EmerNurse BSN, RN

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  1. EmerNurse

    Why do nurses tolerate bad workloads and bad work situatitons?

    EmerNurse replied to JoAnna McNurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sadly, Marla's right. The public (or hosp admin) won't "learn" once mortality really starts going up. Why? Because the individual nurse caring for that patient will be branded and blamed, NOT the...
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    Quitting 4 months into nursing?

    EmerNurse replied to mariedoreen's topic in General Nursing

    Great post,
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    Has anyone tried this?

    EmerNurse replied to tigress_8207's topic in General Nursing

    I audio taped myself reading pertinent chapters- and burned them to CD to listen to in my long commute to work and school. It wouldn't have worked if I hadn't read it myself because in listenting to...
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    Do You take your patients out for smoke breaks?

    EmerNurse replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    I smoke, and if an ER patient is stable enough, I'll let him go though I "escort" him/her and I DO document. That said, I smoke, until January 1st, 2007. Last year I went on a diet (lost 70lbs and...
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    Dirty Needle Stick....

    EmerNurse replied to TsavarenaRN's topic in General Students

    Hope everything works out ok for you - the odds of you contracting anything are low, though. It's always awful when things happen in nursing school - it's still bad after you have the license - you...
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    Did'nt expect this....

    EmerNurse replied to Alex's mom lpn's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    EEK this isn't how all nurses act! First, we need our LPNs and though you may get attitude from some, there are plenty more of us out there that appreciate your skill and knowledge and scope of...
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    Skirts in the OR

    EmerNurse replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in Operating Room

    Just an interpretation thought regarding Deuteronomy 22:5 - from what I read, it speaks to a specific gender not wearing the clothing intended for the opposite gender. While I understand that pants...
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    Advice For The New Nurse Entering Med-Surg

    EmerNurse replied to RNPATL's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I started out in med-surg as a new grad LPN, then RN and I am so glad I did - I truly did learn a lot. About the eating our young thing... you know I think there are two things going on: 1) older...
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    Tips for nurses in their first year of nursing

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

    Absolutely!! I've always done this, even now in the ER. After report, I go see all my patients and grab a set of vitals on each. That sets my day - I know my patients quick physical status, that no...
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    What's your most interesting/scary case?

    EmerNurse replied to LizzyL&DRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Now hang on thar hoss! I delivered a baby in the hospital hall way on the way rushing a woman to L&D. Yes I held baby down a tad to help clear her airway (no bulb suction in my pocket sorry),...
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    New grads and Cost of living in south florida

    EmerNurse replied to kenesha212002's topic in Florida Nursing

    I work at JMH - great hospital to work for - no sign on bonus and no time and a half for holidays but all in all, I like it a lot. What I do NOT like is Miami. Housing prices here are such that you...
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    Add to the story....

    EmerNurse replied to bassRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    ... but before she could say a word or even get a tiny slice, the Ambulance arrived to take me to the ER for my sniffles that I've had for 3 weeks and I just CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE. I hope the ER...
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    RN's who cover an LPN

    EmerNurse replied to yumaRN1990's topic in General Nursing

    I remember working on a floor with team nursing - one RN and one LPN for maybe 10-12 patients. At the beginning of the shift, we'd get report together on all of the patients, then I'd go through them...
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    What's your Littmann stethescope of choice?

    EmerNurse replied to dano's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Love my Master Cardiology - have had it for years. I like a little weight on my 'scopes, because then I REALLY notice if it's not around my neck LOL - I don't forget it and if I take it off to use,...
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    Am I the only one who finds this disrespectful?

    EmerNurse replied to klone's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Maybe that nurse just had a "harsh and b**chy" shift. It happens.
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    MED cheat sheet for clinicals!

    EmerNurse replied to mcknis's topic in General Students

    A number of us bought those medication review cards that come in a box - just pulled the ones we needed for the clinical, reviewed them, and carried them in our pocket during clinical. Was helpful...
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    What are in your opinion the realities of nursing

    EmerNurse replied to sweetpealoubylou's topic in International Nursing

    This sounds like a great project - I'd love to see the final result! MYTH: Patients always listen to their nurse. TRUTH: Patients do what they want or what is convenient for them and will argue to...
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    Advice on how to QUIT professionally

    EmerNurse replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Actually, I think you have TWO letters to write. One to address the accusations against you, along the lines of... "I would like to address certain comments brought to my attention. I take my...
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    Am I the only one who finds this disrespectful?

    EmerNurse replied to klone's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree with 33-weeker - this is only venting, and I'd NEVER EVER let my patient's get less than my very best care AND attitude. I don't make it a point to know their insurance status and even if I...
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    LPN to RN through testing?

    EmerNurse replied to mc3's topic in General Nursing

    I've had several LPN friends in the RN bridge program who are struggling their way through the pre-req's and nursing courses. I've heard more than once "I didn't know I had to know all this!". So...
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    How do you describe your job?

    EmerNurse replied to HealthyRN's topic in Emergency

    Ack - now you ask that question, I have no idea! I know when I say I'm an ER nurse, folks get that look - you know the one that indicates they've been watching ER since its inception? I'm usually too...
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    When patients lie about rides.....

    EmerNurse replied to TazziRN's topic in Emergency

    In our ER, folks who come by ambulance for non-emergent problems (sore throat x3 weeks, maybe?) get sent to triage and the WR where they can wait their turn with the other 400 people in there. I have...
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    Stop #@$%!* Thief!!!

    EmerNurse replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    It's a sad thing indeed, especially when you're sure it's a co-worker helping themselves. I lost a very expensive 2007 drug book right off the nurses' station counter and I can can't tell you how...
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    I didn't know this actually happened

    EmerNurse replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Had a patient once a few years ago in for a med-surg type thing with her legs. Completely AAOx3, insisted on a private room and got it, insisted her 19 yo daughter stay with her and was given a cot...
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    Perfect time to have a baby

    EmerNurse replied to MB37's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There is no "perfect" time to have a child (I have 4, trust me). Your BC isn't 100% anyway so you never know. Do what's important to you - and pray a lot. If you want to have a baby now, go for it...