emtb2rn BSN, RN, EMT-B

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    Is it really illegal to require BSN(NJ)?

    emtb2rn replied to mamaxmaria's topic in General Nursing

    That legislation has been proposed for years and hasn't moved forward at all. Personally, I think any previous undergrand degree gives the other education needed to be
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    Okay, why do ER nurses think they're so cool?

    emtb2rn replied to gayle_the_RN's topic in General Nursing

    The sad part of this is I think you're serious. ETOH and a keyboard son't mix well, tho' I'm not sure how much of it is the
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    Okay, why do ER nurses think they're so cool?

    emtb2rn replied to gayle_the_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Chuck Norris will never have a heart attack. His heart isn't nearly foolish enough to attack
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    Okay, why do ER nurses think they're so cool?

    emtb2rn replied to gayle_the_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Have to agree that anyone who says "triage is easy" loses pretty much all their
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    Any tips on remembering Ventolin vs. Atrovent?

    emtb2rn replied to JaimiV's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Ventolin activates the sns (fight or flight) while atrovent activates the pns (rest & digest). You get to the same place via 2 routes. That's how i explain the meds to pts. Most folks get
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    ED Extern

    emtb2rn replied to ktsummar's topic in Emergency

    In my er, externs are folks my nm is thinking will fit in as new grads and the externship is somewhat of a "pre-orientation". We have 1, maybe 2 max. You have 2 eyes, 2 ears and 1 mouth. Remember the...
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    Okay, why do ER nurses think they're so cool?

    emtb2rn replied to gayle_the_RN's topic in General Nursing

    You know, if there was adequate staffing in all units, we probably wouldn't even have this
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    Okay, why do ER nurses think they're so cool?

    emtb2rn replied to gayle_the_RN's topic in General Nursing

    divert is only for ambulances and it's a request, not a locking of the doors. That stemi 2 blocks away? He's coming in, divert or not, medics are going to the closest hospital. And that guy walking...
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    Okay, why do ER nurses think they're so cool?

    emtb2rn replied to gayle_the_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Rnccrn9706, those are some pretty broad. brushstrokes you use to put down both m/s & er nurses. Do you spell team "teim"? Anyway, this is a pretty entertaining thread. The strongest themes I see...
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    Skin assessment in the ED

    emtb2rn replied to amarilla's topic in Emergency

    Whlie in theory all pts will have their skin inspected, we use common sense. If the pt is from a nursing home/snf or has a history that raises the probability of a pressure sore, then yeah, we're...
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    how did they pass theyre boards??

    emtb2rn replied to reginachanana2660's topic in General Nursing

    OP, we're not laughing with you. That Billy Madison quote was spot on. I think nursing school will weed this one
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    The job advert I would love to see

    emtb2rn replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    My manager has gotten our er pretty close to that ideal. Not there but
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    What paraphernalias a nurse must always have?

    emtb2rn replied to NurseMich.Elle's topic in General Nursing

    Coffee and your brain are
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    Not properly trained for ER?????

    emtb2rn replied to bassadict69's topic in Emergency

    Yeah, I had the same
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    Your Specialty: Do You Have Regrets?

    emtb2rn replied to Weeping Willow's topic in General Nursing

    I've been in the ER for 3 years. I originally thought I would start in telemetry, get exerpience, then move to the ER. Fortunately, my telemetry interview ended with the NM saying "you have...
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    Why I'm sick of the ED

    emtb2rn replied to RoyalNurse's topic in Emergency

    Sounds like it's time for a scenery change. Not every ER is like yours, there are good one out there. Try to find a new one with a better culture. Good
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    ED Nurse Liason

    emtb2rn replied to sChOOLRN48's topic in Emergency

    The charge nurse usually performs those duties in my ER. We usually have a float rn as well from 11-11. As a staff nurse, it's great to have someone readily available to handle service recovery. I...
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    ADN vs BSN

    emtb2rn replied to Jenni811's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    From a bedside perspective, I don't see any difference adn to bsn. The difference in my opinion is that a bsn will allow growth and opportunity beyond the bedside. The bsn grad has a more well rounded...
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    It all comes back tenfold...

    emtb2rn replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    Big fan of pay it forward. Don't have to go out f your way but when the opportunity presents
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    How do you incorporate faith into your daily nursing tasks?

    emtb2rn replied to orangepink's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Still don't fully understand the OP's question. I'd like her to fully explain what she sees as the difference(s). Then we can attempt some civil discourse. Tough subject as emotions run high very...
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    FAILED Nclex for the 6th TIME!!!

    emtb2rn replied to 7Laquisha's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Don't you receive a report when you fail the nclex that tells you how you did in each section. Are you able to pinpoint your weak areas and work on those? I think the esl reference was due to your...
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    New nurse, need some more info on ER

    emtb2rn replied to CalidthreeN's topic in Emergency

    Welcome to the darkside. You might want to check the stickies at the top of the er forum lot of good information there. Assessment is the primary responsibility of er nursing. Constantly assessing...
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    True ER stories

    emtb2rn replied to Kel Cardaras's topic in Nursing Humor

    Kate, once again, who exactly is being hurt here? Whatever you do, do not go to the emergency nursing forum. Y'all gonna be real unhappy with our threads over
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    What's the worse thing you have seen?

    emtb2rn replied to havehope's topic in General Nursing

    Peds codes are the worst. I will not give the details of any of them. They suck. That what you're looking
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    True ER stories

    emtb2rn replied to Kel Cardaras's topic in Nursing Humor

    Thanks owenkl for your "civilian" input. And now back to our thread..... Guy comes in for staple removal. Problem is he pulled them out himself and gave himself new wounds which required stapling....