Rena RN 2003 RN

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1. Got any tips on what/how much to chart?

   Rena RN 2003 replied to vampireslayer's topic in Emergency

   wow, broad subject. LOL i guess i have a system but never really thought about it. it just developed on it's own. i chart my initial impression of the scene when i go into a room. "pt sitting up in...

2. what's in your pocket?

   Rena RN 2003 replied to srknurse's topic in Emergency

   ink pen, sharpie marker, and alcohol preps in the right scrub top pocket. PSO packets, carpuject, NS flushes x 3 (10 ml each), and miscellaneous in left. tape on scope around neck. PDA and small...

3. What do you do when a patient takes their meds at an "unusual" time?

   Rena RN 2003 replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

   in our facility, we simply write "patient prefers to take at ________" beside the MD order. if there is a question regarding switching the time, pharmacy calls the

4. Documentation standards

   Rena RN 2003 replied to PedsERRN's topic in Emergency

   we do focused assessment with more detail the more acutely ill. VS every 2 hours or more often if needed. VS within 30 min of sending a patient to the floor. we chart q2h for all patients and more...

5. Volunteering in the E.R.

   Rena RN 2003 replied to roxburin's topic in Emergency

   we have had volunteers in 2 of the ERs i've worked in and their duties were about the same. they brought pillows and blankets to patients. walked around to see if a patient needed anything. gave...

6. Do you work overtime?

   Rena RN 2003 replied to edcampbe's topic in General Nursing

   i used to work tons of OT. loved the money. that didn't last long before i was feeling overtired and burned out at work. i can't tell you the last time i had OT. 6 months ago? 10 months ago?...

7. questions about emergency nursing

   Rena RN 2003 replied to kristin0421's topic in Emergency

   definitely enjoy the ride. you will see and do much before you have to make a decision on which area to work. do not go in with a preconceived idea about what you are going to do. gather as much...

8. restarting prehospital IV's

   Rena RN 2003 replied to JillR's topic in Emergency

   our hospital policy changed to squad stick changed within 24 hours because of sentinel event in which the patient lost an upper extremity due to an infected IV site. before that, policy was to change...

9. think i gotta quit

   Rena RN 2003 replied to jasonn's topic in Emergency

   i feel your pain. i just left an ED for those very reasons you listed. good

10. Hateful ER Docs

    Rena RN 2003 replied to MrsWampthang's topic in Emergency

    you deal with this by telling him to speak to you with respect and until he can do that you will not respond. then walk away. if you wouldn't take that kind of crap from your...

11. Wanting to know about life in the e.r!

    Rena RN 2003 replied to britishwannabenurse's topic in Emergency

    i've worked a couple of ERs and yes, you do become close to your peers. i know their kids and birthdays and anniversaries and favorite foods. you don't have to know these things to work well with...

12. Return to nursing-Fear of new facility-options?

    Rena RN 2003 replied to sjlang's topic in General Nursing

    you know all of these things to be true ahead of time yet you are still willing to work there? i can't speak for you but i would be looking elsewhere for a place of employment if i had that many...

13. Overtime! Boon or Bust? Poll

    Rena RN 2003 replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    overtime at our facility is done voluntarily. if there is an open shift, a person can sign up ahead of time for that shift. if there is a call off, we are all called to see if we want that shift...

14. on the line bc advocated for pt

    Rena RN 2003 replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    vote with your feet, canoe, and get the hell out of there fast. if they won't back you on something "simple" like this, you can damn sure bet they will hang you out to dry on something

15. HELP! Know Any Tricks to Remember Cardiac Blood Flow?

    Rena RN 2003 replied to hangnon's topic in General Students

    The st. joseph's baby ASA