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1. Help with decreasing ED wait times ...

   RNSurf replied to RNSurf's topic in Emergency

   Yes, I'd really like to hear more details about the flow ... thanks!

2. Help with decreasing ED wait times ...

   RNSurf posted a topic in Emergency

   We are focusing on trying to move patients back to rooms faster and decrease wait times. Our current system consists of having a patient walk in and fill out a card with name, birthdate, and chief complaint. Our Triage nurse registers the patient i...

3. Charm school for new RN?

   RNSurf replied to RNSurf's topic in Emergency

   Thank you so much. I think the suggestions are great and will work for me ... after all I do want to be part of the team not an outsider looking in. I happen to have brownies in the oven as we speak because I'm scheduled to work tomorrow; they're ...

4. Charm school for new RN?

   RNSurf posted a topic in Emergency

   Well ... some of you may find this amusing. I am a new nurse beginning a second career in the ED. I just got off 90-day orientation as a GN and now am on 90-day orientation as a new RN. I was told at my review that I need to "socialize" more at wo...

5. Amiodarone and Cardizem drip??

   RNSurf replied to MedicRN151's topic in Emergency

   I cringe at ER docs and nurses wanting to drop a HR of 140 in a septic patient. Can you say "cardiac output?? " I'm a new nurse wanting to more fully understand the rationale behind the above comment. Please elaborate ... I need to learn. Thanks!

6. New grad needs ER textbook recommendation please ...

   RNSurf replied to RNSurf's topic in Emergency

   Yes, I have plans to join ENA as soon as finances are available so appreciate the recommendation. I've been to their website to look into the information about CEN certification because my hospital provides a salary incentive. I'm just a little con...

7. New grad needs ER textbook recommendation please ...

   RNSurf posted a topic in Emergency

   I feel like such a fish out of water working in the ER right after graduation and thought a good textbook might help with the learning process. Any recommendations? I'm still recovering from nursing school and didn't want to waste money on books th...