EmerNurse BSN, RN

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About EmerNurse

EmerNurse has 6 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Tele, ICU, ER.


Tired... tired... tired.

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    Forced Flu Shots

    Both healthsystems I work in have implemented this flu or mask this year. I got the shot simply because I've never had a problem with it in the past.... BUT.. I do have a problem when this is directed only at nurses, not docs, not techs, etc. ANYONE...
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    Patients and the race card

    First, agree with everyone who says treat everyone with respect and dignity and even if you are accused of racism, you will move on with a clear heart. That being said, had one psych guy, who visited our ER 3-4 times a week, insist that he didn't wan...
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    ER. A Clinic?

    Yep same in our ER, both pedi and adults. I finally decided that people seriously don't think of going to "the EMERGENCY room". What they think of with vomiting x1 at 0300 is "hmm I should go to THE DOCTOR". And who's the doctor at 0300? The ER. ...
  4. How bout "just answer the question ma'am, please." ME (in triage with about 15 people waiting for me): Did you have a flu shot this year? HER: Well, um, no, you see, I don't believe in them, because , um one time a few years ago... ME So that's NO? ...
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    Miserable. Is this how it is everywhere?

    OUCH! So sorry to hear you've gone through this. I had a similar experience, not as a new grad, but in a new specialty (PICU) where they had a "formal" preceptorship, but it was so insanely disorganized, nothing I knew was recognized and any question...
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    5 worse things a patient can do ...

    1. Bring your baby in to the ER for a "fever" of 99.0 ("no, I didn't take his temperature but he felt hot") and forget to bring diapers, formula and other supplies for the baby, AND for the toddler who keeps running the halls. 2. Leave your sick 1 ...
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    It's sometimes hard being a nurse of color isn't it?

    I'm glad to see this thread continue, though I'd like to hear more from the OP's perspective, since that's the topic of this thread. I do have a comment though: I think that a lot of the "but WE'RE discriminated against too!" posts are a knee jerk r...
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    Miami NICUs

    Agree with the other posters that Miami Children's and Jackson Memorial (Holtz) are terrific. Jackson tends to get more of the bizarre cases (on all their floors), is also a teaching hospital (affiliated with Miller School of Medicine) and does a TON...
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    Gay Boomers and nursing attitudes

    >>>Am I missing something? I was not aware that "queer" was an acceptable way to refer to homosexuals. Am I behind the times of what? THANK YOU, I have been thinking it as my hair stands on edge but was unsure how to approach it. Oh phew, m...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    OK phew I took the test today... AND PASSED!!!!!!!!!! I couldn't believe I passed it - kept reading the paper over and over and over! I used Gasparis, Woodruff (though didn't like it as much honestly - failed his challenge exam twice!) and also the A...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    OK phew I took the test today... AND PASSED!!!!!!!!!! I couldn't believe I passed it - kept reading the paper over and over and over! I used Gasparis, Woodruff (though didn't like it as much honestly - failed his challenge exam twice!) and also the A...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    LOL I've been a Laura devotee' for many years so of course I have her review course. I saw here at an Acute Skills seminar a few weeks ago - she really is as good as we all seem to think she is! What a blast. Didn't know she was only 4'11", though...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    LOL I've been a Laura devotee' for many years so of course I have her review course. I saw here at an Acute Skills seminar a few weeks ago - she really is as good as we all seem to think she is! What a blast. Didn't know she was only 4'11", though...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    WOW - not been on the board for a while but have been studying hard. CONGRATS to the folks who've passed - you're awesome! Anyone using the Core Review for High Acuity and Critical Care (from AACN) book? It has 3 practice tests and the questions ar...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    WOW - not been on the board for a while but have been studying hard. CONGRATS to the folks who've passed - you're awesome! Anyone using the Core Review for High Acuity and Critical Care (from AACN) book? It has 3 practice tests and the questions ar...