I went through nursing school with a 3 year old (turned 5 by graduation) and a husband. There were many times my child was sick, had baseball games, school functions, Etc and I had to miss for nursing school or to study. I pulled numerous all nighter...
Belle2013 replied to la_chica_suerte85's topic in General Students
I graduated in 2013 and ATI was a part of our program including having to pass the final exam to graduate. It was nothing like the NCLEX and I don't think prepares you at all. It was more memorization than critical thinking. The nclex is nothing but ...
I am looking into agency nursing. I've been an ER nurse for 2 years at a busy level 1 trauma hospital. I do not want to do travel nursing as I have a family. I do however want to pick my scheduled days, maybe make more money, and not work as many wee...
I currently work 7 12s (full time) every 14 days. Although I love my job and would be sad to leave, I am wanting to find a RN job that would be more family friendly. I've been told to look into GI/endo, PACU, or clinic nursing. I work ER now and am w...
You'll do great! I've been in the ER for 9 months now as a new grad. It's a new experience every day but at the end of each day I go home saying I love it. You'll be amazed at what you learn after 4-6 months and the experience you will gain! Never be...
Belle2013 replied to rn_hmarie's topic in Emergency
I wouldn't even worry about the pregnant part in my opinion. You're going to be busy in both with critical patients in both. There's a lot of running around in the ED vs the NICU if it's an open concept unit. With the ed you are more likely to come i...
Belle2013 replied to BrooklynRN11201's topic in Emergency
We have several nurses who are pregnant. They work in all the areas...triage, shock trauma, medical, minor, and hold over. One was put on light duty and she went to triage during her shifts. I think it just depends on the person. Most women work thro...
Belle2013 replied to RunawayN's topic in Emergency
When I first started the AC was easiest for me. Then I started moving down to the forearm area. Now I've gotten where I can do the hands. Those are tough because they a re so superficial. I would blow them at first because I would go in too deep. Now...
Level 1 trauma center. We get everything from medication refills to sore throats to abdominal pain to GSWs. We have a lot of traumas come in like MVCs 40+ mph, GSWs, stabbings, boating accidents, and assaults. On a typical day in medical you'll see c...
Belle2013 replied to RunawayN's topic in Emergency
Just do lots and lots of IV starts! I've been in the ER for about 3 1/2 months and I'm getting 9/10 starts now and even having success on hard sticks like those who are chronic dz or former IV drug users. The more you do the more success!
How does your hospital or unit collect blood cultures? I'm looking for policy and procedure or step by step instructions. Our hospital lacks these and I'm thinking of taking on a project for this. Thanks
Belle2013 replied to JustPeachyRN's topic in Emergency
I work in a level 1 trauma ED. We have disposable/recycle Bp cuffs and pulse ox probes. We also have an omni cell where we charge supplies to the patient directly. This is done for pretty much everything.
