EmergencyNurse2012

EmergencyNurse2012 specializes in Cardiac and Emergency Department.

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1. New to OR, need advice on resources

   EmergencyNurse2012 posted a topic in Operating Room

   Hey everyone. I'm an ER nurse and have been since graduating nursing school in 2011. Question: I've heard that OR nursing is a huge learning curve and I'd like to learn as much as I can before I...

2. Cost vs benefit of BSN at middle age

   EmergencyNurse2012 replied to Grengemly's topic in General Nursing

   Just my two cents here. Six years ago, I graduated with my ADN at age 40. When I was in nursing school, our instructors drove home the Institute of Medicine's study, The future of Nursing. To make...

3. What's the nicest compliment you've gotten as a nurse?

   EmergencyNurse2012 replied to NurseNinja1990's topic in General Nursing

   While working on an Intermediate Cardiac Unit, I had a patient that was prepped and went into the Cardiac Cath lab for a "routine cath" but came out without any stents and a diagnosis that led to open...

4. My ADN program is not accredited

   EmergencyNurse2012 replied to nycnurse17's topic in Nursing Career

   NYCNurse17, Your post hit a serious nerve with me. I graduated from a regionally accredited (Western Board of Governors and approved by the California Board of Nursing) ADN program. Shortly after...

5. Verbal order-Denied by resident

   EmergencyNurse2012 replied to Traumamama02's topic in Emergency

   My question is how the flip does a resident walk into an intubation with propofol in his/her hands???? Who pulled it from pyxis? Why was it already spiked? This is a MAJOR no, no in our facility...

6. Way too close....way too personal

   EmergencyNurse2012 replied to DayDreamin ER CRNP's topic in Emergency

   Keeper Mom, I feel your pain…Had one myself the other day. Up in my face, literally calling me to the room every 2 minutes to put mom on the bedpan, fluff her pillow, dress her wounds, on and...

7. 3 DUIs What are my Chances of Being an RN?

   EmergencyNurse2012 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   I must agree with other posts stating that having a DUI when young is different than having your third as a 38 year old. It shows a pattern of worrisome behavior. It is highly unlikely that a...

8. Job Offer But it's Out-of-state

   EmergencyNurse2012 replied to nocturnallife's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   You need to take into account the location as well as the work situation. If you are accustomed to northern winters and you like winter, then that would not be a problem. If you are accustomed to...

9. Seriously considering travel nursing, need tips

   EmergencyNurse2012 posted a topic in Travel

   Hey everyone. I need some advice regarding travel nursing from nurses that have or are traveled. I've been an ER nurse for 5 years and would like to travel. Is there anything you wish you had...

10. I'm Done With Nursing.

    EmergencyNurse2012 replied to RegNurse1987's topic in General Nursing

    I have no where near the amount of years in as you, but I feel burnt out too. I have my ADN and will graduate with my BSN next summer-but I'm soooo over school and working and all the demands on my...

11. Do Bachelor's Degrees Save Lives? - The Facts about Earning a BSN

    EmergencyNurse2012 replied to Rasmussen University's topic in General Nursing

    YES! YES! YES! NursecatRN! I'm paying $2000 per course to learn little to nothing new over what I learned from the Associates degree program from which I graduated. To say it's frustrating is an...

12. How long to be really comfortable?

    EmergencyNurse2012 replied to dannygirl315's topic in Emergency

    Everyone is different, but it took me every bit of two years to feel comfortable…Stay open for suggestions, seek feedback on your performance from people who will tell you the truth and never...

13. Stressed Out! - Should I stay and tough it out?

    EmergencyNurse2012 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear undecided, Breathe. If your coworkers are supportive and telling you that you are doing a good job, you most likely are doing a phenomenal job. You are in a very challenging speciality. It...

14. Does being a Travel Nurse REALLY put more money in your pocket???

    EmergencyNurse2012 replied to Upward_Bound's topic in Travel

    Regarding the post that delineated the differences between an RN and BSN as the Bachelors prepared nurse has a degree and RN takes the licensing exam in order to practice. This is not entirely...

15. Just resigned from my first nursing job

    EmergencyNurse2012 posted a topic in General Nursing

    So, I'm having a surreal moment right now and just thought I'd kick it out here into cyberland. I applied for and was hired on as an ER nurse in a competing facility in town. The thing is, I feel...