Louerrn

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1. Moving to Seattle - job advice/travel options?

   Louerrn replied to EmilyT,RN's topic in Washington

   So far, every place I've applied contacted me within 2 weeks for an interview. I have interviews set up for after I am officially moved in a few weeks. I considered a travel job but wanted a full time if possible. Based on responses so far, I'm not a...

2. why do nurses hate medics?

   Louerrn replied to loboracer's topic in Emergency

   I'm never outwardly rude to EMS but can get "crispy" at times as one poster said. Here are some reasons: Brings in full arrest without any type of line bc he couldn't get one (um, IO???) with no visible signs of attempt. Has an actively vomiting pt w...

3. Southwest community college spring 2015 hopefuls!

   Louerrn replied to Southwest_nursing's topic in Tennessee

   The BSN requirement does start in 2017 but if you start nursing school in 2015 that means you!!! If you read the criteria, it says Methodist Lebonheur Healthcare (MLH). That is the name of the entire Methodist system not just Lebonheur Children's Hos...

4. Southwest community college spring 2015 hopefuls!

   Louerrn replied to Southwest_nursing's topic in Tennessee

   Hey guys!! Good luck to all of you hoping to start nursing school!! I wanted you all to be aware that as of Jan 2017 Methodist will no longer hire ADN nurses (clearly stated on their website). St Francis also does not hire new ADNs (clearly stated as...

5. IV sites for Abd CT

   Louerrn replied to Louerrn's topic in Emergency

   We have the same policy for CTAs and I understand that. I even get rejecting a 22 g in a finger or the inner wrist. What bothers me is seeing multiple pt's get rejected for CTs with great hand veins and an 18g IV. The pt I was referring to in my orig...

6. Help.. Need advice, planning to take CEN on June

   Louerrn replied to msunday16's topic in Emergency

   I used Solheim's and Boswell's reviews as well as the Sheehy's manual. I also kept my taking the test private. I never really scored that high on practice tests but a friend kept encouraging me that I could do it. When I went to take the test, the we...

7. IV sites for Abd CT

   Louerrn posted a topic in Emergency

   Our radiology dept has started to refuse IV lines, regardless of gauge, for sites below the forearm. They also refuse to take an EJ saying only an IJ is acceptable. I'm curious what the policy is at other hospitals. This seems like bad medicine to me...