Scis

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1. New Grads in the ED (?)

   Scis replied to Evelyn2003's topic in Emergency

   Erin: No, maybe I didn't make myself clear. I was a GN (graduate nurse) for three months before sitting for the state boards. I graduated at the time when the boards were paper and pencil tests, twice a year, so you had to wait to "sit" for them, t...

2. Official Legal Notices

   Scis replied to Scis's topic in Legal

   Thanks for the responses. I picked up said "Official Legal Notice", which apparently had been opened multiple times and restapled back together! Researched the patient on the computer, found it to be one who had driven drunk, caused two fatalities,...

3. New Grads in the ED (?)

   Scis replied to Evelyn2003's topic in Emergency

   C'mon guys! You all have valid points, but the hostility is corrupting the board. We are all professionals and of course as individuals have a right to our opinions and to voice them on the site, but let's not get downright vindictive. We're ALL a...

4. Official Legal Notices

   Scis posted a topic in Legal

   Question: As a certified emergency nurse (CEN) specializing in trauma at a level I trauma center in Northern NJ, I am often called upon as a witness against patients to which I have adminitstered care. I am per-diem at two different emergency room...

5. New Grads in the ED (?)

   Scis replied to Evelyn2003's topic in Emergency

   Pabrid: I concur. Well said. Scis, RN, CEN;)

6. New Grads in the ED (?)

   Scis replied to Evelyn2003's topic in Emergency

   I don't believe an ER nurse can ever "look stupid" by asking a question, especially when patient care and safety are at stake. Let's face it, sometimes our actions can "make or break" a situation (or life or death, literally). What does "look stupid...

7. New Grads in the ED (?)

   Scis replied to Evelyn2003's topic in Emergency

   ER's are ER's. No amount of med/surg. prep will prepare one to be proficient in the emergency room, anymore than thinking that OB/GYN floor experience is necessary due to the amount of "outside" deliveries that happen in the ER. It is a specialty a...

8. Joy In Striking???

   Scis replied to XtREmeRN's topic in Activism

   RNangelER: Thanks for the tip on Tenet. You mean they actually post their indiscretions? I'll check it out. Love to be informed. Happy New Year Scis

9. I am a moron--I need I.V. help

   Scis replied to BiffMalibu's topic in Emergency

   Lidicaine is helpful to us on our end, but speaking from the end of the receiver, Lido is painful!! The one time someone (an anesthesiologist) started an IV on me using Lido it stung like a son-of-a-gun, hurt much worse than the IV stick. The MD to...

10. I am a moron--I need I.V. help

    Scis replied to BiffMalibu's topic in Emergency

    BiffMalibu: It's definitely an art. Some people are so great at it, others, well, so-so. Practice is the key, unfortunately, most people don't like you to practice on THEM, so make sure you never let on that you're not sure of getting it on the fir...

11. ER Arm Bands

    Scis replied to debx's topic in Emergency

    The responsibility lies with the registration clerk, however, if the patient is acutely ill or a trauma, the band comes attached to the chart and the RN usually applies it after verifying that it is the correct patient, especially important since the...

12. Joy In Striking???

    Scis replied to XtREmeRN's topic in Activism

    lizz: Thanks. 'nuf said.

13. Joy In Striking???

    Scis replied to XtREmeRN's topic in Activism

    Guys: Hate to sound naive, but what exactly is "Tenet"? I'm from northeast NJ and have never heard the name? Thanks!:)

14. Did I do the right thing?

    Scis replied to AndiMac's topic in Safety

    Rayrae: Beautiful tribute. Your grandmother was very lucky to have you. Thanks for sharing. :kiss

15. Flu epidemic?

    Scis replied to marcicatherine's topic in Emergency

    kate930 That "expert" certainly does not work in an ER!