emtb2rn BSN, RN, EMT-B

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    Questions for ER Triage Nurses

    emtb2rn replied to nursesharkbev's topic in Emergency

    Yes. And as stated above, if you're in the er or unit, you need to be able read rhythms at a glance as well as know your cardiac labs (among other
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    1rst year meds to memorize

    emtb2rn replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    There are many threads on this topic in the student nursing assistance forum. That said, I agree that learning the classes is much easier and more effective than brute rote memorization. There will be...
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    pediatric crash carts

    emtb2rn replied to musherdeb's topic in Emergency

    We also use the Braslow crash carts. Stocked & locked. Our tapes are laminated to boards (same length & width as tape) which keeps them from
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    Adventures in the McDonald's drive-through...

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

    Good job. And I'll bet that 911 dispatcher appreciated a coherent
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    Measuring Weight/height in ED routinely

    emtb2rn replied to reholi4's topic in Emergency

    We try to weigh every pt coming in. We have 2 floor scales, 1 in triage and 1 in the main area. Just step on and weight is displayed within 10 seconds. The main area scale is large enough for a...
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    New Thread Idea

    emtb2rn replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    Already exists. In the student forum. Called, of all things, "pre nursing student forum". Batter
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    Becoming the Nurse

    emtb2rn replied to Lunah's topic in General Nursing

    Good call Lunah. A great example of why we need to listen to that little voice that "hmmm, something isn't
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    Transition from new grad to RN: What did you wish you knew?

    emtb2rn replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting. All of the areas mentioned above were covered in my nursing school. Not only in class but in clinical as well. Guess I was lucky to go there.... Nursing school really gives you just a...
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    Daytonite has passed away...

    emtb2rn replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I was just thinking this morning that it's been a while since Daytonite has posted. She was an incredible resource to so many nurses and nursing students through her participation here. She leaves...
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    Best ER Nurse quotes

    emtb2rn replied to JennyAS's topic in Emergency

    My personal favorite line which is surprisingly effective with folks who are reluctant to provide a urine sample is to walk into the room with a cup in one hand and a cath kit in the other, hold 'em...
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    My co-workers rock!

    emtb2rn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Working the other evening when my wife calls. Emergency at home, not 911, but a serious problem none the less. I explain basic situation to charge & she says "no promises, but I'll see what I can...
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    Reasons for nursing always epic?

    emtb2rn replied to esunada's topic in General Nursing

    No epic "lifetime channel" story here either. Go with why YOU want to go into nursing. I liked the comment on how nurses help people. Talk about your volunteering, research and plans to become a cna,...
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    I don't understand the diff between ADN & BSN????? Help!!!

    emtb2rn replied to Misslady113's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    The article you reference talks about how better care is related to the experience of the nurse, not their type of degree. It states there's no appreciable difference in the care delivered by bsn's....
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    Anyone heard of Diastolic BP being higher than Systolic???

    emtb2rn replied to WSU_Ally_RN's topic in General Nursing

    In the words of that great philosopher Ralph Wiggum, "that's unpossible". My mom told me essentially the same thing, that she had just come from her doc and her bp was "perfect, 62 over 110". It...
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    NY and NJ to become BSN only?

    emtb2rn replied to guiltysins's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    There is an entire forum dedicated to this topic. Don't expect this to pass. It's been intermittently proposed every few years for a long time. I have mixed feelings on the subject. While I believe...
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    Cardizem IV

    emtb2rn replied to smb84's topic in Emergency

    Did your project require being deceitful? Poor habit to
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    Rules for the ER (long)

    emtb2rn replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    Know your meds. At least the
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    Trouble With Understanding VT scenario

    emtb2rn replied to mlbdestined's topic in General Nursing

    K. I agree. Disregard my
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    Trouble With Understanding VT scenario

    emtb2rn replied to mlbdestined's topic in General Nursing

    OP doesn't actually state wide or narrow complex, stable or unstable. I "thought" the op might be referencing svt, so that's the answer I gave. You "thought"
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    Trouble With Understanding VT scenario

    emtb2rn replied to mlbdestined's topic in General Nursing

    I believe you're talking about svt's. Not shockable in the same sense as a pulseless ryhthm. svt (supraventricular tachycardia) can be managed by vasovagal manuevers, adenosine or cardioversion....
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    ED Float Assignment

    emtb2rn replied to acallie007's topic in Emergency

    We sometimes use a float in our er. We don't use medics in this role, just rn's. It's kinda like playing middle linebacker. You need to be very flexible and able to adapt to changing pts on the fly....
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    Gum Chewing

    emtb2rn replied to NinetyNine's topic in General Nursing

    I chew gum discretely. Tuck it in my cheek when I'm with a pt. Actually, I think pretty much everyone in my er chews gum. And we're in Jersey, so if youse got a problem and want to take this...
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    Duties as an Emergency Room/Department/Ward Nurse

    emtb2rn replied to studentdan's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Dan, check out the emergency nursing forum. You'll get a good idea of what er nurses do on a daily basis. Keep in mind that a LOT of venting goes on as this site is a place where folks can blow...
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    ER vs ED

    emtb2rn replied to SpacemanFL's topic in Emergency

    What's the spread? Any injury reports? Gotta know before I can
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    RN to patient ratios in the ED

    emtb2rn replied to biker momma's topic in Emergency

    Generally speaking, our staffing is: Emergent - 4:1 can go 6:1 with hallways Urgent - 3:1 can go 7:1 with hallways Fast track - 6:1 no hallways (usually) Psych - can go 12:1 depending on the moon.......