emergencynursy

emergencynursy specializes in Emergency Room.

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1. Triage nursing: How do you keep your sanity!?

   emergencynursy replied to emergencynursy's topic in Emergency

   We have a "fast track" that sees Level 4's and 5's, but it's one nurse and one PA. It's 5 rooms.

2. ADD in the ED

   emergencynursy replied to miss_kay's topic in Emergency

   I had to be medicated! Adderall was my enemy in high school, but I've learned to cope with taking it. I found that taking smaller amounts three times a day helps keep me focused all day. Medication has saved my butt!! Having my areas organized helps...

3. ESI practice thread

   emergencynursy replied to Lev's topic in Emergency

   We usually do. Most of our psych patients and homocidal/suicidal. Even if they're frequent flyers, and they're just there for the sandwiches, they're still a Level 2. The only psych we don't triage as Level 2 is someone who is having anxiety or depre...

4. Triage nursing: How do you keep your sanity!?

   emergencynursy posted a topic in Emergency

   I've finally hit my one-year mark as an emergency nurse, and now I'm allowed to triage. Our department uses the "nurse first" and an RN is the first person the patient sees as they're checking in. When the department is short-staffed and our rooms ar...

5. New graduate, new ER nurse.

   emergencynursy replied to emergencynursy's topic in Emergency

   Thank you! That is so helpful! I appreciate you taking the time to give me some pointers. :)

6. New ER nurse.. Any tips?

   emergencynursy posted a topic in Emergency

   Starting after I pass boards June 3rd. Any tips for the brand new graduate nurse starting in the ER?

7. New graduate, new ER nurse.

   emergencynursy posted a topic in Emergency

   I graduated nursing school May 12th, and I take boards June 3rd. Then, I will start my job as a brand-spankin' new ER nurse! I know most people say, "get med/surg experience first!" but I saw the opportunity, and I jumped on it. Any tips that any one...