nursingisworkRN

nursingisworkRN specializes in Emergency.

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1. Cultural Care for European Americans

   nursingisworkRN replied to nursingisworkRN's topic in Student Assist

   ok for a quick review this isn't bad...in case anybody else needs info like this! http://www.awesomelibrary.org/multiculturaltoolkit-patterns.html

2. Cultural Care for European Americans

   nursingisworkRN posted a topic in Student Assist

   Hello! I am hoping that somebody out there can help me! I am currently working on a powerpoint presentation on Cultural Assessment of European Americans. I need to include a section on physical assessment issues specific for this group. Any ideas...

3. Growing Thick Skin.

   nursingisworkRN replied to Dempather's topic in Emergency

   I recently transferred to the ER and feel that it is helping me develop "thick skin". This is not to say the negatives outweigh the positives. I have a great job with plenty of autonomy and my input is respected (for the most part). My coworkers a...

4. Ever have a blood bag explode?

   nursingisworkRN replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

   NEVER! And we use the pressure cuffs too! EEKIES! One of my nursing instructors back in the day had a bloodbag that had some type of rubber band for pressure shoot the spike tubing out and splatter her. She said the pt looked up and told her she ...

5. UAB ER nurses

   nursingisworkRN replied to SharonH, RN's topic in General Nursing

   :lghmky:I am a dork, but thought it was pretty cute. Gonna look at the rest!

6. What should be done about this? Unbelievable backstabbing...

   nursingisworkRN replied to DeLana_RN's topic in General Nursing

   I am sure that you realize the age old saying, but it bears repeating to yourself over and over..... "It's not about me." Clearly she has issues and will likely lose some sleep over the lashing she will likely get about professional conduct. Plus,...

7. Lavage and the GI bleed

   nursingisworkRN replied to olddog1's topic in Emergency

   Our ED is the same as Stardogdaisy. Oh yeah, and don't forget the dual 16g :wink2:. Last guy I had was young with a hemocue of 5, and he got 14's. He had to wait in the ED for 12 hours, and I think he liked the lavage. At least, he asked me to d...

8. If you could make everyone a nurse, would you?

   nursingisworkRN replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

   NO WAY! It takes a very special kind of person to do what we do and do it so well. Not everybody CAN do what we do. I wouldn't want just anybody caring for me or a loved one. I do not expect the world, or most of my friends and family, to understand...

9. Am I ready for a trauma I center?

   nursingisworkRN replied to Dempather's topic in Emergency

   Have you looked into their training programs, both for new grads and for experienced nurses? I would say to stick with the ER that has the most comprehensive training program and offers the most education. Also consider the importance of teamwork in...

10. "You put me and my unborn child's life at risk"

    nursingisworkRN replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Am I wrong to assume that when the pt md was rounding she should have seen the pt? If she hadn't yet, then you gave her a heads up. If so, then she was already exposed and probably should have done a better pt assessment the first time. Either way,...

11. Does your ED/ER hire new grads? (and related ?s)

    nursingisworkRN replied to beachbum3's topic in Emergency

    To answer your question: 1. Yes 2. Year round, depending on dates of new grad orientations which are every 8-12 weeks. All new grads will start in new grad orientation, the ED has I believe 4-6 months of training for new grads, 10 weeks for experien...

12. dirty scruabs

    nursingisworkRN replied to duff49's topic in General Nursing

    In my house, we really only worry about shoes and hands. Shoes off (and on) at the doorstep, and hands washed immediately. I will go grocery shopping or on a quick errand in my scrubs, mainly because by the time I go home and change I am not going b...

13. Encouragement? Opinions?

    nursingisworkRN replied to texasmommy's topic in General Nursing

    IMHO, now is as good a time as any to begin college. Meet with a guidance counsellor, talk to the nursing department staff/students, and work on those nursing pre-reqs. The only way to really know if it is for you is to go for it and find out. As...

14. Staring the AM

    nursingisworkRN replied to PRESLA's topic in General Nursing

    CONGRATS! And Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy your new career and, of course, spending holiday time with the family!

15. 'average' patient/staff ratio?

    nursingisworkRN replied to Dinith88's topic in Emergency

    In our hospital, we are not paired with the techs. RNs can have 4 pts at at time, but the techs are assigned by rooms and have more than 4 pts. On a busy day when we are full++, I don't want to know how many pts the tech's are assigned to. Of cour...