megRNn

megRNn

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  1. Have any tips for foods that will keep your energy up longer?

    megRNn replied to SouthernBelle85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Keep snacks in your pocket. Almonds, candy, baby

  2. Interview

    megRNn replied to ccocker's topic in Emergency

    Probably will get clinical scenario questions to get a feel for your assessment and clinical thinking skills. A patient comes in short of breath, tachycardia, diaphoretic. Vitals 99.1, BP 165/90 HR...

  3. Hipaa/patient privacy violation

    megRNn replied to throwaway23's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Do you have a union? If so contact your union rep asap. I would imagine you would receive a written waning if this is a first offense. A third party overhearing a conversation about a patient is not...

  4. Once you pick, are you stuck forever?

    megRNn replied to FatsWaller's topic in General Nursing

    Coming from a level 1 trauma center you will be a desirable candidate for any position really. Get 1-2 years experience and you will be able to move back to

  5. UC Davis New Grad

    megRNn replied to YesYesRN's topic in General Nursing

    Usually means an offer is coming if all your references check out. Good

  6. Home births gone wrong

    megRNn replied to MNNICU, RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have great admiration for NICU nurses. It must be infuriating to have to deal with parents who put their babies in those

  7. Is it tacky/disrespectful to do this?

    megRNn replied to Molly.RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think you should stay put and apply for medsurg jobs when you relocate. Don't sell yourself short on all you can learn at your current job. If you like the work environment there that's golden. It...

  8. Help ASAP! LTC orientation drama.

    megRNn replied to nrse76's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yikes. I'm sorry this is happening to you! I would insist on more orientation. It's your license, reputation and ultimately your career as a nurse that you are putting on the line. If you begin caring...

  9. Welcome To The Hospital - From Your Nurse

    megRNn replied to Lev's topic in General Nursing

    I'm allergic to morphine & zofran. Can I get some Benadryl with that. It only works if you push it really fast. My pain is 10/10. Ugh, why can't my cell phone get reception in here! (Phone call...

  10. Fluid and electrolyte HELP!!

    megRNn replied to xjay22's topic in General Students

    Salt always follows water. What your thinking of is when u put a cell in a hypertonic/hypotonic solution what happens to the cell (it swells or lysis). Vomiting = water loss = electrolyte

  11. med-surg RN desperately wanting into ICU

    megRNn posted a topic in Critical Care

    As a new grad, I was hired onto a med-surg/tele floor where I have been the past 2 years. I live in southern California and the new grad job market down here is tough, so when I was offered a job in...

  12. med-surg RN desperately wanting into ICU

    megRNn replied to megRNn's topic in Critical Care

    Thanks for the tips everyone. Fortunately I just got hired in a Level 1 ED :) So ready for this fresh

  13. New to ICU- Need Resources

    megRNn replied to Jlucasrn92's topic in Critical Care

    index this is a great online

  14. What skill videos should a new ER nurse be watching

    megRNn replied to SallyRN15's topic in Emergency

    Here's one pretty good thread https://allnurses.com/emergency-nursing/new-grad-er-1001648.html But just scroll down the ER forum and there really is a lot of threads worth reading. My fav link is...

  15. What skill videos should a new ER nurse be watching

    megRNn replied to SallyRN15's topic in Emergency

    Congrats on the job! As a new grad you will go through an extensive orientation period where an experienced nurse will guide you and teach you the skills you need to know. They will have a skills...

  16. New Grad-First interview today

    megRNn replied to mel1028's topic in General Nursing

    So, how'd it

  17. New Grad-First interview today

    megRNn replied to mel1028's topic in General Nursing

    Most importantly be confident. Smile, make eye contact, shake hands, be polite, dress to impress (conservative suit or collared shirt, flats, hair pulled back, minimal makeup-sorry I'm assuming your...

  18. Hey so young nurses, are we really making "that much"?

    megRNn replied to tarotale's topic in General Nursing

    This is why I love living in California! (not bragging here, just saying so don't beat me up please) Wages here range from $40 to $60 per hour some places even higher (depending on years of experience...

  19. Student Loans

    megRNn replied to andry754's topic in General Students

    Do it! If you want to be a nurse take the loans and work part time during school if your very concerned about the debt. Being a nurse is awesome and you won't mind paying off the loans that helped you...

  20. Finally landed my dream job!!

    megRNn posted a topic in Emergency

    Having been a medsurg/tele nurse for the past 3 years, I have been eager to get into a speciality. It has always been my dream to work in the ED (but honestly didn't know if I'd ever make it out of...

  21. Student Loans

    megRNn replied to andry754's topic in General Students

    Assuming it will be a bachelors degree and with half off that's not too bad. What state are you in? Would you qualify for any federal aid? Maybe look for scholarships. My regret was not working more...

  22. Clinical mistake

    megRNn replied to Babyd2013's topic in General Students

    At least you learned a lesson about using patient identifiers and it was not too serious (didn't harm anyone). Mistakes are about learning and I bet you'll be more vigilant in the future. School is...

  23. Guys did you have a role model that inspired you to become a nurse?

    megRNn replied to swimmingfever00's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Honestly, nursing school/a nursing career is challenging and you must have the drive and determination within yourself. Don't look for inspiration from someone else, look

  24. New nurse - Bedside nursing is not for me

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

    How about hospice nursing? It's very rewarding and a slower pace. Typically requires only 1 year of experience. Hang in

  25. Sacramento Nursing

    megRNn replied to ssczesny's topic in California Nursing

    I feel UCD has excellent pay and I would argue that the union is to thank for this. Sacramento is one of the highest nurse paying regions in all of CA, except maybe the bay area however when you...