EmerNurse BSN, RN

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    Forced Flu Shots

    EmerNurse replied to Tinksrn's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Both healthsystems I work in have implemented this flu or mask this year. I got the shot simply because I've never had a problem with it in the past.... BUT.. I do have a problem when this is...
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    Patients and the race card

    EmerNurse replied to CanadaEh's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    First, agree with everyone who says treat everyone with respect and dignity and even if you are accused of racism, you will move on with a clear heart. That being said, had one psych guy, who visited...
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    ER. A Clinic?

    EmerNurse replied to JSlice.'s topic in Emergency

    Yep same in our ER, both pedi and adults. I finally decided that people seriously don't think of going to "the EMERGENCY room". What they think of with vomiting x1 at 0300 is "hmm I should go to THE...
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    Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    EmerNurse replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    How bout "just answer the question ma'am, please." ME (in triage with about 15 people waiting for me): Did you have a flu shot this year? HER: Well, um, no, you see, I don't believe in them, because ,...
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    Nursing is 24 hours....

    EmerNurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    We've all heard this when we come into get report... and it's absolutely true.. to a point. I'd be interested to hear stories from those who feel they were left with stuff to "clean up" that they feel...
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    Miserable. Is this how it is everywhere?

    EmerNurse replied to gearheadfly's topic in First Year After Licensure

    OUCH! So sorry to hear you've gone through this. I had a similar experience, not as a new grad, but in a new specialty (PICU) where they had a "formal" preceptorship, but it was so insanely...
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    5 worse things a patient can do ...

    EmerNurse replied to Witheney's topic in General Nursing

    1. Bring your baby in to the ER for a "fever" of 99.0 ("no, I didn't take his temperature but he felt hot") and forget to bring diapers, formula and other supplies for the baby, AND for the toddler...
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    It's sometimes hard being a nurse of color isn't it?

    EmerNurse replied to Kanani_Ikike's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad to see this thread continue, though I'd like to hear more from the OP's perspective, since that's the topic of this thread. I do have a comment though: I think that a lot of the "but WE'RE...
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    Miami NICUs

    EmerNurse replied to wee one rn's topic in Florida Nursing

    Agree with the other posters that Miami Children's and Jackson Memorial (Holtz) are terrific. Jackson tends to get more of the bizarre cases (on all their floors), is also a teaching hospital...
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    Gay Boomers and nursing attitudes

    EmerNurse replied to woody62's topic in General Nursing

    >>>Am I missing something? I was not aware that "queer" was an acceptable way to refer to homosexuals. Am I behind the times of what? THANK YOU, I have been thinking it as my hair stands on...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    EmerNurse replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    OK phew I took the test today... AND PASSED!!!!!!!!!! I couldn't believe I passed it - kept reading the paper over and over and over! I used Gasparis, Woodruff (though didn't like it as much honestly...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    EmerNurse replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    OK phew I took the test today... AND PASSED!!!!!!!!!! I couldn't believe I passed it - kept reading the paper over and over and over! I used Gasparis, Woodruff (though didn't like it as much honestly...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    EmerNurse replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    LOL I've been a Laura devotee' for many years so of course I have her review course. I saw here at an Acute Skills seminar a few weeks ago - she really is as good as we all seem to think she is!...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    EmerNurse replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    LOL I've been a Laura devotee' for many years so of course I have her review course. I saw here at an Acute Skills seminar a few weeks ago - she really is as good as we all seem to think she is!...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    EmerNurse replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    WOW - not been on the board for a while but have been studying hard. CONGRATS to the folks who've passed - you're awesome! Anyone using the Core Review for High Acuity and Critical Care (from AACN)...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    EmerNurse replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    WOW - not been on the board for a while but have been studying hard. CONGRATS to the folks who've passed - you're awesome! Anyone using the Core Review for High Acuity and Critical Care (from AACN)...
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    Improving Patient Satisfaction

    EmerNurse replied to MrsMommaRN's topic in General Nursing

    And just when you thought it couldn't get any more Kindergarten... Anyone ever heart of F.I.S.H.? ; (first impressions start here). If you get a kudos from a patient (I guess, never been inserviced...
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    Cen Exam Question?!?!

    EmerNurse replied to Rita_RN_BSN's topic in Emergency

    Agree completely with the above. The Gasparis videos offer lots of info for the CEN and also for ANY nurse out there. She's got a knack for explaining things just right. i have the videos and the...
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    Possibly agency?

    EmerNurse posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    Hi Everyone! I'm an ER nurse who is considering agency nursing, but it is a huge step and I'm nervous. I am considering agency because I've about had it with horrible schedules (3 nights on, one...
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    What Makes You Feel Burnt Out??? (10 Questions)

    EmerNurse replied to SweetLadyJ's topic in General Nursing

    1. in which area of nursing are you working (ob, l&d, icu, er, med/surg, peds, hospice, etc.)? emergency dept of a county hospital 2. do you work at a hospital? if not, in what type of facility...
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    Male nurse crying!!!

    EmerNurse replied to ClassQ1's topic in Men in Nursing

    We had a lady in the ER once who just tanked about coded. Was only 36, with 2 young kids at home, husband hanging over here simply BEGGING her not to die. We could save her. Every single staffer in...
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    Self Scheduling. Does it exist?

    EmerNurse replied to badgernurse's topic in General Nursing

    Our unit used to do self-scheduling, but because some folks just didn't cooperate with meeting the requirements (weekends, holidays, being inflexible), they took it away. Now, I rarely get more than 2...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    EmerNurse replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    The Avatar is my Grandson, Dane, who is now 5 1/2 months old - he's my ANGEL!!! I just registered for a VonFrolio Acute Skills 2-day seminar in Key West for September - I'm so
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    EmerNurse replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    The Avatar is my Grandson, Dane, who is now 5 1/2 months old - he's my ANGEL!!! I just registered for a VonFrolio Acute Skills 2-day seminar in Key West for September - I'm so
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    EmerNurse replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I'm planning on sending in my fee to take the test today - I hope to sit the exam in September. I sat (and passed) my CEN last October, and used primarily the Gasparis videos/tapes - I think she's...