emtb2rn BSN, RN, EMT-B

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    How many practice hours before you can sit for CEN?

    emtb2rn replied to KR's topic in Emergency

    It's on there somewhere. There aren't a required number of clinical hours worked before you can take the exam. The ENA and conventional wisdom recommend 2 years experience but that again is not...
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    Can a new grad work in the ER?

    emtb2rn replied to Lucidity's topic in Emergency

    Yes, it's very possible. Every hospital & manager is different. My manager likes to hire a mix of new grads and experienced rns. And she does not like to hire experienced rns who don't have er...
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    RME/Fast Tracks

    emtb2rn replied to triageguy's topic in Emergency

    My ER is the same as psu_213 with the exception that we have a CNA (usually) that can do knee immobilizers, wrist splints, crutch instruction, wound/dried blood cleaning &
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    BSN Preceptorships - Does ER level matter?

    emtb2rn replied to JustinAllen's topic in Emergency

    i'm not sure i understand what you mean by " i was placed in a smaller town that is a level 3 er...and one that pretty much nothing goes to." as far as i know (and i'm sure someone will correct me...
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    what items could you not go a nursing shift without?

    emtb2rn replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    My brain and my thumbs. With those I can improvise, adapt and overcome anything. Coffee helps
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    Anyone wear Dansko clogs?

    emtb2rn replied to MurseJon's topic in Men in Nursing

    Danskos are comfortable but suck for running and those situations which require a very hands on approach. So I've switched to a basic tactical boot from Bates. Very comfortable over 12 hours, great...
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    What is with all the crying?

    emtb2rn replied to Rick68fl's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Could be worse, you could cry because you're
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    Failed the CEN by one question. Literally.

    emtb2rn replied to NorthBay's topic in Emergency

    Northbay, sounds like you're pretty much there already. You should probably just review Sheehy's Emergency Nursing manual. It's "the book" for the CEN. Good luck. obgoddess, the CEN is worth $2 an...
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    Medication shortages?

    emtb2rn replied to Tarabara's topic in General Nursing

    Plenty of ativan, iv zofran is reserved for hyperemesis, non preg related intractable vomiting, ams/inability to manage zofran
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    What is CEN, or CCRN?

    emtb2rn replied to aachavez's topic in Emergency

    With respect to recerting the CEN, here's the latest update I found for CE's. Of course, you can always take the test again, but I like the CE option myself. Every four years, the BCEN Credentialed...
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    7p-7a or 3p-3a...any insight?

    emtb2rn replied to srobb11's topic in Emergency

    I preferred 3p-3a. As noted above, you get to work with everybody except the 7a-3p folks. And at my hospital, it usually seemed to simmer down around 0130 or so, giving you some time to catch up....
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    Failed NCLEX 5 Times! Am I The Only One Who . . .

    emtb2rn replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that there should be a limit on NCLEX attempts. 3 strikes and you're out. If it's test anxiety that's the problem, I would think by the time you got to the boards you would have figured out...
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    Apologizing for my prima donna ICU coworkers.

    emtb2rn replied to NickiLaughs's topic in Emergency

    OK, I bolded a few items above. So, you imply you were an ER RN for 3 years and then moved to the ICU. According to your prior posts, you were a ER tech for 3 years. While I respect our techs...
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    Comfortable shoes for the ER

    emtb2rn replied to nursegirl75's topic in Emergency

    Switched from Danskos to my Bates 8" side-zip EMS/Police boots. More comfortable, very stable and easier to run
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    Thanks, ER nurses.

    emtb2rn replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in Emergency

    You're welcome. Heal well &
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    What is the #1 thing you can't go without in nursing school?

    emtb2rn replied to mz.snuggly1's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Brains. Don't leave home without
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    Interview questions for Nursing Orientation class

    emtb2rn replied to krista_jorunnr's topic in Emergency

    1. What is your job title? RN 2. What are your primary responsibilities? Save lives, fluff pillows. 3. What does a typical day entail? No such thing as a typical day. 4. What education or training is...
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    Bedside hand-off/report?

    emtb2rn replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    We've been doing it for a few months. Pts & families really seem to like it. We give the real report at the desk and then go in, say goodby, introduce the oncoming rn and review anything...
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    Feeling Flustered

    emtb2rn replied to MystyqueOne's topic in General Nursing

    Miserable scheduling. Hopefully your new gig will be better. Think of it this way, one of your xmas presents will be leaving that schedule
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    Tips for a good shift!

    emtb2rn replied to Good Morning, Gil's topic in General Nursing

    Just because you're prepared doesn't mean the shift will go well..... Stay at the proper level of
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    Why do nurses chart in 3rd person?

    emtb2rn replied to Cobweb's topic in General Nursing

    Same reason you use "consistent with" instead of "looked like". This rn does laugh sometimes when reviewing this rn's
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    Love/hate relationship to my work.

    emtb2rn replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

    Maybe try exercising on a regular basis before leaving? You mentioned that you had stopped working out. Do whatever gets the endorphins flowing. Good
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    Any advice for a new ED nurse?

    emtb2rn replied to al7139's topic in Emergency

    RnFiona, I think what shoegalrn meant was to grab a pt from triage as soon as you clear a room. I tend to do the same thing. She didn't say anything about not being able to handle volume. Just try...
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    ED basics, as if there was such a thing...

    emtb2rn replied to maydaymalone's topic in Emergency

    Yeah, we want to know about the viagra, etc. Always know the bp before giving nitro. Don't give if hypotn. Are they allergic to asa? Did they already take any? We move fast, really fast. But never in...
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    CEN!!!!!!

    emtb2rn replied to punkstar's topic in Emergency

    Took it in 2010. Used lippincott, mark boswell's book and the ena 150 question practice test. Lippincott was ok, mark's book was great and the ena prep test gets you comfortable with how the test...