emtb2rn BSN, RN, EMT-B

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    How fast does dopamine work?

    emtb2rn replied to ornurse25's topic in General Nursing

    Works fast, we usually titrate to mean bp as
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    E.R Security

    emtb2rn replied to Crux1024's topic in Emergency

    We have at least 2 security guards at all times. If you call for help, you get a lot more. Very few sterotypical guards, mostly younger & can move
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    RN, RN&MPH? or BSN?

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

    I would strongly suggest limiting your debt. You already have the ba, so I think the best investment would be to get the adn. Then get a job (the job will most likely be different in 2 years) and...
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    Preceptor from hell- no more killing with kindness

    emtb2rn replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You can tell her you're sorry about the house landing on her sister but regardless she needs to treat you with the same respect she expects to
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    HIPAA VIOLATION

    emtb2rn replied to bc808's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Sounds like billing office/admin, not an rn. no access to medical records but able to access claims info. Although op appears not to have known that until termination
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    Scheduling in the ED

    emtb2rn replied to TJobs's topic in Emergency

    Our "average" is 150/day, but running higher lately. Our schedule varies. You have a shift (7-7, 7-3, 11-11, 3-3, 7-7, 11-7) but not self scheduling. Very rare to get 3 in a row, usually 2 on, 2 off,...
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    ADN vs BSN - moving up?

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

    I think not having previous management experience would hinder you from moving into management. Just having a degree in another field doesn't bring enough to the table. OTOH, there are threads about...
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    What would YOU ask the E.R.? (interview)

    emtb2rn replied to Crux1024's topic in Emergency

    Do rns disimpact? How do they handle the pt load when you have to go 1:1? This thread should be a
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    What would YOU ask the E.R.? (interview)

    emtb2rn replied to Crux1024's topic in Emergency

    Is meal coverage a big deal? Standing orders? talk to rns, see what they think, do they look stressed? Try and go on a monday, around
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    CEN Exam Review/Preparation

    emtb2rn replied to mwboswell's topic in Emergency

    1. Wanted at least 2 years experience before taking the test. 2. Used books (lippicott & your review guide) and the ena 150 question practice. 3. ena practice test which gave me the feel of the...
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    how would define happiness

    emtb2rn replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I know it when I feel it. I am in a good mood, life is good & all is well in my world. Skiing, hanging out with my wife, bike ride, chainsawing, being at work, free climbing over a bulge using an...
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    liabilitity insurance NSO

    emtb2rn replied to RI Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    1. As soon as you pay them. 2. No, see above. 3. Yes. Get it
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    I like learning about diseases but hate nursing

    emtb2rn replied to PraiseMariahCarey's topic in General Nursing

    Get the degree. Nursing is a flexible profession that will give you ample opportunities to get outside. NP sounds like a good potential goal for you. Get some experience tho' and try to figure out if...
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    Okay, who *loves* their job, and why?

    emtb2rn replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in General Nursing

    I do. It's fast, hectic, unpredictable, chaotic yet in control, great co-workers (mostly), great docs/pas (mostly), lots of standing orders & only a few miles from my house. The ER environment...
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    In the box

    emtb2rn posted a topic in Emergency

    Just did 4 hours in triage. Someone called out, they were short and needed some help. So, I said sure, no problem, I'll come in for 4. So, triaged 63 pts in 4 hours. We're a community hospital, not...
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    In the box

    emtb2rn replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

    Yeah, mostly esi 4's. Put most of 'em back into the waiting room and then had a tech bring them to a room as it opened. I had a tech who got vs while i did the triage. We were moving pretty fast. I...
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    Average Salary for ADN vs BSN

    emtb2rn replied to ltf500's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Could you give at least 1 example of "why" you have "a stronger background"? That doesn't make sense to me at all. No disrespect to your BSN, but my understanding (from talking to my BSN co-workers)...
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    In the box

    emtb2rn replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

    Ahhhh, meal coverage is our Break
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    ER Preceptorship

    emtb2rn replied to perkygyrl81's topic in Emergency

    Tbis is the kind of thing you need to talk to your preceptor about. How does your facility handle abd pain, chest pain, mi, cva, od, trauma, psych? What are your standing orders? Line, lab, monitor?...
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    Previous felony convictions, 1400 percent increase!

    emtb2rn replied to ITSSOSIMPLE's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Please provide a link to show the evidence for that stat. Otherwise it doesn't really mean
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    transitioning from med surg to ER

    emtb2rn replied to sabbady's topic in Emergency

    Yeah, talk directly to the nm. Bypass hr, they're not on your
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    Electrical cord inside the Foley, pt from ICU

    emtb2rn replied to Asystole RN's topic in General Nursing

    Gotta play some madonna. We use those foleys for therapeutic hypothermia s/p resuscitation from arrest "code chill". Wonder if we can pipe some tunes in...... Music heals,
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    ED Resources for Psych Patients

    emtb2rn replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    We're the county psych screening center, so we see a lot of psych pts. The screeners are masters prepared psychological interventionalists. They will do mobile outreaches based on calls from local...
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    Where to start

    emtb2rn replied to bnmusc's topic in General Nursing

    If you're interested in oncology, go for it. FInd out if it's really what you
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    asystole then DC

    emtb2rn replied to nurse2033's topic in Emergency

    I would've started a second line in her to see if the episode was reproducible. In the interest of science of