Jesskanurse

I'm a new grad, I work in the ICU.... and I have always been interested in being in an ambulance. What can I do as an RN for this? Would I have to take extra classes? I am totally clueless... but I'd love to do that (pre-hospital work) like, on the s...

Whats the difference between an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and an Emergency Nurse Practitioner?

Does anyone know of a place where I could get templates for new grad RN cover letters? I like the way my resume looks but I can't seem to feel comfortable enough with my cover letter to send it. I want to apply asap, since I am due to graduate in ea...

Do any of you travel RNs have significant others who stay at home while you travel? I would love to travel but I have a boyfriend (we live together) who would have to stay home and work. I have heard varying opinions... from "you shouldn't leave him...

http://education.yahoo.net/degrees/articles/featured_top_jobs_for_the_young.html Nurse The healthcare system is in the midst of a boom, and nurses are among those to benefit the most. Nurses assist physicians in examining patients and administering t...

I think the thing that bothered me the most (and mostly the reason for posting it) was the fact that it basically calls us doctor's assistants. ***? You would think the people who write articles for Yahoo (a huge company) would be a little more educa...

Have any of you fellow nurses had any experience with this? I was talking to a few people *non-nurses* who said that there is good money in this, etc. They said being a nurse would be an advantage. I am not saying I want to jump up and do this, but I...

My friend works at a group home for children with autism. She told me that she and her friend who also works there give PO meds on a daily basis to these children. (Seroquel, Risperdal, Lexapro, etc). She told me that they administer these drugs to...

She told me there isn't one RN in the total facility. I actually did sit down and teach them the rights and told them to get a drug book. Just very scary to me. She said no one there is a nurse. I asked her if she knows the signs of an allergic reac...

anyone??

Just curious...what do you think the outlook is for ACNPs?? I am always going back and forth in my mind as to what route to go... Adult NP, Psych NP, Acute Care NP, PA, CRNA.... ahh!! I like them all.

Yes, you're right....lol....there are a lot of things wrong with this: First off, it's not Physician's Assistant, it's Physician Assistant. Singular. A PA does not belong to a physician, and too many people put that darned apostrophe 's' at the end. ...

Recently I admitted a patient in 5 point restraints going through ETOH withdrawal who needed Ativan IVP. A coworker and friend was helping to secure one of his wrists and when the patient wiggled, she slapped him on the hand and said "NO." Right the...

Noooooooo. My patient was not A) A 'drunk' or B) Drunk as in intoxicated. He was going through ETOH WITHDRAWAL. This is not a state of being intoxicated. This means he hasn't had a drink which is causing him to go into withdrawal. Please people lets ...

Oh, and thank you Sanctuary for your kind words. You made me feel better. I feel this way as well, but sometimes feeling something is much easier than proving it through your actions. (especially around much more experienced nurses)!

To elaborate on some questions from previous posters: This is a nurse who tends to get very dramatic very easily. If she asks for your help and you say yes but take a few more seconds to finish up what you're doing, she walks away in a huff saying f...

Skin Esteem definitely caught my eye as well. Can I ask what education you need to be able to provide such services?? Good luck!

Maybe I didn't make my point very clear. I hhave no problem with the being firm part. I absolutely think it is important to be firm so as to protect safety of everyone. However, I did have a problem with referring to the patient as a "drunk."

Wow... I am just as guilty? That makes me really nervous. I mean, I did realize that it was wrong, I just don't have the 'coating' to bring it up right then and there to her face in front of everyone. I absolutely do not think nursing is a populari...

I totally understand... I should have been more tough. I guess I was just wrapped up in the whole situation, there were at least 2 other nurses in the room, as well as security, a sitter, and I know the Nursing Supervisor, and Clinical Nurse Consult...

I know you don't want to feel 'stuck' by working somewhere for three years, but trust me, that first 1-2 years goes by QUICKLY. Honestly three years sounds bad when you want to get things done, but I would definitely think about it. Also, I didn't r...

I've only been a nurse for about a year now so forgive me if I sound stupid (haha). I enjoy what I do (ICU), but I am the type who is always thinking about what else is out there. I've heard of certain non-clinical type jobs such as Case Management/...

Ok... thank you very much for all the input so far. I do have one question though...what exactly IS case management? I honestly don't know. I like the idea of clinical sales better than pharm sales... but then again it's still sales. Basically I'm ...

Lets say I wanted to go move to Europe (lets say Spain or Germany) and I'm an RN here... what would I have to do to work as an RN there? Would it vary from country to country? I have no clue... and have always wondered if it were possible for me to w...