NurseHeart&Soul

NurseHeart&Soul MSN

ED, Critical care, & Education

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  1. Clinical with Charge Nurse

    NurseHeart&Soul replied to HermioneG's topic in Emergency

    So glad you had a WONDERFUL day! The ED is a blast. Happy you got to experience some of that. Good luck with the rest of your

  2. Anyone else waiting to start an Emergency Department Residency Program?

    NurseHeart&Soul replied to NurseMika2b's topic in Emergency

    Congratulations on your nurse residency program! SUPER EXCITING!!! I started in the ED as a new grad and boy do I wish we had something like this. Plan to dive in and study hard, but do take breaks...

  3. Taking NCLEX PN TOMORROW- words of encouragement??

    NurseHeart&Soul replied to soon_to_be's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CONGRATULATIONS that you have gotten to this point. You have persevered through a lot, and you can do so again with the next step of the NCLEX. Be proud of your journey through nursing school. You...

  4. Offered 3 Nurse Externship Positions...Dont know which one to pick!

    NurseHeart&Soul replied to RNhrk's topic in Nursing Career

    Congratulations!! That is AMAZING that you have three offers. ED nurse here....if you hope to head toward working in the ED, I suspect you would get great experience on the Tele unit. Neuro would...

  5. Clinical with Charge Nurse

    NurseHeart&Soul replied to HermioneG's topic in Emergency

    Pixie.RN responded with some of the exact thoughts that were running through my mind. The ESI handbook will definitely give you a good background on triage. Also, if you go onto the Emergency...

  6. Writing CEU program

    NurseHeart&Soul replied to sonovascpro's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I have previously been through this process in a couple of different ways and this is what I did... The first time I developed a program the hospital I was working at let me use their contact hours...

  7. 50 Random Acts of Kindness for Any Nurse

    NurseHeart&Soul replied to NurseHeart&Soul's topic in General Nursing

    Beckysue920~ That is an awesome daily goal. Love love love it! A paid drink before an oncology appointment? The universe was definitely aiming to bring you some joy! Wishing you good

  8. 50 Random Acts of Kindness for Any Nurse

    NurseHeart&Soul replied to NurseHeart&Soul's topic in General Nursing

    Spidey's Mom~ And now you have! So glad I could teach you something new! Have a fabulous holiday

  9. Nurses,what is the highest BP you've ever seen recorded on a pt.?

    NurseHeart&Soul replied to nobody067's topic in General Nursing

    340/160 This was years ago when IV lasix and IV epinephrine were packaged in very similar looking bottles. A paramedic accidentally gave the patient IV EPI instead of IV LASIX for a patient in...

  10. 5 Clinical Tips I Wish I Knew as a New Graduate Nurse

    NurseHeart&Soul replied to NurseHeart&Soul's topic in General Nursing

    AliNajaCat~ Thanks for chiming in. AWESOME point! Picking up on those subtle clues (sometimes not so subtle) and acting on them by reporting them to the physician, following protocols etc... can...

  11. 5 Clinical Tips I Wish I Knew as a New Graduate Nurse

    NurseHeart&Soul posted a topic in General Nursing

    Mastering the art of working in the clinical environment should be seen as a work in progress for each of us. Looking to enhance your clinical skills and game? Whether seeking a job or actively...

  12. 5 Clinical Tips I Wish I Knew as a New Graduate Nurse

    NurseHeart&Soul replied to NurseHeart&Soul's topic in General Nursing

    sesiliachan~ You are so welcome! Thanks for your feedback. I hope you can put some of this to good

  13. 50 Random Acts of Kindness for Any Nurse

    NurseHeart&Soul replied to NurseHeart&Soul's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you traumaRUs! Every little bit of sharing kindness sure adds up. I went to the grocery store today and purchased the discounted Valentine's candy. The lines were rather long so while I...

  14. Favorite Apps in ED

    NurseHeart&Soul posted a topic in Emergency

    Do you have favorite apps that you use to estimate a woman's due date, look up meds, perform drug calculations, help with triage leveling, etc...? Or...can you even have your phone available on the...

  15. Failed NCLEX 11 times.

    NurseHeart&Soul replied to Mtng's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am sorry to hear how you are feeling. I can only imagine how many emotions you must be going through. I want to share with you. I have a friend who wrote a nursing morificecript that she wanted to...

  16. Stethoscope engraving?

    NurseHeart&Soul replied to MollyM99's topic in General Students

    So THRILLED to be able to help you with this. That first stethoscope is SO

  17. Stethoscope engraving?

    NurseHeart&Soul replied to MollyM99's topic in General Students

    MollyM99~ What about BE THE DIFFERENCE! i think this summarizes what you are trying to say. My personal everyday reminder.....EMBRACE THE JOURNEY Enjoy that first stethoscope and keep close tabs on...

  18. Nursing School Decision

    NurseHeart&Soul replied to maddie212121's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Second degree BSN here. You have posed a tough question. I had the true 4 year college experience. I changed my major several times so I didn't realize nursing was for me til probably junior year....

  19. Urgent Care RN Pay Scale

    NurseHeart&Soul replied to RN_srs's topic in General Nursing

    I would imagine this answer will be different all over the board. In my area (not Wisconsin), acute care nurses make about 40% more than urgent care nurses. The salary is the same if the nurse comes...

  20. 5 Clinical Tips I Wish I Knew as a New Graduate Nurse

    NurseHeart&Soul replied to NurseHeart&Soul's topic in General Nursing

    Laceyk321~ Thank you for your comment. Much appreciated! Good luck with your nursing journey. Looks like you will be soon on your way!

  21. 5 Clinical Tips I Wish I Knew as a New Graduate Nurse

    NurseHeart&Soul replied to NurseHeart&Soul's topic in General Nursing

    Elfriede ~ I know what you're saying. People don't realize that you never had a chance to see xy and z while in school. Your insight to "open your mouth" is great. In essence, we must be OUR OWN...

  22. 5 Clinical Tips I Wish I Knew as a New Graduate Nurse

    NurseHeart&Soul replied to NurseHeart&Soul's topic in General Nursing

    MominMotion ~ CONGRATULATIONS on your new job and the fact that you've been implementing these things. That first year is SUCH a time of learning. Keep jumping in! Your efforts will pay off....

  23. What to do before ER

    NurseHeart&Soul replied to archivistanna's topic in Emergency

    I share the same thoughts as Pixie. I started in the ED as a new grad and that was in the years of very limited orientation. A solid orientation program will definitely help you succeed. After two...

  24. how much experience prior to CEN?

    NurseHeart&Soul replied to amzyRN's topic in Emergency

    amzyRN~ According to the Board of Certification for Emergency Nurses (2017), "BCEN recommends you have 2 years' experience in the ED; however, it is not required". Check out CEN – BCEN for...

  25. waiting for provider

    NurseHeart&Soul replied to Bo,RN's topic in Emergency

    Like Pixie, I totally get it now via your description. Years ago the ED I was in was identical to what you describe now. There are only so many times you can apologize to the patient. Showing...