AfloydRN

AfloydRN BSN, RN

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  1. New nurse who accepted a first job in ER

    AfloydRN replied to Raebeth's topic in Emergency

    I won't write a book. The most important part is being organized. Learning how to prioritize care is your best friend. I went to ER right out of RN school and I am still there. You have to be strong,...

  2. Advice ER nurses...please

    AfloydRN replied to texaschic888's topic in Emergency

    I went to ER right out of nursing school some 14 years ago. I have tried CVOR, CVICU, ICU and ended up right back in good old ER. It's a different way of thinking that others just don't get. You can...

  3. Question for ER nurses?????????????

    AfloydRN replied to ValkyrieRN's topic in Emergency

    If you work in a Magnet facility, the answer is yes. Anywhere else-

  4. How can a ICU RN switch to ER Nursing?

    AfloydRN replied to Banginplates's topic in Emergency

    I started in ER and went to CCU. I am now back in ER. It;s a different way of thinking. ER is the quick fix. Fix the problem- usually by some sort of protocol- and get them out of there. Well- where...

  5. How would you summarize level 2?

    AfloydRN replied to beachbum3's topic in Emergency

    I have worked both and to be honest it's all about the designation factors and basically it comes down to the

  6. Tolerance wearing thin in Triage,Help!

    AfloydRN replied to concededrn's topic in Emergency

    The good news is... you get to go home at the end of the day.... We Thanks God- hire RN's who actually LIKE triage. I am SO glad for that. I don't mind it once in a while but it does get super old...

  7. Patient Load

    AfloydRN replied to mamao4's topic in Emergency

    5 : 1 is the standard where I work. Yes, It sucks but noone cares! We keep doing it because we need the

  8. How much are experienced RN's making?

    AfloydRN replied to RocknRollYogaRn's topic in Michigan Nursing

    14 years Experience between ICU and ER- 34.00 an hour plus full benes and I make my own

  9. Best place to work as an NSG student in MI?

    AfloydRN replied to miMOMMYof3's topic in Michigan Nursing

    U of M. You will see things there unlike anywhere else. You will be pushed to learn and will do so immensely.Fantastic institution. Look into

  10. Anyone here from Laporte indiana Hospital?

    AfloydRN replied to BernieRN's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I just recently worked there and let me tell you " Magnet" is not all it's cracked up to be. Basically there it means way too many Directors, managers, etc... making peer groups and having meetings...

  11. Lowest blood sugar you have seen

    AfloydRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    After being an RN for a long time, I thought I had seen alot. Was wondering what the lowest blood sugar level you have seen on a conscious patient. My little man from last week's was

  12. How to get to work in a snowstorm?

    AfloydRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi. I was wondering what your hospitals policy is on snowdays? Ours doesn't have one and I live 1 1/2 hours from work. The highway was actually closed and I was still expected to come

  13. Sleeping during nightshift!!

    AfloydRN replied to helpinghands's topic in General Nursing

    In the ICU I used to work @ the charge RN's were actually the ones asleep. They never took patients , so I guess they felt they could. It was reported several times. Noone ever did anything about it....

  14. Patient Reactions

    AfloydRN replied to wasacop's topic in General Nursing

    My fiancee and I are both RN's and sometimes work together. It seems, in my experience, that pts w/ large families like men better. I am not sure why, but this has been my observation. I think it's...

  15. help me!

    AfloydRN replied to nurseofalltrades's topic in General Nursing

    If you are equally interested in both call the nurse recruiter or nurse manager and ask to shadow an RN for the day. Really get your hands dirty and get a feel for each place. Ask questions of the...

  16. please help me

    AfloydRN replied to boyter's topic in General Nursing

    My fiancee too was a combat medic. He chose RN school right after he got out and hasn't regretted it since. He's now planning on CRNA next year.You will have alot of pre-reqs to take. Your military...

  17. My 4 year old daughter fixing to have heart surgery

    AfloydRN replied to gfoster6993's topic in General Nursing

    God bless you and her. I am so sorry for the stress and fear you must have. Talk to the teacher and maybe they can all make something for her to keep w/ her at the hospital. What about chaplain...

  18. Pharmacy Diverting meds? (long)

    AfloydRN replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    Call the pharm hotline and voice your concerns. Then, find a new

  19. Unit Change Project

    AfloydRN replied to UTRocket07's topic in General Nursing

    STAFFING RATIOS. That is the number one complaint I hear at my job and all my friends and family c/o the exact same thing. The nurse to patient ratio is ridiculous. It is not safe care. The other...

  20. 2 drug errors in the last year

    AfloydRN replied to mmsparkle's topic in General Nursing

    Don't be so hard on yourself. It happens to all of us. The longer you do the job, the easier it is to miss something. We get in such routines about meds. It is easy to make mistakes. We all do it one...

  21. What's your favorite type of patient?

    AfloydRN replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    As of late- I tend to prefer the intubated, sedated ones. No backtalk, no complaining and they are truly sick and need alot of my attention. I actually get to think on these patients and be the MD's...

  22. new gerontology teacher overwhelmed

    AfloydRN replied to geriatricteacher's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Maybe a good resource would be staff at a nursing home. Try to speak w/ a gerontologist or his PA or NP. I know there is alot of info out there. Not a favorite lecture of mine.

  23. Safety Sheath Syringes

    AfloydRN replied to Dixiecup's topic in General Nursing

    I would rather poke myself after drawing up a med versus after injecting a patient. I have never liked those safety shields. I think they stick sometimes and are difficult to get the shield

  24. Caught something yucky at work

    AfloydRN replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

    We probably all have MRSA anyway. Half the time we are exposed to patients and don't know what they have for days...then all the sudden you get " The Memo". All health care providers for patient x...

  25. Need help finding a Job!!!

    AfloydRN replied to joerob's topic in General Nursing

    Monster. com will have so many people contacting you , you will stop answering the phone. Be careful. It gets annoying after awhile. It depends on your state. Try the local government sites too. They...