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    order inserted into chart

    emtb2rn posted a topic in Emergency

    So not for nothing, but have you ever had a consult doc write orders, place them into the middle of the chart and then put the chart back on the rack. Not in the slot where it flags that orders have...
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    order inserted into chart

    emtb2rn replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

    Don Corleone, the heparin start was delayed by 3 hours. You see Luca Brasi
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    I suck.

    emtb2rn replied to Virgo_RN's topic in Emergency

    Hang in there man. The ER to me is like driving in the winter & going onto black ice. Cruising along just fine, then all of a sudden you're sliding sideways. And yeah, sometimes ya just have one...
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    ideas to improve allnurses.com

    emtb2rn replied to tryingpatsy's topic in General Nursing

    Use the advanced search option, it allows you to filter which forum(s) you want to search. How about a mobile version of AN? Make it easier to navigate with the
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    Calling all once-upon-a-time ER new grads!

    emtb2rn replied to MissBrittanyRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Agree with Lunah. The learning never stops. There's always something new or different. Keep asking questions. My orientation was also ENA based and that gave me a solid foundation that I keep...
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    atrial fibrillation question..

    emtb2rn replied to Acosmo27's topic in Emergency

    No such thing as a silly question. Keep on asking. Had a lol brought in by squad from the snf for wheezing. Sitting there happy as a clam, calm cool & collected, albeit only oriented to self....
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    What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    emtb2rn replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    Mom & dad bring in 6 y/o M with "tick on member". Assess the kid, has what "looks" like a engorged deer tick on his glans, 'cept the "tick" is perfectly round, not oblong. I ask him when he...
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    If an ER patient is Not Sick, are we still supposed to treat?

    emtb2rn replied to ernoc333's topic in Emergency

    We had 2 frequent fliers arrested recently who had been hospital hopping using different names. Forgot which names they used where, got recognized ("hey, I thought your name was...) and buuuuusted....
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    Best time to apply for externship?

    emtb2rn replied to Lovelymo79's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Start filling out your paperwork in December so you can submit the 1st week of January. There will be a lot of competition so get your stuff in early. Also, if there's a floor you like during...
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    If an ER patient is Not Sick, are we still supposed to treat?

    emtb2rn replied to ernoc333's topic in Emergency

    We only have 1 doc that takes the # approach. All the others go with #2. Overall, I don't think GOMER (git outta my er) therapy is applied as often as it's called
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    Scribes in the ED

    emtb2rn replied to whichone'spink's topic in Emergency

    Our docs use scribes. I think it saves time. The docs can dictate waaaaaay faster than they can
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    100% pro-life, considering nursing school

    emtb2rn replied to Beebop25's topic in General Nursing

    So it's a non-elective procedure that you imply is to save the pt's life and your belief set won't allow you to care for her. Interesting. Seems incredibly hypocritical to
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    Normal to feel so stupid?

    emtb2rn replied to Virgo_RN's topic in Emergency

    Yep, agree with all above. It gets better. You'll get faster or rather more efficient. And there's always something new to
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    Applying to Mountainside Hospital School of Nursing?

    emtb2rn replied to Lovelymo79's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    If you have the option to get your BSN right off the bat, go for it. I already had a BS in another field and years of management experience when I entered nursing, so I was just looking to become an...
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    Horrible hospital experience!

    emtb2rn replied to southernbeegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Hope your dad recovers quickly. As for the treatment he received... Go ballistic. Call AND write to the CEO and nursing VP. You'll be getting a survey. Fill it out in detail. Attach extra paper...
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    Pain is not a "vital sign"

    emtb2rn replied to MikeyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I was just thinking about the tridil drip with orders to titrate to chest
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    Applying to Mountainside Hospital School of Nursing?

    emtb2rn replied to Lovelymo79's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    MHSoN doesn't really care about your gpa (and act/sat aren't even checked out). They are much more interested in you as a person and your potential to be an rn. Also, to the new students, if you...
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    Pain Scales

    emtb2rn replied to dekatn's topic in General Nursing

    What cece said. We're computerized, so there's a pain assessment window which is detailed on the initial entry. Subsequent entries just have a 1-10 numeric, FLACC or WONG option. I check pain...
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    New Grad Salary at Our Lady of Lourdes or any Jersey Hospital.

    emtb2rn replied to Attuma0000's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    As a new grad RN without experience, you have no leverage for negotiating salary. It's basically take what's offered. Don't know what they're offering in south Jersey, but in central/north, it runs...
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    ED,,,,hmm, I think I might like it!

    emtb2rn replied to Virgo_RN's topic in Emergency

    Hang in there. It takes a while to catch on in the ER. Keep asking questions. Being a team player is huge, be willing to pitch in and help out where you can. It is appreciated and will be...
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    Need help with my judgmentalism

    emtb2rn replied to allthesmallthings's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You can think whatever you want about whomever you want as long as it doesn't interfere with your pt care. You also need to keep whatever you think to yourself on the job (see the thread on "what you...
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    Strange things found on (or in) a pt.

    emtb2rn replied to squeakykitty's topic in Emergency

    Yesterday ---- Morning - psych pt brought in from facility for removal of fb from lady parts, pencil removed. pt sent back to facility. Evening - same pt sent back to us for removal of fb from lady...
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    My "Aww crap" moment of the week: Calling a Dr.

    emtb2rn replied to JustEnuff2BDangerous's topic in First Year After Licensure

    All of the above and if a doc orders iv pain meds, make sure there's a prn zofran (or anti-emetic of your choice)
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    Clinicals at Overlook!

    emtb2rn replied to StudentFromNj's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I went to Mountainside and we did a lot of rotations at Overlook. Very friendly hospital. Pretty much all staff very interested in teaching. 4 A/B (telemetry) & 10 C/D (respiratory) were my...
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    Can't believe it's been a year

    emtb2rn posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow, can't believe how fast the past year shot by! Some random thoughts: - I love my job. - Amazed at how much better my time management has become. - Looking forward to continuing to learn every...