Eirene ASN, RN

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    Ejection fraction and bolus

    Eirene posted a topic in Cardiac

    We have protocols to give 500ml bolus of NS to patients who are experiencing hypotension (out of their norm). Do you take their ejection fraction into play? I am uncomfortable bolusing them if their...
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    OR Nurses HELP !!!!!

    Eirene replied to stilllearning24's topic in General Nursing

    I have found this with cardiologists as well. As soon as they know you are competent, they begin to trust
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    Do You Like, Love or Dislike Your current job?

    Eirene replied to lpnsider's topic in General Nursing

    I really do love my job. If I won the lottery, I'd probably work a few days a month. Nice coworkers, nice patients, and the management is pretty
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    Getting Stuck with Night Shift.

    Eirene replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    i believe this is the rationale for training all new nurses on days for 16 weeks at my facility. i never trained on nights; only on
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    Ejection fraction and bolus

    Eirene replied to Eirene's topic in Cardiac

    Highland-- WOW, what a great reply! I appreciate you taking your time to answer my question. It's little tidbits like this that will help me be a safe, prudent nurse. I appreciate your
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    Contributing to a group gift for your NM?

    Eirene replied to *ac*'s topic in General Nursing

    $10.00. I don't mind doing
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    Herb/natural supplements stories???

    Eirene replied to annaedRN's topic in General Nursing

    My son suffers from awful constipation due to contraction of his tiny body. Every summer I pick dandelions and feed him the root three times a day to allieviate constipation. I have a gallon-sized...
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    Things I have learned to ask for when getting report from ER

    Eirene replied to ANH_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was told it is an infection control measure since starting the IV at the scene isn't the cleanest. But heck, the hospital probably isn't any less
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    Getting Stuck with Night Shift.

    Eirene replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I was/am on nights for two months. As soon as a position came open (the average time a nurse is on our unit is 9 years, so this was a real surprise), I applied and got it! Our night shift nurses...
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    scared of being in a code

    Eirene replied to futurenicunurse2008's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have broken a rib doing compressions. It is an awful, horrible feeling and sound when it happens. He was a big guy, too. I hate to say it, but you really do get used to it. As a nurse, you get...
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    Things I have learned to ask for when getting report from ER

    Eirene replied to ANH_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is the norm at my facility. I never thought twice about it. In fact, I think that it is policy. They have a pump if they have critical meds hanging, but not for NS, LR, or D5W. We change the...
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    Things people say coming out of anaesthetic

    Eirene replied to frellyou's topic in General Nursing

    "Damn girl, you have some big
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    Adenosine? That is my question

    Eirene replied to NYCRN6's topic in General Students

    COLPN-- You are absolutely correct. I am so sorry for the incorrect information. I was having a major brain fart! The guy was in SVT. SVT: Adenosine V-tach: lidocaine and Amiodarone. I'll go...
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    Is info in class covered too quickly?

    Eirene replied to Nicole2010's topic in General Students

    I broke out my Clinical Nursing Skills and Techniques all of the time and practiced on my kids and husband (with the exception of Foleys, etc.). My program gave each one of us a package of sterile...
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    Graduation Gift Ideas for Big Brother?

    Eirene replied to DroogieRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    A gift basket of Tylenol, Advil, and Tums with a gift certificate to a coffee place. I LOVE gift
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    blood administration

    Eirene replied to Fifi2u's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes; I believe this is common
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    I'll not be around for awhile

    Eirene replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    please accept my condolences for the loss of your mom. when i lose someone close to me, i read this story and it always brings me comfort. i hope you don't mind that i post it here. i'm sending...
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    Do you like day or night shift better and why?

    Eirene replied to CrystalClear75's topic in General Nursing

    Days. I dislike nights with a red-hot flame of firey passion. Can't ever sleep, can't concentrate, and I feel sick to my stomach all of the time. Only SIX more shifts of nights and then I'm back on...
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    The patient who wouldn't stop screaming...

    Eirene replied to NewWayofLife's topic in General Nursing

    She sounds a bit borderline. These people really try my nerves and I find it completely exhausting. I hope your nights go
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    How difficult is it to find work in your area?

    Eirene replied to Art&Science's topic in General Nursing

    It has been difficult for new grads to find employment in the Columbus and north central Ohio area. Many of the major hospitals are only hiring experienced nurses. I don't think employment would be an...
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    Adenosine? That is my question

    Eirene replied to NYCRN6's topic in General Students

    Hello there, I should have been more specific in my original reply. I re-read it and I can see it was confusing! The contruction guy was in SVT. After adenosine was given-- he flatlined for a few...
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    What will YOU do with your first "real" paycheck!?

    Eirene replied to DZcarrie's topic in General Students

    I put back quite a bit of it (and from the following checks) for a Christmas fund. My kids and spouse really took up the slack when I was in school. I was able to purchase all 3 of them computers and...
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    Adenosine? That is my question

    Eirene replied to NYCRN6's topic in General Students

    I have to admit that I think adenosine is the COOLEST cardiac drug-- ever! We use it for SVT. It is pushed super fast. I've seen the patient flatline for a few seconds and then pick up a normal...
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    New grad and working part time

    Eirene replied to Encyfency's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I plan on going to PT after I get a good year (or two) of experience in. PT would definitely work better with my life. My son has a lot of medical issues and we frequently drive out of town for his...
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    Things I have learned to ask for when getting report from ER

    Eirene replied to ANH_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If the 2nd set of Trops and Myoglobins have been drawn. If not-- when are they do? (Policy is 3 hours after the first set) Believe it or not, this is the most neglected thing. A lot of NSTEMI's have...