RunnerRN

RunnerRN BSN, RN

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  1. changed my preceptor-did not go well with the manager

    RunnerRN replied to anfe's topic in General Nursing

    I doubt it will hurt your chances of anything. Just put the nurse externship on your resume, and include what aspects of pt care you learned. Yes, maybe you should have brought up this issue with...

  2. Free-standing ER

    RunnerRN replied to HealthyRN's topic in Emergency

    Sounds scary to me. Does EMS still have to take coding pts to this facility if it is the closest? Those patients are never straightforward.....i.e. the patient who drops into VF/VT because of an...

  3. What do patients say that irks you?

    RunnerRN replied to NurseforPreggers's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I work ER, and every month or so we get people in for psych evals who will say "I'm just really stressed out by work." Really? I wonder what it is like to have a job that stresses you out? One 25...

  4. Attitude and Activity-question

    RunnerRN replied to alwayslearnin's topic in Emergency

    The big joke in my family is that I used to be nice, before I got my ER experience. I've been in a Lvl 1 for over a year now, and I really did used to be nice and naive and kind to everyone. You'll...

  5. narcan question

    RunnerRN replied to gonzo1's topic in Emergency

    Aren't ACLS guidelines changing though? My understanding is that they will no longer have ET meds in the guidelines - since you have to double or triple the dose, and still sometimes aren't effective...

  6. suspension

    RunnerRN replied to bradleau's topic in General Nursing

    No, there is nothing dirty about "Bite Me" BUT it just isn't an appropriate choice for professional work attire. It sounds like the punishment was a little harsh for the crime, but hopefully things...

  7. Help me decompress

    RunnerRN replied to daisybaby's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Why is it that there are laws against misuse of law enforcement resources (anyone remember the girl who "disappeared before her wedding last year and pretended to be kidnapped) but when it comes to...

  8. I got the job....Now what???

    RunnerRN posted a topic in School

    Help! I really have no idea where to go from here :) Anything I need to buy, research, look into etc etc etc before starting in August? I know I need to review my immunization schedules. Are there...

  9. New Grad Thrown to the Wolves!

    RunnerRN replied to IttyBittyCritty's topic in General Nursing

    How scary for you! I graduated last year, started in the ER, and had a 6 month orientatation. If you feel like you need more of an orientation, you need to speak up. OR you need to just cut your...

  10. Views on New Grads Entering the ER.

    RunnerRN replied to ICUNurse11's topic in Emergency

    While I started as a new grad in the ER over a year ago, I have mixed feelings about it. It is a good place to learn, and the only place I can really see myself working. BUT I feel like most new...

  11. Threat of needle sticks!!

    RunnerRN replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Epona- I can't imagine what it feels like to have a group of stranger poop (haha pun intended) on your plans. My 2 cents.....shadow a cardiac RN (CCU, tele) then shadow a cardiac NP. If you enjoy...

  12. About dorsogluteal injection, there's a risk will get in vein, how to avoid this?

    RunnerRN replied to leonar's topic in General Nursing

    not sure i'm completely understanding your questions, but let me try to answer. with regard to sterility of the needle - if you treat your vial/ampule as it should be (snapping the top or swabbing...

  13. I have really messed up.

    RunnerRN replied to Heather A.'s topic in Ob/Gyn

    You are still a good person and a good nurse. Yes, you made a big mistake - but you showed your values by calling the NM the next morning and owning up. A true coward would have just "let it slide."...

  14. About dorsogluteal injection, there's a risk will get in vein, how to avoid this?

    RunnerRN replied to leonar's topic in General Nursing

    your questions have been answered multiple times by above posters. 1) learn your landmarks. if you inject where you are supposed to, the chances of hitting the vein/artery/nerve are reduced. 2) does...

  15. About dorsogluteal injection, there's a risk will get in vein, how to avoid this?

    RunnerRN replied to leonar's topic in General Nursing

    Learn your landmarks and have someone watch you the first few times. Make sure you use a darting motion, don't just "poke" it in. Also, you would have to change the needle and syringe if you hit...

  16. Interview Thursday!

    RunnerRN posted a topic in School

    I just was scheduled for an elementary level interview on Thursday morning with the principal.....apparently they're doing "informal" interviews 1 on 1 with the principal, then having a second round...

  17. Hello, I'm your nurse today: get off the darned phone!

    RunnerRN replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    It seems no matter how many signs we have in the ER saying "NO cell phones in the department" you still have the idiots who think any time they are sitting still they need to be on the phone. I...

  18. Interview Thursday!

    RunnerRN replied to RunnerRN's topic in School

    Thanks for asking! It went really well. Like I said above, they're doing informals first, then having a more formal interview with more school personnel. The principal is really laid back - only 32...

  19. Is it ethical for hospitals to have Mickey D's on premises?

    RunnerRN replied to SharonH, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if it is so much an ethical issue, but I don't think it is necessarily the "right thing" to do. I think it goes back to the idea of actions speak louder than words. Many hospitals do...

  20. Trouble with Narcan

    RunnerRN replied to mellomom's topic in General Nursing

    I do take a little offense to "that stupid junke SOB" - I'm sure the RN was simply frustrated with the MD "caving" and giving the drug seeker MS. If you've ever worked ER, it is amazing how many...

  21. So frustrated...co-worker stealing drugs.

    RunnerRN replied to ND76's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, if your DON is as ignorant as you say here, I would turn tail and leave. Be sure to make it crystal clear why you're quitting. Sounds like your facility needs to be investigated.....and I...

  22. Violent Sex Offender on our unit (long)...

    RunnerRN replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if a security guard needs to be assigned to him, but I do think your NM or his parole officer needs to approach him regarding his apparent need to go talk to the young lady, as well as...

  23. Protecting my license..

    RunnerRN replied to piglets2's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Your "boss" sounds like an idiot who shouldn't be in a supervisory position. I hope you do exactly what the above posters have indicated and go above your boss's head to her boss (who hopefully has...

  24. "Welcome to the Jungle"

    RunnerRN replied to Aneroo's topic in Emergency

    When I was orienting, I kept a little notebook with a summary of interesting/new cases I had that day. It was a pain sometimes, but very helpful to be able to go back and say "okay, when I had the...

  25. patient belongings

    RunnerRN replied to nursejennie76's topic in Emergency

    I typically don't touch my patient's belongings. We have pastoral care services (chaplains) and patient service reps who deal with family issues and belongings. I very rarely say "that isn't my job"...