By Topic: Emergency

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Looking for a job ER/ Pacu specificallyvin nor california area?

Last answered 3 days ago 1 answer

Opinions on paramedics working in the ER? If you have them do they float in the department or take an assignment? Ours take an assignment but we would rather them float since the Charge Nurse has to cover them

Last answered 22 days ago 8 answers

How do you feel about hiring the "seasoned" nurse who has many years of experience but may not be as computer savvy or fast?

Last answered 27 days ago 20 answers

How can I improve my IV insertion skills?

Last answered about 1 month ago 17 answers

Experienced nurses, can you explain the differences between ER and ICU nursing for aspiring nurses considering which path to take?

Last answered about 1 month ago 52 answers

I am in a residency program as a new grad ED nurse. I am struggling to keep up. My preceptor says I’m doing good. But I feel overwhelmed and underprepared. I am so anxious about starting on my own the end of May. What should I do?

Last answered about 2 months ago 1 answer

What do you consider safe staffing in your emergency department? I am currently looking to relocate to a new ER and was hoping to get guidance on what is a safe ratio!

Last answered 2 months ago 1 answer

Relocating to Dallas later this year. I have 4 years experience in ER. I was wondering what is hourly pay?

Last answered 2 months ago 1 answer

I’m coming up on almost a year of nursing. I’m curious about how difficult or easy it is to get in the ED once I hit that 1 year mark. I completed my preceptorship in the ED, but essentially it’s useless to any place hiring. Thoughts?

Last answered 2 months ago 2 answers

TNCC 9th edition test answers

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Which is better, NIGHT or DAY SHIFT in the Emergency Department and why?

Last answered 2 months ago 12 answers

When will the new Prescott, AZ facility be opening and how do I get in on the ground floor?

Last answered 3 months ago 1 answer

Haven’t been to an interview for a long time, just come back to the market so wondering what types of interview questions are more common for med/surg and ED? Any advice. Thanks!

Last answered 3 months ago 3 answers

What are other options for an ER nurse with 1 year experience? I love to tx medical pt. My last ER had many aggressive psych pts & security took 10 mins to arrive. I was burnt out. I declined other ERs b/c of similar work conditions & lack of pay.

Last answered 3 months ago 4 answers

I need some advice as a almost new grad going into my first job in the ED this summer. How do you feel about new grads working in the ED? What do you think is the most important thing you learned as an ED nurse?

Last answered 3 months ago 8 answers

I'm looking to move to either Portland,OR, Seattle, WA or Raliegh, NC. To All the awesome ER nurses, this baby ER nurse looking to find a good home base. How do you like your EDs and which hospitals should I keep in mind. ?

Last answered 3 months ago 1 answer

I'm wondering if anybody else has noticed the horrible trend of the ER staff completely disrespecting all most of the people that come in writing all of them off as drug and alcohol addicted persons before they do their mandated duty of making sure i

Last answered 4 months ago 5 answers

Why is it such a challenge for me to secure a New RN Position when was actively practicing as an LPN for 15 years? I have trained many RNs and held Leadership Roles. I am also the go to person.

Last answered 4 months ago 2 answers

What are gynecological emergencies?

Last answered 4 months ago 3 answers

Where are the best places to apply as a new graduate with my ADN in Portland, OR area? I am coming from Michigan. Looking for ED/ICU

Last answered 4 months ago 1 answer

I am interested in emergency nursing or trauma nursing. What should I do fresh out of nursing school to improve my hireability and impress possible employers? I did get BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, NRP, and PALS.

Last answered 4 months ago 8 answers

Hi, does anyone know of any hospitals that are hiring new grads in the ER in Phoenix, AZ? Looking for employers and connections. I am currently pending NCLEX and I just graduated from an ADN program and am almost finished with my BSN (CEP program).

Last answered 4 months ago 4 answers

Is it dangerous to be an ER nurse?

Last answered 4 months ago 5 answers

How do I get to attend job fairs for a new grad program/employment?

Last answered 4 months ago 1 answer

How is my 2 year experience as an ER Tech in a Trauma facility able benefit me when applying to a RN role? Can I negotiate that experience for a higher pay?

Last answered 5 months ago 8 answers