ED18yrs

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1. Essential job functions of an ER nurse?

   ED18yrs replied to XmasShopperRN's topic in Emergency

   I wouldn't pretend to be able to understand your experience, not having been through it myself. I can imagine it must be frustrating, frightening, etc. on many levels. One thing I do know that ED nurses are good at, though, is flexibility. This mi...

2. Nights in the ER??

   ED18yrs replied to scrubsandasmile's topic in Emergency

   Sleep when you are tired, try to stay on one schedule. Eat well, get some exercise, take all of your vacation time. That one is mine. I like the old surgeon's mantra better, though: "Eat when you can, sleep when you can, !#@% when you can, and d...

3. Transfusing blood in an emergency situation

   ED18yrs replied to Enthused RN's topic in Emergency

   Wow, 53 units. Your lab techs deserve a handshake. I like the Belmont over the Level 1. Haven't used the new versions of the Level 1, though. Love working with ED docs and trauma surgeons that put in immediate Cordis.

4. 6:1 ratio in ER....abusive?

   ED18yrs replied to BARNgirl's topic in Travel

   I would consider 6:1 unsafe. On the other hand, when I sit in on ED RN interviews, I suggest hiring RN's who have worked in the south, as they usually have great time management from 6:1 and higher ratios. The most I have ever had was 8:1 non-criti...