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  1. Working for a VA gov't entity?

    JourneyCC posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi There...... Just curious if those that work in a VA hospital situation like it? Was it "weird" to get used to? There is a really good ED dayshift position I'm thinking of applying for (my...

  2. PIV inserted into an artery! EEK!

    JourneyCC posted a topic in General Nursing

    So in 4yrs of nursing, I inserted my first ever PIV into an a/c artery! .......really surprised me as the "vein" was right there on top screaming "pick me" LOL Thankfully the patient is a montly IV...

  3. New nurse just became nurse manager!

    JourneyCC replied to guineachick's topic in General Nursing

    Overcome your inexperience (perception by others) with tact, graciousness and go to the wall for your

  4. I'm Injections and hitting blood vessels?

    JourneyCC posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm just curious on average how many times, you've hit a blood vessel giving I'm injections (especially in VL site)? ...........I ask because in 4 years I"ve hit a blood vessel twice in VL site (and...

  5. I'm Injections and hitting blood vessels?

    JourneyCC replied to JourneyCC's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your responses. I am glad I am not the only "lucky"

  6. Leaving Hospital setting for Home Infusion Nursing?

    JourneyCC posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    So, I've been thinking about leaving the hospital setting, and am not quite sure how I'll like home infusion nursing? But, I LOVE the flexibility that I would have in my schedule doing infusions....

  7. Help! I HATE my new job

    JourneyCC replied to gal220RN's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Ughhh, I so feel your pain. I just moved to a new state in new hospital that is supposed to be "all that"......and I just hate it. I've been there 2 months and am already thinking about other jobs....

  8. The worst or strangest orders you have seen...

    JourneyCC replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in General Nursing

    Last week I had my all time fav: "Hold extubation and d/c intubation for possible extubation" Talk about over-tired

  9. Banning Crocs?

    JourneyCC replied to styRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I hope common sense prevails on this

  10. Did I make the right decision!

    JourneyCC replied to freedom4's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I can't tell you how glad I am I chose PICU vs. ER as a new grad! For all the reasons you stated (except substitute ER for NICU). You will be so much more challenged and you will be learn all age...

  11. Name hospital and salary--everywhere

    JourneyCC replied to mistydave's topic in General Nursing

    southern CA, new grads $26-30 hr. Many with up to 10K sign on bonuses. Caution, it's very expensive to live

  12. Insight & advice on Critical care(ICU) VS. general Med-Surg floor?

    JourneyCC replied to RUcon08's topic in General Nursing

    Oh and yes.........DEFINITELY choose a new grad program that is well known for it's reputation as being a great residency! It makes all the difference in the world! Truly, my residency is fantastic....

  13. Insight & advice on Critical care(ICU) VS. general Med-Surg floor?

    JourneyCC replied to RUcon08's topic in General Nursing

    New grad opinion here. I too couldn't decide, but went straight to the ICU in a HUGE wellknown Hospital. I love it! I worked in the ER my last year of school and loved that, but felt like I was...

  14. Trauma RN's - A question.......

    JourneyCC posted a topic in Emergency

    I am going to be changing hospitals to a major metropolitan hospital, and have the opportunity to work either Trauma ICU or Trama ER. My question is.......is there really an advantage to working ICU...

  15. Something different is calling me ..... questions???

    JourneyCC posted a topic in General Nursing

    Any insights??? I'm a L&D RN and really have been thinking about ER and PICU this last year. The hospital I"m at will let me in either unit thankfully. I have a few questions, I would appreciate...

  16. Tired of ICU, started ER this week....

    JourneyCC replied to New2ER's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm in L&D and considering switching to either ER or PICU, so I'm glad I'm not alone in this

  17. P.A.S.S questions - help needed!

    JourneyCC replied to Elleann's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    #4. that's my story and I'm stickin' to

  18. L&D or Mother&Baby???

    JourneyCC replied to hugs&kisses's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Great points from previous posters. All I can add is, if you have your heart set on L&D, don't sell yourself short.....especially if your state has a nursing shortage, because there will always...

  19. General Medicine vs. Specialty

    JourneyCC posted a topic in General Nursing

    I think this is the hardest decision I've made yet, as I am about to graduate. How do you choose? I feel like both have so much to offer and yet, I feel like I'll "mourn" the loss of the area I...

  20. How to choose? Decisions, decisions.....

    JourneyCC posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm about to graduate and have fallen in love with two "bi-polar" areas of nursing. Any advise, insights, hindsights about choosing? Countdown to decision time for me!

  21. How to choose? Decisions, decisions.....

    JourneyCC replied to JourneyCC's topic in First Year After Licensure

    THe signing bonuses, contracts and "goodies" are the same as it's with the same hospital. WOuld be really easy if they were

  22. How to choose? Decisions, decisions.....

    JourneyCC replied to JourneyCC's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for the insight and wish of goodluck. THe two areas I'm considering both within the same MAJOR hospital, are PEDS or L&D (worlds apart). I have done extensive clinicals in both and both...