greenjanell

greenjanell has 7 years experience and specializes in ER.

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1. High school student wanting to be a nurse!

   greenjanell replied to chocoholic1324's topic in General Nursing

   i agree with getting your CNA. but when it comes down to it, go straight to RN school. being an LPN gives you a ton of experience, but if you want to be an RN, LPN school is expensive, and when you are done you will not want to go back to get your RN...

2. At age 39, should I start nursing program?

   greenjanell replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

   Absolutely!! the oldest person in my graduating class was 52. look at it this way. you might be 41 when you graduate, but you are going to be 41 anyway so you might as well be graduated from nursing school. wouldn't that make turning 41 better in som...

3. Why I like small ER's

   greenjanell replied to nursebrandie28's topic in Emergency

   I work in a small ER comparitivly, however, i guess we have the best of both worlds. our ER is 19 beds, not a trauma center, but still the biggest in our area (within 50 miles or so) but its still small enough that everyone knows everyone, we are ver...

4. PHRN certification at Jeffstat

   greenjanell replied to irishgrl's topic in Pennsylvania

   yeah i just read that, and i think i could pull it off. i could drive monday and come home tuesday. now we jsut need 4 other people ha ha.

5. PHRN certification at Jeffstat

   greenjanell replied to irishgrl's topic in Pennsylvania

   i would be interested in this. but how long is the course. 138 hours is not that specific, how many days is it? i would have to come from western pa.

6. 18 gauge insertion

   greenjanell replied to Murse7's topic in Emergency

   no matter what the patient is in the ER for, unless it is a child or otherwise completely unnecessary, i ALWAYS start with an 18G because then you get used to putting them in, and when the time comes that you actually need one (GI Bleed, Trauma, dise...

7. Your One Best Piece Of Advice Please.

   greenjanell replied to whitman's topic in Emergency

   Do not be to proud to ask for help. Dont try to prove yourself by doing everything. You will only kill yourself and possibly a patient. If you get overwhelmed, ask for help. The best nurses know when to ask for help, and dont wait till its too late. ...

8. Intubation Preparation

   greenjanell replied to punkstar's topic in Emergency

   our facility uses mostly succinylcholine, etomadate and neurcuron. our RSI kit also has versed, lidocaine and other drugs. i have found its vital to know both the trade amd generic names for these meds. if you are in an emergent situation, and a doct...

9. Where to look for a job 1300 miles away

   greenjanell replied to New2ER's topic in General Nursing

   Hi!! I work at a great pennsylvania hospital. We are always looking for good employees. The hospital has a ton of accreditation, and is named one of Pa's top 100 places to work. Located in Western Pa, 2 hours North of pittsbugh. Where are you moving...

10. what metal should my wedding ring be?

    greenjanell replied to SBK1013's topic in General Nursing

    you know you want to wear your ring!! and so you should get platinum. i have it for both my engagement and wedding ring. its never let me down. and it still shines. ( i have to clean it weekly, but its still as beautiful as when i got it. it actually...

11. Why are emergency nurses not considered critical care nurses?

    greenjanell replied to JessicRN's topic in Emergency

    I love love love the ER. I love the critical patinet, and when its all said and done and the golden hour is over, I love sending my patinet to ICU. I really really would not want to take care of the same pt for 12 hours. when we have campers in the ...

12. Could Modern Medicine Have Saved Lincoln?

    greenjanell replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Emergency

    I think we could have saved him simply by having psyche drugs available to treat the nut job that killed him, preventing the whole disaster.

13. Stethescope

    greenjanell replied to Caralee's topic in Uniform/Gear

    littman cardiology III. love it for ER, mainly because i can use it for peds and adults and we definalety have a mix of each. have had it for over 5 years and its in great shape.... paid 120.00 for it. I feel lost without it hanging on my neck.

14. Highest BP you have ever seen on a pt

    greenjanell replied to nckayaker's topic in Emergency

    260/140, sub arachnoid bleed. 30/doppler septic shock. only pulse he had was a carotid doppler. respirations of 20!! not on a vent either. went to ICU from ER

15. Huge volumns of patients

    greenjanell replied to EDRN1MEDIC1's topic in Emergency

    if all else fails, we call the department manager or the department charge nurse, they usually come in. i know that a lot of managers dont do that. and we have on call which in my opinion is just a loop hole for mandatory overtime.