neneRN

neneRN BSN, RN

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  1. Failed Airway

    neneRN replied to GilaRRT's topic in Emergency

    We always have more than one ER doc on duty at a time, if one is having a difficult intubation, we'll grab another to come try, also we have some great RTs who have been known to get the tube when the...

  2. Writing college papers?

    neneRN replied to serendipity123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm back in school now and have had at least one paper to write for each class I've taken; all have required APA format and the instructors are pretty strict about it. At first, it took me longer to...

  3. Hospital constantly calls...

    neneRN replied to BoonersmomRN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As someone who has to make these calls, couple of things...no one should ever try to make you feel bad or guilt you into coming in, I'm sorry that's happening to you. Let your voicemail take the...

  4. Magnet Force Information

    neneRN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Here's a link that might get you started, had to use this website for a magnet project for school...this link lists the "forces of magnetism" ...if that doesn't help, maybe search the site and you'll...

  5. Ever feel this way?

    neneRN replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in General Nursing

    Have you looked into online programs for school? I'm working on my BSN now through a local college that has an online program and I love it. Can you find a prn job at a hospital that would let you...

  6. Need a little feedback from observations, please

    neneRN replied to Indy's topic in General Nursing

    There's a nurse I work with who is pregnant now; hers actually looks like a sunburn you would get while wearing sunglasses...the top part (just underneath the eyes) is very dilineated but the lower...

  7. Need Documentation tips-ED new grad

    neneRN replied to RNcDreams's topic in Emergency

    Been in the ER six years; now in a supervisory position and see all the bad outcomes/pt concerns/case reviews that I never really saw when I was on the floor...so things that will protect you when...

  8. Triage Quailifications

    neneRN replied to Kidrn911's topic in Emergency

    Of course, only RNs can triage in my ED- that's a standard everywhere...but an interesting side note, our triage nurses just work triage and do not work in the back EVER, nor are they required to have...

  9. Adenosine & Defib...

    neneRN replied to ERRNTraveler's topic in Emergency

    No, I don't place the pads on, just put them on the monitor. We only give Adenosine in our critical care rooms though, where there's a code cart right next to the stretcher. Usually leave them...

  10. another agency adventure

    neneRN replied to gonzo1's topic in Emergency

    7 rooms by yourself or with a team? We do have assignments of 8-11 pts, but they are staffed at a minimum of 1 RN, 1 LPN, and a tech. Any of our assignments that are staffed with only one RN are...

  11. Was I out of line ?

    neneRN replied to grantw9066's topic in Emergency

    I wouldn't have quoted him UNLESS its a doc with a reputation for denying giving orders/throwing nurses under the bus...there is only one ER doc I work with like that, and I would quote him in a...

  12. New Here, The Good/ Bad /Ugly

    neneRN replied to Howardhughes's topic in General Nursing

    I don't really get how anyone can say they are so disheartened with nursing after a fairly short period of time...my god, there are so many things you can do as a nurse....if you don't like direct pt...

  13. How Burned Out Are You?

    neneRN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    At the risk of sounding like a Pollyanna, LOL, I really don't ever have days when I don't feel like going to work...after 6 years in an extremely busy ER, I still love it. Helps to have an amazing...

  14. Question about FFP transfusion

    neneRN replied to astnm's topic in General Nursing

    I use the blood tubing, but have seen many RNs use regular tubing without any ill effects. I'd rather err on the side of caution and use the blood

  15. resumes-do you put your license number on them

    neneRN replied to tropical bound's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in FL, and the DOH lists name, license number, and address...so if someone wants it, they can get it anyway. As an aside, I was on the DOH site a few months ago trying to find an actual copy of...

  16. when do the SE start?

    neneRN posted a topic in Oncology

    My mom started chemo yesterday and still feels great today...we're just kind of waiting for the side effects to start LOL, no nausea, no weakness, nothing...which of course is great, but do the side...

  17. Vein viewing device

    neneRN replied to All_Smiles_RN's topic in General Nursing

    We have both an U/S machine for IVs and a venoscope; the dept spent a lot of money on the U/S for the nurses...don't think its been used more than 10 times in 2 years-I tried it once, found it too...

  18. transferring pts. from ED to floor

    neneRN replied to LCR_RN's topic in Emergency

    We call the floor, if the nurse is busy then we ask to be transferred to the charge nurse to give report...amazing how many times the nurse will suddenly be able to take report rather than pass it to...

  19. transferring pts. from ED to floor

    neneRN replied to LCR_RN's topic in Emergency

    EXACTLY!!!!!

  20. Tired, but more school or no?

    neneRN replied to gzusrose's topic in Nursing Career

    I think its best to give yourself 6 months to a year to focus on learning to how to be a nurse in the real world and becoming confident in your nursing abilities. This first year will be stressful...

  21. central lines to gravity

    neneRN replied to mosjes's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    We run by gravity into our central lines more often than

  22. IV Lasix

    neneRN replied to AussieKylie's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't dilute it. The one and only time I did was for a huge dose (200mg for a renal patient) that I put in a 50cc NS piggyback so I wouldn't have to stand there forever to push

  23. St. Pete - Florida BSN online-anyone?

    neneRN replied to lesrn2005's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Don't know if you're committed to going to St. Pete already, but I'm doing the online program through USF and I love it. Its actually been pretty easy, I've gotten high As in every course so...

  24. Questions about chemo/node dissection...

    neneRN replied to neneRN's topic in Oncology

    Thank you for responding- that was what I needed, a nice cut and dry explanation! I'll check out the website as

  25. Questions about chemo/node dissection...

    neneRN posted a topic in Oncology

    First to admit, I don't know much about CA...I'm an ER nurse. My mom was recently diagnosed with breast CA, had bilat mastectomy a few weeks ago and is getting ready to start chemo...Maybe my...