NurseHeart&Soul

NurseHeart&Soul MSN

ED, Critical care, & Education

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  1. Need advice to prep for ED interview

    NurseHeart&Soul replied to Scooter321's topic in Emergency

    Congratulations!!!! I SO REMEMBER that thrill of excitement when getting my first ER job. So much to learn...and it is definitely an endless process...but so fascinating, lots of adventure, thinking...

  2. Organ Procurement

    NurseHeart&Soul replied to Loxam10's topic in Operating Room

    Loxam10, Thank you for reaching out. We are here for you! I'm sorry you are going through a tough time. Is it the actual procurement that is bothering you or the fact that you lost a 6 year old...

  3. Advice for ICU Nurse Thinking about a Switch

    NurseHeart&Soul replied to Nurse3242's topic in Emergency

    Be prepared for a transition from fairly tidy patients (though definitely not always the case with neuro) to organized chaos. Ideal situation would be to make the transition at a facility that has a...

  4. Need advice to prep for ED interview

    NurseHeart&Soul replied to Scooter321's topic in Emergency

    How did the interview go? What other advice do you wish someone had given? Share all for the next person who may be looking for info in this

  5. Typical Staffing/Orientation for Experienced RN

    NurseHeart&Soul replied to KristinWW's topic in Emergency

    Is there an educator or manager you can discuss your concerns with? If you get a chance to explain where your weaknesses are maybe you can come up with a good solution. Could you be a float nurse...

  6. How to learn this stuff

    NurseHeart&Soul replied to grizun's topic in Emergency

    #1 Stop calling yourself worthless. If that were true, you probably wouldn't still be in the ED. I suspect you are giving off that vibe to your co-workers. Believe in yourself!!!! You CAN do...

  7. New nurse. What do I need?

    NurseHeart&Soul replied to ChiMan360's topic in General Nursing

    Check out my article "Best Christmas Gifts for the Nursing Student". Most of the items are good for all nurses! https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/best-christmas-gifts-1080015.html...

  8. Triage Resources

    NurseHeart&Soul replied to NurseHeart&Soul's topic in Emergency

    Comments from anyone else? Any other resources that you use within the ED that may be helpful in the triage

  9. Triage Resources

    NurseHeart&Soul posted a topic in Emergency

    I would like to know if you were to design a quick access resource guide for your facility (for use at triage), what types of resources would you want in it? I'm setting up a poll to find out what...

  10. How do you get into the ICU?

    NurseHeart&Soul replied to renae0404's topic in Critical Care

    You can start wherever your heart desires. Some areas just may take longer to get into, more creativity in making connections, and more drive on your end. Start by getting additional certifications...

  11. trouble finding work

    NurseHeart&Soul replied to Razzy15's topic in General Nursing

    Volunteer somewhere you want to work. When people get to know you and like you getting a job becomes easier AND you can at least chalk up some experience in the environment even if not directly...

  12. No time right now.....

    NurseHeart&Soul replied to Matt8700's topic in Emergency

    Matt8700~ You sound like a very caring nurse. Thank you for posing this awesome question. This is always a challenge! Firstly, let me say...I SO feel your pain! My advice, don't tell them you are...

  13. Need advice to prep for ED interview

    NurseHeart&Soul replied to Scooter321's topic in Emergency

    Scooter 321~ Congratulations on getting an interview! That is AWESOME! Interviews vary greatly but as far as clinical review I would consider the following: CORE MEASURES...pneumonia, MI,...

  14. Triage Resources

    NurseHeart&Soul replied to NurseHeart&Soul's topic in Emergency

    For facilities that use ESI I couldn't agree more. The ESI handbook is an extremely valuable resource. Thank you for pointing this out. It is unfortunate that we still don't have a universal triage...

  15. Triage Resources

    NurseHeart&Soul replied to NurseHeart&Soul's topic in Emergency

    Thank you for your insight. Remembering resources is a challenge for so

  16. ED nurses: What can a volunteer do to make your life easier?

    NurseHeart&Soul replied to petali's topic in Emergency

    You definitely can help with kid care. Always needed! As for getting to watch the shoulder reduction...super exciting! I'd imagine that's what you're there to get exposed to. Keep doing what you're...

  17. Impact on ED nurses; Burn Out/Fatigue and the Frequent Abuser (Flyer)

    NurseHeart&Soul replied to DisasterRCRN's topic in Emergency

    I learned years ago that if I harbored frustration, annoyance etc... that it made for a miserable shift. When I changed my mindset to one of compassion and empathy....for their situation, regardless...

  18. Resources and Training - What do you use and what do you need?

    NurseHeart&Soul posted a topic in School

    A recent conversation with a school nurse who clearly felt unprepared to deal with many types of emergent conditions within the school system got me wondering a few things. Do you have any quick...

  19. impaction treatment

    NurseHeart&Soul replied to middleagednurse's topic in Emergency

    In my experience the treatment varies by the doctor. Some don't want to treat aggressively in the ED, hand them an enema, and send them home. More times than not where I've worked we start with an...

  20. Resources and Training - What do you use and what do you need?

    NurseHeart&Soul replied to NurseHeart&Soul's topic in School

    Super glad that you would be good with calling the ER. We will always help if we can! Great thoughts on the type of educational content that would be beneficial. I found the conversation I had with...

  21. NURSING SHOES!!

    NurseHeart&Soul replied to Cherry7496's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I second the Solomon trail shoes and orthodics. VERY comfortable! I would also consider changing out shoes half way through the shift. Your feet get a chance to start over! Consider bringing a...

  22. Triage Resources

    NurseHeart&Soul replied to NurseHeart&Soul's topic in Emergency

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  23. Triage Resources

    NurseHeart&Soul posted a topic in Emergency

    If you were to design a quick access resource guide for your facility (for use at triage), what types of resources would you want in it? For example... Resource phone numbers Acuity level definitions...

  24. Triage Resources

    NurseHeart&Soul replied to NurseHeart&Soul's topic in Emergency

    My computer went wild. Please ignore this

  25. Triage Resources

    NurseHeart&Soul posted a topic in Emergency

    I would like to know if you were to design a quick access resource guide for your facility (for use at triage), what types of resources would you want in it? I'm setting up a poll to find out what...