dan_dfc

dan_dfc specializes in er.

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1. Bedside shift report.

   dan_dfc replied to mamason's topic in Safety

   Wow "Wooh", you sure can jump to some absurd conclusions and hurl needless insults can't you! Feel better after getting that off your chest? Actually, I have no problems with my ego, I assure you it is fantastic. Allow me to paint you a picture. Let'...

2. Bedside shift report.

   dan_dfc replied to mamason's topic in Safety

   We are going to this in our ER, personally I love the idea. No need to round on your patients AFTER you get report, you've already seen everyone and you can get right to work doing what needs to be done! Also, I'm hoping it will solve another problem...

3. 46 too old to start nusring school?

   dan_dfc replied to cute2's topic in General Nursing

   FYI, the most recent nurse that retired on my unit (last week) is 82 years old..., and that was in the Emergency room. She graduated nursing school, taught by catholic nuns 20 years BEFORE I was born!!! I say GO FOR IT! you're only as old as you thi...

4. CEN-Emergency Nursing Content Review/Self Assessment

   dan_dfc replied to mwboswell's topic in Emergency

   1) going with B on this one. C and D are either both right or both wrong since they say the exact same thing. 2) D. AB&C are false 3) D 4) C 5) B

5. ED Christmas Carol: Working On Another Christmas Day

   dan_dfc replied to texicannc's topic in Emergency

   OUch! that was actually painful to my ears. . .I had to mute it about 20 seconds in and just read the lyrics, they were funny though!

6. New Grad Nurse With ED Interview Coming Up!!!!!

   dan_dfc replied to godbless-yute's topic in Emergency

   I would definately ask about any preceptor/mentor/residency program that they have to help you transition from school to work. As a new grad you're probably not ready to jump straight into a full assignment in the ED without shadowing someone for a c...

7. Education 101: ER vs. ICU

   dan_dfc replied to 1EmergencyRN's topic in Emergency

   I'm all confused now. Was the original post asking for advice to help reduce the rivalry and animosity between ER and ICU or did it say "I'm bored, I'd sure like to see a shameless ******* contest with lots of petty bickering between ER and ICU nurse...

8. potassium level and fluid replacement

   dan_dfc posted a topic in CCU

   Quick electrolyte question, would fluid replacement with NS in a slightly dehydrated pt lower pt potassium level?

9. pediatric vital signs

   dan_dfc posted a topic in Emergency

   What is the routine in your ER for checking BP on infants and toddlers. I'm a pretty new nurse, 1 year out of school and at our ER BP is RARELY checked on infants and toddlers, routine vitals would usually be pulse, respirations, pulse ox, temp, and ...

10. 1st pediatric code

    dan_dfc posted a topic in General Nursing

    Last night was probably the worst of my short career, I have been an RN in the ED for almost two years, We had an 18 month old come to the ED who was lethargic and had a high fever and vomiting and began having seizures shortly after arrival. The chi...