rwright15

rwright15

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rwright15 specializes in CVICU, ER.


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  1. Brandon vs. Kissimme

    I work at BRH and absolutely love it. That pay is average around here. One thing about Brandon, for as long as I've been there, you can work 5 days/week. That really adds up. There are many places that will not let you have ot at all.
  2. Large bore IV

    I work with nurses who think a 20 is sufficient for everything and state they just don't understand nurses who put 16 or 18's everyone. I never put less than an 18 unless it's physically impossible, and I only come to that conclusion after I've trie...
  3. Toradol/ketorolac for major trauma pts

    WBC would be high after a trauma without the presence of infection (FYI). Most md's do not want a pt with a head injury to receive narcotics. It's just simply unsafe to give right away. I would think the initial dose of Toradol would be fine. It'...
  4. Something else... If you find yourself with some downtime and it's not your lunch, look for another nurse who looks overwhelmed and offer to help them in some way. You will gain the respect of your coworkers as a team player and not one who is just...
  5. These feelings will pass. It might take 6+ months, but they will if you just stick to it. One thing's for sure, you either love or hate the ED, but you don't need to make that decision until you've worked it (as a nurse) for at least a year. Every...
  6. Any RNs applying Dermabond out there?

    The hospital I worked in when I lived in TN would not let us. It may be a facility policy, but I was always under the impression it was not in our scope. It had to be done by MD, NP, or PA. Same thing at my hospital now in Florida.
  7. RN jobs outside of bedside nursing

    You could try school nursing though you would still have patients... You could do a Dr office, surgery center, forensic nursing, legal nursing where you review charts and testify in lawsuit cases. You could also be a nurse manager somewhere that yo...
  8. patient confidentiality

    When you do become a nurse, you will learn that we need a way to vent.... Usually this is talking about the cases that we deal with. I talk about my experiences all of the time. However, I don't approve of her divulging the pt name. That's ludicr...
  9. Would you go to the ER for this?

    I am wondering with all the millions of ambulatory care clinics and walk in clinics, why she can't get an appt. Most of them are "no appt necessary"....
  10. "NP's Are Smart Nurses" ????

    I have to remind dr's and pa's all the time of tests they should order, allergies that the pt has they forgot and wrote a script for, and so forth. Their ego's get in the way of them a lot of the time. When asked who my pcp is, it is always a NP. ...
  11. New nurse quiting after 7 months of working.

    I just went through this exact same thing. My husband transferred From TN to FL less than 3 weeks ago. Being a graduate in May 2009, I have 9 months ER experience. I looked at all the hospitals around here, and found a position that required 6 mo ...
  12. Reasons for nursing always epic?

    I was a hairstylist and needed a dependable form of income... No glamour there. I did however, fall in love with it once I started. I feel now that it is my true calling. My love for it is what drives me to excel at it!
  13. Do you wear your engagement rings at work?

    I wear my band, but not my ring with the stand up diamonds. I am always afraid that a glove will catch it, rip out the diamond, and it will be hours before I noticed.....
  14. Possible Job Interview...

    I would say yes... I had an interview last week. I wore some black slacks and shoes that I had, and bought a new neutral khaki colored button down shirt. I only spent $15. I ironed it crisply and went for the interview. I got the job! Good luck...
  15. Best scrubs for pear shaped women?

    I'm going to say KOI again.... They have some of the longest shirts I've wore. My friend that I mentioned earlier is 6'2" and they are long enough for her. Try them sometime... I am an apple shape, and my favorite pant is the cherokee work wear f...