CEN35

CEN35

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  1. New grad in ER.. ADVICE PLEASE!!!

    CEN35 replied to nursemeow's topic in Emergency

    Im sure you'll do fine for being a new grad. I think there are three things to remember. (There are also multiple other posts on "New ER grad stuff in here over the last 7 years). 1) The first two...

  2. I need advise

    CEN35 replied to mye614's topic in General Nursing

    All I have ever done is listen to them (if there is a patient or visitor present), and do what he asks and say nothing. Then when you have a chance and see him in the hall or somewhere pull him...

  3. Do I need a Masters in nursing to get a doctorate in nursing?

    CEN35 replied to careerdejour's topic in General Nursing

    Our only school in the area does not require anything, other than a school of nursing. They have a program for every extension of your education. GN-> doctorate adn->doctorate...

  4. Computer Charting -- Do you like it or hate it?

    CEN35 replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    EMR they call it here. We don't have it yet, and I have never had it. However, they are supposed to get EMR here within the next 18 months I hear.

  5. Quit or be fired?

    CEN35 replied to javanurse2000's topic in General Nursing

    Bottom line, if you have never called in like this before, and your prior atendance/tardy record show it.........screw them, call off. If the company is that desperate to threaten that, then you...

  6. How did you find out about allnurses?

    CEN35 replied to cnelle101's topic in General Nursing

    I stumbled across it on a search in yahoo. Back in 1998, came here alot for a long time. I have been extremely busy, and found a lot of other things I do take up time. Not here as much now....

  7. anyone using tPA for acute ischemic stroke in the ED?

    CEN35 replied to dewp_63's topic in Emergency

    For us, it takes to long to get MRI techs and stuff in here. CT is always here. Only a neuro guy can order an MRI here

  8. PDA in the ER

    CEN35 replied to malusport's topic in Emergency

    First 2-3 years very helpful. After that I would just update with the physician magazines on the latest and newset stuff out there. Actually I carried around a pocket guide for a while after that...

  9. Job Advice

    CEN35 replied to LLLLeah's topic in Emergency

    hey one more thing? The one with the goofy shifts? I wouldn't take it if my life was depending on it. Thats IMO! I worked in the ER the first two years as I was learning, always the first to come...

  10. HELP!!! with ACLS Drugs!

    CEN35 replied to Town & Country's topic in Emergency

    Bottom line, these are the guidelines set by the AHA. Theyre not set in concrete. The physician will run them how he thinks. Also at some point they will feel like calling it (tod), and sometimes...

  11. RN Functions

    CEN35 replied to nocturne716's topic in Emergency

    Unfortunately the nursing law is gray in color. we are not allowed to initiate medical orders, among other things. However, if you as the nurse knows a patient is in jeopardy, and you do not...

  12. RN Functions

    CEN35 replied to nocturne716's topic in Emergency

    This is a touchy subject and you never know who will read this stuff. I will just say no doubt yes, no doubt at

  13. Top 10 ER Visits

    CEN35 replied to malusport's topic in Emergency

    1. Chest Pain 2. vag Bleed 3. Diff bleeding 4. Laceration 5. Sprain/ ext injury 6. ENT garbage 7. Abd Pain 8. Back Pain 9. Diff Breathing 10. Least common.....I have a

  14. Job Advice

    CEN35 replied to LLLLeah's topic in Emergency

    Most places now days are hiring new grads, d/t the lack of experienced ones. The theory of a warm body is better than No body seems to be the trend. When I started out of school, our ER hired one new...

  15. anyone using tPA for acute ischemic stroke in the ED?

    CEN35 replied to dewp_63's topic in Emergency

    I've given it twice. The ER doc will NEVER be the one to institute it. First with malpractice and lawsuites, if they end up bleeding, the first thing the attorney will say is, "are you certified in...

  16. HELP!!! with ACLS Drugs!

    CEN35 replied to Town & Country's topic in Emergency

    usually they don't cover "everything", usually the more common. Once you have used them and been around them enough, it's all second nature! You will do

  17. Cen

    CEN35 replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    I took it only 11 months out of school. I didn't think it was very hard? I did get one of the BCEN or whatever it's called? Books, and a few others at Borders Books. I went over them a couple...

  18. Are ER nurses prone to getting sick more often than other specialities?

    CEN35 replied to malusport's topic in Emergency

    I think it depends on the person. I have had asthma my whole life. The 7 years I worked ER, I had at least 2 resp infections a year, the flu every year, and one sinus infection a year. I left two...

  19. Anyone fax report?

    CEN35 replied to RNin92's topic in Emergency

    Yes we eventually started doing it. We had mentioned many things that we as "ER Staff" saw as delays and/or blockades to moving patients to prevent us from getting jammed up. One of those things was...

  20. Changing Specialties -ATTN: Managers

    CEN35 replied to oncrnmom's topic in Emergency

    To be honest, I thnk many managers think the same way. A new grad with no experience, is easier to make an ER nurse, rather than someone that has been set in their ways, on a certain unit (i.e....

  21. Identifying main medical problem...

    CEN35 replied to nocturne716's topic in Emergency

    #1 - Head injury cause by the fall, which caused the epi-dural bleed, which in turn most likely causes increased ICP-> possible shift-> AMS and motor defecites. Most if they get the bur hole in...

  22. questions about e.r. from s.n.

    CEN35 replied to janetrette's topic in Emergency

    Everybody has their own opinion, go to a floor first, don't go to a floor first etc etc. I came out of school as a new grad, straight into the ER. My only other training was as an EMT. That was why...

  23. Is something wrong with me?

    CEN35 replied to jasonn's topic in Emergency

    I don't think there is an answer, or at least a right answer. I have to tell you that I have been through, a nurse who while trying to help somone on the freeway, was hit by a drunk doing 70mph. She...

  24. Your help is much appreciated on this poll.

    CEN35 replied to Jetman's topic in Emergency

    Nope they didn't, still don't..... Just a once a year $325 payment for carrying my

  25. Bextra-same as Vioxx

    CEN35 replied to lsyorke's topic in General Nursing

    well they are all cox 2 inhibitors, it's only a matter of time before bextra and celebrex get hit also. As seen in a few prior posts, bextra for me helps keep me out of the advil jar when I have...