RunnerRN

RunnerRN BSN, RN

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  1. The Order...

    RunnerRN replied to punkstar's topic in Emergency

    Ok, so I'm sure you know that these meds are used to correct K+ imbalance as well as fluid retention. Here is my order: -Calcium first, over 5-10 minutes...for the same reason as the PP. Plus, it is...

  2. Is it true?

    RunnerRN replied to misslo's topic in Emergency

    We use CNAs, but not in a true CNA position. We have ER techs, and no matter what your background, the hospital requires all techs to go through a 4 week training before starting in the department....

  3. Going from Med/Surg to ER question

    RunnerRN replied to LPNNAL's topic in Emergency

    Even though "everything really bad gets transferred" you'll still have to care for and stabilize those patients until the helicopter/ambulance gets there. The biggest no-no I can think of is making...

  4. Where to go from the ER

    RunnerRN replied to AJK2004's topic in Emergency

    I PRNd a little in an urgent care last year. I'm in my 20s, but wanted something a little lower stress to bring in some extra money. It was definitely lower stress - almost too much - but the flow...

  5. Glen Beck's hospital experience

    RunnerRN replied to emmycRN's topic in Nursing News

    If I recall correctly (and my knowledge of this radio personality is pretty much nothing) he does have a hx of ETOH and drug abuse, maybe back in his

  6. Glen Beck's hospital experience

    RunnerRN replied to emmycRN's topic in Nursing News

    In reading about this experience, I think he made a few stupid decisions, was poorly informed on a few points, but also has some valid concerns. I'm not going to go into everything that struck me in...

  7. Use of Diprovan in your ER

    RunnerRN replied to TRAMA1RN's topic in Emergency

    My hospital does not allow us to bolus it in my ED. We are allowed to hang as a gtt to "keep someone down" until we can go to the ICU. There are some RNs in my dept who will "accidentally" bolus...

  8. New Grad ER Vent

    RunnerRN replied to EMTSNA's topic in Emergency

    I know you said you don't want to hear that you need to get out, but YOU NEED TO GET OUT OF THERE! I don't care what shift you're working, any ED that is willing to throw 15 pts at a new grad is no...

  9. Too UGLY for Nursing?

    RunnerRN replied to showbizrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    How awful. If they were referring to "physical" ugliness, they should be ashamed. There is only one way to handle this (in my mind)...whatever your choice may be to stay or leave this church, write...

  10. Calling in sick before the holidays

    RunnerRN replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    Our "holiday pay" is $1.75 an hour. Wahoo. I don't call in unless I'm really sick, but our holiday pay isn't much of an

  11. Do I have a right to be upset?

    RunnerRN replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    Holy poop! I also work weekend option and agreed to pick up days during the week this summer. My boss knew to check with me before scheduling me for anything else during the week. Apply online for...

  12. Friend's BP

    RunnerRN replied to kyboyrn's topic in General Nursing

    I think the thing that strikes me most is that you friend has HTN despite the fact that he appears to take good care of himself. A 30 year old non-smoking, non-drinking, occasional exerciser who...

  13. Are All New Nurse Grads Required To Go Into Med Surg First?

    RunnerRN replied to nurse2b2010's topic in General Nursing

    The key to starting in a specialty (whether ER like I did, or OB/L&D, or another) is to find a fellowship/residency program. These are usually offered in larger cities, and in large teaching...

  14. ER Documentation

    RunnerRN replied to smlm1's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a Level I, approx 50 beds, and our standard is a note less than q1hr, but we are supposed to "strive" to chart every 30 minutes. We are also asked to check on patients q30min to update them...

  15. ER Documentation

    RunnerRN replied to smlm1's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a Level I, approx 50 beds, and our standard is a note less than

  16. oh ye uninformed... this is why er nurses "don't care"

    RunnerRN replied to Uptoherern's topic in Emergency

    Oh my....at first it seemed funny to me, but when they started to interview the idiots I got a little angry. I can handle the ones who are uneducated and don't understand what the EMS/ER systems are...

  17. Level 3 ER, Level 4- Can you PLEASE clarify!!!

    RunnerRN replied to taapple's topic in Emergency

    Other thing to remember about Level I/II vs lower levels of trauma care are the number of resources. No, I'm not a huge fan of traumas and pts bleeding out, but I stay at my Lvl I because I have all...

  18. ACLS on the computer

    RunnerRN replied to budger1983's topic in Emergency

    I just did my ACLS recert last week on the computer. I was really nervous about it at first, but once you get into the groove of working a code on the computer, and figure out what you're doing, it is...

  19. Need opinions RE: Fetal Demise in ER

    RunnerRN replied to dansmom6's topic in Emergency

    We have some semblance of a bereavement program, but many of our nurses aren't comfortable getting into the details with the moms. Pretty much, we have a folder full of info that talks about what the...

  20. Painless Injections

    RunnerRN replied to joanne helfer's topic in Emergency

    I was thinking the same thing! I would also think you'd have more of a chance of someone moving because they aren't expecting the stick for another moment. I still think the best way for pain control...

  21. Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia

    RunnerRN replied to S.T.A.C.E.Y's topic in Emergency

    SVT = PAT ST is simply normal heart conduction sped up, either for stress, low blood volume,

  22. Paid for precepting?

    RunnerRN replied to Happy2bRN05's topic in General Nursing

    We get $1.75 per hour to precept, both new grads and new employees. If enough people refuse to precept unless paid, management will figure it out

  23. Have I displayed drug seeking behavior??

    RunnerRN replied to elthia's topic in General Nursing

    Most insurance cos limit expensive medications. I know that my friend who had awful morning sickness during her first trimester had her Zofran limited. She was allowed to fill x number of pills...

  24. Need advice for a friend

    RunnerRN replied to feebebe23's topic in General Nursing

    I remember hearing this story back in August. Glad for the update, but this story still breaks my heart. I was really trying hard to side with the health care providers up until the point of the...

  25. blood glucose levels

    RunnerRN replied to traumamomtx's topic in General Nursing

    Many studies have shown a positive correlation between keeping BG levels at the norm and faster recovery. When I'm camping people and doing a fingerstick, I just tell them that. Most people are...