megRNn

megRNn has 3 years experience and specializes in ER, Med-Surg/Telemetry.

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1. Have any tips for foods that will keep your energy up longer?

   megRNn replied to SouthernBelle85's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Keep snacks in your pocket. Almonds, candy, baby carrots.

2. Interview

   megRNn replied to ccocker's topic in Emergency

   Probably will get clinical scenario questions to get a feel for your assessment and clinical thinking skills. A patient comes in short of breath, tachycardia, diaphoretic. Vitals 99.1, BP 165/90 HR 120 RR 25 SPO2 94%. EKG Shows ST elevations. What a...

3. Hipaa/patient privacy violation

   megRNn replied to throwaway23's topic in HIPAA

   Do you have a union? If so contact your union rep asap. I would imagine you would receive a written waning if this is a first offense. A third party overhearing a conversation about a patient is not an intentional violation if you met the standards o...

4. Once you pick, are you stuck forever?

   megRNn replied to FatsWaller's topic in General Nursing

   Coming from a level 1 trauma center you will be a desirable candidate for any position really. Get 1-2 years experience and you will be able to move back to Cali!

5. UC Davis New Grad

   megRNn replied to YesYesRN's topic in General Nursing

   Usually means an offer is coming if all your references check out. Good luck!

6. Home births gone wrong

   megRNn replied to MNNICU, RN's topic in NICU

   I have great admiration for NICU nurses. It must be infuriating to have to deal with parents who put their babies in those situations.

7. Is it tacky/disrespectful to do this?

   megRNn replied to Molly.RN's topic in General Nursing

   I think you should stay put and apply for medsurg jobs when you relocate. Don't sell yourself short on all you can learn at your current job. If you like the work environment there that's golden. It will enhance your learning. I think new grads shoul...

8. Help ASAP! LTC orientation drama.

   megRNn replied to nrse76's topic in Geriatric

   Yikes. I'm sorry this is happening to you! I would insist on more orientation. It's your license, reputation and ultimately your career as a nurse that you are putting on the line. If you begin caring for patients without the confidence and the exper...

9. Welcome To The Hospital - From Your Nurse

   megRNn replied to Lev's topic in General Nursing

   I'm allergic to morphine & zofran. Can I get some Benadryl with that. It only works if you push it really fast. My pain is 10/10. Ugh, why can't my cell phone get reception in here! (Phone call to the ER)-um yeah the doctor told me to call whe...

10. Fluid and electrolyte HELP!!

    megRNn replied to xjay22's topic in General Students

    Salt always follows water. What your thinking of is when u put a cell in a hypertonic/hypotonic solution what happens to the cell (it swells or lysis). Vomiting = water loss = electrolyte loss

11. med-surg RN desperately wanting into ICU

    megRNn replied to megRNn's topic in Critical

    Thanks for the tips everyone. Fortunately I just got hired in a Level 1 ED :) So ready for this fresh start!

12. New to ICU- Need Resources

    megRNn replied to Jlucasrn92's topic in Critical

    index this is a great online resource

13. What skill videos should a new ER nurse be watching

    megRNn replied to SallyRN15's topic in Emergency

    Here's one pretty good thread https://allnurses.com/emergency-nursing/new-grad-er-1001648.html But just scroll down the ER forum and there really is a lot of threads worth reading. My fav link is index it has a ton of great info

14. What skill videos should a new ER nurse be watching

    megRNn replied to SallyRN15's topic in Emergency

    Congrats on the job! As a new grad you will go through an extensive orientation period where an experienced nurse will guide you and teach you the skills you need to know. They will have a skills checklist to go off of. During this time ask lots of ...

15. New Grad-First interview today

    megRNn replied to mel1028's topic in General Nursing

    So, how'd it go??