srvjamz

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1. Why are my resumes ignored? For 2 Years?

   srvjamz replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   I have a bit of a different perspective. I notice that ED nurses come into the department two different ways. New hires are either coming in from other EDs or else as a beginner typically straight out...

2. TNCC

   srvjamz replied to floridaRN38's topic in Emergency

   be careful not to underestimate this course. some nurses where I work did not study relying on years of experience and did not pass the first time. focus on megacode scenario located in back of book...

3. Lpn & asn are are being phased out.

   srvjamz replied to shermainenevels's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   There are a lot of factors that can influence individual geographic areas. It's VERY competitive in my large metroplex. I have seen this exact shift described in the above comment over the last 20...

4. 53 Year Old Who Wants Hospital Job

   srvjamz replied to Mindfulone1's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   congratulations ! now go show them what you are made of

5. 53 Year Old Who Wants Hospital Job

   srvjamz replied to Mindfulone1's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   do your best to try to land a job at a small hospital. I have worked in all different sizes and the really small hospitals can give great opportunities. All the better if you are willing to drive...

6. Paramedic School before i start my BSN?

   srvjamz replied to Socal_EMT's topic in Emergency

   I think the very best ER nurses are ones who came from an EMS background. I do not have that experience and am considering going to a bridge program that gives RNs a paramedic license just for the...

7. Medication error

   srvjamz replied to EDRN32's topic in Emergency

   Thank you so much EDRN for being willing to write about this topic. we use Alaris pumps at our facility and I have many times struggled with the door situation. I always thought it was just me. If...

8. New ER Nurse - Feel Like Quitting Job

   srvjamz replied to xxMichelleJxx's topic in Emergency

   I am interested in your statements that in NYC (#1)it can be hard with an associates degree to obtain a job (#2) you are afraid to talk to the ED Nursing Director because the Director is always saying...

9. My preceptor is everything they taught us NOT to be...

   srvjamz replied to Live..&..Learn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   There is ALOT of wisdom here and a HOT topic with 12 pages (and counting) of comments. Some of it might hurt your feelings and I can see why...but it is a GREAT opportunity to restart for a great...

10. L&D vs Postpartum ... literally

    srvjamz replied to DWelly14's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I float alot to different departments and quite agree with LibraSun. There are battles between ICU and Med/Surg.. battles between Med/Surg and ER... battles between OR and General Surgical...battles...

11. Valuable life lessons from an ER nurse....

    srvjamz replied to Momma1RN's topic in Emergency

    psych meds decrease ER

12. I dreamed of being an R.N and now I sometimes dread going to work

    srvjamz replied to chrty_knox's topic in Health, Stress Management

    When I read your original post I see someone who is a high achiever and expects alot out of herself. It seems as if you achieve every goal you set for yourself. you state " I love my patients but I...

13. New Texas required CEUs

    srvjamz replied to srvjamz's topic in Texas Nursing

    I agree. I brought this up to our system hospital educators and they are now developing a free course for the employees. I predict we will see more " Cyclical CEU" requirements in the future. I...

14. Eval and treat with pharmacy

    srvjamz replied to srvjamz's topic in Patient Medications

    I agree that I also do not have a problem taking orders from them.. I think my real issue is how as nurses we take orders from an increasing number of disciplines and it did not used to be that way....

15. New Texas required CEUs

    srvjamz replied to srvjamz's topic in Texas Nursing

    BON bulletin April 2014 states "each of the above requirements will become effective with renewal cycle that starts jan 1, 2014. " So if you just submitted CEU proof..you were in the midst of a cycle...