emtb2rn BSN, RN, EMT-B

Emergency

Member

  • Content

    2,942

  • Visitors

    32,567

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    1,137

All Content by emtb2rn

  1. emtb2rn

    EKG tips and tricks in the ER?

    emtb2rn replied to alliecatrn10's topic in Emergency

    psu_213 brings up a very good point about not relying on the machine's interpretation as it's often not exactly accurate. And know what pacing looks like as some paced rhythms can fool you at a quick...
  2. emtb2rn

    The flu vaccine & GBS

    emtb2rn replied to emtb2rn's topic in Disaster Preparation

    OK, here ya go, from the cdc as well. Took me like 5 seconds to find from the url in my original post. It's long and pretty transparent.... Influenza Vaccination: A Summary for Clinicians Who Should...
  3. emtb2rn

    L'Shana Tova

    emtb2rn replied to RNsRWe's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Happy
  4. emtb2rn

    What's your part time job?

    emtb2rn replied to richardgecko's topic in General Nursing

    My honey-do list precludes a 2nd job. 100 year old house, 100 year old problems. Except during ski season, then I'm a part time full time
  5. emtb2rn

    Please stop! Little things that are just bad practice.

    emtb2rn replied to JBudd's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have pts do this way more than other rns. Quite a few frequent fliers will shut off the fluid, disconnect the line and shuffle off to the bathroom leaving the open end dangling. I try to teach them...
  6. emtb2rn

    Common things in ER

    emtb2rn replied to samantha0890's topic in Emergency

    You only said dilaudid once. Every once in a while when playing "it starts with a d", I channel sam kinison from back to school in my head "SAY IT!!!!! SAY
  7. emtb2rn

    Icu patients

    emtb2rn replied to shorty3's topic in Emergency

    We divide the pts up as there are usually at least 3 other rns available. The charge may pick up those pts, depends on who and the situation. It's very rare in my er to go 1:1 and still keep your...
  8. emtb2rn

    Struggling with ED Orientation, advice appreciated

    emtb2rn replied to AvaRN22's topic in Emergency

    Keep going. Nobody expects you to be at the top of your game when you come off orientation. Ask questions, do supplemental reading and constantly learn. And give yourself about 2 years to become truly...
  9. emtb2rn

    What kind of shift report was that?

    emtb2rn replied to proud nurse's topic in General Nursing

    It's in the er & happens
  10. emtb2rn

    What kind of shift report was that?

    emtb2rn replied to proud nurse's topic in General Nursing

    There are only 4 open rooms and they're all
  11. emtb2rn

    Need to find a website with current health care politics

    emtb2rn replied to brenns14's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    OP, you do realize that if you put your query on this board into a search engine that you would have the info sought? You need to learn how to do research. The net makes it very easy to find...
  12. emtb2rn

    NP Contract

    emtb2rn replied to olvr00's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Walk
  13. emtb2rn

    Would you like your job more if you were paid more?

    emtb2rn replied to proud nurse's topic in General Nursing

    This. Especially because nurses are seriously
  14. emtb2rn

    Taking my NCLEX for first time on 22nd-yikes

    emtb2rn replied to algie7's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I read that as taking nclex for 22nd time. Good luck, don't overthink the questions, think safety/abcs, remember that it's a basic proficiency
  15. emtb2rn

    Placebo effect

    emtb2rn replied to pearljam79's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Methinks this is homework. OP, what do YOU think and
  16. emtb2rn

    Me... Me... Me: A Sense of Entitlement

    emtb2rn replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    You're venting about people venting? Very Seinfeldian. But enough about me. Let's talk about how you feel.........about
  17. emtb2rn

    Nursing Student

    emtb2rn replied to Janesha_23's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Here's what you can get from an anonymous board: 1) RN. School. Other stuff 2) save lives. fluff pillows. On an, drinking coffee. 3) seemed like a good idea at the time. 4) yes 5) if i could back in...
  18. emtb2rn

    Common things in ER

    emtb2rn replied to samantha0890's topic in Emergency

    Many, many threads on this subject. You will see everything from aardvarks to zebras, but mainly horses. Be engaged, proactive, eager to learn, accepting of constructive criticism, ask questions,...
  19. emtb2rn

    OB ultrasound...foley or no?

    emtb2rn replied to Kalipso's topic in Emergency

    We r/o ectopics the same
  20. emtb2rn

    Parkland ED Residency October 2014

    emtb2rn replied to TWU80's topic in Emergency

    I believe this is the norm in pretty much every
  21. emtb2rn

    Why nurses eat their young?

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

    According to wikipedia, crusty old bats subsist on a diet of new nurses. I think natgeo had a documentary on this subject or maybe that was on
  22. emtb2rn

    What is the typical hospital schedule?

    emtb2rn replied to ssalulu's topic in General Nursing

    11-11. Basic pattern is work 2, off 2, work 2, off 3,
  23. emtb2rn

    Curious...how many attempts did it take you to pass NCLEX?

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

    One. Thought it was
  24. emtb2rn

    Yearly Bonus Ripped Off?

    emtb2rn replied to cd365c's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, bonuses are income. As has been mentioned above, the best are those where you get the full bonus amount after all taxes & deductions are taken. I have yet to see a bonus in nursing but...
  25. emtb2rn

    I Lost All Respect For A Colleague Today

    emtb2rn replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If someone in this story needs to be tuned up, it's dr