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1. New grad nurse in the ER & not sure if I'm progressing fast enough.

   tpnurse95 replied to tpnurse95's topic in Emergency

   I appreciate the advice. What I'm getting from everyone, is basically I can't do it all on my own so I need to stop trying to do it all on my own. I understand many probably believe the ER is no place for a new grad, but we actually get a lot of new ...

2. New grad nurse in the ER & not sure if I'm progressing fast enough.

   tpnurse95 replied to tpnurse95's topic in Emergency

   Thanks so much. Those are some well-needed kind words! I'm going to work on asking for help more often.

3. New grad nurse in the ER & not sure if I'm progressing fast enough.

   tpnurse95 replied to tpnurse95's topic in Emergency

   Thanks so much for the tips. I think one of my big problems is I'm not delegating and asking for help unless its offered. I just see the other techs and nurses always seem so busy, I hate to take them away from what their already working on. But it n...

4. New grad nurse in the ER & not sure if I'm progressing fast enough.

   tpnurse95 replied to tpnurse95's topic in Emergency

   I went through a nurse residency program before hand. This included simulations, PALS, TNNC, ACLS, and a week long class on EKGs. Although it expanded my knowledge base tremendously, it didn't prepare me for all the juggling I'd be doing in the ER.

5. New grad nurse in the ER & not sure if I'm progressing fast enough.

   tpnurse95 replied to tpnurse95's topic in Emergency

   First off, thanks so much for the feedback and the link! I plan on requesting an extra 2 weeks on orientation if I'm not feeling up to par by week 6. My preceptor is great and she does provide helpful tips and tries to help me prioritize but I'm alwa...

6. New grad nurse in the ER & not sure if I'm progressing fast enough.

   tpnurse95 posted a topic in Emergency

   Hello all! So I'm a new grad nurse starting out in the ER. I haven't had any prior experience in the ER,l. I just finished my 4th week of orientation. We are only getting 6 weeks. SIX! From what I've heard that is short for an ER nurse and especiall...

7. Pain managment for the old old population with Alzheimer's and expressive aphasiia

   tpnurse95 replied to tpnurse95's topic in Geriatric

   Thank you for your input. It's possible that they were still coming up with his treatment plan. I'm not sure that he will last that long, but I hope they have come up with a solution by now.

8. Pain managment for the old old population with Alzheimer's and expressive aphasiia

   tpnurse95 replied to tpnurse95's topic in Geriatric

   According to his MAR, his PRN medications had not been given during the night shift. I agree, it should have been given around the clock. He was receiving Normal Saline IV fluids, but his oral intake of fluids was not very adequate. He slept all day...

9. any advice for sleeplessness with ALZ patient

   tpnurse95 replied to heynow1313's topic in Geriatric

   Limit caffiene several hours before bed, including coffee, chocolate, tea, and medications containing caffiene. Provide a snack that has had cheese or milk before bed time, they contain L-tryptophan which helps to induce and maintain sleep. Ensure t...

10. Pain managment for the old old population with Alzheimer's and expressive aphasiia

    tpnurse95 replied to tpnurse95's topic in Geriatric

    During my last clinical, I had an especially complicated patient that I believe was being under treated for pain. However, are some patients to old for opioid use? 90 year old African American male with a contracture of his right leg. It crossed ove...

11. Pain managment for the old old population with Alzheimer's and expressive aphasiia

    tpnurse95 posted a topic in Geriatric

    During my last clinical, I had an especially complicated patient that I believe was being under treated for pain. However, are some patients to old for opioid use? 90 year old African American male with a contracture of his right leg. It crossed ove...