Emergency RN

Emergency RN

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  1. Man accused in stabbing nurse

    Emergency RN replied to Pinkpea11's topic in General Nursing

    he's likely going to get off, 75 years, on morphine, dealing with the immediate loss of a limb, body image, forget that he was holding a screwdriver (he was playing sudoku), etc... even a dumb lawyer...

  2. Should I go to nursing school if I have a blood phobia?

    Emergency RN replied to pixeee's topic in General Nursing

    The problem here is sometimes our bodies have responses that we cannot control. In you, seeing blood or bloody messes triggers a sudden drop in blood pressure and you'll pass out (psychogenic shock)....

  3. stupid question alert...

    Emergency RN replied to 45whenimdone's topic in General Nursing

    IMHO, I don't think that this is an issue with your employer, but rather with the state. You can only be hired as an LVN or LPN if you're licensed as such. A tangential issue related to this that I...

  4. Moochers who want to copy your homework or cheat off you......

    Emergency RN replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    Well, the funniest thing that I can remember regarding this issue is about a pair of students from the program that I had attended. The first one was exceptionally smart, did exemplary work, but was...

  5. How long does it take you to complete an order????

    Emergency RN replied to newtelenurse's topic in General Nursing

    hurrah to that... and that is the correct attitude. it doesn't matter what happened before one's shift, but once it becomes my watch, the mantle of responsibility falls on me to do all that needs to...

  6. is "beating around the bush" common in nursing?

    Emergency RN replied to shrimpchips's topic in General Nursing

    You think that's bad? LOL... The sad part is, I've seen or heard of nurses doing things that go way beyond bad practice or nursing sloppiness. Examples would include stealing from patients, diversion...

  7. New EMS Rescue Tool

    Emergency RN replied to Emergency RN's topic in Nursing Humor

    lol, i think the thing was only meant to be a spoof... but seriously, emt shears will cut through seat belts (and pennies too, but will dull rather fast), but from what i understand, the benchmade...

  8. OMG! Is it true that it's hard to find a job as a RN now?? Even in NY?!

    Emergency RN replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in New York Nursing

    Actually, there are plenty of jobs in the NY area, except no one's hiring. Most places have a hiring freeze going on (fallout from the bad economy) and any positions that become available usually goes...

  9. Question for Experienced NYC RNs

    Emergency RN replied to RNtoJD's topic in New York Nursing

    There is little difference in salary offered to Diplomate, Associate, or Baccalaureate prepared RNs (a few thousand at best). If you have a NY license, then your education background generally matters...

  10. Pink Gloves Dance to Jay Sean's "Down" for Breast Cancer Awareness

    Emergency RN replied to mich321's topic in General Nursing

    That janitor was a

  11. Applying for externship help

    Emergency RN replied to asp40's topic in General Nursing

    Your academic standing is already stellar so that should bespeak volumes for you. The fact that you're also a second degree student leans heavily in your favor, in that you've already finished...

  12. Testing again for NCLEX in 1 week

    Emergency RN replied to tz0472's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck, we're rooting for you... One suggestion, on the night before the exam, don't bother studying anymore; eat a good hearty meal, and get a good solid night's rest so that you can think...

  13. Most embarrassing mistake you've ever made

    Emergency RN replied to sunnycalifRN's topic in General Nursing

    as a then student anxious to "perform" in real life, all those things that we had only done previously on mannequins, i was suddenly afforded the chance to insert my first foley catheter. a frequent...

  14. texting at work

    Emergency RN replied to questionsforall's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Frankly, IMHO this whole debate has become moot. If one seriously examines the issue of texting as a behavioral imperative, there are people already proven to willingly risk life or limb in their...

  15. Speaking of facebook...inappropriate...but am I within my rights...?

    Emergency RN replied to laurasc's topic in General Nursing

    In terms of the OP's problem I would tell all three to stop contacts with the patient, and tell the patient the truth if they need to; that the cessation of contact (electronic or otherwise) was...

  16. Proper way to give suppositories

    Emergency RN replied to agldragonRN's topic in General Nursing

    Administration of a suppository requires the identification of the anal opening. This generally mandates one being able to visualize the orifice. Though it may be argued that the anal opening can be...

  17. Post Cardiac Arrest Hypothermis

    Emergency RN replied to Jcasares's topic in Men in Nursing

    In the City of New York, FDNY (Fire Department of the City of New York) ambulances are mandated to bring post cardiac arrest patients only to ED's that can induce hypothermia. Here's some great...

  18. Do you draw up blood on your own?

    Emergency RN replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    requesting clarification: is the question asking whether nurses decide on their own judgment or standing protocol, to sample a patient without first getting a medical order; or is it asking that once...

  19. Proper way to give suppositories

    Emergency RN replied to agldragonRN's topic in General Nursing

    i would suggest that your don looks into why a nurse manager is so focused on the care being given by a colleague's unit. there may be more than meets the eye here, and your "case" could just be a...

  20. LPN or RN

    Emergency RN replied to woodyma's topic in General Nursing

    Firstly, I think it's laudable that you're continuing to try to advance yourself despite your chronic and often insidiously devastating diagnosis. Depression, like other psychiatric disease, is...

  21. How am I supposed to get experience if no one will hire me?

    Emergency RN replied to Seagate's topic in General Nursing

    If you're already working as an LPN, then you already have a leg up on other new grads. If you're a bedside nurse (LPN or RN) for 3 years, then you already have the experience that they're looking...

  22. BEST trauma shears?

    Emergency RN replied to JoshuaAdamsRN's topic in Emergency

    Benchmade Rescue Hook model 7 (~ $30) http://www.benchmade.com/products/7 See video: http://7hook.benchmade.com/ But of course, nothing beats free,

  23. Blood Pressure...am I really this stupid?

    Emergency RN replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    what piperknitsrn suggested is actually a great idea; go to other nurses and ask them for help. i'm sure that nearly all of them wouldn't mind helping a fledgling colleague earn her wings. remember,...

  24. Manic and Addicted Nurse Manager

    Emergency RN replied to erroridiot's topic in General Nursing

    Forgive me, but I get the distinct message that keeping your employment for as long as you can get the check is probably a bit more important than either covering up a legal (possibly criminal) mess...

  25. texting at work

    Emergency RN replied to questionsforall's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    No offense, but both of your quotes here clearly illustrate your misunderstanding of one thing; that is, time. Whether you consider it to be free time, or down time, you're forgetting that it is paid...