HarleyGrandma RN, EMT-B

HarleyGrandma has 6 years experience as a RN, EMT-B and specializes in Emergency.

Latest Activity

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   ECG lead placement for large breasted women

   HarleyGrandma replied to Cidneysue's topic in Emergency

   The leads need to be placed to accurately capture the electrical activity of that particular heart. Some times the shape will require placement under the breast, and sometimes across the breast. If you focus on placing the leads in relation to the he...
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   firefighting/emt and nursing?

   HarleyGrandma replied to jadenmx's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I'm an ER nurse and I still run as a volunteer EMT for my local rescue squad. I enjoy getting to go out in the field still, and the squads that come into my ED respect that I still run. Lot's of our nurses started as paramedics and then transitioned ...
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   Passed CEN!

   HarleyGrandma replied to Rizzo02481's topic in Emergency

   Congratulations!!
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   Definitions Please

   HarleyGrandma replied to Kymmlin's topic in Emergency

   Here is the website that breaks down the designations in VA Virginia Trauma Centers
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   Brain sheet for ED?

   HarleyGrandma replied to SR8811's topic in Emergency

   I don't use a brain sheet; things move too fast. I document in real-time (or within minutes) because traumas come in, and staff gets shifted around. Multiple departments are involved in care at the same time and need information from each other. At s...
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   What's your favorite nursing task?

   HarleyGrandma replied to beekindRN's topic in General Nursing

   Giving TPA and seeing the patient resolve in front of your eyes. Knowing that they now have a chance at a meaningful recovery. In the ED we don't get to spend an extended amount of time 1:1 with a patient, so having an hour uninterrupted is special. ...
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   LPNs in the ER

   HarleyGrandma replied to amandab13's topic in Emergency

   No LPN's in our ED. We do have EMT's and Paramedics, and a really good working relationship between all of us (Dr, RN, tech, etc) In Virginia
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   I Passed my NCLEX RN!!!

   HarleyGrandma replied to direw0lf's topic in NCLEX

   Congrats!!
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   NCLEX July Test Takers

   HarleyGrandma replied to HarleyGrandma's topic in NCLEX

   Take the night before the test off, try to relax and get some sleep. You know what you know already, trust in yourself! Good luck everyone!!
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    Chances of a new grad starting in an ER

    HarleyGrandma replied to IndependentMN's topic in Emergency

    I just passed the NCLEX yesterday (yay!) and I'm starting a new grad residency in a level II trauma ED in July. I got my EMT last year and have been volunteering at my local squad ever since. There are opportunities out there, you just have to track ...
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    NCLEX July Test Takers

    HarleyGrandma replied to HarleyGrandma's topic in NCLEX

    So rescheduled my test, moved it up from July 9th to today. It cut off at 75 questions, and a few hours later I got the "good" PVT pop-up. What a random, vague, test with about: 25 SATA, 10 pharm, 15 delegation (LPN and/or UAP) Stay focused, believe...
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    NCLEX July Test Takers

    HarleyGrandma replied to HarleyGrandma's topic in NCLEX

    3o days is about $99, it doesn't have an assessment. To get an assessment you need the $199 package ☹️
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    NCLEX July Test Takers

    HarleyGrandma replied to HarleyGrandma's topic in NCLEX

    So I just rescheduled my test for this Thursday, June 26th! When I checked the test website there was an opening and I grabbed it. Ready to do this and pass and be done!! :-)
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    NCLEX July Test Takers

    HarleyGrandma replied to HarleyGrandma's topic in NCLEX

    I just purchased the 30 day package of UWorld and I really like it. The rationales are straight forward and I like the option of marking questions for later. Good luck!!
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    77 Q's on NCLEX & passing!

    HarleyGrandma replied to hopeelizabeth's topic in NCLEX

    Congrats!!