kward6

kward6 specializes in ER; MH; LTC.

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1. CEN Prep Rigor

   kward6 replied to TheMurseChronicles's topic in Emergency

   Can I ask how you studied? Did you focus just on what her study guide entailed? I am currently studying for my CEN and just recently bought her study guide but I feel like I keep getting to deep into...

2. Air Force COT Oct 2016

   kward6 replied to narslyf's topic in Government, Military

   Hey everyone! I am also planning on attending Oct COT. I am excited but a bit nervous! Where is everyone coming

3. New Grad ADN job at Level 1 Trauma Center

   kward6 replied to Jamiejill7's topic in General Students

   I currently work in a level 2 trauma ED. Our department offers a residency program that allows for new grads to work in the ER straight from graduation. In regards to our ADN, I feel a lot of...

4. New to ER

   kward6 replied to kward6's topic in Emergency

   it's basically an assistant to triage. Pts presents to the er the triage nurse rates it emergency (ESI). At this time the pt gets assessed by the intake nurse who is up front with the triage nurse....

5. Embracing Night Shift

   kward6 replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

   I feel that nights allow for more time to learn different skills. LOTS OF LEARNING

6. Thinking about quitting nursing school

   kward6 replied to LucyJan's topic in General Nursing

   Dont quite unless YOU truly do not feel like this is the position for you. Yes nursing is hard and at times people may tell you that you are not cut out to be a nurse. Dont let this statement get too...

7. New to ER

   kward6 replied to kward6's topic in Emergency

   Renzlao does your ER have an intake nurse that completes history before coming to

8. New to ER

   kward6 replied to kward6's topic in Emergency

   Pt can tend to keep the nurses busy, such as you ask if they need anything else and they say no. However, after 5 or so minutes they will ask you for PRN meds, ect. There is also a LOT of charting on...

9. New to ER

   kward6 replied to kward6's topic in Emergency

   Thank you both this is a lot of help. I am pleased to hear that my feelings are normal. I will continue to study and ask for

10. New to ER

    kward6 posted a topic in Emergency

    I am sure this has been asked a lot but I am more venting then asking questions (although your input would be great). I have recently moved to the ER from BHS. As most know BHS is very limited on...

11. New job and joining

    kward6 posted a topic in Government, Military

    OK so this question is for guard individuals. I recently took a job at my local hospital in the ER. this is my dream job and I am very excited to start working in the department. In addition I am...

12. MEPS 2015

    kward6 replied to kward6's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks everyone I just need to show proof of pathology report from getting moles removed in 2004 other than that it went

13. MEPS 2015

    kward6 replied to kward6's topic in Government, Military

    Thank you MVisser this is helpful. I think I will take immunization and my last pap smear in my bag (Im aware they lock your bag up) and if by chance they ask for them I will have

14. MEPS 2015

    kward6 replied to kward6's topic in Government, Military

    I know it's just

15. MEPS 2015

    kward6 replied to kward6's topic in Government, Military

    Really? I asked a female recruiter and was told I only need my pap if it's abnormal and they have not requested immunizations. Would it be best to take these with me and have them just