ckh23

ckh23 BSN, RN

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  1. Unnecessary testing

    ckh23 replied to Question's topic in Emergency

    But there are still issues with the ER that we in the ICU have. Like why do the ER folks have to transfer the Pt at 0600? (Maybe because they were stable as rocks, and if they 'admitted' them before...

  2. wcmc ventilator test/travel rn in er

    ckh23 replied to SCLOONEY's topic in Emergency

    Is it possible to get with someone that works in respiratory to help you

  3. Rude students

    ckh23 replied to UnderpaidNurse's topic in General Students

    Try not to let it bother you. It's sad when that happens, but trust me people with attitudes like that do not last long in a program. I say kudos to you for the batteries. You are looking out for...

  4. Iv Help Needed

    ckh23 replied to AnnetteER's topic in Emergency

    Be patient and give it time, you'll get the hang of it. I stuggled my first month and as time goes by, you pick up tricks and different techniques that work for you. It's ok, your only on day 7. I...

  5. Roll Call for all Military and VA Nurses and those considering the Service

    ckh23 replied to RNPATL's topic in Government, Military

    Apparently I'm a little different than everyone that has posted so far. I'm in the infantry of the USMC reserves and my civilian job is a nurse in the

  6. Having problems getting my license

    ckh23 replied to rnbubbles's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    After I passed it took about 2 weeks to get a physical copy of my license. I was able to get it over the phone a few days after I passed. You just have to keep trying until you get a hold of...

  7. Bedside Report?????

    ckh23 posted a topic in Emergency

    Just wanted to hear from the ER nurses out there. Do any of the institutions you work for require giving report to the oncoming shift at the pt bed? The hospital I work for is trying to get nurses...

  8. Caught in the middle

    ckh23 replied to outbackannie's topic in General Nursing

    Seems like there is little you can do as this is between the pharmacist and

  9. Job Interview in ER

    ckh23 replied to Lil_Skipper04's topic in General Nursing

    Same with blood draws. Usually they give you a class in orientation regardless if you have done them before or not. EKG's are easy to learn. Good

  10. activated charcoal

    ckh23 replied to nursepenny's topic in Emergency

    How about

  11. MY FEET HURT Shoe question

    ckh23 replied to Banana River's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have a pair of Nike Shox and they are great. I feel like I'm walking on air all night long. You can get them on ebay for about $60, which they can be about $100

  12. Volunteer in ER

    ckh23 replied to JenMarie82's topic in General Nursing

    Look for people who need simple things like a blanket. I know that it gets sooo busy sometimes that you don't have a chance to do the simple things. And if your ED is anything like mine, it's...

  13. GN who fails boards and is still on orientation with RN

    ckh23 replied to EdieRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This is getting off topic. If you read the OP second post you will see his concerns. It's not that the OP is not supporting the new grad who failed, but is concerned that the orientee is being...

  14. GN who fails boards and is still on orientation with RN

    ckh23 replied to EdieRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I would check hopital policy about the duties and responsibilities a GN can perform in your institution. I can see why this might upset you because this orientee is practacing under your license...

  15. Nurse Practitioner ECG practice

    ckh23 replied to sirI's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Infero-lateral

  16. What happen to taking Vital Signs???

    ckh23 replied to caroladybelle's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above poster. I would also verify that the techs know how to take a manual BP, you may be shocked by the answer. They may be so spoiled with using the machine that they may not...

  17. Starting IVs

    ckh23 replied to amber1142's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Check in the Emergency Nursing forum, there is a great thread on IV tips that are very

  18. first duty station

    ckh23 replied to aniko743's topic in Government, Military

    Depends, after training they will ask your top 3 choices of places to go but they basically put you where they want. Just be careful with recruiters because they tend to lie. Rememer you are in a...

  19. rude dayshift cna

    ckh23 replied to mandrews's topic in First Year After Licensure

    ! Don told them she had worked there too long to get rid of her and she had to help pay for her two sisters 6 illegit children. melissa :angryfire :angryfire What does that have anything to do...

  20. Hepatitis C diagnosis and Devastated

    ckh23 replied to Nvr2Old's topic in General Nursing

    Having Hep C or testing postive will have no effect on becoming a nurse. There are numerous nurses and MD's that are postive and are allowed to continue to practice. I just ask that once you start...

  21. Do you ever get called, 'Doctor'?

    ckh23 replied to Ekklesia's topic in Men in Nursing

    All the time. I just correct them and let them know I am there nurse. Doesn't bother

  22. New Grad & New Jersey

    ckh23 replied to JKDWaugh81's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Yeah NJ pretty much bleeds you dry when it comes to taxes. I live in Central Jersey (philly area) and I started at 24.21 + shift

  23. I Am Having Problems Comprehending The Information That I Am Studing!

    ckh23 replied to Jen_wannabe_OB_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Hang in there! It's tough at first, but after a while it will become easier. When you get to start using the information you learned and put it to practice, you will see how it comes together and...

  24. (almost) new grad has question about device used at potential hospital..

    ckh23 replied to funinsun's topic in Nursing Career

    Ah yes, the nurse lo jack. We use them at my facility. We don't have our stats pulled, as far as I know. We do have devices on the floor that will tell you where an onshift nurse is at any given...

  25. IV Phenergan and Toradol "Push"

    ckh23 replied to CrohnieToo's topic in Emergency