have successfully started 2. Have to do 20 before I can...