neneRN BSN, RN

neneRN has 8 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Emergency, Trauma.

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1. Advice for ED Nurse on orientation

   neneRN replied to inkedRN's topic in Emergency

   I understand your rationale of watching to get a feel for things...but best advice I can give is to learn this line "What can I do to help?" Every time you're in that situation where you're maybe...

2. How to set up a trauma unit/room? and setup the policy for trauma nurse in the ER?

   neneRN replied to jereboy's topic in Emergency

   I'm a Trauma Program Manager, previously an ER nurse...setting up trauma policies and protocols is a big part of what I do and would be happy to help in any way. Shands hospital (not where I work)...

3. Pain assessment patient scenario... Confused & need a litlte help.

   neneRN replied to jcolli01's topic in General Students

   I would say something with anxiety or even depression; single mom living with pain for 2 years, trouble sleeping, not eating, warm baths

4. Fast Meal Ideas

   neneRN replied to Rachelsoon2bRN's topic in General Students

   My quickest meals revolve around the rotisserie chickens from Publix...I just pair it with refrigerated mashed potatoes and a big salad...or shred it and mix with Frank's hot sauce and shredded...

5. How many miles/minutes do you drive to work?

   neneRN replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

   Probably less than 4 miles, about 10

6. Florida FNP

   neneRN replied to wengreen's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Watching friends struggle through this has actually changed my mind about going the ARNP route...one works 3 part time NP jobs as can't find a great full time one, 2 have been out of school over a...

7. one year of med surg recommendation-- your opinion?

   neneRN replied to MyBrainIsFull's topic in General Students

   If you have found an area that you love, go for it! Med-surg is a good foundation, but just like any other specialty, it has its own mindset...do Med-surg if that's where you want to stay or if you...

8. Priority Questions

   neneRN replied to am0r803's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Always go with Airway, Breathing, and Circulation to prioritize. Beyond that, in prioritizing what you can do for the patient: assessing first is always a big thing. Also, the NCLEX tends to want...

9. Where do you work?

   neneRN replied to jlove86's topic in General Nursing

   What type of facility do you work in? Hospital What unit? Trauma Program Manager Do you work part-time or full time? Full time What type of shifts do you work? Usually 7-3:30, but hours are...

10. Polk Community College

    neneRN replied to medstudentcutter's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I work in Polk County...and I think a certain amount of weeding out (the TV show wannabes!) is

11. Polk Community College

    neneRN replied to medstudentcutter's topic in General Nursing

    Graduated from PCC in 2001...excellent program, in my opinion graduates come out much better prepared than other local programs. Yes, a large portion don't make it past Nursing I, but you get back...

12. Ten reason to date a nurse:)

    neneRN replied to lovehospital's topic in Nursing Humor

    Actually, we have a huge supply in our ER! (Hand them out to those Dx with STDs,

13. Three things...

    neneRN replied to MissKitty21's topic in General Nursing

    The almighty patient satisfaction campaign and Press Gainey surveys... Higher ups that treat staff members differently according to who the "pets" are... Pts coming in that haven't bathed in weeks and...

14. dropped lung during central line

    neneRN replied to Guest219794's topic in Emergency

    We ALWAYS order a CXR before we can use the

15. Common Medications

    neneRN replied to abcdefghijKIRA's topic in Emergency

    Same as above poster except Phenergan (its no longer used in the facility)... and I would add Cardizem, Levaquin, Solumedrol, Td, insulin,