NurseHeart&Soul

NurseHeart&Soul MSN

ED, Critical care, & Education

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  1. New Grad ER Nurse...need advice!

    NurseHeart&Soul replied to auson16's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Auson16...and every other new grad out there... I will agree 100% that the first year of nursing is tough. For me that was over 20 years ago, but the memories are vivid like yesterday. I started in...

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

    NurseHeart&Soul replied to petali's topic in Emergency

    Does the facility have any special supplies for pediatric patients? Handing out coloring books or crayons to the pediatric patients and those in the waiting room is very helpful. Distracts the child...

  3. What keeps you going as a nurse?

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

    Being present for a patient and their family during some of life's most vulnerable moments. Identifying the subtle clues of intimate partner violence and sharing resources with a person who would...

  4. Called a code for a seizing patient

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

    Thesimplenurse~ Congratulations on surviving your first code!!! This experience is now behind you. Phew! One of the most important aspects of learning is taking time for reflection, thus I commend...

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

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

    Thank you for the excellent resource. I'll check it

  6. School Nurse "Holiday Wish List"

    NurseHeart&Soul replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    My wish is for all of you school nurses to get exactly what you want!! Thank you for your service. Thanks for the ideas for my school

  7. new cool sayings

    NurseHeart&Soul replied to palli's topic in School

    Every day is a new beginning. Take a deep breath, smile, and start again. YOUR ONLY LIMIT IS YOU We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give. -Winston Churchill Rule your mind or...

  8. Best specialty for a new nurse interested in ED?

    NurseHeart&Soul replied to Axmann, RN, BSN, NREMT-B's topic in Emergency

    Follow your heart. If it calls you to the ED, DO IT! I started in the ED over 20 years ago and that was at a time of very limited orientation. If you are dedicated to learning as much as you can,...

  9. Becoming a CEU provider?

    NurseHeart&Soul replied to AtLeastMyDogLovesMe's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Becoming an ANCC accredited is a ton of work. Check with your state Board of Nursing regarding requirements. In some states (ex. California), you apply directly with the Board of Registered...

  10. how bad is 11a-11p?

    NurseHeart&Soul replied to ivyleaf's topic in Emergency

    You come in running and often leave running, but the shift goes by quickly. The bonus as a new grad is there is more staff on at that hour so more resources and support to be found. In my 20 years...

  11. ER Nurse Advice Needed

    NurseHeart&Soul replied to TheDreamIsRN's topic in Emergency

    Be proactive with your learning. Learn, learn, learn. Get as many certifications as possible. For example, ACLS, PALS, ENPC, TNCC, NIHSS. These are certifications that may be required and if the...