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  1. back on the horse...

    noelle4 posted a topic in Emergency

    Hi. Can anyone tell me what would prepare me most for the ER--MICU, SICU, tele, or IR (interventional radiology)? Long boring story, I did 3 mos in ER, but on LOA for now, and interviewing for these...

  2. back on the horse...

    noelle4 replied to noelle4's topic in Emergency

    Do you (or anyone here) know anything about interventional radiology (IR)nursing? Don't you need ICU or ER first?

  3. Acls

    noelle4 posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hi. What should I study up on specifically for my 12hr ACLS class tomorrow? (NOT recertification--1st time taking). Do I need to memorize ALL the algorithms? Tx

  4. Acls

    noelle4 replied to noelle4's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Thank you everyone for your responses. They all help.:) I hope to get over a hurdle now (long story) and get all the certification I can...

  5. filing a complaint

    noelle4 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone know if HR has authority to overrule a manager's decision not to keep an employee in her dept? Would filing a formal complaint against this manager help (or hurt?). This manager does not...

  6. Acls

    noelle4 replied to noelle4's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I passed (100%) whew..! It wasn't so bad Is PALS gonna be much different? What other certs should I be looking for (ER)? One more ?...Is it reasonable to ask for help when I am faced w an unfamiliar...

  7. problems on orientation

    noelle4 posted a topic in Emergency

    Please advise. I am one month away from being off ER orientation (no prior experience) and feel good about my performance so far--altho I am by no means an expert and have MUCH more to see. I have...

  8. problems on orientation

    noelle4 replied to noelle4's topic in Emergency

    Hey VS--I appreciate what u say here and I took your advice--I went back in there and told my manager it is not my decision to leave the ER. I DO love the ER--just maybe not this one so much anymore,...

  9. problems on orientation

    noelle4 replied to noelle4's topic in Emergency

    Hi Qanik! Thanks for the info. If I had a manager like you, I'd still want to work ER. She is new to my teaching hospital (5 mos maybe). I know some of the old timers are giving her a hard time, so I...

  10. problems on orientation

    noelle4 replied to noelle4's topic in Emergency

    Hi VS. I just lost a long msg I tried to send u--I'll make this one shorter. Thanks for the advice. You and I think so alike, it's kinda scary :) I had a great day w my new preceptor today. She is a...

  11. problems on orientation

    noelle4 replied to noelle4's topic in Emergency

    VS!!! You ROCK! I am so down right now, and I actually did start crying on my way home from class just THINKING about going back in there tomorrow. So unlike me!! I am the one everyone ELSE cries to!...

  12. problems on orientation

    noelle4 replied to noelle4's topic in Emergency

    Hmmm. My gut was right about extensions (not really beneficial). Thanks for the input, everyone. I agree that the real learning comes from when u have to do it yourself. I am rethinking this whole ER...

  13. My son tried to kill himself tonight

    noelle4 replied to Haunted's topic in Psychiatric

    Dear Haunted, My heart is breaking for you! I have a 16 yo son and my biggest fear is that he would try to hurt himself--that would be unbearable!! We all want nothing but happiness for our kids--even...

  14. problems on orientation

    noelle4 replied to noelle4's topic in Emergency

    Thanks to ALL of you who responded to my problem!! You guys are AWESOME and u can't believe how much better i feel after reading your msgs of support!! You sound like the kind of RN's I wish I could...