Hi! I am curious how other ERs run. For instance, in my ER the nurses are expected to take blood, start Ivs, meds, assess, procedures, document, etc. We have two medics for a 40 bed ER but they also transport our patients so they do not always have t...
junejames replied to tarotale's topic in Emergency
Cheri1859- don't listen to people who tell you negative things! Honestly it's what YOU make it. Ask a million questions.. You will at first feel overwhelmed but what new nurse isn't? Just ask questions and be a good team player! When you aren't busy ...
junejames replied to tarotale's topic in Emergency
Hi! I got hired in the ER straight from school. I have a 12 week orientation since I'm a new nurse. I'm into my 2nd month and loving it! Stay persistent is my advice!
junejames replied to guest744967's topic in Emergency
Definitely get PALS too. Take TNCC while you're waiting too. It'll help your resume stand out. Also consider joining ENA and getting involved in your local chapter bc chances are the people in the committee work in ERs near you! Great way to network ...
Hi fellow ER nurses! I am curious for those who work at an HCA facility or even not I suppose what certs you can obtain to add onto your base pay? I know HCA will give $1.50 for CEN & then also CPEN. But I'm curious what other certs anyone has th...
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Thelema13- thanks for the advice! I'm in the ED. So far it hasn't been bad but I'm newer. I've been reading a lot about how a lot of people hate working for hca. Made me curious. What hospital chain sl you like best?
junejames replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Emergency
I am a new grad and start my 16 week internship in the ER very soon. The BEST thing you can offer is patience and guidance! Don't assume I know certain things.. Try and explain and let the new grad tell you what they have done before and haven't. The...
junejames replied to kateBNRN's topic in Emergency
I literally just had an interview for ER today was hired on the spot! I'm also a new grad. They asked me what I thought a day looked like in the ER, how I handle conflict, how I handle being in charge of others, what I would do if the patient was bei...
junejames replied to LaurenRay1983's topic in Emergency
So now that it's been a month, how is the job going? I have an interview Wednesday for ER position as a new grad so I'm curious! Also, did you have any scenario questions in your interview?
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Thank you Zeus&lincoln! I think it's going to be a great opportunity so that's why I am even MORE nervous! I did my preceptorship in the ICU so I have some (limited) knowledge of critical care day to day tasks but I know ED will be different. Tha...
Hi! So I just got my RN license 12 days ago and yesterday I received a call from a position that I did not even apply for at a hospital that I would love to work at. They are forming an ER training for new grads and my resume landed on his desk. I ha...
I went there for my LPN and am in 4th quarter of my RN.. It's a nursing school! So it's going to be extremely hard. As long as you are motivated as devoted, you will so fine! And I love Galen. It's just like any other school though. There are teacher...