echoRNC711

echoRNC711 BSN

cardiac CVRU/ICU/cardiac rehab/case management

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  1. I am now too expensive and too experience to get a new job!

    echoRNC711 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    First off 40lb weight loss, that's fantastic! Wow! you certainly have got drive! I am sorry you are going through this it must feel really

  2. First Code Blue

    echoRNC711 replied to liveyourlife747's topic in General Nursing

    First off,you did beautifully. This is a good time for you to review BLS and ACLS protocol. Most important thing is call the code and begin CPR. Direct someone to ambu. (try to remember bed...

  3. Most stressful and least stressful nursing specialty in the hospital?

    echoRNC711 replied to Donnuh's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked in all of your choices with exception of L&D In my experience the order of difficulty are :- CVRU,OR, ER, MICU/SICU, EPS, Stepdown, CCU, Med/surg ,Peds, Tele, ASU , Psych,...

  4. Rate of sexual harassment occurrences at a hospital?

    echoRNC711 replied to lis4b's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It may be worth exploring trust issue with your b/f. Additionally, examine also the gambit of his motives .... from truth based, protective?, to.....jealous? guilty? or controlling? Harassment...

  5. What am I doing wrong (heparin SQ)

    echoRNC711 replied to anashenwrath's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    tips to a good shot in the real world. (that pt will say "wow! I didn't feel that" ) 1 stretch the skin taut. 2 make it quick,get in and out fast. Fire it like a dart (it's less painful for pt ) 3...

  6. Too tired to work - weight of the world on my shoulders

    echoRNC711 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I recall working double shifts in CVRU where the pt bled all night. As we poured blood in ,blood pouring out. Rushing to pack up pt to the OR and then having to get on all 4 on the bed to straddle...

  7. Do you remember your first day on the job?

    echoRNC711 replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    Kind of scarey but I have not one memory at all of my 1st day.!!! I will say , I had a fantastic preceptor during orientation that made everything go smoothly . I still,20yrs later feel a gratitude...

  8. Aggressive staffing person at LTC

    echoRNC711 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

  9. Thanks for taking the time...

    echoRNC711 replied to RN58186's topic in Nurses Rock

    A story of sole.

  10. Aggressive staffing person at LTC

    echoRNC711 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    "NO" Is a complete sentence! Nursing is a service job ,NOT servant. Examine your motives for giving in. It sounds like you are a bit afraid?? Next time say "Sorry I have a commitment. (jokingly...

  11. Feeling like Im back in high school...

    echoRNC711 replied to Blueorchid's topic in Critical Care

    Boy is the learning curve in units is difficult. I worked CVRU and felt I was barely surviving 2yrs in. As my skills improved,naturally it got easier. When I didn't need to go to staff for help...

  12. Physician Negligence

    echoRNC711 replied to Djadia's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Focus on the care you are giving.I do not condone the surgeon's action .However, if any nurse was video taped for a day would there be anything on that tape that someone might consider sub standard?...

  13. I confess...I'm a nurse who doesn't want to work in a hospital again

    echoRNC711 replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    Self incrimination or guilt is a waste of energy.Let those one go.... eh ?I have been there and done that and learned it didn't serve me. Possible considerations:- 1. Is your decision as a result of...

  14. New DON

    echoRNC711 replied to MzKGoRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Nice to hear where Nursing is getting it right! A real leader teaches people they are so much more than they thought they could be. Keep Nightingale's flame burning bright. Congrats on a job done...

  15. 90 days before NCLEX-RN exam

    echoRNC711 replied to itk3838's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Old school here certainly for NCEX I put books away committed to doing 3000 prep questions and ended up doing 5000. At the end of doing this I finally "Thought like a nurse " Hands down I learned not...

  16. Clinical Preps Rant

    echoRNC711 replied to rei-chan's topic in General Students

    Do you have to do a medication sheet for each and every medication? We used to, and sometimes these patients on med-surg would have 40 medications. Excellent planning!! Keep it up! and you will go...

  17. Clinical Preps Rant

    echoRNC711 replied to rei-chan's topic in General Students

    About a week ago someone posted how much they loved nursing school and received rapturous agreement . My response that "nursing school was a nightmare " stood alone a midst all the happy...

  18. Weird, but missing my old state's nurses union!

    echoRNC711 replied to llbCCRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Your post had me realize how grateful I am to work in NYC. $58 hr $104 k yr ( 20 yrs exp.). Any thoughts I had of re-locating have quickly dissolved!! As regards staffing earlier post of 2-3 pt in a...

  19. Nursing student here...need encouragement. Not sure I can do this!!

    echoRNC711 replied to rocksteady1's topic in General Students

    What drew you to nursing initially? That may hold the key to the direction that will inspire you. Sit down,give yourself some space and ask yourself "If I removed fear from the situation. The truth...

  20. Why does every unit have a princess?

    echoRNC711 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When I graduated nursing school some 20 years ago I made a promise to myself to explore all of nursing and feel satisfied that I have done that. I have specialized in several areas and have done per...

  21. What can nurses do to be more happy in their career?

    echoRNC711 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    If its from a health food store check the ingredients. I was taking a sinus med from health food store. I felt FANTASTIC and was raving at work how great it worked. Another nurse picked up the bottle...

  22. Written up and confused.

    echoRNC711 replied to pageturnstyle's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well done. It's hard to be courageous. Great

  23. are there nurses who ACTUALLY care ?

    echoRNC711 replied to seriouslyserious's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Gosh that's a bit

  24. Please advise: trauma center v. non-trauma center

    echoRNC711 replied to LG1137's topic in Emergency

    Things to consider Does location count? Will you need to re-locate. ED is a challenging work environment. Where you will spend your down time is important. Is the facility public or private. Private...

  25. Written up and confused.

    echoRNC711 replied to pageturnstyle's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If you have a union take their advisement on how to proceed. Ask for representation