Rena RN 2003 replied to vampireslayer's topic in Emergency
wow, broad subject. LOL i guess i have a system but never really thought about it. it just developed on it's own. i chart my initial impression of the scene when i go into a room. "pt sitting up in bed. safety rails up x 2. call light in reach. ...
Rena RN 2003 replied to srknurse's topic in Emergency
ink pen, sharpie marker, and alcohol preps in the right scrub top pocket. PSO packets, carpuject, NS flushes x 3 (10 ml each), and miscellaneous in left. tape on scope around neck. PDA and small amount of money/change in left pants pockets. trauma sc...
Rena RN 2003 replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing
in our facility, we simply write "patient prefers to take at ________" beside the MD order. if there is a question regarding switching the time, pharmacy calls the MD.
Rena RN 2003 replied to PedsERRN's topic in Emergency
we do focused assessment with more detail the more acutely ill. VS every 2 hours or more often if needed. VS within 30 min of sending a patient to the floor. we chart q2h for all patients and more often if needed. within the next year or so we wi...
Rena RN 2003 replied to roxburin's topic in Emergency
we have had volunteers in 2 of the ERs i've worked in and their duties were about the same. they brought pillows and blankets to patients. walked around to see if a patient needed anything. gave out directions, took people places. they couldn't d...
i used to work tons of OT. loved the money. that didn't last long before i was feeling overtired and burned out at work. i can't tell you the last time i had OT. 6 months ago? 10 months ago? when asked to work OT, i simply say that i have a ful...
Rena RN 2003 replied to kristin0421's topic in Emergency
definitely enjoy the ride. you will see and do much before you have to make a decision on which area to work. do not go in with a preconceived idea about what you are going to do. gather as much from each area taught by your school and make up you...
Rena RN 2003 replied to JillR's topic in Emergency
our hospital policy changed to squad stick changed within 24 hours because of sentinel event in which the patient lost an upper extremity due to an infected IV site. before that, policy was to change all IV site q72h regardless of origination of sta...
Rena RN 2003 replied to MrsWampthang's topic in Emergency
you deal with this by telling him to speak to you with respect and until he can do that you will not respond. then walk away. if you wouldn't take that kind of crap from your children/husband/mother/father (and i'm guessing you probably love those ...
Rena RN 2003 replied to britishwannabenurse's topic in Emergency
i've worked a couple of ERs and yes, you do become close to your peers. i know their kids and birthdays and anniversaries and favorite foods. you don't have to know these things to work well with people. it's all about personal comfort level. sha...
you know all of these things to be true ahead of time yet you are still willing to work there? i can't speak for you but i would be looking elsewhere for a place of employment if i had that many concerns before the job actually started.
Rena RN 2003 replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing
overtime at our facility is done voluntarily. if there is an open shift, a person can sign up ahead of time for that shift. if there is a call off, we are all called to see if we want that shift (with some $$$ thrown in as incentive). i work ER a...
Rena RN 2003 replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency
vote with your feet, canoe, and get the hell out of there fast. if they won't back you on something "simple" like this, you can damn sure bet they will hang you out to dry on something bigger.