emtb2rn BSN, RN, EMT-B

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    Critical care drips

    emtb2rn replied to kc87t's topic in Emergency

    Levophed a.k.a. "leave 'em
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    Do you remember everything from nursing school?

    emtb2rn replied to Darkpk55's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with completeunknown. Haven't used a nursing diagnosis since school. In my ER, we use medical diagnosis terminology not
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    Man, you guys make nursing seem HORRIBLE! If I knew this before school...

    emtb2rn replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    As I see it, the issue being raised about the OP's post is that post vents about people venting. I see from your profile that you have "lots of management experience". Good, then you should realize,...
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    do you get paid more for certifications?

    emtb2rn replied to jennifers's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hospital pays for all mandatory cert level courses (acls, bls, pals) but no extra pay. Hospital pays for cert exam (cen, ccrn, etc) and we get $2/hr cert pay. Hospital paid for my enpc class (we see a...
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    Get through it without laughing - dare ya

    emtb2rn replied to netglow's topic in Emergency

    I also liked how "offering a pillow" and "offering more pain medication" were used in the same sentence and apparently have the same importance. "hold on you two. Shimmer is a floor wax. And a dessert...
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    Should I become ACLS or PALS certified?

    emtb2rn replied to MrsMwenja_RN's topic in Pediatric

    As an LPN, can you push iv meds? A huge part of acls/pals is drug administration and that includes meds that are critical care infusions once the pt is stabilized. I don't know about the LPN scope...
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    What subject or subjects would you take out

    emtb2rn replied to johnny depp23's topic in General Nursing

    You take those classes for the same reason your classmates who are accounting majors take them. If you are in a BSN program it means your major is nursing. The degree requires more than just the...
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    MRSA precautions in the ER?

    emtb2rn replied to AnnieNHRN's topic in Emergency

    Welllll, OP, you're talking about your ER, not every ER. If a pt comes into my ER and is known to have mrsa/vre, the computer system automatically pops up a warning (which appears every time you open...
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    Thank you, nurses

    emtb2rn replied to laurah4k's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry for your loss. Thank you for your kind words. As stated above, a brief note to hospital management about your grandpa's nurses would be
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    Diltiazem

    emtb2rn replied to happyRN21's topic in General Nursing

    Push it slow like lasix, over 2 minutes. If the 1st dose doesn't have an effect after 15 minutes, we give another round. Anything beyond that is dependant on the individual
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    My patient suddenly begings c/o pain in the right side, around the rib cage.

    emtb2rn replied to emmanuil's topic in General Nursing

    and don't forget about dilaudid for pain. I'm thinking the doc will order 4mg ivp q30 minutes pushed fast with a benadryl 50mg chaser. And a turkey
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    Pre Nursing Student--ER Tech?

    emtb2rn replied to duckyluck111's topic in Emergency

    The vast majority of pcts in my er are nursing students. It's great exposure to the field and you will learn many fundamental skills that are the core of pt care. You will also become a true expert in...
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    Ding Dong the Witch is dead

    emtb2rn replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    I look at ceu's as a way to maintain & increase my knowledge, not as punishment. I do about 30 hours a year. Plus my hospital provides us with free access to spectrum and also requires about 15...
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    My Hiatus

    emtb2rn replied to Roller's topic in Emergency

    Agree with Lunah, go straight to the ER. I would advise against trying to set up a float to the ER gig unless you have buy-in from all managers. In my hospital, the only floats we ever get are very...
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    ADOLAS

    emtb2rn posted a topic in Emergency

    So, after years of s/s, predating my getting into ems, much less nursing, I have been offically diagnosed with ADOLAS. Yes, the infamous "Attention Deficit Oh Look A Squirrel!". Oh well could be...
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    (Just for grins) Pet Peeve of the Week: chart hoarding

    emtb2rn replied to ByTheLake's topic in Emergency

    I'm a chart hoarder, I admit it. I don't know why, hard habit to break. Just like having them sit next my terminal. It's a difficult habit to break. But I'm tryin' real hard Ringo. We're mostly...
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    ER?

    emtb2rn replied to droider's topic in Emergency

    Lets's put it this way - Sometimes I can't believe they actually pay me to do this job. So, yeah, I like it. A lot. otoh, I love pressure, the endorphin rush, the fast pace, the organized chaos and...
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    Supplies You Can't Live Without

    emtb2rn replied to felineRN's topic in Emergency

    I carry shears, kelly, carpuject, pda (davis drug, iv & tabers used most) in my pockets (aviators). My tape is hanging from a peds extension on my stethoscope. That's it. Might wind up with a...
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    Starting as an ER Tech, what do you nurses want from me?

    emtb2rn replied to NurseMaybeBaby's topic in Emergency

    Lots of good advice above. Can't overemphasize being proactive. If you have a list of things to do, EKGs come first. Always. Expect to do a LOT of CPR. You will become an expert. Have
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    Seeking advice from current RN's

    emtb2rn replied to jdchisolm68's topic in General Nursing

    Non-verbal communicatio, conflict resolution and abnormal psych will all come in
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    Since when is it okay to brag about abusing a patient?

    emtb2rn replied to kristieRNsn2bFNP's topic in General Nursing

    Should've just reported 'em & moved on. Yeeesh. OP, if you really want to hear hypothetical trash talk, hang out next to the pyxis in an ER. Now that would really bring out your inner Lynne...
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    I want to become Male nurse but am under qualified

    emtb2rn replied to GentlemanNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Mail nurse. Workin' triage at the post office. Folded, spindled and mutilated envelopes get a full trauma work-up, use a lot of tape too for those minor
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    Blood cultures and antibiotic iv meds

    emtb2rn replied to cview110's topic in Emergency

    Our protocol is iv abx within 4 hours of triage for pna. Our computer order set for pna abx actually states "do not administer until blood cultures are drawn". I've never heard of an issue with meds...
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    What is the best unit to work in and why?

    emtb2rn replied to wnb4's topic in General Nursing

    For me - ER. Never know what's coming through the door, different pts every shift, see everything, my pt age range has varied from 2 days old to 104 years, get to see immediate results of your...
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    Emergency nursing help

    emtb2rn replied to FUTURE_ER_RN's topic in Emergency

    I would also suggest that the questionnaire have the responders look at themselves. The ER is not for everyone. Here's a few, I know all y'all can come up with more. (no, I'm not from the south, but I...