emtb2rn BSN, RN, EMT-B

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    Improving patient care

    emtb2rn replied to fortomorrow's topic in General Nursing

    What does that even mean???? And how does that help the op? Anyway, my er has overlapping shifts, so there's always somebody who can check call lights for those rns getting/giving report. In lieu...
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    Kaplan Qbank-QT vs. The real NCLEX-RN

    emtb2rn replied to naipeee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I personally found the nclex to be an easier version of the q tests. Questions aren't identical but very similar. If you are comfortable with content, kaplan will have you ready for boards Good luck....
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    Volunteering At Local Hospital

    emtb2rn replied to kendallhubbard's topic in General Nursing

    Ask. Seriously, you shouldn't be "confronting" the rn's but absolutely need to know which pt's can eat/drink and what they're allowed to have. Also, just because a pt asks you to help them out of bed...
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    question about hiring?

    emtb2rn replied to Josh.P's topic in General Nursing

    I knew I eventually wanted to be in the ER, but thought I would start out on a tele floor and told the recruiter at the hospital where I'm currently working as such. However, the recruiter decided...
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    Just passed my RN boards!!!

    emtb2rn replied to jschut's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Mazel Tov!!! Ain't it
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    question about hiring?

    emtb2rn replied to Josh.P's topic in General Nursing

    I doubt the hospital would let an lpn shadow a crna "on the clock". It's not a position they're looking to hire you for, so I would suggest discussing areas where you are interested in working at your...
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    How does blood flow through the heart? Do you know?

    emtb2rn replied to FocusRN's topic in General Nursing

    I never forget anything, ever. Uh, what was the question
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    Which phone pda or PDA are you using in the ER

    emtb2rn replied to MOTOXRN2004's topic in Emergency

    I use a Dell Axim PDA. Everything I need, no internet access
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    New to Emergency Nursing

    emtb2rn replied to inkedRN's topic in Emergency

    Welcome to the dark side..... Feeling stupid? Join the club. It gets much better as you gain experience. And remember, the only bad question is the one that isn't asked. Have
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    My first code... ever

    emtb2rn replied to ishootu's topic in General Nursing

    Nice write-up. You done good. As stated above, ask an rn and/or other tech what you need to do during a code. Memories are funny. My 1st code was 12 years ago as an emt. Got to the house same time as...
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    hyperkalemia tx of insulin and glucose?

    emtb2rn replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    IV glucose (1/2-full amp) then IV insulin will result in the insulin pulling the glucose into the body's cells along with that pesky K. Faster than
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    Things you would like the ICU to understand

    emtb2rn replied to I_LOVE_TRAUMA's topic in Emergency

    bahahahahaha!!!!!! Dude, you seriously need to get those meds
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    Things you would like the ICU to understand

    emtb2rn replied to I_LOVE_TRAUMA's topic in Emergency

    When a bed becomes available, we call report. There's almost always another pt in the hallway waiting for thatroom to be cleared. This complaint seems to go straight to the lack of understanding...
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    Post-Seizure Nursing Interventions....

    emtb2rn replied to lm8539's topic in Emergency

    Your back to back posts look like homework assignments. Why don't you outline what you would do in these situations and we'll provide
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    Hi, are you the doctor?

    emtb2rn replied to Bortaz's topic in General Nursing

    Hear it all the time in the ER. My stock response is "No, I'm a nurse. I work for a living". Some folks never quite figure it out and keep calling me
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    Nurse who needs an EMT-B cert. questions

    emtb2rn replied to StudyinginCT's topic in Emergency

    Not sure where you're planning on patrolling, but as a ski patroller and oec-i/t, let me make a few comments: - you aren't a patroller until you earn your cross. Does your hill belong to the nsp?...
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    Press Ganey

    emtb2rn replied to cardiacmadeline's topic in General Nursing

    If you leave alive, give us a
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    What is considered a large hospital??

    emtb2rn replied to SiempreBella's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting question. I work the 50 room er of a 355 bed hospital and consider us to be a small to medium size
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    Who loves their job?

    emtb2rn replied to solneeshka's topic in General Nursing

    ER. Love my job. Pace is fast, priorities change in the blink of an eye (or the change in a rhythm), love the autonomy esp with the amount of standing orders we have. Never know what's coming in next...
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    Emergency Room Nursing Vs. TELECOMMUTING

    emtb2rn replied to Jerry 75's topic in Emergency

    Mike, take a deep breath. Based on your recent posts, I'm sensing some anger towards ER staff. Not sure what your point
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    Having a PDA at work.

    emtb2rn replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    Also carry a pda. Makes it easy to answer questions at the bedside and look up drug info while standing at the pyxis. It's just another tool. Drug guide, iv drug guide & tabers are the most...
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    Coolest medical/nursing website

    emtb2rn replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    allnurses.com. Nothing else comes
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    Ballad Of The Frequent Flier

    emtb2rn replied to texicannc's topic in Emergency

    Another classic Tex. And we have a few who want a cab voucher
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    Weekend rotations - getting away from every other.....

    emtb2rn posted a topic in General Nursing

    So, the one thing I truly dislike about bedside nursing is working every other weekend. I (and my wife) could easily deal with every 3rd, but every other is very disruptive to, well, life. What I'm...
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    Ativan IM?

    emtb2rn replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    I also tend to dilute ativan with haldol in our er psych unit. Only done when necessary d/t pt actively psychotic and danger to self and me/co-workers. Not illegal if done with orders, which is always...