ckh23

ckh23 BSN, RN

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  1. Rant about ungrateful, demanding patients

    ckh23 replied to KSU-SN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Amen!! I think it's that ER attitude and experience you get from dealing with some of the lowlifes of society everyday because they are the worst manipulators that want everything done for them....

  2. new job as a new nurse and I am 11 weeks pregnant, Tell them now or wait?

    ckh23 replied to cgilmour26's topic in General Nursing

    Yes that was an interesting article. I don't think it applies to the OP. There is no way to know the circumstances around that case, other than it sounds like the company fired this lady because she...

  3. new job as a new nurse and I am 11 weeks pregnant, Tell them now or wait?

    ckh23 replied to cgilmour26's topic in General Nursing

    "She has a right to keep this particular medical condition from her employer. Telling them right now doesn't serve her, but it certainly does give them the chance to fire her during the probationary...

  4. new job as a new nurse and I am 11 weeks pregnant, Tell them now or wait?

    ckh23 replied to cgilmour26's topic in General Nursing

    As the others have pointed out, you are not eligible for FMLA regardless. In my opinion I think you should tell them now. I think by telling them now you come across the better person because if you...

  5. ADN to BSN or Traditional BSN

    ckh23 replied to Kpompa238's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My personal opinion would be to finish the ADN program pass the NCLEX and start working. After that, I would then look into and RN-BSN program. It sounds like your choices of local BSN programs are...

  6. MICU Nurses, input please

    ckh23 posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I work in a community hospital ICU and am I considering applying for a MICU position in a large teaching hospital. What kind of patients do you guys see in the MICU? What kind of hemodynamic...

  7. online BSN cost

    ckh23 replied to cdu22's topic in General Nursing

    Many programs are insanely expensive. Check out the University of Wyoming's RN-BSN program. I go there and everything is online and tuition is dirt cheap. For example, next semester I am taking 13...

  8. Applying for CRNA school

    ckh23 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Can you apply for programs while you are currently working on your BSN and getting your critcal care experience? I will have my BSN in about 1-1.5 yrs, but I know there is a waiting list for most...

  9. Christiana in Wilmington

    ckh23 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey everyone, need a little help on this one. I already tried searching, but couldn't find any answers. I am currently moving to south jersey, right outside of DE. I was wondering if anyone works at...

  10. Levophed and sepsis

    ckh23 posted a topic in Emergency

    Can someone explain to me in detail why Levophed is the pressor of choice in sepsis? I have bee trying to find the answer, but all articles I pull don't say what benefit levophed has over other...

  11. Vent...long, you have been warned.

    ckh23 replied to ND76's topic in Emergency

    How can that nurse justify writing you up? Let's use the same scenerio, except it is four hours later and the pt decideds to go for a walk and the same thing happens. I would fight that write up and...

  12. Back Pain

    ckh23 replied to mydogsowner's topic in General Nursing

    Try Nike Shox. They are the shoes with the little shock springs in the back. My knees would hurt after 12's but after switching to these shoes I have never had a problem. The provide great cushioning...

  13. how to find agencies?

    ckh23 posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    Hey everyone, I'm looking to start working agency for supplemental income, but I can't seem to find any. All I can find on the web is travel nursing, but is that the same or different from agency?...

  14. Ultrasound vs. Nursing

    ckh23 replied to Yannie021's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto. My wife just graduated from an US program and she is making more than I do. If you work in a hospital, it'll keep you busy and pace is fast, however if you work in a local outpatient facility...

  15. Frankfort hospital in Philly

    ckh23 posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Does anyone know what the starting rate is at Frankfort Hospital in Philly and what the working conditions are

  16. Would you hire an ED director with no ER experience

    ckh23 replied to hollydoll's topic in Emergency

    I agree. A person that is going to be responsible for everything that goes on in an ER should know how it runs. I also think that this person should have ER experience to help the current staff and...

  17. CT's

    ckh23 replied to RNLex's topic in Emergency

    On the night shift at my hospital we have to go to watch the injection. During the day there is a radiology nurse that does this, but at night it is just us. I don't think it has anything to do with...

  18. Im Injections

    ckh23 replied to Queen of the E.R.'s topic in Emergency

    Always use the smallest needle possible, length and size. I have actually had patients ask for shots in other places then the delt because they said it hurts later on after the

  19. Virtua Hospital Opinion.

    ckh23 replied to thee_thee13's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Marlton is represented by a different union. At Memorial we have HPAE and at the rest of the Virtuas it is JNESO. I believe HPAE is trying to get JNESO on board to put virtua in a position for a...

  20. Virtua Hospital Opinion.

    ckh23 replied to thee_thee13's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Not from what my reps tell me. Apprently there are a lot issues still on the

  21. Applying for NJ License

    ckh23 replied to thee_thee13's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Not true, many facilities offer graduate nurse positions. Basically you work under a nurse doing nursing duities (with exceptions) until you pass NCLEX. You also don't make as much as a nurse, but...

  22. Looking for Burlington County College Nursing students

    ckh23 replied to jdorworth's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I graduated from BCC last may. I think it is a great program. A lot of Helene Fuld students talk up their program and think BCC is inferior because they get an extra year, but personally I work with...

  23. Virtua Hospital Opinion.

    ckh23 replied to thee_thee13's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    The nurses in Mt.Holly are having a big issue with contract negotiations and are considering going on

  24. Continuous Insulin drip

    ckh23 replied to jocolorado's topic in General Nursing

    In our hospital, all patients on an insulin drip go to the

  25. What is a pool shift?

    ckh23 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Can anyone please explain to me what this is and how it