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  1. What are the top 5 medications YOU administer daily?

    Zofran, Morphine, Dilauded, rocephin, solumedrol ( ER )
  2. A question about Adenosine

    VVhere I vvork they dont recommend nevv RN's take ACLS until they have 6 mos on the floor. Go figure. Taking mine next month!
  3. A question about Adenosine

    Thats what I was thinking. I have given it twice, the first time it worked, after the first dose (6mg) but it returned in about 20min. At the time I was so nervous ( I'm a newbie) that I dont remember what her rhythm was when she converted. But afte...
  4. Lovenox Injections: SC, But Where?

    According to the Lovenox website.. the anterior or posterior lateral abdominal wall. aka..love handles
  5. A question about Adenosine

    Just wondering...if the 6-12-12 is given, and the pt does not convert...what would that mean?? what next? DC?
  6. Its not a bad job - especially if you are in school, you'll get lots of studying done! Yes- you'll have to stay in room even of family is there ( if they are suicidal/homicidal) you may have to even stand at doorway when they are in bathroom. It is ...
  7. How should I ask my manager...?

    I agree with Heron - I was just in the exact situation, but before I talked to the manager I heard that 3 other night shifters wanted it, so I never made my wishes known. I think as long as you acknowledge that other may have seniority and it is onl...
  8. What you wished you'd studied before becoming an ED RN

    The top 10 meds given in the ED - ( morphine, dilauded, zofran, reglan, rocephin, zithro, heparin, cardizem, nitro, toradol - in my ER )and their parameters/related assessment and more about cardiac rhythms.
  9. Lactation Consultant/Specialist

    I went to that website, but could not find a clear list of requirements for certification. I did, however, find a consultant in a neighboring town. I have emailed her to get some guidance on how involved this process is!
  10. Can 2% lidocaine be given IM?

    I have heard of Lidocaine mixed with Rocephin when given IM because it is painful. I think the difference between the 1% or 2% is just that, 1mg/ml or 2/ml, and I believe IV doses treat arrhythmia.
  11. I got an ER job! Now, reading/other suggestions please?

    I just came off a 6 month orientation for as a new grad in the ER. I got an EKG class - that covered much more than I got in school. I think to be successful you need to know your resources - use the pharmacy, get comfortable accessing hospital polic...
  12. Lactation Consultant/Specialist

    I have always been interested in being a lactation consultant, I am curious about employment. Do most consultants work for a hospital, or independently? My breastfeeding days were years ago - but I remember having a consultant come to my hopsital roo...
  13. New RN, First Job and SCARED!! Help

    I think forcing yourself to create habits can keep you safe. FORCE yourself to ID your patients, FORCE yourself to verfiy allergies and say OUTLOUD - ok, you are Mary Smith and you are getting 2mg Morphine ( look at bottle/syrine as you say it) and ...