LLLLeah

Latest Activity

1. TNCC tips

   LLLLeah replied to LLLLeah's topic in Emergency

   thanks for the advice everyone, I just finished and passed with flying colours!

2. TNCC tips

   LLLLeah replied to LLLLeah's topic in Emergency

   thanks dixielee, I'll let you know how it goes :)

3. Are ER nurses prone to getting sick more often than other specialities?

   LLLLeah replied to malusport's topic in Emergency

   I am a compulsive handwasher and never touch my face at work but in the 5 months I have been working in EDs I have had 2 bouts of gastroenteritis, 2 mild head colds and I have one doozy of a URTI right now. More illnesses than I have had in the previ...

4. PDA in the ER

   LLLLeah replied to malusport's topic in Emergency

   try skyscape.com

5. TNCC tips

   LLLLeah posted a topic in Emergency

   Hey everyone, I'm taking the TNCC in a couple of weeks, any good tips? I'm reviewing the book and going over the checklists for skill stations - any studying recommendations?

6. Job Advice

   LLLLeah replied to LLLLeah's topic in Emergency

   Thanks for all the input, I decided to take the float position and I'm convinced I made the right decision. I was floated to the ED this week and loved every minute of it. I'm also making more contacts in the department which I hope will help me land...

7. Job Advice

   LLLLeah replied to LLLLeah's topic in Emergency

   thanks CEN35, I appreciate the input :)

8. anyone using tPA for acute ischemic stroke in the ED?

   LLLLeah replied to dewp_63's topic in Emergency

   question for those using tPA for ischemic BA: has MRI been used for diagnostics, or strictly CT and symptoms?

9. PDA in the ER

   LLLLeah replied to malusport's topic in Emergency

   I bought this this case for mine and it has survived a number of drops. The case makes it a little bulkier but it fits in perfectly in any uniform pocket.

10. Job Advice

    LLLLeah posted a topic in Emergency

    Hey everyone, I have been struggling with a dilemma for the past two weeks and I'm tired of making PROs/CONs lists! Maybe someone has some advice or a suggestion... I'm a recent grad who did my final practicum in a busy ED, one of two tertiary care f...

11. PDA in the ER

    LLLLeah replied to malusport's topic in Emergency

    The amount of information available in my PDA would fill a backback if it were paper texts/reference books. It's nice to have the data at my fingertips when i need it. I also have other software like ACLS quizzes, my own Word and Excel documents for...

12. PDA in the ER

    LLLLeah replied to malusport's topic in Emergency

    I use a pocket pc (a toshiba e750), it's a little old now but still great) and I use the nursing constellation from skyscape.com. My brother, also an ED nurse just bought an HP (not sure which one) and can't believe he went this long without it. Some...

13. PDA in the ER

    LLLLeah replied to malusport's topic in Emergency

    I can't live without mine - calendar for knowing when to work, Davis' drug guide & IV med guide are invaluable. Taber's for when you get a patient with an obscure condition and you need to see if it relates to presenting symptoms (I just looked u...

14. Best critical care reference

    LLLLeah replied to NsgTiger's topic in MICU

    thanks for the link :) i just realized that EMS for PDA is a combination including the critical care guide. fantastic!

15. Best critical care reference

    LLLLeah replied to NsgTiger's topic in MICU

    where did you find Paula Derr's for PDA? the informed website does not have a PDA version and skyscape, unbound among others do not either