Nire83

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1. Dealing With Weak Nurse Managers!

   Nire83 replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Emergency

   You need to get a new job! This literally blows me away that professionals adults are acting like this! Just for an example - We have 6 assignments, each nurse has 5 patients MAX (usually only 4). We try to keep 2 trauma rooms open for traumas, but e...

2. Don't you hate those bad IV days?

   Nire83 replied to brainkandy87's topic in Emergency

   The worst is when you have a pt with great veins....and TELL THEM THAT....and then miss!

3. Would appriciate advice to a new ER RN

   Nire83 replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in Emergency

   Oh - i forgot to add some stuff! Do you have order sets that you can order? If an abd pain is coming in i will order a bunch of things to get the pt going so during the first quick hello i'll get a line put in and labs done, ask the pt to give a uri...

4. Would appriciate advice to a new ER RN

   Nire83 replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in Emergency

   1) Speed: Go in and say hi to your pt, QUICK focused assessment. Wait for the orders then go back in and do EVERYTHING. IV, meds, fluids...etc at the same time. 2) Delegating: Just speak up and when you know something is coming in tell the techs wha...

5. Gave my son an Epi Pen!

   Nire83 replied to Nire83's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks guys - def not looking for medical advice =) I agree its a fine line between momma and nurse!

6. Gave my son an Epi Pen!

   Nire83 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Just wondering what you guys would have done, and if you think i overreacted?! He is 2 years old and pretty verbal. Has a ? allergy to Tuna so we have an Epi Pen jr for this. Yesterday he jumped on a bee hive that was under the ground and started sc...

7. Certifications/training for a new ER nurse

   Nire83 replied to ertrek84's topic in Emergency

   I'm starting in the ER in a few weeks and was told that i would need to be there a year to get my TNCC. I guess every place is different. I would think it would be worth it to just hang out and soak in as much as possible for the next 6 months and th...

8. What supplies do you carry on you?

   Nire83 posted a topic in Emergency

   Starting in the ED in a few weeks, and i was wondering what supplies you carry on you daily. I have a pen light and a stethescope, what else do i need! =)

9. New job - how to tell them I'm pregnant?

   Nire83 replied to Nire83's topic in New Nurse

   No she hasnt, i asked. She told me that i legally didnt have to tell them. grrr. No one wants a lawsuit! haha. I just dont want to **** anyone off and address it the best way possible.

10. New job - how to tell them I'm pregnant?

    Nire83 posted a topic in New Nurse

    I just accepted a new position within my company, a transfer. I interviewed when i was 14 weeks, so i was just entering my 2nd trimester and really was JUST telling people. I also was told by several people not to mention it at the interview. I got...

11. Would you do it all again?

    Nire83 replied to laski's topic in General Nursing

    Yes - but after 2 years out of school i finally feel like I have my opportunity! Worked outpatient for 2 years doing no clinical skills at all. Phone traige. It SUCKED. I have applied for thousands for positions and have only had a few interviews. Fi...

12. ED as first clinical RN position?

    Nire83 replied to Nire83's topic in Emergency

    Great advice backpacking! Thank you for the tips! so......I GOT THE JOB!!!! I CANNOT believe it! I have been waiting 2 years for this; to feel like an actual nurse and to use clinical skills! I have a 12-20 week (depending on what i need) orientation...

13. Two-minus-one pregnancy

    Nire83 replied to Elvish's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Her choice, her life. I know a woman who was 41 at the time who reduced from 3 to 1...and that baby was then born at 27 weeks. If she had 3 she would have lost them all weeks earlier no doubt.

14. ED as first clinical RN position?

    Nire83 replied to Nire83's topic in Emergency

    Thanks guys! Keeping my fingers crossed and hoping for an amazing preceptor!

15. Graduated 12/10, still no job, giving up...

    Nire83 replied to RNtslifka's topic in New Nurse

    I have a girlfriend who graduated with my 12/09 who still doesnt have a job either. She is planning on doing some flu clinics this year to try and at least keep up with some clinical skills. She's still working at a sub shop. =(