tiddleywink

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1. cen exam pearls

   tiddleywink replied to RN1980's topic in Emergency

   I bought the flashcards. They are not question/answer cards, more of brief summaries about topics - for example, the cardiac section has multiple cards about anuerysms - where they are, how they form, and common treatment. Like " discuss thoracic ane...

2. Failed the CEN by one question. Literally.

   tiddleywink replied to NorthBay's topic in Emergency

   How many total questions are on the CEN? Anyone know what the pass rate is for first time takers?

3. Trusting your coworkers

   tiddleywink replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in Emergency

   I agree with you in not asking for help unless you have a really sick pt, or you are just drowning. Where I work the techs are funny about who they will help - and they stay clear of the high maintenance nurses that ask them to get vitals on all thei...

4. Lining and labing in the waiting room

   tiddleywink replied to melimaras's topic in Emergency

   At my ED we start lines and medicate frequently in the triage/waiting room. Especially N/V/D patients, a little zofran and a liter of fluids hung on the wheelchair, and back to the waiting room! Anyone that is medicated with a narcotic is places ver...