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  1. New to ER - tips, tricks, recommendations & prioritization?

    acuariaRN posted a topic in Emergency

    So, after 6.5 yrs as RN/shift charge on a step down unit, I moved to the ED! Very excited to work with the excellent team! Though I know how to be a nurse, being an ER nurse is a whole new world to...

  2. New to ER - tips, tricks, recommendations & prioritization?

    acuariaRN replied to acuariaRN's topic in Emergency

    Christy, I think I would refer to Tsystem as a type of EMR program... it's where all the charting gets done in the ED. We have a rapid assessment unit in the ED where most of the triages take place...

  3. New to ER - tips, tricks, recommendations & prioritization?

    acuariaRN replied to acuariaRN's topic in Emergency

    Thank you all SO much for the input! :redbeathe Looking forward to having a go at another 12 hr shift tomorrow... Bring it on! hahah! And I'll do my best to take it easy on myself....

  4. think I might be depressed?

    acuariaRN replied to cantdoit's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Sorry to hear you're having a tough time... depression sucks the life out of you! I think that sometimes change can put us into a long, drawn out funk. Anyway, what kind of nursing do you do? Any...

  5. The waiting game...

    acuariaRN replied to acuariaRN's topic in Emergency

    I just got an interview!!!!!!

  6. The waiting game...

    acuariaRN posted a topic in Emergency

    I've been an RN for about 7 yrs on a progressive care unit... I decided it's time for a change of scenery and have applied for a position in our ED. I am beyond excited to hear back... hoping beyond...

  7. Great moments in bad judgement

    acuariaRN replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

    I cannot. Stop. LAUGHING!!!!!! HAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!

  8. Prior CNA Experience Survey - Nurses Needed for Statistics Class Research

    acuariaRN replied to jtboz's topic in General Students

    1. what is your age? 25 2. how long have you been a nurse? 4 years 3. did you work as a cna before becoming a nurse? yes 4. if yes to #3, how long did you work as a cna before becoming a nurse? yes...

  9. Nights to days...

    acuariaRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been a nurse 7p-7a on my unit for 4 yrs, having the coveted weekend night position (3 day weekends, 3 weekends a month = 9 days a month) with no sick time or paid vacation time for the past 2.5...

  10. What does an experienced RN look for in a new grad?

    acuariaRN replied to snoozie64's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Don't be lazy, do your assessments, be aware of relevant vital signs (make sure your check blood pressure/pulse before giving cardiac meds for example, when in doubt, ASK!)... and chart/fill out...

  11. Is this common in an RN program???

    acuariaRN replied to VetTechingWasEasier's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I agree with BabyLady that nurses generally have a working knowledge of the drugs they encounter routinely in their area of care. I'd like to add to my previous post that although nurses should not be...

  12. Is this common in an RN program???

    acuariaRN replied to VetTechingWasEasier's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I've noticed it's pretty much the same no matter what you study.. you only get from a program what you are willing to put in to it. Some people see nursing as a job. They have very little interest in...

  13. STDs in the elderly...

    acuariaRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Good morning to you all... I apologize in advance, I worked a 12 hr night and I'm sleepy, so forgive any lapses in logic here... :) I had an admission last night. 89 y/o F with h/o Parkinson's...

  14. I cant take nursing anymore

    acuariaRN replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    PICNICRN: "One day I was watching the girl at the GAP fold shirts with that cardboard thing and I thought.... wow how peaceful... I could do that!! Seriously, I can relate, as most of us can. I'm...

  15. I cant take nursing anymore

    acuariaRN replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Oh dear lord! That's great... how bout when the lab calls the unit insisting that we did not send the blue tube down for the PTT/PTP... even though I sent it myself! How is it that they always get...

  16. I cant take nursing anymore

    acuariaRN replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Please... pleeeeease all-powerful pharmacy tech, I BEG you PLEASE send me the Lyrica I asked for 2 hours ago so my patient stops freaking out on me!:plsebeg: I'll clean your car i'll change your kitty...

  17. Getting Percocet thru a Port-a-cath!!!!

    acuariaRN replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    I had a homeless patient once who had a history of IVDU (and injecting things into himself to make himself septic and come to the hospital for shelter I suppose?) Anyway... He was getting Oxycodone...

  18. Nsg/MD Volunteer Trip - where do I start!?

    acuariaRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone, Melissa here, hailing from the Lehigh Valley in PA... Staff nurse on a Progressive Critical Care Unit. I recently decided that I am going to gather a group of Nurses and willing...

  19. Can someone please provide a breakdown?

    acuariaRN replied to shoegalRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Important thing to remember is that each hospital has their own set of units and their own names and abbreviations for each. As soon as you sign on to a hospital you'll catch on quickly... if in...