RunnerRN

RunnerRN BSN, RN

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  1. Faxed Reports- Does it decrease length of stays in the ED

    RunnerRN replied to MDRRAJ's topic in Emergency

    We're doing something slightly different (this is just a pilot program, but will probably go fully live within the next few months because it is working great). ER nurse doesn't get a bed number...

  2. room assignments/responsibilities

    RunnerRN replied to ERERER's topic in Emergency

    We moved into a new dept 2 years ago. Our old department working in a "pod" format....one nurse was assigned to 3 rooms/2 hallway spots at a time. The new dept has 15 rooms, 2-3 hall spots, and up...

  3. About to graduate, but feeling demoralized...

    RunnerRN replied to secondfiddle's topic in General Nursing

    First, congratulations on your upcoming graduation! The great thing about nursing is the number of opportunities. If you don't like one area, you can go to another and start over! You don't have to...

  4. Taking A Poll for an Assignment

    RunnerRN replied to beckyrmm's topic in General Nursing

    RN for 2 years, in the process of getting it. I'm also starting FNP school in the fall. I figure that for $90 a year, I'd rather be safe than sorry. Of course, once I get my FNP and start...

  5. EWWWW, something doesn't seem right to me here!!

    RunnerRN replied to b eyes's topic in Emergency

    Not picking on you, but I wanted to respond to the premise here. In a code/resus situation, I don't sterilize med ports, often don't clean the skin as I should before IV insertion. That is, to me,...

  6. Becoming an ER Nurse

    RunnerRN replied to Nurse2bducky86's topic in Emergency

    A few more 2 cents :) I would also advise to go for your RN first, then test into the medic side and do your clinicals. Most flight services require at least 2 years of ER or ICU time (actually,...

  7. RhoGam question

    RunnerRN replied to GingerSue's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just wanted to jump in to give you the ER perspective. We give any miscarried mom who is rH- RhoGAM. If they are + they don't get it. We only do miscarriages under 20 weeks; if someone is over 20...

  8. SCARED to death of conscious sedation

    RunnerRN replied to b eyes's topic in Emergency

    Conscious sedation is a great tool. We frequently use Versed and Morphine or Versed and Fentanyl. Occasionally Etomidate and Morphine or Fentanyl. We don't use Propofol (check your nurse practice...

  9. Looking down on those who take lunch breaks???

    RunnerRN replied to mismissy69's topic in General Nursing

    My $.02? I work in a busy ER. We often have a float RN who can cover for lunches/breaks, but more often than not, this nurse is pulled into pt care. I always pack snacks in my lunch and keep my...

  10. Give me some advice...hand tremor

    RunnerRN replied to yatyu's topic in General Nursing

    I have a slight tremor - have had it since nursing school. I finally figured out that the more I freaked out about it, the worse it got. So I just started to ignore it and if a patient asked why my...

  11. Contacted Oprah Show About Nursing Issues

    RunnerRN replied to jollyjenny's topic in General Nursing

    Not even going to get into a debate about nursing as a profession/job conditions etc. What drives me insane is how teachers have become the sweethearts of the nation over the past 10 years....

  12. Pt dies on BSC today

    RunnerRN replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    Had a pt last weekend who I swore was going to take the death poop. He insisted on getting up to the toilet - I even had him sign an AMA form before he did so it was documented I had explained the...

  13. ER Patients

    RunnerRN replied to vonxojn's topic in Emergency

    We get lots of kids EVERY DAY who fell down the stairs, fell off the bed, fell out of the car, fell fell fell. Typically, we do not CT kiddo noggins unless their was a +LOC, continued change in LOC,...

  14. Blue collar treatment with white collar expectations

    RunnerRN replied to wordstew's topic in General Nursing

    Your post reminded me of an issue at my (Catholic) hospital. Easter is not considered a holiday, but the Monday after Easter IS. Why? So administration can have a 3 day weekend. So every year, I...

  15. Right to die vs. right to live

    RunnerRN replied to BSNin2007's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I have very strong feelings on this issue, as does most of my family. We have all filled out advance directives, as well as DPOAs. I'm 25! I'm still shocked by the number of people who, even after...

  16. JCAHO in the ER

    RunnerRN replied to StillBelieveRN's topic in Emergency

    I only work weekends so I "missed" our JCAHO visit this yr (they showed up on Monday, and left on Friday late...darn) but I've heard from many of my coworkers that they followed patients this time....

  17. Any Peds ER nurses out there???

    RunnerRN replied to tabymac's topic in Emergency

    Here's my advice (based on the way I did it). I started working at a large level I with a separate peds ER. I was in a fellowship program that allowed me 4 months of preceptored clinical time, both...

  18. What crazy ER hours do you work?

    RunnerRN replied to nursebrandie28's topic in Emergency

    I work 3p-3a, weekends only. LOVE IT :) I also work 11-11, and don't like it as much. With 3-3, I can have most of my Saturday, sleep in, and go back to work the next day. Monday mornings stink,...

  19. Pre-employment physical

    RunnerRN replied to mlmRN30's topic in General Nursing

    IMO, all that needs to be checked in a preemployment physical is ability to lift and absence of back problems. They don't need to know if I'm on BCP, antidepressants, etc. I had to go for a "lifting...

  20. Funniest Complaint on Press Ganey Scores

    RunnerRN replied to nursebrandie28's topic in General Nursing

    We got one last survey period that said "(Child) had to wait in the waiting room with all those sick kids. Now he has the stomach flu." Ummmm yeah. We have a separate WR for pediatrics, so at least...

  21. L&D to ER; how to prepare for transition?

    RunnerRN replied to enfermeraSG's topic in Emergency

    Try to get into a TNCC course. It is a lot of good information about trauma care, and very systematic - once you get it into your head, you'll never forget it. ENPC is an awesome class too. Know your...

  22. L&D to ER; how to prepare for transition?

    RunnerRN replied to enfermeraSG's topic in Emergency

    Try to get into a TNCC course. It is a lot of good information about trauma care, and very systematic - once you get it into your head, you'll never forget it. ENPC is awesome too. Know your ACLS...

  23. how to deal with difficult pt's

    RunnerRN replied to 1shawnaw's topic in General Nursing

    Go work in the ER. Everyone's mad down there. :) Seriously though, I'm just a happy, nice person in general, and until people are ignorant to me I have a smile on my face. Just do your job, keep...

  24. New to nursing.....Throw anything at me....

    RunnerRN replied to paulaking1978's topic in General Nursing

    It is interesting that you think you cannot work in the hospital because you have young kids. On the contrary, I think the hospital offers the best flexibility....you can work a 40 hr week in 3 days,...

  25. Pregnant and In Nursing School

    RunnerRN replied to lakRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    My girlfriend spent 3rd and 4th semesters pregnant and delivered 2 weeks after graduation. She did so great! I asked her what helped the most, and she said taking naps in her car when she could....