I started out in the ER and now am in ICU. I like ER better. In ER you will do a lot of walking/running around. ICU you tend to sit a lot unless your patients have tests that you have to take them to. Both units are type "A" personalities so make sur...
cheripa replied to tridil2000's topic in Emergency
Never fill with NSS. Use sterile water. Your bladder is sterile. Scan to see how much fluid is already in the bladder. I normal person feels the urge to urinate at around 300cc. I fill mine to about 200cc or if the patient startes to feel uncomfortab...
i have been a nurse for a year now and am going through a four week evaluation by my unit director for being assertive. i had two incidents were an experienced nurse told me the wrong information. one of the incidences was with a cardiac drip. if i w...
OK, what's the difference between a breastfeeding chair and the gliders with the gliding ottomans? Is there a difference between the way one moves over another?:uhoh21:
cheripa replied to vampireslayer's topic in Emergency
I'm a new grad in an ER. I carry a little black book and write tons of things in it. In my department, the nurses are very helpful. My biggest thing right now is getting organized. I'm having a problem with putting the knowledge into clinical practic...
Does anyone have a funny poem that I can use to put on my invitations for my graduation party?? I can't believe it's almost over!!! :balloons: :beer: :beer:
cheripa replied to ImaERtraumaRN's topic in Emergency
Thanks for all the advise. I have been getting negative feedback when I tell nurses that I tooka job in the ED. This is very discouraging... After reading your posts, I have a lot more confidence that I am making the right decision. :balloons:
OK, someone out there has to have a comment..... I just accepted a position in this unit and I wanted to know what comes with the territory. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated
I'm sooo excited too!! That's if I pass this next semester! Our instructors like to try and scare you... We had 8 out of 30 people fail last semester... that's scary! Good luck everyone! 10 weeks of living Hell, then internship than NCLEX her...
cheripa replied to JennInColumbus's topic in General Nursing
In my program, 9 out of 10 instructors are bi-polar! Up one day and down another.. If you see they are in a bad mood, or you can sense that they need to pick on someone, stay out of there way! Hide from them if you can! Hang in there.... light...