walnuttree91

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1. Do you use EMT's as ancillary staff in ED, need guidelines

   walnuttree91 replied to 2ndCareerRN's topic in Emergency

   We use them when we are short on techs, and they are a great asset, since they can start IVs-saves the RNs a great deal oftime. We are exploring the idea of replacing the techs with medics.

2. Lupus just diagnosed!!

   walnuttree91 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Just got diagnosed with lupus. It explains a lot of symptoms that I have had for the past year. Have at times been told I was neurotic. Anyone out there that can give me some personal info? I'm still in the denial stage. Am I going to be disable...

3. Men in Nursing...What has been your greatest challenges?

   walnuttree91 replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

   One of my problems is that I work in ED and patients and families automatically think I am the doctor, despite frequently reminding them that I am not. It leads to a lot of confusion regarding their treatment.

4. Availability of food/drinks

   walnuttree91 replied to memphispanda's topic in General Nursing

   My hospital has box lunches available for patients and family (even staff when the going gets rough!). We also have coffe 24/7 in waiting rooms in the ER and ICU. Staff can get the coffee also.

5. Truth about Nursing diagnosis

   walnuttree91 replied to UTRN2005's topic in General Nursing

   Nursing diagnosis is one of the most stupid things the profession ever did. If you know the patient's diagnosis, current condition, meds,and history, your care plan should already be in your brain!

6. Truth about Nursing diagnosis

   walnuttree91 replied to UTRN2005's topic in General Nursing

   Nursing diagnosis is one of the most stupid things the profession ever did. If you know the patient's diagnosis, current condition, meds,and history, your care plan should already be in your brain!

7. Why am I an ER nurse again?

   walnuttree91 replied to RNin92's topic in Emergency

   As a fellow ER nurse, you do it because: 1-you are certifibly insane 2-you are one of the very few RNs that is able to do it 3-you couldn't do it unless you were part of a great team that works together and respects each other an...

8. Why am I an ER nurse again?

   walnuttree91 replied to RNin92's topic in Emergency

   As a fellow ER nurse, you do it because: 1-you are certifibly insane 2-you are one of the very few RNs that is able to do it 3-you couldn't do it unless you were part of a great team that works together and respects each other an...

9. Student Loan Debt

   walnuttree91 replied to Sweetpea00's topic in General Nursing

   As someone who also got a BA in psych and then went to nursing school, $20k is a great investment. You will be able to pay off yor entire debt much faster than you would pay off the smaller debt with any job a BA in psych would get you. On the other...

10. Student Loan Debt

    walnuttree91 replied to Sweetpea00's topic in General Nursing

    As someone who also got a BA in psych and then went to nursing school, $20k is a great investment. You will be able to pay off yor entire debt much faster than you would pay off the smaller debt with any job a BA in psych would get you. On the other...

11. When should you start looking into a job as a new grad?

    walnuttree91 replied to szccdw's topic in General Nursing

    This isn't directly related to your question, but as one who learned the hard way, keep in mind that the hospitals with the biggest ads and bonuses are many times the most desperate for nurses, and not good places to work. The ones that don't advert...

12. Foreign Objects in Body Cavities

    walnuttree91 replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    Te best one I heard was a gay man c/o "object in rectum". When the doc opened him, light hit the doc in the eye - the end of a penlight that was turned on!

13. Does anyone use self scheduling???

    walnuttree91 replied to jjolson4120's topic in General Nursing

    We use Intragale, a web self-scheduling service, and it is great. You indicate the shifts you want to work. You can indicate specific days you need off and leave a message why you need them off.

14. Paying Fee to become a CNA

    walnuttree91 replied to Sweetpea00's topic in General Nursing

    Many of these CNA schools are just private companies trying to make a profit. Some nursing homes and hospitals will train you for free.

15. Are you required to use "in house " cell phones??

    walnuttree91 replied to mdfog10's topic in General Nursing

    We use them in the ED and they are great - no more running around trying to find people. Really good when an acute patient comes in and youn need the doc right away.