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I just started working in a new emergency department where they don't have tourniquets in the supply room! The only way to get a tourniquet is to open an IV start kit, which is a waste when you just want 2 tourniquets for IV insertion or a tourniquet for a peripheral lab draw with a butterfly. Does anyone carry their own tourniquets with them at work? If so, where did you buy it and what brand is it? I used to work with a travel nurse who used a velcro one, but I don't know the brand. I'm looking at these two off of Amazon: Amazon.com: Velket The Velcro Tourniquet Adult Size: Industrial & Scientific Amazon.com: ADC 34

Ah let me clarify... My responsibilities in the pediatric office would be mostly phone triage and giving immunizations. The practice is connected to a teaching hospital so the residents and attendings are the ones who would spend the most time with the children. Knowing this, would this still be a good learning experience? The job at the women's clinic is more than just OB/GYN issues. This clinic takes care of all women's primary care as well. Therefore, hopefully I'd see more than just cervixes ; ) What is appealing about the pediatric ICU job is that it is an internship program for new grads so I would have an extended orientation, etc.

Hi everyone, I graduated in May 2012 with my BSN. I am currently looking for a job, but am wondering what kind of nursing job would be the best experience to prepare me for entry into a FNP in a few years. My passion is primary care, and I have had an interview at a pediatric physicians office as an office RN. I also might have an interview at a women's clinic as well as a pediatric ICU. What are all your thoughts? Should I try to get a job in pediatrics or adults? Is it OK to take a job in primary care/clinic or should I try to pursue hospital floor nursing?