NurseHeart&Soul MSN

ANY course put on by Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio is worth the time and financial investment. Laura is one of the nursing greats! You will learn a ton and have a fun time while doing it. I highly recommend her courses. GO FOR IT and good luck on your...

Congratulations, Beth! You have so many gifts to share with the world. Thank you of taking the time to put your experience into print. Your book will help many nurses in the years to come!

What Quick References do you have available at triage? For example, pediatric vital signs, ESI or other triage decision making criteria, Burn Rule of 9's, a picture of a hand with associated joints etc... More importantly, what do you wish you had ...

Thanks for sharing! I love it when the opportunity arises to learn about the rare stuff.

AWESOME idea for a thread!!

Great cases Amy! Keep them coming! I'd make him level 2. Stat CT scan needed for sure. He meets the ESI criteria Decision point B for high risk situation and confusion.

Yes, level 2 and immediate continuous observation put into place.

1) Triage acuity levels are determined by the information obtained and provided not with the help of a subjective opinion like "she is here all the time". That is the type of behavior that will get a patient killed and an ER nurse and facility caugh...

Myths surrounding organ and tissue donation were discussed in part 1 of the donation education series and were hopefully dispelled. If you missed part 1, you can read it at https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/8-organ-and-1098026.html. ...

Myths surrounding organ and tissue donation were discussed in part 1 of this donation education series and were hopefully dispelled. If you missed part 1, you can read it at https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/8-organ-and-1098026.html. I...

Myths surrounding organ and tissue donation were discussed in part 1 of this donation education series and were hopefully dispelled. If you missed part 1, you can read it at https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/8-organ-and-1098026.html. ...

Party_of_five~ DO NOT let being a new grad stand in the way of an opportunity like this. If you want to go to the conference and have the means to go, GO GO GO GO GO!!!!! No one ever told me about the power of national conferences. Took years bef...

Congratulations!! That is fantastic!

Tim is an AMAZING human being. Not only is he an incredibly talented free thinker but an all around nice guy. What an honor to be able to interview him. Congratulations!

Ding Dong Ditch and KindnessDing dong ditch. For many those three words bring on a negative connotation, a feeling of frustration, and the thought of annoying children. Don't be so quick to judge. Since I was a small child, random acts of kindness ha...

That is a fabulous idea! So sweet and thoughtful! I am definitely going to join you in these.

pupRN~ I found an old thread I commented on a bit. See if this is helpful. I would be prepared for EKG strip identification. You may or may not get that thrown at you. Every interview is so different but the bottom line is you need to demonstra...

I absolutely love that!! Thanks for sharing. I'm starting on this one ASAP!!

Are you an ENA member? I think you would get the best response and potentially some associated data from other facilities if you join the ENA forum called the ENA Huddle Digest. Completely agree with the previous poster. When the Fast Track is wo...

I also used Scott DeBoer's book (1st edition). It was one of the few review resources at the time. I read word for word in his book and made tons of notes on content that I didn't know. Then I studied the heck out of those notes. I passed with a d...

I agree with RubyVee. You're in a tough spot...it will pass. Been there too! I would suggest you analyze how you are living and working. Are you working a lot of overtime? Are you getting exercise? Doing other self care things? I remember sayin...

You could consider taking an EKG class or obtaining an IV Therapy certification. Depending on your area of interest you may find locally courses in critical care, ER, peds, NICU etc... that are offered once a week for eight weeks through a consortiu...

I'm with Pixie.RN...don't be anything but you. Maintain your professionalism, integrity, your positive spirit, your good vibe. This bubbly person would love to work with you! I'm sure there are some who will love your energy...be patient. Keep le...

BLESS YOU SCHOOL NURSES! Sorry for your less than ideal day. Sending you a cyber pay raise for that one. UGH.