EmergencyNurse2012

EmergencyNurse2012 specializes in Cardiac and Emergency Department.

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1. New to OR, need advice on resources

   EmergencyNurse2012 posted a topic in Operating Room

   Hey everyone. I'm an ER nurse and have been since graduating nursing school in 2011. Question: I've heard that OR nursing is a huge learning curve and I'd like to learn as much as I can before I start in the OR of a Level 1 Trauma center in mid Ma...

2. Cost vs benefit of BSN at middle age

   EmergencyNurse2012 replied to Grengemly's topic in General Nursing

   Just my two cents here. Six years ago, I graduated with my ADN at age 40. When I was in nursing school, our instructors drove home the Institute of Medicine's study, The future of Nursing. To make a long story short, the Institute recommends that ...

3. What's the nicest compliment you've gotten as a nurse?

   EmergencyNurse2012 replied to NurseNinja1990's topic in General Nursing

   While working on an Intermediate Cardiac Unit, I had a patient that was prepped and went into the Cardiac Cath lab for a "routine cath" but came out without any stents and a diagnosis that led to open heart surgery two days later. His wife was very ...

4. My ADN program is not accredited

   EmergencyNurse2012 replied to nycnurse17's topic in Career Support

   NYCNurse17, Your post hit a serious nerve with me. I graduated from a regionally accredited (Western Board of Governors and approved by the California Board of Nursing) ADN program. Shortly after graduation, I moved from California to Georgia and ...

5. Verbal order-Denied by resident

   EmergencyNurse2012 replied to Traumamama02's topic in Emergency

   My question is how the flip does a resident walk into an intubation with propofol in his/her hands???? Who pulled it from pyxis? Why was it already spiked? This is a MAJOR no, no in our facility (level 2 trauma center). Nurses with over 20 years e...

6. Way too close....way too personal

   EmergencyNurse2012 replied to DayDreamin ER CRNP's topic in Emergency

   Keeper Mom, I feel your pain…Had one myself the other day. Up in my face, literally calling me to the room every 2 minutes to put mom on the bedpan, fluff her pillow, dress her wounds, on and on. I had a new CVA in my trauma room and a criticall...

7. 3 DUIs What are my Chances of Being an RN?

   EmergencyNurse2012 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   I must agree with other posts stating that having a DUI when young is different than having your third as a 38 year old. It shows a pattern of worrisome behavior. It is highly unlikely that a reputable nursing school would grant acceptance into the...

8. Job Offer But it's Out-of-state

   EmergencyNurse2012 replied to nocturnallife's topic in Job Hunt

   You need to take into account the location as well as the work situation. If you are accustomed to northern winters and you like winter, then that would not be a problem. If you are accustomed to the south east and have never lived away from family...

9. Seriously considering travel nursing, need tips

   EmergencyNurse2012 posted a topic in Travel

   Hey everyone. I need some advice regarding travel nursing from nurses that have or are traveled. I've been an ER nurse for 5 years and would like to travel. Is there anything you wish you had known prior to traveling? What are some things that a...

10. I'm Done With Nursing.

    EmergencyNurse2012 replied to RegNurse1987's topic in General Nursing

    I have no where near the amount of years in as you, but I feel burnt out too. I have my ADN and will graduate with my BSN next summer-but I'm soooo over school and working and all the demands on my time-just want to be able to breathe and not have t...

11. Do Bachelor's Degrees Save Lives? - The Facts about Earning a BSN

    EmergencyNurse2012 replied to Rasmussen University's topic in General Nursing

    YES! YES! YES! NursecatRN! I'm paying $2000 per course to learn little to nothing new over what I learned from the Associates degree program from which I graduated. To say it's frustrating is an immense understatement. I want to learn things that b...

12. How long to be really comfortable?

    EmergencyNurse2012 replied to dannygirl315's topic in Emergency

    Everyone is different, but it took me every bit of two years to feel comfortable…Stay open for suggestions, seek feedback on your performance from people who will tell you the truth and never stop learning… Welcome to the ER!

13. ER dropping the ball?

    EmergencyNurse2012 replied to Birdy2's topic in General Nursing

    feelix, I think she was referring to changing out the plug for a pigtail which screws into the actual catheter in the vein in order to draw blood from the site. I will change the plug for a pigtail and change the dressing to one we can assess the si...

14. ER dropping the ball?

    EmergencyNurse2012 replied to Birdy2's topic in General Nursing

    Just an Emergency Department Nurses perspective here…I had a patient come in via EMS and the EMT's were stating they were called for altered mental status with facial droop. No family present. The patient is asphagic, staring straight ahead, able t...

15. Stressed Out! - Should I stay and tough it out?

    EmergencyNurse2012 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

    Dear undecided, Breathe. If your coworkers are supportive and telling you that you are doing a good job, you most likely are doing a phenomenal job. You are in a very challenging speciality. It will take some time to feel comfortable and confident...