emtb2rn BSN, RN, EMT-B

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    New to ICU. What do you hate to see a new ICU nurse do?

    emtb2rn replied to IPMC15's topic in Critical Care

    The content of this thread applies very much to the ed as well. ipmc15, I have never seen a pump "fail" & simply dump fluid. I'll experiment tomorrow & see what happens if i connect a primed...
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    How long did it take you to take the NCLEX?

    emtb2rn replied to whatwasithinking75's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    41 minutes, and 75 questions, passed. Kaplan. Easy
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    It's the 1st of July

    emtb2rn replied to missmollie's topic in General Nursing

    We all start somewhere not knowing a whole lot. I find the vast majority of the 1's eager to learn and the attendings in my facility encourage them to listen to the nurses. I have forged a lot of good...
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    Organic Biochemistry

    emtb2rn replied to hiii's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are plenty of online chem courses available. These include an online lab. Check out thomas edison university and montclair state university for examples. While both of these are located in...
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    Newer nurse who acts like a know it all

    emtb2rn replied to caseyuptonurse's topic in General Nursing

    You're most like spot on about her feeling threatened. As you are an introvert my personal approach of "hey man looky here, we're going behind the woodshed" won't work, so i would suggest head down,...
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    Clinical Ques: Post Op Infection

    emtb2rn replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in General Nursing

    I especially welcome the theory on how that c-diff result came back so fast assuming it wasn't based on
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    Do you think I did something wrong here? Advice?

    emtb2rn replied to ellebee87's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Well done. Great example of critical thinking and pt
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    Should I report this nurse?

    emtb2rn replied to laladeedee's topic in Medical-Surgical

    We run blood through 20's all the time. 22's work fine too. If it's a trauma or blown varices rapid infusion, then yeah, an 18 (or 2) is nice but not a law. And I agree this should be an incident...
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    Possible adult admit with minor child in tow

    emtb2rn replied to Monkey Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    We contact social work who gets child protective services
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    Unit Manager Demands I Cut My Hair

    emtb2rn replied to Nurse Cookie Swirl's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Did this happen just the other day? Was it getting kind of
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    Precepting New Grads

    emtb2rn replied to EDRNCCmom's topic in Emergency

    Have a program with clearly defined goals and targets by date. Regular formal feedback with the preceptor & nurse educator will help ensure that everyone is on the same page regarding the new...
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    Epic care plans and goals

    emtb2rn replied to djamies's topic in General Nursing

    Dj, you going to be a superuser? If so, ask the epic folks for examples from other facilities. If they push back with the individualistic crap, just tell them you need a template to guide your build...
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    Interviewing an R.N.

    emtb2rn replied to DACMEDINA's topic in General Nursing

    1.What do you do most of the time at work? Fluff pillows & save lives. Drink coffee 2.What are the job opportunities going to be like in your field in the near future? Plenty 3. What special...
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    5-year-old chooses heaven over hospital

    emtb2rn replied to anh06005's topic in Nursing News

    You mean you're seldom right but never wrong. Hey
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    Nursing student asks nurses the question..

    emtb2rn replied to 2bNurseDR.T's topic in General Nursing

    I love having students too but it's different in the ed. Students don't care for my patients and i teach about how we assess & manage our patients in our unique environment. And oh yeah, we have...
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    first-degree burn

    emtb2rn replied to Ibrahim.Gosadi's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Jaycam, No disrespect, but you approached this from the perspective of a student and i approached this from the perspective of an experienced er nurse who's treated burned kids. Pixie's right about...
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    first-degree burn

    emtb2rn replied to Ibrahim.Gosadi's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Disagree with jaycam. Kid's not eating because of the pain, treat the pain fast, topical or po, see if the kid wants to eat. Adjust plan accordingly. Also, how old is the
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    A Headache is not an emergency

    emtb2rn replied to Patient4life's topic in Emergency

    Pretty
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    A Headache is not an emergency

    emtb2rn replied to Patient4life's topic in Emergency

    There are walk-in ORs. Off the grid, just need to know who to
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    EMS to Nursing

    emtb2rn replied to darobow's topic in General Nursing

    Most of the course specific questions are dependent on the program you choose. Scope of practice for lpns is state specific. Nurses & medics are not on par education wise. RN/LPNs have a much...
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    If You Could Have Any Skill to Deal with Difficult People -- What Would It Be?

    emtb2rn replied to PancakeSaturdays's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I wasn't
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    If You Could Have Any Skill to Deal with Difficult People -- What Would It Be?

    emtb2rn replied to PancakeSaturdays's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Vulcan nerve
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    A Headache is not an emergency

    emtb2rn replied to Patient4life's topic in Emergency

    Me thinks troll. 1st post, kvetching about something er nurses know not to be the case.
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    Nursing student asks nurses the question..

    emtb2rn replied to 2bNurseDR.T's topic in General Nursing

    we're biter nurses, not
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    Quizzed in Clinical

    emtb2rn replied to oldsockventriloquist's topic in General Students

    As stated above, you MUST know about the meds that will be administered to your