jtruland

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1. COVID vaccine given way too low in the arm

   jtruland replied to SN2751's topic in COVID

   Unfortunately, even outside the pandemic I've seen way too many vaccines given in incorrect locations. On the bright side, this is likely better than those who inject into the bursa.

2. Patient Care Checklist/Sheet

   jtruland replied to KNRN2013's topic in Emergency

   I carry a stack of small scrap paper (letter paper torn in quarters, usually). When I come in and get report at beginning of shift, I take short notes for all rooms on one piece. As I go through the night, I use a new piece for each pt. I can jot all...

3. How to be a successful New Grad in ICU

   jtruland replied to greyL's topic in Critical

   The ccrn review ronsrn is referring to is by Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio. Here's a short clip of her speaking (, to give you an idea I'd what to expect.

4. WE WON! Let us know if you do.

   jtruland replied to JDougRN's topic in Emergency

   Had it happen to us once last year, lasted a couple hours. Of course we had to make sure we had someone to turn over to days! Since then we've come close once or twice. We're 29 beds.

5. What do you think? Honestly

   jtruland replied to LatinRN1's topic in Emergency

   Oh, and as far as co-worker or patient respect... I've never had an issue with either aside froma comment or two from elderly dementia patients.

6. What do you think? Honestly

   jtruland replied to LatinRN1's topic in Emergency

   First off, congratulations on passing your NCLEX! I am also a bigger nurse, at 5'9 and 350. I started out last year in an LTACH (basically vent rehab/tele outside of hospital). I stayed there for about four months and then got into an er position. Be...