bjaeram

bjaeram has 12 years experience and specializes in OB, ER.

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1. ENA CEN review

   bjaeram posted a topic in Emergency

   It looks like the ENA has a new online study guide for the CEN. It has many videos, practice tests etc. It looks great BUT its $200. I'm curious if anyone has used it and what your thoughts are. Was it worth it? I'm having trouble getting organi...

2. IV forms of Zofran and Decadron given PO???

   bjaeram replied to GleeGum's topic in Emergency

   We do IV decadron all the time in kids. We usually mix it with Tylenol. Makes it taste better and most of the kids have a fever or could use some Tylenol.

3. Charcoal/NG tubes

   bjaeram replied to Sassy5d's topic in Emergency

   Are most of you still using charcoal and if so when? We rarely do anymore. They say if you don't get it in in the first hour it does no good and even then it has little effect.

4. LOC or ABC first?

   bjaeram replied to Caffeinated RN's topic in Emergency

   In reality you do it all at the same time in about 15 seconds. It's not a long process you think through and do in order. If you are choosing an order for BLS everyone saying ABC is not correct. The newest version of CPR is actually CAB CHEST COMP...

5. Vital Signs Taking at ER

   bjaeram replied to nursing_problem's topic in Emergency

   Some people are just complainers and nothing you can do will make them happy. The good news is they do this every visit so even if they complain the higher ups will see it for what it is. A grumpy person that likes to complain. Don't worry about i...

6. SCAPEGOAT NURSE SUSPENDED UNFAIRLY new job offer HELP!!!!

   bjaeram replied to LotusFlowerBomb's topic in General Nursing

   Seems odd to be suspended for an IV infiltration. They happen and are often now anyone's fault. Every nurse has had it happen and I've never heard of anyone being suspended for it. The uneven patient load is ridiculous! You should not have been gi...

7. When patients discharge... transportation

   bjaeram replied to BonnieSc's topic in General Nursing

   Now they just stay in the room until a ride arrives and a volunteer wheels them down to the car. However our hospital is above capacity so we are starting a new process shortly to empty rooms quicker. We will have a discharge lounge where patients ...

8. Low blood sugar, juice or D50?

   bjaeram replied to mappers's topic in Endocrine

   The patient is a known diabetic so I can almost guarentee there were orders on the chart for this situation. Were they on sliding scale insulin? If so the scale also includes what to do for lows, at least at our hospital. If not specific patient ...

9. Just found out my partner's dad is a DNR

   bjaeram replied to ionatan's topic in General Nursing

   Why don't you just talk to dad about it? It's his decision not someone out of state.

10. My first code-feedback appreciated!

    bjaeram replied to sunnybabe's topic in Safety

    You saved his life! The nurse or others may not have found him in time to get him back! GREAT JOB!

11. Day of Codes

    bjaeram replied to libran1984's topic in Emergency

    Code Pink usually means a baby is missing not coding!

12. Just applied!

    bjaeram posted a topic in School

    I just applied for a school nurse position at my girls school. I'm very excited, but trying not to get too excited because who knows if I'll get chosen or not. I'm qualified. I'm a BSN with 12 years of ER experience so I should be good there. Now...

13. Dietary policy- vent

    bjaeram replied to trauma_lama's topic in Relations

    Our hospital has only healthy food on the patient menu. They order off a menu via phone and the person on the other end knows what diet they are on and they can only order to fit that diet. There is no fried food on the menu, only baked. They hav...

14. ER Nurses: What did you do before the ER?

    bjaeram replied to ivyleaf's topic in Emergency

    You can do it for sure! I had one year of post partum then went to ER. I have no desire to ever do med surg. I did just fine. You will learn a lot on the job. We hire new grads even in our ER. Go for it! You will love it!

15. Ruptured Appendix

    bjaeram replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    We just had this last night and the surgeon did the same thing. Antibiotics, watch and surgery in a week or so when it isn't so risky. Your surgeon is not crazy!