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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 of nursing school. Obviously one is cheaper than ...

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 and STUDY before the class with the materials the...

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 years. There are no more LVNS at my facility. The las...

congratulations ! now go show them what you are made of !!

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 because that means less applicants to compete with.....

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 experience. I suppose it has to do with starting IV...

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 more were willing to do what you are doing.. all mig...

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 how "short staffed" the department is. This woul...

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 career. After 20+ years in numerous settings, I can ...

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 between units and house supervisors and so on... A...

psych meds decrease ER beds

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 have days where I dont think I am doing it right. ...

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 notice Florida is well ahead of Texas in this area. ...

The april Texas BON bulletin outlines new changes to required CEUs for license renewal. Maybe it hasnt sunk in yet but the 2 hour Jurisprudence/Ethics CEU every 3rd cycle is something that seems new. Texas, in the past, has had some one time CEU re...

It seems slowly but surely that nursing has changed from taking orders just from physicians to lots of other healthcare providers..we have moved into taking orders from APRNs, PAs, RT, PT and (a new realization to me) pharmacists. The old after 3 do...

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. Vancomycin in particular is on my mind as somethin...

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 and it should not count.

tried an app called CE Vault which is free but just allows entry of completed courses. I would like an app that has set times to remind me where I am at in my renewal cycle (1st? 2nd?) . I would also like one that can upload camera phone shots of d...

Hey ! I just found out there's an App for that on iphone to track CEUs.. so that's one answer. I dont know if anyone has had any experience using these apps or recommends one..