CEN35

CEN35

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  1. ER or ICU?

    CEN35 replied to 502Nurse's topic in Emergency

    i can't answer that one? i would say er............but thats where i wanted to go, and where i am. in your case? why would anyone dream of going to a particular unit, and then not go there? i...

  2. First Job in ER, advice welcome

    CEN35 replied to Y2KRN's topic in Emergency

    if you have any questions or distress's y2k email me or pm me...... i would be glad to help.

  3. Forced to float?

    CEN35 replied to rn500's topic in Ob/Gyn

    well i stumbled along this post and thread.........won't say how........although someone knows......and yes to them, it's after 6:30pm friday, but i was kinda bored. anyways, someone said 99.9% of...

  4. First Job in ER, advice welcome

    CEN35 replied to Y2KRN's topic in Emergency

    y2k........... i went into er right out of school. i bought acla stuff, rhythm books, trauma books, etc etc. the bottom line is experience. what the show you in books is the way it should look,...

  5. Difference between 22" and 27" stethoscope: Which is better?

    CEN35 replied to Rileycat's topic in General Nursing

    repeat......ooooooooops

  6. Difference between 22" and 27" stethoscope: Which is better?

    CEN35 replied to Rileycat's topic in General Nursing

    color=blue]i pretty much agree with everyone else. the only thing is.......whether your name is engraved or not? scopes tend to grow feet...keep it with you. me

  7. ? Need Benchmark for LWT (LWBS) & AMA's

    CEN35 replied to catalyst's topic in Emergency

    we are working with a group right now, to try and decrease ed waiting times....and expidite the flow through the ed, which includes speeding up lab results, shorter triage process, and quicker...

  8. panic-attack reaction to compazine

    CEN35 replied to scootermcnutt's topic in Patient Medications

    you are referring to the dystonic or extrapyramidal side effects. one thing for sure compazine is an awesome drug, for nausea and/or migraines. however, incidents like this do happen to some...

  9. TO ALL NURSES

    CEN35 replied to hanginginthere's topic in General Nursing

    Hanging, I dont know the stats, I'm would be willing to bet, that they are less than 1% though. The thing that kills me, is when someone mentions a "fatal illness", the first most common answer is...

  10. Gave pt the WRONG blood!

    CEN35 replied to codebluechic's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Not that it matters? But was the blood mislabeled? sheeeshe......I dont know what to say? I would feel sick......aweful I hope you do feel better......and more important I hope the patient comes...

  11. DUI's in the ER

    CEN35 replied to kaycee's topic in Emergency

    In almost 5 years I have done probably 30 "legal draws". I have only been asked to show up in court once, and they told me to be there at 1pm. They then generously offered to pay for parking, and...

  12. Scrubs in ER

    CEN35 replied to wamherrn's topic in Emergency

    Jami, I have to wonder about that also? Our hospital infectious control claims, we need to wear lab coats when we leave the ER, because we are a infectious risk. yet it is ok to wear our scrubs...

  13. Are you ashamed of being a nurse?

    CEN35 replied to Mijourney's topic in Nursing Career

    Sure I am proud to be a nurse. Do I feel like at times we are looked down upon, and snobbed off......sure. Thats probably the most irritating thing. If I had a dime everytime I heard, "oh your ONLY...

  14. Scrubs in ER

    CEN35 replied to wamherrn's topic in Emergency

    Ditto here, OR/PACU/ANESTHESIA/AMBULATORY SURGERY they get scrubs furnished by the hospital. ER/UNITS/FLOORS- by your own stuff, wash your own stuff, even after getting slimed by a puker, bleeder,...

  15. ER Doctors that are hard to work with!

    CEN35 replied to ERIsland's topic in Emergency

    Well I can say that for the most part we really have an excellent group of docs with us. I think there are just one or two that annoy/irritate the nurses. Mostly its in the way they do things. Keep...

  16. Dream Job

    CEN35 replied to kjmta57's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmmmmm????? Well, no holidays......at least not 12-24 through 1-1. My own schedule, own hours, more physician respect...which isnt bas right now among my co-workers. $80,000 a year with benefits....

  17. What my DON said about getting rid of LPN's

    CEN35 replied to Future LPN Sheryl's topic in General Nursing

    Ok I always seem not to be ale to comprehend this stupid rivalry between LPN's and RN's. What a joke! Like there is any reason for rude replies and outragious statements? I have met some stupid, I...

  18. NURSES WEEK ACTIVITIES

    CEN35 replied to -jt's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know what I'm doing for it? Can't say I have put a lot of thought into it. I mean, activities? Go to work, and handle complaints by all the people that think our ER is the McDonalds of...

  19. Questions for male nurses

    CEN35 replied to Katy Stevens's topic in General Nursing

    Please add your name to the following sentence: I, Rick G. am participating in this interview of my own free will. 1) How long have you been in the nursing profession? (5 years) 2) How long did you...

  20. ANA Cost?

    CEN35 replied to Zee_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Zee - it's your thread? Who cares if you head off to another subject On the another note - I know your position, I have two daughters of my own. I have them from sunrise until 2pm, when I take...

  21. ANA Cost?

    CEN35 replied to Zee_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Zee I really don't know? However, I wouldn't join if it was cheap. There's something to be said, for an orginization that allegedly represents all nurses, but focuses on the advance practice nurses...

  22. a nurse's poem-I'm Sorry In Advance

    CEN35 replied to leesonlpn's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! That certainly says it all!!!

  23. TO SUZY K AND STUDENT SARAH!

    CEN35 replied to theboss's topic in General Nursing

    I had a terrible day Susy K...... and ya know what? To see you say that, and even see the --> has made my day, despite how bad it was.....Thanks Susy K

  24. URGENT SAFTY REMINDER

    CEN35 replied to duckie's topic in General Nursing

    Glad you are ok Duckie, thats what counts!!!!!!

  25. Good Things

    CEN35 replied to JennieBSN's topic in General Nursing

    There are actually a lot of things..... but some I can't go into, because it would make me sound arrogant. let me just say, when everybody at work threw me a suprise baby shower, that pretty much put...