norcalRNstudent

norcalRNstudent has 1 years experience and specializes in ER.

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1. A question for all you ER nurses....

   norcalRNstudent replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

   Well, during a critical situation, i.e. code or near code, we do have enough staff that one person usually designates themself to chart what is happening. In really crazy situations, we will sometimes just jot things down on a paper towel, or scrap; ...

2. Post-bariatric surgery nightmare!

   norcalRNstudent replied to trnsplntgirl's topic in General Nursing

   Has he replaced a food addiction with others (Etoh and smokes?) Sounds like he is in desperate need for MD follow up and some counseling.

3. Lowest labs?

   norcalRNstudent replied to mcknis's topic in General Nursing

   K of 1.8, pt. unable to move. Recovered quickly once replaced:yeah:

4. Stupid Allergies

   norcalRNstudent replied to prowlingMA's topic in General Nursing

   Had a patient the other day, mid 50's female. She told our triage nurse that she was allergic to Codeine, as it caused rash, and "Cocaine, it makes me slutty." Yes, we documented it, and got a much needed laugh.:chuckle

5. Medical termination of pregnancy.

   norcalRNstudent replied to moodyred01's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Just a thought for those of you who say, "just switch assignments". Just because another RN that you work with is willing to assist with terminations doesn't mean that it is not emotionally draining for her. I work in an ER. I'm staunchly pro-choice....

6. Does regional prejudice exist in nursing?

   norcalRNstudent replied to rpmccoy1986's topic in General Nursing

   I think some of this might come from the time when the NCLEX was not a nationalized standard test. My mom (a RN) always used to tell me if I wanted to go to nursing school, not to do it in Florida, because apparently, their licence did not used to be...

7. I got a JOB !!!!!

   norcalRNstudent replied to SantaCruzRN's topic in California

   congrats on not having to drive the hill every day!

8. How Much Do You Make???

   norcalRNstudent replied to amoss2345's topic in General Nursing

   RN with associates degree almost 2 years experience San Jose, Ca 120k/year (15k is night shift differential) that included about 80 hours OT for the year.

9. Why hospitals wouldn't give a job to a new grad?

   norcalRNstudent replied to I RN A's topic in General Nursing

   the trouble with new grads is they are $$. you have to pay someone to train them, and especially if you are doing it right, you've got 6 weeks or so of paying a nurse that is not yet independent. it's often less risky to hire an experienced nurse. go...

10. California nurses--- Do you REALLY get to eat meals?

    norcalRNstudent replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in California

    Barring some catastrophic event, like half the staff calling in sick, I get my 30 minute breaks always. We have floats to help out and run break coverage.

11. What can i do with my husband?

    norcalRNstudent replied to beatriceb321's topic in General Nursing

    I've got two points... First, all those "sick and infected" patients in the ER will get admitted somewhere, and when they're not in the hospital, they are out in the community, going to clinics and doctors offices. You will have contact with contagio...

12. Loss of first RN job Today I am so sad

    norcalRNstudent replied to mjkush102's topic in General Nursing

    Seriously, FIVE ICU patients?! for a new grad, nevermind the most die-hard, rockstar, kick-a** experienced nurse is NUTS, imho. Count your blessings to be out...doesn't sound safe to me.

13. Do Nurses eat their....lunch?

    norcalRNstudent replied to massrn116's topic in Relations

    I work 12 hr nights in a VERY busy ED. I get two 30 minute breaks by law/contract, and I actually get them 97% of the time, as do my coworkers. I don't understand the mentality of a unit that accepts no breaks day in and day out. No breaks=me eating ...

14. Dental Hygienists paid more than Nurses?

    norcalRNstudent replied to Platypus's topic in General Nursing

    You'd have to pay me a MILLION dollars a year to go digging around in someone's mouth before it's been cleaned. Bad teeth gross me out!:barf01: to each his/her own.

15. Full Code Not Carried Out

    norcalRNstudent replied to FELICIA33021's topic in General Nursing

    I've never seen a Hospice group that will allow a full code patient. They are mutually exclusive ideas- one is comfort care, and the other is by any means necessary.