cota2k

cota2k specializes in Tele m/s, new to ED.

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1. patient acuity system

   cota2k replied to nursbjb00's topic in Management

   This is always a sticky subject. What is safe? Our VIP of clinical practice has a goal of about 5:1. That's 1.5 hours per patient on a med-surg, post-Op floor. Nurse Assistants do all the baths, pass trays, and answer call bells. We have few LPN's l...

2. Tattle Tales

   cota2k posted a topic in Management

   Our Senior Leaders have been trying to reduce infection rates, as everyone in Nursing is. Recently, a memo was sent to all employees that if anyone witnesses an unsafe practice it is their reponsibility to immediately take measures to stop the unsafe...

3. So we have a Code coming in....

   cota2k replied to kellyp374's topic in General Nursing

   I was on med/surg and a Pt went unresponsive. The quick action/adrenaline rush changed my life.

4. So we have a Code coming in....

   cota2k replied to kellyp374's topic in General Nursing

   I remember my first code as a student. Big guy, witnessed arrest while working with an outdoor contracting co. He was beyond blue and his eyes were someplace else. So much work compressing his huge upper body and in the end he was pronounced dead...

5. Anyone Made the Transition from Med/Surg to ER?

   cota2k replied to iluvdetroit's topic in General Nursing

   I made the transition a few years back after one year of tele/med-surg. We are also small town America; far more drama vs trauma. It was difficult at first mainly because I was still raw. You describe far more experience than I had, and with a goo...

6. Would you marry a female MD?

   cota2k replied to cgun101's topic in Men

   Thats right Roy F. I married a person not a profession.

7. Question about nursing and 12 hours shifts.

   cota2k replied to timn420's topic in Men

   12 hrs is a long time to be locked in a bunker overnight. I work in an increasingly busier rural ER, overnights are 630p to 7 a, and by 4 or 5 you R spent! I came in to NSG as a second career, so I'm no spring chicken. The nap getting ready for a n...

8. Shoes

   cota2k replied to Lilloman's topic in Men

   in nsg school i broke down and invested in custom orthotics. pricey, but my 40+ year old hips, knees and back are happy! I wear 'em in newbalance or nike walking zips, extra wide. good to go!

9. Male Nurse Mentor

   cota2k replied to jst81161's topic in Male Students

   nsg school can be a full-time job w/tests and care plans. running track will be a great way to decompress. Also after graduation the crazy nsg shifts (3 * 12 hr shifts) could allow time for training. good luck and enjoy the learning

10. Hair style

    cota2k replied to Galaknore's topic in Men

    can you compromise with a 'high and tite" cut? otherwise...yeah a mohawk will be stereotyped.

11. Patients who are too lazy to open their own splenda packets

    cota2k replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    After two years of ER practice I still consider myself new. I always find myself amazed at the lack of humility the patients present with. Granted they have no idea what we are doing in the next room or even on the other side of the curtain but, ev...

12. Polling our male nurses: What area of nursing are you currently in right now?

    cota2k replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Men

    currently in ER but , i'm a little frustrated with being between the "old" clicks and the uninspired newbees. also, outdoor concert and carnival (beer tent) season is coming; if I wanted to wrestle intox i would have been a cop. looking for a chang...

13. What Graduate Nurses Need To Know About Nursing

    cota2k replied to Bugaloo's topic in General Nursing

    this is excellent reflection and advice at the same time. not only does this apply to new grads but, to those who have been at it for any length of time. i feel there is always more to learn and greener pastures. if your environment is not fosteri...

14. Press Gainey AARRGGHH

    cota2k replied to susi_q's topic in Emergency

    Our press ganey scores avg about 85%. So, as there is always room for improvement I came up with a couple of suggestions. Expresso or cappacino in the waiting room, and hot moist towels in the bathrooms. My gold star: Between retavase injections w...

15. days vs. evenings vs. nights

    cota2k replied to Sassybottom's topic in General Nursing

    Cliques! Opposite weekends have alternate personalities: one weekned has the lifers on days, and the A-Team at night. The opposite weekend has the misfits on days, and the Freak Show at night. When ever a swap takes place, sparks fly! being the ...