DanEMT ASN, RN

DanEMT is a ASN, RN and specializes in ED.

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1. New Grad starting ER

   DanEMT replied to almosthere87's topic in Emergency

   I'm a new grad in the ETD as well, I can tell you this: Don't try to rely on what you learned in school. Figure out what drugs you use most often and study them. Open the RSI box and learn the drugs, doses, and order so when you find yourself in that...

2. Rules for the ER (long)

   DanEMT replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

   Virgo I'm not interested in your arguing with you, go away.

3. Rules for the ER (long)

   DanEMT replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

   It happened to a classmate, I was instructed to go down with him. It was in an area where drug seeking is an issue. I was making a point that sometimes people should be listened to when they relay thier medical hx and be treated for thier pain. I fel...

4. Rules for the ER (long)

   DanEMT replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

   These are funny I can't wait to start in Mar, but I have to say....If a nursing student, IN UNIFORM comes down from clinical, to the ED with a kidney stone complaint and tells you its his third and toradol doesn't help...Don't assume he is a da*n dru...

5. Ed new grads..............this is for you!!!!!!!!!

   DanEMT replied to motivated2nurse's topic in Emergency

   Thats great to hear, I start my first nursing job in a busy level 1 ED Mar 1st, and your post has help ward off some nerves! Thank you!

6. anybody interested in applying for the new grad residency at umdnj??

   DanEMT replied to keakea's topic in New Jersey

   What does it entail?

7. give me a break

   DanEMT posted a topic in General Nursing

   Why is it every time I sign on to this site I read how people are being treated wrong at work???? Are you young? Is it the first job you have had? Do you not know how to work with a team of different people? For all you people whining about not fitti...

8. Do you snitch on cheaters?

   DanEMT replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Students

   What do you think? How dies this fit with your integrity. Cheating now, what later....report them before their taking care of my mom or son

9. I need help with a nursing diagnosis for my careplan PLEASE : (

   DanEMT replied to Laura77598's topic in General Students

   Call it what it is... obesity R/T excessive caloric intake. I f you can't use obesity try BMI (insert number here) R/t excessive caloric intake. usefull Dx unless metabolic mediated

10. What class was/is your hardest????

    DanEMT replied to believeallispossible's topic in General Students

    Advanced patho, studied harder for this class than any nursing class so far.

11. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    DanEMT replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    Great Thread 1. PLEASE STOP complaining if you waste your time and don't study. 2. Don't tell me our clinical instructor is a monster if your always unprepared, slow, wrong, or a tool. 3. Nursing isn't for everyone, if your wound up like a top all th...

12. Anyone taking an EMT too?

    DanEMT replied to Mariposa88's topic in General Students

    It will help your critical thinking and assessment skills, and if you pay attention to your pts it will help you recognize conditions quicker. I feel it has been an advantage over my class mates that are not EMTs, but my exp came from urban EMS in a ...

13. Taking the plunge, I mean inching into the kiddie pool

    DanEMT replied to Syntax error's topic in Minnesota

    My story was very similar. 31, No degree, working in outside sales, but unlike you married. Here is my experience, sales helps you greatly. Knowing how to read people, find out just what they want, and overcome objections helps form the proper relati...

14. I Contracted HIV

    DanEMT replied to sarahwv's topic in General Nursing

    I am soooooo sorry!

15. Getting discouraged about nursing school....

    DanEMT replied to denise0815's topic in General Nursing

    You got good advice here, use it. I made 3 life changes at the same time, I started nsg school, we had a new baby, and opened a new veterinary hospital for my wife and I am still holding a 3.7. I also spend some time as a nsg tutor, and find time eve...