csriver

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1. New CEN Exam

   csriver replied to TraumaJunkieRN's topic in Emergency

   I found that doing the practice exams questions were very helpful. My job had Jeff Scholhems CDs I listened to his lecture. Very helpful. Study study. Ive had Co workers take the test without studying. I didn't think it was too terrible.

2. Lining and labing in the waiting room

   csriver replied to melimaras's topic in Emergency

   My ER has a provider in triage who sees the patient and assesses them we draw simple labs we have 2 chairs behind triage that recline. For EKG's and potential IV infusion and maybe medication. but once they get an IV we do not send them back to the w...

3. New RN in the ER

   csriver replied to *lorie's topic in Emergency

   It takes years to get this ER nursing! Every day is a learning experience! I have been the ER for 7 yrs. I am very confident in my position. Give it time ,ask questions and always ask for help your peers have been in your shoes. they should always be...

4. I think I committed career suicide

   csriver replied to Ernurse2012's topic in Emergency

   Lol. I felt that way after 2 wks in the ER after leaving ortho/ neuro. Remember you want a challenge. And that it is! 7 yrs later I became a CEN! Such an awesome feeling! I am a kick Ass ER nurse! You can do it. It is def NEVER a dull moment! Smile a...