I am in my last quarter of my ADN program currently and am seriously considering starting at WGU this coming fall. Its very inspiring and exciting hearing a fellow nurse success with the program!...
Hello! EKG's are pretty tricky sometimes, especially the 12 leads. I found a wonderful app for phones called "Instant ECG" that really helped break down the basics and gave a ton of examples of...
emerjensee replied to daisyfleur70's topic in Emergency
Your first interview is always a scary one! What kinda questions did they ask? I feel like I don't have too many connections either here, which sometimes is what lands you a job. Best of luck! Ill...
My resume outlines the college I'm attending under "education" then "clinical rotations" which highlight skills I gained and practiced in each rotation, then my "professional experience" where I...
I'm currently an LPN and a student getting my RN in March of 13' I just took my ACLS class last week and really enjoyed it! It wasnt a super hard class, just read the book ahead of time and enjoyed...
There's no reason High School education should be on there... Fill that space with better detailed information. If you've gotten into college for a degree we all know you graduated HS :) Also,...
I just completed my ACLS class today and had to go to work immediately after. I work in an Assisted Living Community that has about 200 apartments, 1/2 at least are Independent Residents. I was all...
emerjensee replied to daisyfleur70's topic in Emergency
It looks like your in my neck of the woods! I wish you the best of luck and definitely keep us updated on how it goes. I just saw an opening at Tacoma General for 6 residency positions in the ER, I...
I think the answer is actually C.. Withhold the Coumadin 3 days prior to surgery. I just had a clinical preceptor who is also an FNP tell me that a friend of hers was found bled out because she...
Congratulations! I'll be starting my last quarter this winter. TCC is fantastic, just hang in there! Nancy Novak and Christine Brubaker are wonderful ladies and are very accessible if you have any...
Hello everyone, my first topic on the forum. I'm currently studying for my first ACLS course in preparation for my preceptorship (hopefully in the ER) during my last quarter of nursing school. I'm...
I'm not quite sure which section to post this in however, I am generally *new* to Western WA and still haven't met a ton on people.. So I thought I'd reach out on here to at least 'meet' some fellow...
emerjensee replied to emerjensee's topic in Emergency
Thank you SO much everyone! I feel really limitless with the kinda things that I want to learn. I'm so motivated and excited to get started on my preceptorship and gain even more knowledge and skills!...
Yikes! This freaks me out! I really enjoy my facebook as all of my family is long distance and I have a daughter that they love to get regular updates on.... I'll be sure to go and review my privacy...
Hello, I'm graduating here in just over 3 months and I plan on applying to nearly EVERYTHING I can come mid to end of January.. I'm currently a working LPN in Assisted Living so I don't feel I am at a...
emerjensee replied to SummitRN's topic in Emergency
Future new grad (3 months and counting) and with ALOT less experience.. I really want to take those classes as well as a new grad, but hopefully after I gain employment as an RN... I totally think...
emerjensee replied to emerjensee's topic in Emergency
Thank you for all the wonderful replies... If (hopefully when) I am in the ER setting I will definitely utilize my resources to get some training in this if the facility uses it often enough.. Seems...