ERNurse752

ERNurse752 RN

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  1. Vancomycin..first choice drug??

    ERNurse752 replied to lsyorke's topic in General Nursing

    We use a lot of Tequin, Zosyn, Rocephin, and Kefzol...not much Vanc

  2. RN's I need your advice please

    ERNurse752 replied to vegasq's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not totally sure, but I do know that some schools have LPN to RN

  3. ER violence

    ERNurse752 replied to night fox's topic in Emergency

    I think a taser should be part of the triage

  4. ER violence

    ERNurse752 replied to night fox's topic in Emergency

    Yep, vitamins A and H are Ativan and Haldol.

  5. Tattoo's on Nurses

    ERNurse752 replied to gentlemother's topic in General Nursing

    They shouldn't be visible during an interview. Most places have a dress code, but it'll probably just depend on the facility. I think they have to be covered where I

  6. comfy shoes

    ERNurse752 replied to analiezel's topic in General Nursing

    I have high arches (they've been called St. Louis arch by a guy in a running store, hehe) and I've done well with the Dansko Professionals and Birkenstock Super Birki. The Birkis I could actually feel...

  7. comfy shoes

    ERNurse752 replied to analiezel's topic in General Nursing

  8. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    ERNurse752 replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    Tallywhacker =

  9. No Internet access at work

    ERNurse752 replied to pricklypear's topic in General Nursing

    We have it. One of our nurses was looking up the weather, saw a picture of a suspect from a bank robbery that day. Realized it was the same guy as a psych patient we had just triaged in! Called the...

  10. More certification after I graduate?

    ERNurse752 replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    One of the best things I heard from a preceptor when I was a new grad... "Nursing school teaches you how to learn how to be a

  11. Looking for new Shoes...

    ERNurse752 replied to ShirleyM's topic in Operating Room

    Not leather, but I just bought my first pair of Crocs, and WOW!!!!!!! They are the most comfortable pair of shoes I've had in seven years of working in a hospital! I bought the kind with side vents,...

  12. Am I out of line or am I just whining??? Feeling a little picked on!

    ERNurse752 replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    I'd probably vote for the "If it happens again, I quit," and see what happens. Just be prepared to really quit. If they think you're so valuable and you're the only one who can do it, they'd better...

  13. Nursing student with migraines, HELP!

    ERNurse752 replied to Hoosiernurse's topic in General Nursing

    I second the vote for a neurology

  14. Medication for Migraines

    ERNurse752 replied to nurseangel78's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, after all, "It's just a headache," right?

  15. Medication for Migraines

    ERNurse752 replied to nurseangel78's topic in General Nursing

    I can take care of most of mine with Excedrin Migraine. If that doesn't work, I take either Imitrex or Relpax...but they make me feel like total you-know-what, so I try to really avoid it. Vicodin and...

  16. Nursing School

    ERNurse752 replied to ResaO's topic in Emergency

    Some people are smart, but have no common sense. Some people have common sense, but are poor test takers. Some people are smart and have common sense, but are balls of anxiety and freeze up over...

  17. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    ERNurse752 replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    A pessary is a device used in cases of uterine prolapse. It's a device that is inserted into the lady parts, and it helps hold the uterus in place. I have seen a pt's uterus hanging out of her lady...

  18. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    ERNurse752 replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    "Originally Posted by happthearts If anyone know's what this is please tell me When I was an aide in California many years ago I was sitting with a Pt about 85 years old receiving blood product she...

  19. Do you wear some type of support for your legs to prevent leg cramps?

    ERNurse752 replied to JNT'smom's topic in General Nursing

    I don't wear anything on my legs, but have found if my shoes aren't good quality I suffer what you describe. I know a couple people who wear support hose...I think one buys hers at JC Penney, and...

  20. Go to er/fastrack?

    ERNurse752 replied to elizabells's topic in Emergency

    What, like they couldn't see that you were pretty sick? Good riddance then, hehe.

  21. Go to er/fastrack?

    ERNurse752 replied to elizabells's topic in Emergency

    Just think of all the firsthand experience you're getting for nursing school, hehehe. Glad you're finally on the

  22. Any Pregnant ER nurses out there?

    ERNurse752 replied to LeahJet's topic in Emergency

    Hahaha...I think I might have to get myself one of those strap-on bellies - Hey, that's what I want for my Nurses Day present!! One of my friends who is about 19 weeks pregnant is planning on working...

  23. ER or PICU?

    ERNurse752 replied to JennB03's topic in Emergency

    I don't work in PICU, but some things I have transferred kids to PICU are: RSV, pneumonia, DKA, bacterial meningitis, and head

  24. Are LPN allowed to work in...

    ERNurse752 replied to Princess74's topic in General Nursing

    In some places yes, in some places no. It just depends on the facility. Sorry I don't have more info than that!

  25. Go to er/fastrack?

    ERNurse752 replied to elizabells's topic in Emergency

    Hope you start feeling better