emtb2rn BSN, RN, EMT-B

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    Psych patients in ED

    emtb2rn replied to smirn80's topic in Emergency

    Is there a psychiatrist involved? Will the psych unit/area be separate from the main er & secured (i.e., locked doors)? Will there be psych screeners available to determine if pt...
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    What kind of holiday bonus do you get?

    emtb2rn replied to cbcle's topic in General Nursing

    I will still have a job next
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    Er triage assessment

    emtb2rn replied to karbearfly's topic in Emergency

    Agree with vic, our docs don't like the term lethargic. Families use it often and it doesn't provide much
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    Titrating Multiple Pressors

    emtb2rn replied to NSJodi's topic in MICU, SICU

    Found the link to the chart at http://sumed.stb.sun.ac.za:8001/rid=1H2H1NQ7P-1K6N9HS-60C/Vasopressors%20and%20Inotropes.cmap The table lools like it's from a text. Great
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    Basilar Skull Fracture and Oral Grastro Tube (OGT)

    emtb2rn replied to sandrang1993's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If the pt is tubed you can slide the ogt right down alongside the
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    ER Radio Etiquette

    emtb2rn replied to SuzieF's topic in Emergency

    What Flare said. 1) think about what you want to say 2) key mic, pause 3) talk clearly 4) pause release mic Also remember you're not having a private
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    New to ER and getting CEN?

    emtb2rn replied to bbie17's topic in Emergency

    Maverickemt, Apply. I'm serious. Just
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    Is Doing Rn to BSN degree online a good idea!!

    emtb2rn replied to Harkirat's topic in General Nursing

    For adult learners, online is the way to go. I'm in a rn-bsn program online. Only need 8 nursing classes to complete the degree. I have no desire to drive to a school and sit in class. I much prefer...
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    Whistle Blowing

    emtb2rn replied to studentnurse1992's topic in General Students

    Sounds like homework. What do you think? We're glad to help but won't do your homework for
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    Immediate bedding

    emtb2rn posted a topic in Emergency

    Who's doing it? If room available, no triage, get weight & right into room. Start them like you would a squad. How's it
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    ER Nurses: Do you perfer to work in hospital er's or free standing er's? Why?

    emtb2rn replied to bella201's topic in Emergency

    Try searching in this forum. You'll find answers to all of your questions. Anyway, with respect to certification (CEN), there is no minimum amount of time you must work before taking the exam. Most...
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    Allowing Corpsman to Become Nurses

    emtb2rn replied to Asystole RN's topic in Government, Military

    It's not clear to me what part(s) of nursing school corpsman should get credit for through experience. Could someone outline how that would
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    IV PUMP

    emtb2rn replied to brynne's topic in General Nursing

    Your fluid bags don't have measurement marks on them so you can see how much fluid has be administered? Anyway, if not, ballpark & go from
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    Should I resign or wait for termination?

    emtb2rn replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Agree with the posters above who say this facility wants to keep you as an rn. Take the move, grow & learn. If they want you out, they're not going to offer a transfer. Look at it as a door...
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    Pressure infusers

    emtb2rn replied to ERnurse1983Ontario's topic in Emergency

    We do. It's a central line. Any reason why
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    New Customer Service Initiative

    emtb2rn replied to Guest219794's topic in Emergency

    Our motto: turkey sandwich & dilaudid for
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    New Customer Service Initiative

    emtb2rn replied to Guest219794's topic in Emergency

    Hahahahahaha!!!! Printing for
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    Scheduling question

    emtb2rn replied to ANECTINE's topic in Emergency

    Have you tried filling out a schedule with just the weekend only rns input, then filling in around them? I think your thought of several months view is good, as the weekends on will be much more...
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    Tips on how NOT to appear like a Drug seeker

    emtb2rn replied to WillowBrook's topic in Emergency

    To dammin, we're talking about folks who come to get high. Either in the er with ivp/im narcs or for the road with a script. I administer what the doc orders no problem. But i do have an issue with...
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    Does anybody have any patient near-death experience stories?

    emtb2rn replied to SMAC92's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Had a pt go into asystole twice the other night. Got him back both times He had no recollection of either event. Lights
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    Calling Code Blue in ED

    emtb2rn replied to becca001's topic in Emergency

    Are all these non-ER folks standing by in the ER waiting for codes or do they have to come from various other places in the hospital? What happens with the dead guy while the team is enroute? ER staff...
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    Ugh, those "I'm so stupid" moments

    emtb2rn replied to TheCoppertop's topic in Emergency

    You done good. Plus you saved housekeeping having to clean up the mess when her head popped off. Follow those
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    I feel so dumb... I got flustered - about a patient in respiratory distress

    emtb2rn replied to LalaJJB's topic in Emergency

    Bipap. Much better than
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    Immediate bedding

    emtb2rn replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

    All rooms and most of our hallway spots have tvs. Yep, tv in the
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    Immediate bedding

    emtb2rn replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

    Vic, I hear ya. In fast-track on Friday, immediate bedding landed me a tia and a hyperglycemia with maggot infested wounds. And improved triage time? Not seeing