new er nurse BSN, RN

new er nurse has 2 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in ER.

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1. nails

   new er nurse replied to iluvmynavyman's topic in General Nursing

   Joint Commission specifically says if you have direct patient contact you may not wear artificial nails. If you do and they make an unannounced visit (which they now can do) your facility will face a huge fine and marks against. They started enforcin...

2. use of ED tech/UAP/CNA in ED

   new er nurse replied to rnmagnum05's topic in Emergency

   I know some of our promising new people were great until it was explained to them that, "We can't do everything the RN's ask us to because that makes then lazy" or "You shouldn't do any extra work because then they'll always expect you to do extra" O...

3. Please don't eat your young.

   new er nurse replied to Kiren's topic in General Nursing

   The main thing I see in students in the ER is "attitude". If you come as a student with the attitude what all can I learn and see in my limited time there you will do fine. But I have seen so many who have said Oh I don't need to start an IV I alread...

4. What nursing school did everyone attend?

   new er nurse replied to SoontobeAdrienneRN's topic in General Nursing

   I attended Sewickley Valley Hospital School of Nursing. I would highly recommend it to others. We had a lot more clinical time and we were associated with La Roche College.

5. Any and all opinions appreciated!!

   new er nurse replied to NeosynephRN's topic in General Nursing

   If you really want ER go for it. I did and I don't regret it. It won't always be easy - even the most experienced have rough days. In June it will be 2 years for me. I was a volunteer EMT for 11 years and also worked as an ER clin tech while in schoo...

6. Are you a member of a professional nursing organization?

   new er nurse replied to NurseguyFL's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, I belong to ENA (Emergency Nurses Association).

7. Phenergan IV changes in policy

   new er nurse replied to RNKPCE's topic in General Nursing

   My hospital took Phenergan off formulary. The only way we can give it in the ER is IM. Zofran is now our first choice then Compazine, Reglan etc. The ambulance companies currently still carry it but that is to change too.

8. Name hospital and salary--everywhere

   new er nurse replied to mistydave's topic in General Nursing

   In Western PA starting at my hospital for RN no experience is $20.18. I'm in the ER with 1 1/2 yrs experience. We had a small sign on bonus ($2000).

9. Proud to say or keep it hid away?

   new er nurse replied to MALE*RN*777's topic in General Nursing

   I rarely tell I'm an RN unless asked. The medical questions were bad enough when I was an EMT! I too hate the looks when you refer them to their doctor or can't solve their problem.

10. ER Dept Scrub Color

    new er nurse replied to blufoxtrot's topic in Emergency

    I was looking through old threads and found this interesting one. Right now at the hospital I work at we are becoming color coded. Last year the nurses voted (union) to wear navy/white. Jackets could be print as long as the dominant color was navy. T...

11. Getting called to work an extra day because of short staffing...

    new er nurse replied to Wheaties's topic in General Nursing

    Just say NO! Where I work we are union so the nursing office has to make the phone calls. Sometimes I go in usually tell them for only 4 hours and sometimes I say No, I can't. In one three day stretch the nursing office called me 5 times! They heard ...

12. disrobing psych pt?

    new er nurse replied to pb57's topic in Emergency

    Voluntary or involuntary go to the psych suite, disrobe, gowned, belongings to locker with security and patient is wanded (for metal and weapons).

13. ER newbie here, please give me some tips to meet my co-workers expectation

    new er nurse replied to mtreyes's topic in Emergency

    Congratulations! I'm on my second year and wouldn't change places with anyone. Don't forget to keep the doc updated on the patient. If their blood pressure is dropping the doc needs to know. Any unusual changes tell the doc. I had a patient last mont...

14. Pt demanded a stronger pain med

    new er nurse replied to AstrosFan's topic in Emergency

    [color=#483d8b]it starts when you put them in a room and tell them to undress and put the gown on, opening in the back, please. i usually get "i have to take my clothes off?" well, yes, if the area you are complaining about is covered with clothing, ...

15. What makes you nervous about or irritated with a new grad or orientee?

    new er nurse replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    A nurse once told me while I was still in school, "when you graduate you will find out how much you don't know". He was so right. Don't be afraid to ask questions. The know-it-alls are the most scarey! I especially see this in the ER with students. T...