kadell

kadell specializes in ER.

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1. need tips for easier NG placement

   kadell posted a topic in Emergency

   Started ER as a new grad 8 months ago. I have gotten over my fear of most things-- but NGs still make me want to bolt out the back door. I have tried it with the nebulized lido, with urojets, sips of ice cold water and still the experience is horrib...

2. Bolus IVP followed by IV infusion

   kadell replied to moredug1's topic in Medications

   heparin-- we do a bolus then drip in our STEMI pts headed to cath lab

3. If Nurses were paid $8.50 per hr, would you or would you not

   kadell replied to RNnbakes's topic in General Nursing

   nope. way too much responsibility/liability for $8.50 and honestly, I wouldn't work nights, drive 75 miles each ways and have it control my life for that amount. and I love my job-- but it is a job. My family comes first, this job I love allows me ...

4. Reglan and Compazine IV push policies?

   kadell replied to MollyMel's topic in Emergency

   after seeing one compazine reaction I always mix it in 50cc NS bag and let it drip slow-- I run it by the residents first but never had one object, they see it as a nrsing judgement

5. What specialty do you work in and why do you Likeit? Hate it?

   kadell replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing

   ER-- love the pace, the variety, the teamwork Hate the hours.

6. Hospitals near Ashland, Ohio?

   kadell replied to SiennaGreen's topic in Ohio

   you have a PM

7. Hospitals near Ashland, Ohio?

   kadell replied to SiennaGreen's topic in Ohio

   ashland samaritan wooster community (30 min) medcentral mansfield the first 2 have very few openings-- none if you are a new grad. medcentral is a bit better but really only wants part timers to avoid paying health care costs. sorry, this area is not...

8. night nurse and working out?

   kadell replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

   I am facing the same problem. I work 3 12s and I never have any energy. I drive 70 minutes so I can't workout before going in or I will never see the kids. I know working out would help, it is a vicious circle. Tired=lazy=no workouts=tired

9. Interview with Cleveland Clinic in 2 weeks...

   kadell replied to **All Heart RN**'s topic in Ohio

   that floor has recently split into separate onc and hemoc, so it is a bit chaotic right now, with lots of new nurses. But it will settle down. Best of luck on the interview.

10. Normal to feel so stupid?

    kadell replied to Virgo_RN's topic in Emergency

    thanks for this thread. I am on week 2 of orientation and it is overwhelming although everyone tells me I am doing fine.

11. Got Sleep?

    kadell replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    I am struggling with this too.-- Icome home from nights, sleep 3-4 hrs and can't sleep anymore. my house is quiet anddark, not sure what else to do. I really want to avoid medication

12. Things you'd LOVE to tell the doc and get away with it....

    kadell replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in General Nursing

    stop telling about your kids 4H projects and actually see some patients today.

13. Clinical Decision Units

    kadell replied to Medic2RN's topic in Emergency

    we have a 4:1 ratio, and the stays are limited to 23 hrs. Our CDU RNs float to the ER but rarely do the ER RNS float to the CDU

14. 13 things a nurse won't tell you

    kadell replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    No, you can't get the diluadid IV in the port at your hand. I will give it way up here at the top of your IV tubing. and I wont push it any faster and I dont care if "all the other nurses do it" because I know the other nurses and they dont do it eit...

15. How far do you work from home?

    kadell replied to DAMomma's topic in New Nurse

    1 hr 15 min too far-- but I love the hospital and I wanted fulltime ER-- and I wasn't finding any opening locally