ChristineN

I would have definitely driven myself.

What amazes me is when grown adults come in that didn't take anything for fever or pain. I had one lady tell me she didn't take anything cause she was worried about interactions with all of her diabetes and HTN meds. I told her next time just take that Tylenol

I was also going to suggest CNL. I am finishing up a CNL program now. I had started a FNP program but realized that I wasn't ready to leave the bedside and I wanted something that also included education in its focus. CNL answers both of these desires of mine. The degree is still fairly new, so I am sure that it will be tweaked some as time goes by.

When I was working in PA years ago we were told that they were no longer legal "unless the unit is short staffed." I never looked for myself to see what the law was as i was not a fan of 16 hour shifts

I am not referring to basic EMT training, I am referring to paramedics, who have more training on advanced airways than nurses get in school

You can not do everything a paramedics can do. A paramedic can intubate and trach, nurses can not

He should be reimbursing you for gas if it is your car

I am sorry for your situation. Are you applying for jobs out of your town? Are you applying for jobs outside the hospital?

No paramedics in my ER, but we do have EMT's that are super useful. They start IVs, rub labs, transport, do EKGs, assist with codes, and so much more.

I am your size 5'0, and weigh 100 lbs, soaking wet. I never had a problem as a tech or now as a nurse finding employment. If you are using proper body mechanics you should be fine.

Soon this nursing student will be on allnurses complaining about how unfair her instructors are and asking if she really has to work at the bedside if she is going to just be an FNP

No offense, but I am sure L&D would be a good job for you since many of the interventions done can be more controversial, especially by those who are holistic.

Just curious, but why RN? Have you thought about being a registered dietitian?

I think she is going to have to ask the BON

Uhh not me at all. I am not going to freak out about germs when not at work. Plus overuse of hand sanitizer just leads to a resistance to antibiotics