nursemeow

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1. my take on the Nclex rn today

   nursemeow replied to miconium's topic in NCLEX

   Just because you had 150-160 questions means nothing....You passed silly...the test is meant for u to pass....if u are having a difficult time the computer gives u more questions in the area your need help on.... some people i know passed and 250 and...

2. 24 Things ER Nurses Know All Too Well

   nursemeow replied to RN_in_SC's topic in Emergency

   LMAO!!!! The trap door in triage is CLASSIC!!! 12hrs in that hell hole causes the burn out factor to rise... The thumb pain for 3 months at 8pm on a sat night would've been first thru the trap door... and when I ask questions...like "describe the pai...

3. Which should be seen first?

   nursemeow replied to g61j's topic in Emergency

   ahhh the art of triage!!! On a test...yes, the SOB..... but in reality, just assess.....quickly... sob with stable vs and sao2.... vs.... CP holding chest diaphoretic..... U better grab the CP and EKG stat.... SHIZ can hit the fan and the snap of a f...

4. tasking vs thinking...eh critically that is

   nursemeow replied to lulu rn's topic in Emergency

   are they septic? CHF? SOO many questions.... go with your gut and ask...speak up... that's how u learn!!! Good luck!!!!!!!!! Trust me...everytime u don't ask and should have... u miss a learning oppt...

5. IV tips and tricks

   nursemeow replied to kloock's topic in Emergency

   You can't remember using anything smaller than an 18g? really? wow.... #1 I'm not impressed....unless u are a trauma junkie, flight nurse, or medic why the obsession....I will certainly use from 14 to 18g in a TRUE emergency...but the average pt does...

6. Cardiac to ED

   nursemeow replied to Virgo_RN's topic in Emergency

   Well I just wanted to put my input in being that I'd worked on the "floor" at a Cardiac Specialty Hospital before I became the ER nurse I am... First off... I am programed to do a full head to toe assessment...I would feel inadequate if I didn't...th...

7. add your funny TRIAGE complaints from pts

   nursemeow replied to er nursing's topic in Emergency

   "I swallowed a goldfish and now my stomach feels funny":yeah: LMAO

8. Any Tips for Teaching ECGs?

   nursemeow replied to VickyRN's topic in Cardiac

   I was taught the cardiac system well and for me the trick was simplicity. First the basic anatomy and physiology crisp and clear. Then the conduction system and piece them together... starting with the norm...with lots of repitition and consistency. ...

9. The Patients Who Break Your Heart

   nursemeow replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for that. You said it subliminaly in your post...just let us (me and u and all of us) recognize how blessed, lucky we are. Let us work with integrity and do everything we can has nurses. Aren't we blessed to have a career that opens our eye...

10. ? about becoming an ER nurse

    nursemeow replied to KR's topic in Emergency

    yes, they will hire u because most hospitals are short staffed...but trust me... if they were staffed they would not. Take my advice...go for what you are interested in, but beware..in an er you better know your stuff!!! GOOD LUCK!

11. "Don't waste your time getting your BSN..."

    nursemeow replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in ADN/BSN

    well that's up to you....however, if you continue you education as a RN and get a BSN you will have #1: more nursing knowledge, #2: a stepping stone to a MSN, which opens MAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANY high level speciality positions, and #3 see number 1 .........

12. First job - nurse extern in ER

    nursemeow replied to notquiteanurse's topic in Emergency

    :uhoh21: 2 week orientation and than you're on your own :uhoh21: I graduated in december and am in my 11th week of a 16 week orientation and I still wish I'd have more time!!! The ER is challanging for even the most exp nurses, yet us! 2 weeks for a...

13. ER NEwbie!!!!

    nursemeow replied to abnurse's topic in Emergency

    Hi! Well I am new to the ER.. I am about 1/2 way done with my 16 week orietnation and I had NO nsg exp except for school. My ER IS the busisest in NJ...hands down.. It really is the biggest challange of my life... The experience and rate that u learn...

14. Nurses and Blood Draws?

    nursemeow replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I am a RN in an ER and we have multi-techs that draw blood, but if my pt needs an IV line than I do the line, and draw out the bloods to save the pt the stick! Good Luck, milk being a student thing while ya can!! I sure did!!! Oh and TRUUSSST me,...

15. Why do RN's with ASN and BSN make the same?

    nursemeow replied to cancergirl's topic in General Nursing

    Good topic.. as usual... I am an ADN.. I am studying now for the BSN and finally a MSN in emergency med. My feeling is that an ADN and BSN have the "minimal competency" for the NCLEX-RN and will both end up as an RN. The RN, BSN has much more theory...