emtb2rn BSN, RN, EMT-B

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    ER float nurses

    emtb2rn replied to kaylasmommy's topic in Emergency

    Little confused here. How can you be a critical care rn if you can't take icu
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    We need a bigger boat

    emtb2rn posted a topic in Emergency

    So, we have been rocking since new years. 50 bed ER, at least 20 holds per day while seeing greater than normal volumes. No stretcher? No problem, use a recliner. No recliner? No problem, use a...
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    Juggling a full time job and new ER internship, is it possible??

    emtb2rn replied to sharon2012rn's topic in Emergency

    Agree with mjb, you're not going to be able juggle both. You didn't say when orientation began but between now & May would include most if not all of orientation (unless it's a 6 month gig)....
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    Whats your biggest pet peeve working in the ED?

    emtb2rn replied to Whts_Ur_Emergency?'s topic in Emergency

    You're still swallowing a bolus of food after it's been chewed. And yeah, I chew my food. Sometimes I even cook it first and use
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    How do I know the ER is for me?

    emtb2rn replied to N1colina's topic in Emergency

    Not to be snarky but what happens when you call a code stroke on your current unit? Does the pt go somewhere else to be taken care of by somebody else? Yeah, that's easy. In the ER that stroke is your...
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    Whats your biggest pet peeve working in the ED?

    emtb2rn replied to Whts_Ur_Emergency?'s topic in Emergency

    Consult docs that don't bother to read orders placed by the other consult docs. Everything is in the system CPOE so it's not like they can't see 'em. How many ns @ 75ml/hr do we need? And exactly...
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    How about some positive nursing school/job stories for us newbies?

    emtb2rn replied to PurplePRN's topic in General Students

    I work in the ER and sometimes can't believe they actually pay me to do this stuff.
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    Can someone tell me how to not be traumatized in med microbioogy?

    emtb2rn replied to Dezy's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yeah micro can freak you out a bit. However, I managed to survive before taking the class and learing about all the wee buggies that should've killed me. OTOH, I'm from a generation that played in...
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    Seeking suggestions information to include in case study!

    emtb2rn replied to Cora Jean's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Tell us what you already have and we'll help. But we won't do your homework for
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    Starting to panic

    emtb2rn replied to brandonw's topic in General Students

    Take a deep breath. Sounds like you're overthinking this. It's ok (actually very good) to be concerned about your future but don't second guess yourself before the journey starts. Politics are...
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    How many hrs a day did u study for A&P1

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

    2hrs a day max on non class days. Just reread notes on class day. Got an A. A&P I is essentially rote memorization. A&P II requires truly understanding the
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    Do we have an oath for nurses I don't know about?

    emtb2rn replied to hecallsmeDuchess's topic in General Nursing

    We use the "hi
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    Need advice on ibtaining ER position

    emtb2rn replied to WYONurseCrystal's topic in Emergency

    Sounds like you'll need to
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    Best one sentence handoff report

    emtb2rn replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

    I triaged that guy last night. "why tonight,
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    Registration Typos

    emtb2rn replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

    Vomitting. See it often. "pain in bot chick" Took us a while to figure it
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    Whats your biggest pet peeve working in the ED?

    emtb2rn replied to Whts_Ur_Emergency?'s topic in Emergency

    Probably already mentioned but mine is "i can't swallow pills" and they're over the age of 6. Seriously? How do you eat? And yeah, that's what i ask
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    Brain Sheet

    emtb2rn replied to porkey2's topic in Emergency

    Only times I write notes are for holds & psych
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    Whats rolled through your doors new years

    emtb2rn replied to Rhi007's topic in Emergency

    Same as Altra. Although a gentleman who claimed to be a Jedi Knight did show up as well. Walkin' & talkin' pretty good for a bal >300. I guess he was in the comic
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    How to make a career change into nursing?

    emtb2rn replied to pattylee1122's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I chose a RN diploma program. My previous bachelors had all the non nursing classes I needed which transferred over. I had to take sciences (a&p I/II, chem org/in-org w/lab & micro) as my...
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    Foods you have discovered as a Nurse

    emtb2rn replied to FlorenceNtheMachine's topic in General Nursing

    Check out Sophie's on 23rd St just below B'way. Great cuban food including goat and oxtail
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    What certifications do you have?

    emtb2rn replied to confusedstudent_88's topic in General Nursing

    Going to have to disagree with bvfd on getting acls/pals while a student. Firstly, you are not going to use anything you learn in those classes until you're working as an RN. Secondly, the foundation...
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    How to make a career change into nursing?

    emtb2rn replied to pattylee1122's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    The best foot in the door is as a tech/pct. You'll do actual pt care and get to know the staff. Managers like to hire new grads who worked their unit as a tech because that person is known to them,...
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    Foods you have discovered as a Nurse

    emtb2rn replied to FlorenceNtheMachine's topic in General Nursing

    Braised pigs knuckles. Mmmmm, rich porky, fatty goodness. Cassava pudding is awesome
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    How is the floor/hospital census lately?

    emtb2rn replied to rn undisclosed name's topic in General Nursing

    Howling busy. Multiple holds, up to 20 at any time. And they just keep coming in. Seems normal for this time of
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    What certifications do you have?

    emtb2rn replied to confusedstudent_88's topic in General Nursing

    Homework