czechchickieeRN

czechchickieeRN specializes in Emergency Department.

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1. IV Phenergan and Toradol "Push"

   czechchickieeRN replied to CrohnieToo's topic in Emergency

   I use the time to reassess patient, do a quick neuro check or just plain comfort them. I mean come on... it's only a few minutes, and can be put to good use! I like your singing idea too, Bec!

2. IV Phenergan and Toradol "Push"

   czechchickieeRN replied to CrohnieToo's topic in Emergency

   I was taught in my ER to dilute it in at least 10ml NS and still push it slowly, and that seems to work ok for the patients I've given it too. I've seen some nurses hang it IVPB in 50ml NS for some patients, but not sure of the circumstances. Will ...

3. New Grad starting ER

   czechchickieeRN replied to almosthere87's topic in Emergency

   Same here, but only on week four and loving it. Keep your eyes and ears open - ask about everything you don't know, and expect the work to never be done (cuz something is always coming in the door.) When you start something, finish it right then, k...

4. Advice about working in the Emergency Room

   czechchickieeRN replied to cacnkrm's topic in Emergency

   Yep, that sounds like the scope of our ER-techs (called PMRs - patient medical representatives), plus transfering patients and Lab runs. Ours, however, aren't able to do any draws or IVs. Our PMRs are great - I don't think we could function without...

5. ED/trauma shadow last nite... should i transfer??

   czechchickieeRN replied to niteowlrn29's topic in Emergency

   this is very true - you do need to be able to work autonomously, in the er we work with the doctors on a constant basis, not like the floor where you see them 5 minutes a day. you need to be confident to be able to approach them with your nursing ass...

6. Funny Sign In Slips

   czechchickieeRN replied to TraumaInTheSlot's topic in Emergency

   Love this one!

7. I really CANNOT believe it

   czechchickieeRN replied to 9livesRN's topic in General Students

   Congrats and now the fun begins!

8. Is it safe to do CPR outside of work????

   czechchickieeRN replied to Misslady113's topic in General Nursing

   grrrr!

9. Is it safe to do CPR outside of work????

   czechchickieeRN replied to Misslady113's topic in General Nursing

   So if your nursing instructor's child was laying there needing CPR, she would rather let the precious minutes pass away while OTHER medical personell is on their way than you do it? Do you know how insane that sounds? Shame on her! Every life is va...

10. Best ER Nurse quotes

    czechchickieeRN replied to JennyAS's topic in Emergency

    Doc to a young female patient during a vag exam "Are you sexually active?" Pt. "not anymore". Doc "how long has it been". Pt. "last week".

11. ER RN salary

    czechchickieeRN replied to newfloridaRN's topic in Emergency

    Bay Area, CA ER new grad: AMs - $46.06, PMs - $50.67, Nights $52.97. this is an entry level RN1 salary at my hospital. I'm shocked to see that the rates and wages are so much less around the country!

12. Question about submitting resume? do you include references

    czechchickieeRN replied to evolvingrn's topic in General Nursing

    No, do NOT include references with your resume. and scratch the "References Upon Request" from your resume! It's a given that you have references so no need to state the obvious. Only provide them when asked.

13. Starting IV's in babies/kids

    czechchickieeRN replied to RoyalNurse's topic in Emergency

    Great advice - thanks! I'm a new ED RN and got my first 6yo peds IV stick last night so I'm 1/1. (yay!)

14. Suggested Reading for New Grad entering the ER

    czechchickieeRN replied to TheEmmyRN's topic in Emergency

    Hi and congrats on the job offer in ER even before graduation! I'm a new grad RN and got hired into a busy ER shortly after obtaining my licence. So far it's an exciting, chaotic, overwhelming whirlwind and I hope you love it as much as I do. The s...

15. ER Nurses. Read This!

    czechchickieeRN replied to ERERER's topic in Emergency

    I'm a new grad RN and just hired into the ER. This article is great, gives me hope and confirms that I'm in the right place! Kudos!