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  1. who does your casting and splinting?

    kaycee replied to cjthegreat's topic in Emergency

    Both the RN's and the Techs are instructed on splinting. The Techs do it mostly but the nurses do it when the Tech is busy or when we have no tech. The Docs never. Occasionally Ortho will come in...

  2. How do you deal with Non-Urgent Patients

    kaycee replied to mom2michael's topic in Emergency

    Two reasons in my opinion that we get so many nonurgent pt's in our ED. First MD offices are so booked that the instant response of many office personnel is, we can't see you, GO TO THE ER. The...

  3. Per Diem?

    kaycee replied to newlvngrad's topic in General Nursing

    Per diem is a casual position. You work only when you are needed. There is no guarantee of time and no benefits. Yes, you can work when you want to but they have no obligation to use you if you are...

  4. Moving to Pittsburgh

    kaycee replied to coles2's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Sewickley Valley Hospital is a nice size community hospital. I don't know what positions are available there or what starting pay is for a GN. Allegheny General Hospital is a level 1 trauma center on...

  5. ICU jobs in Pittsburgh...

    kaycee replied to SandraDeeRN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    When your contract is up, try AGH Suburban campus. Small 6 bed ICU, nice stepping stone for a larger ICU

  6. ER: The dumping place

    kaycee replied to Happy-ER-RN's topic in Emergency

    Just an additional thought. Along with what everyone else has said, we a now are a society of quick fixes. It seems like people have no patience for nonurgent illnesses. Everyone wants a pill for...

  7. patient belongings

    kaycee replied to nursejennie76's topic in Emergency

    We only do belonging lists on pt's who are admitted. We have a checklist of what they are keeping with them in the hospital and they sign it. If they can't sign, have decreased LOC or no family with...

  8. Dealing with the loss of fellow nurse

    kaycee replied to brokenheartrn's topic in Emergency

    We lost one of our nurses a few years ago. She was found dead in bed, was young and had no medical problems. It was quite a shock to all of us. We collected money and gave some to her favorite...

  9. How much did you start as a nurse and when.

    kaycee replied to ZASHAGALKA's topic in General Nursing

    $6.00/hr as a new RN in 1975. Now making $32.00/hr as a charge nurse. My salary increased very slowly over the years and was stagnant for quite a while in the late 80's and 90's. Jumped quite a bit...

  10. causes for a non reactive pupil

    kaycee replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    For sure a head CT was in order as well as an admit at least to an OBV bed, with eval by a neurologist. I've never seen a minor narcotic OD result in one non reactive pupil. You were right to be...

  11. Dispensing medications

    kaycee replied to RainbowSkye's topic in Emergency

    OTC or not, I would not dispense any medication without an order from an

  12. how much experience did you have before becoming an ER nurse?

    kaycee replied to liljsmom02's topic in Emergency

    Started as a GN in SICU/Trauma- 3yrs there then 4yrs in CCU then to ER. Been in the ER now for

  13. Awesome ACLS Website !!!

    kaycee replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    Just did ACLS renewal and they mention changes but are still teaching the same stuff. I may be wrong but I believe they said the new material will not be introduced until fall

  14. Cna Classes In Pittsburgh??

    kaycee replied to Steph812's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Try Community College of Allegheny County or Beaver. You may want to call HR at Butler Memorial and see if they have any

  15. Advice needed concerning job search-Pgh

    kaycee replied to MissBrn's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Sewickley Valley Hospital and Ohio Valley Hospital still do babies. They are located closer to the North Hills. I don't know if they hire GN's for OB but you could check them

  16. Just needed to get this off my chest.

    kaycee replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    Asthma is not just asthma. It can be very deadly. I'm sure you did everything you could. As nurses we may become used to death, but hopefully we never stop being affected by

  17. ED security

    kaycee replied to KatieBell's topic in Emergency

    No metal detectors, one lone security guard per shift, that has to round the whole building. No security stationed in the ER. Two camers and monitors that don't work half the time. We are a...

  18. ER RN new in Pittsburg

    kaycee replied to poplitealgirlRN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I don't really know salary levels but if you are used to west coast salaries, you won't be making as much, but cost of living is cheaper in the Burg. The shortage here is not as great as other places...

  19. Charge Nurses

    kaycee replied to trauma_junkie1's topic in General Nursing

    I work in the ED. I am steady daylight charge and get a higher base rate. There is also a steady 3-11 charge. I work 4 ten hour shifts, mostly Mon thru Thurs. no weekends. The steady 3-11 charge...

  20. ER Dept Scrub Color

    kaycee replied to blufoxtrot's topic in Emergency

    We wear black scrubs in the ER but can wear any color top or jacket. ICU and PCU are navy and white. Med surg is white pants with any color tops or jackets. Aides are wine pants with any color tops or...

  21. IV Phenergan and Toradol "Push"

    kaycee replied to CrohnieToo's topic in Emergency

    Yes, Toradol burns, I've also been on the receiving end and had pt's tell me it burns. I also dilute the Toradol with NSS before giving it. Maybe the combination of two very irritating drugs made...

  22. What do your ER patients families say or do that irks you?

    kaycee replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    "I haven't eaten all day." After arriving by ambulance for a sore throat, "I'll need a cab pass home" "I only had one beer" ETOH 269 "Are you the doctor, or JUST a nurse" "I have to be otta here in a...

  23. UPMC Passavant???

    kaycee replied to cheripa's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    http://www.upmcnurses.com/Benefits.htm Try this link, I believe all UPMC facilities are the

  24. Pittsburgh Nurses...is there a shortage?

    kaycee replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Yes there is still a need for nurses in Pittsburgh. Any of the major health systems, West Penn Allegheny, Mercy or UPMC have bigs ads in the paper every

  25. How many hours do nurses work in a week?

    kaycee replied to Princess74's topic in General Nursing

    Four 10hr shifts 7a-5p Mon-Thur. Every Thurs, Fri, & Sat