Hi, I was recently accepted into Duke's post masters FNP program and wanted to see if anyone was willing to share recent experience with their FNP program. I'm in the Bay Area and I'm mostly worried...
I've been on the night shift for about two years now and am still having a lot of trouble with it. It seems like no matter how much I sleep, if I am awake before around 1 to 2pm I feel like absolute...
Hi all, I am considering taking a new ED job and am looking for your opinions. I have been working in a large, busy Level I ED for about 16 months, but have only been off orientation for 4.5 months....
I am an ED RN with about a year of experience (first job). I am a good test-taker and pretty academically inclined so I would like to start studying for the CEN. I plan to use Sheehy's, Mark Boswell...
Thanks for the advice everyone, I appreciate it. I am managing the same number of patients as the other orientees -- we officially cap at 8, but staffing has improved a lot since I started and I...
I am 6 months into my new grad orientation in a big, busy ED and I feel I am falling behind the rest of my peers I was hired with. I am wondering if I should try and stick it out or if at this point...
Sorry, I don't feel comfortable saying where I work but it is a Level I, not in the heart of the city but in the NYC metro region. This may be why the ratios are lower than a lot of Manhattan...
Hi all, I am a new graduate RN (since May) and have been working in a high-volume Level I academic ED setting, where we have tons of residents, attendings and a few NPs and PAs. I haven't been on the...
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1.5 hours each way on the train (which is less stressful than driving IMO). It is my dream job and I live in a very competitive market! That said, I am looking to moving closer and buying a car next...
Second interview was very very laid back, I met with the director of the ED and she really just explained the fellowship to me and asked me if I had any questions. But I have to stress this is very...
It is paid, I am a current ED fellow. I don't really want to reveal salary but they pay competitively (plus every facility varies a bit). I am not in the MICU so I can't comment on that, but we are...