CEN35

CEN35

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  1. Just needed to get this off my chest.

    CEN35 replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    We all have those days. I have been there myself. Unfortunately, the hospitals nowdays expect all patients to be plaeased and happy with their service. All this reguardless of staffing and any...

  2. ER bashing...where is the love??

    CEN35 replied to LeahJet's topic in Emergency

    I find it intersting that someone else has actually noticed this issue. As a former ER nurse, We received all types of bashing from the floors and units. It happens that some say it openly, either...

  3. ER bashing...where is the love??

    CEN35 replied to LeahJet's topic in Emergency

    I find it intersting that someone else has actually noticed this issue. As a former ER nurse, We received all types of bashing from the floors and units. It happens that some say it openly, either...

  4. Handling coworkers personalities?

    CEN35 posted a topic in General Nursing

    OK this is brief but to the point, there are a lot of different personalities out there. How do you handle the following, without causing inter-unit issues? 1st - the I take my time at everything,...

  5. Handling coworkers personalities?

    CEN35 replied to CEN35's topic in General Nursing

    Cheerful doer, I feel the same way about your post. But these descriptions fit 3 people in particular, that really grate on me at times. That's why I asked. I have ignored and tolerated it for 2...

  6. Reglan IV

    CEN35 replied to gwrn99's topic in Emergency

    Well on the side of EPS and reactions. They claim the rate of administration of compazine is the cause for the reactions. However, I used to put it in 100cc of nss over 20-30 minutes. It didnt...

  7. Greetings fellow ER nurses

    CEN35 replied to ChristinaLPN's topic in Emergency

    Sorry to here that. I always try to treat the LPN's (and techs, assistants nicely). Unfortunately, some of them I don't. But that stems from the "treat others as you treat them" theory. I hope...

  8. Lowest blood sugar...?

    CEN35 replied to Mr.N8's topic in Emergency

    Lowest was mid 30's male, found passed out at home, diabetic (can't remember if he was insulin or non?) blood sugar of "7", temp 30.1 degrees celsius, b/p 240/115. D50W 1 amp IV, D5NSS, with 1 amp...

  9. Improper Triaging

    CEN35 replied to NurseNewbie's topic in Emergency

    Bottom line.......... too many people view it as a complete H&P rather than a true triage, while others wait who might be worse off......... It will never change that has always been a...

  10. Reglan IV

    CEN35 replied to gwrn99's topic in Emergency

    In our ER they tend to use phenergan and/or compazine. But here in surgery/recovery the standard is Reglan/zofran IV, after that it depends?

  11. trauma vs er nurse---difference???

    CEN35 replied to akerdonn's topic in Emergency

    depends on the hospital............. some none, some completely

  12. IM Blood Return

    CEN35 replied to Boston1's topic in Pain Management

    Been a nurse 10 years, I've only had it happeend to me twice. 1st time - was MSO4, and could be given IM or IV per order. Gave it even though I aspirated blood. 2nd time - demerol Vistaril IM order...

  13. OHIO Nurses what part of Ohio are you from and what kind of nurse are you/will you be

    CEN35 replied to GrnHonu99's topic in Ohio Nursing

    NE Ohio (Cleveland Area) Been in ER/PACU and considered CRNA, but can't afford it now............ That's

  14. I've got a career dilemma. Please help.

    CEN35 replied to jjchko's topic in Emergency

    WOW! That whole post seemed somewhat confusing, and really didnt make much sense to me? You circulate, but want to scrub so you thought going to school for scrub tech and working in the ER was the...

  15. Can anything be done about feeling like a waitress?

    CEN35 replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure about your situation, but the trend is "scripted" answers, on what your facility wants you to say. Some have even come out with a book, telling you what to say. The patient and family are...

  16. activated charcoal

    CEN35 replied to nursepenny's topic in Emergency

    Bleach.....................

  17. How should I handle this situation?

    CEN35 replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    Also you are entitled to request a different nurse. As far as signs? more

  18. Percent of men in class?

    CEN35 replied to RN8Wannabe's topic in Men in Nursing

    3% in

  19. Documentation standards

    CEN35 replied to PedsERRN's topic in Emergency

    Our ER has a q1hr standard, for ER patients. q15 min for critical care pt's, and q 2 hours for thru care. When charting now days, you need to think like a lawyer. What would they grille you about?...

  20. Drug seekers "Drug of Choice"

    CEN35 replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    demerol in the ER hands down, percocet or vicoden at discharge. I don't think a doc in the ER would ever write for oxycontin. They would say that's for your primary to make a decision on. If it's...

  21. How should I handle this situation?

    CEN35 replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    If you have went back since, see if you see that nurse. Say Hi, see how she/he responds. If they are fine, probably a bad day. If they are totally rude again....... Write a letter to the CEO, COO...

  22. IV Phenergan and Toradol "Push"

    CEN35 replied to CrohnieToo's topic in Emergency

  23. ER violence

    CEN35 replied to night fox's topic in Emergency

    drunks, psych patients, those mad because they had to wait to be seen, and those that don't want their family in to see them: Nice ladie, under the covers (unkowingly to me in wrist restraints), "Sir...

  24. Question about trama levels

    CEN35 replied to Princess74's topic in Emergency

    There are 4 levels. I don't remember what they all are, but here's a brief. Level I - Is a facility with 24 hr a day in house cardiothoracic surgeon available. Any other specialty surgeon available...

  25. PACU Nursing?

    CEN35 replied to Tucwebb's topic in PACU

    The programs in our area at one time only accepted ICU, as a pre-req for CRNA school. However, a shortage in CRNA's has changed their pre-req to 1 yr of PACU, ICU or ER experience. We don't have new...