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  1. whiskeygirl

    Got an interview for ER!

    whiskeygirl replied to Lurksalot's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats!!!! There is a thread about questions that were asked during interviews for a ER position. I made a post as well. Maybe reading that thread will help quiet the pre-interview nerves. Maybe...
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    Respiratory therapist charged with molestation

    whiskeygirl replied to LydiaNN's topic in General Nursing

    NOT GUILTY?!?!?!?!?!? How does he figure??
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    PRN / Flex question

    whiskeygirl replied to a_clay's topic in General Nursing

    For me it means you work a minimum of "Two shifts per week". In my case its actually a minimum of 3 shifts in 3 months. But I can work way over that if
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    Nursing in Salt Lake City as a non-LDS??

    whiskeygirl replied to ED_Lifer's topic in General Nursing

    Hehe, yeah but its kinda freaky when you drive into a neighborhood and everyone waves as you drive by, and you have no idea who they are. I don't see the area as being more courteous than other...
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    Nursing in Salt Lake City as a non-LDS??

    whiskeygirl replied to ED_Lifer's topic in General Nursing

    HI- I have been here for over 5 years and still surviving. I moved here from Chicago so it was quite the culture shock!!! There are lots of funny laws, mainly in regards to liquor. Not everyone is LDS...
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    I got fired. Now what?!?!?!

    whiskeygirl replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry and that really sucks. Try to find a place where you wanna be and where they want you. You have so many areas to check out, try not to be limited by what has happened recently. Try...
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    Rewards for picking up shifts?

    whiskeygirl replied to GilbertDaddy's topic in General Nursing

    If we fill in the holes of the schedule once it has ben put out we earn an extra $11/hr. That is on top of shift differential and over time pay. That is ER. There is really nothing extra for coming in...
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    Social security taxes when income > $90,000

    whiskeygirl replied to soliant12's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Well at some point during the year you max out your contributions to Social security, I would think you hit that point at about October-November. Then you don't have to contribute until the start of...
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    Top Online Rnbsn Program

    whiskeygirl replied to lichy's topic in General Nursing

    University of Northern Colorado has a RN-BSN online. It appears to be an inexpensive program. $235/credit hour for out of state! However they don't have nursing courses over the summer and if you were...
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    Automatic tracking System

    whiskeygirl replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Emergency

    Yeah, it can do that too. When the hospital I was working at was using it, we were "beta" testing it for use with patients. I wasn't around when/if it was implimented. Sorry, I wish I knew the name...
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    Automatic tracking System

    whiskeygirl replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Emergency

    We had a system like that for a hospital I worked at near Chicago. We called it our "Eyes". They blinked with red leds. It was about 1/2 the size of a pager, and we clipped it to our scrubs. That way...
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    Fired-need advice/opinions

    whiskeygirl replied to Kirsti1181's topic in Legal

    Maybe, this will be a huge blessing in disguise! Just to add, I don't think this was fair at all. You weren't asking for a whole day off, just to leave a few minutes
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    What scared you most at first?

    whiskeygirl replied to tracey2705's topic in General Nursing

    Noc Owl- Would you mind sharing those cheat sheets? It sound as if those could be a good learning tool for any newbie. Thanks,
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    Questions you were asked on ER interview?

    whiskeygirl replied to Lurksalot's topic in Emergency

    I was asked very technical questions. Q: A patient comes in with a pain in her leg, what do you do? A: Visualize the extremity, feel for temp., palpate pedal pulses. Q:What of these 6 meds are you...
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    Best Assessment Book

    whiskeygirl replied to hugs&kisses's topic in General Nursing

    I like the one I have for photo refrence, but I use 2 different ones. Mosby's Guide to Physical Examination by seidel, ball, dains and benedict. (I happen to have an extra brand new one if you are...
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    New ED Tech--

    whiskeygirl replied to Pose's topic in Emergency

    Another ER nurse here. You really did learn a lot of useful stuff while training to be an EMT. Splinting, HAZMAT and dealing with traumas are things you went over. You CAN do this if you are willing...
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    How would you answer this question?!

    whiskeygirl replied to purple_rose_3's topic in General Nursing

    Multi- I like your sense of humor!!! That will have me laughing inappropriately for days!
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    How would you answer this question?!

    whiskeygirl replied to purple_rose_3's topic in General Nursing

    Ugh, there is an interview question that shows no creativity by the interviewer! I have gotten asked this every time I have interviewed for a job. I like to think that the interviewer is trying to...
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    Do you work for Nurse CEO?????

    whiskeygirl replied to smartynurse's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Hey Axis, I am not familiar TCH but very interested in your comment "I was also told that they were involved in attempting to get nursing licenses restricted to just their facility." Can you explain...
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    Salt Lake City ?

    whiskeygirl replied to StatBlues's topic in General Nursing

    Hear, Hear on the ICU!!! Man O' Mighty!!! I liked working on their floor, it was mainly the charge nurse, that was rough (not mean). But, I learned a TON of great
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    Long Hour Shifts..HELP!

    whiskeygirl replied to Christina1439's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Continuity of care is a big
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    Giving report about a patient over the phone to a doctor

    whiskeygirl replied to Never_too_late's topic in General Nursing

    Wow!!! I had not seen that before and it is sure to be of future use to me! I once saw a nurse taking report in sort of a head to toe assessment (not sure if that was clear). Has anyone seen this, and...
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    New Grads that wear RN on badge before licensure

    whiskeygirl replied to Nurse-o-Matic's topic in General Nursing

    That doesnt sound right at all! The hospital is ok with this?? I think if the Nurse tech were to screw up it could put the hospital in hot water. You are right to feel uneasy about this. I would too....
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    Waiting for DCN acceptance summer06

    whiskeygirl replied to ang05's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Well that is just truely a shame!! There are/were some excellent instructors there that utilized this format with superior skill. Ang05 try Maryville University. I have a friend that went through...
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    If it wasn't for bad luck....

    whiskeygirl replied to galenight's topic in General Nursing

    Wow!! That is an impressive string of incredibly horrible, bad luck. I feel for you, really! Things can only get better, right? PM me with your address and I will send you a funny e-mail. At least you...