KckStrt

KckStrt specializes in Emergency.

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1. First job in ER, new grad

   KckStrt replied to emtstudentnurse's topic in Emergency

   I had to laugh... "3 weeks" They better offer much more time then that. I am going round and round right now with my directors because as a new grad I was given a department orientation of 12 weeks....

2. what nursing journals do you read as an ED nurse?

   KckStrt replied to futurecnm's topic in Emergency

   Both of these I read as

3. Camera phones in the ER

   KckStrt replied to LeahJet's topic in Emergency

   We, the hospital I work in, do have policies against taking pictures in our ED or the hospital in general. If you take my picture without my permission, watch out. I wont be pushed around by anyone....

4. ED protocols that include zofran?

   KckStrt replied to kmoonshine's topic in Emergency

   We do give it prior to MD visit. Especially if they are waiting longer after triage, we don't need them vomiting all over the lobby and spreading whatever nasty they have, plus it helps with our over...

5. Your state's "preferred" ED credentials?

   KckStrt replied to alkaleidi's topic in Emergency

   We must have BLS, ACLS, PALS, ENPC and TNCC. Someone at work the other night used the term "Level 1 trauma center", funny thing is we have no surgeons on duty, just on call. We aren't labeled Lvl 1...

6. Am I too old to be new in the ER?

   KckStrt replied to joy09's topic in Emergency

   43 here... just started in the ed jan 08, i love it, i just hate the drive there and

7. Pediatric Emergency Room Nursing

   KckStrt replied to stardogdaisy's topic in Emergency

   So... How did it go? I am sure they will want you, there aren't alot of ED pediatric RN's who leave and go to other ED's. I want to do peds as well in after a couple years where I am. We see a ton...

8. Lavage and the GI bleed

   KckStrt replied to olddog1's topic in Emergency

   Do you work with me? LOL... I love

9. It finally happened!!

   KckStrt posted a topic in Emergency

   I am a brand new RN, graduated in May 07, and new ED RN. I have been working in the ED about 9 weeks now and the other day I noticed things are starting to click. I pretty much hit the floor running...

10. Announcement-From_RG, Any Parents or anyone else!

    KckStrt replied to rgroyer1RNBSN's topic in Emergency

    Congratulations!!! :dncgbby::dncgbby: I was told by a close friend "It's not enough to be a good dad, PLEASE be a good

11. Teaching hospitals vs others

    KckStrt replied to lorabel's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am in my first year and on my second job. Reason was my wife relocated for her career. Both of my orientations have been 12 weeks. Now that being said, my first was a med/surg unit at a very...

12. Done with ED Orientation...

    KckStrt replied to punkstar's topic in Emergency

    mine asks for 12 months. See, they put a ton of money into training you. Basically they paid 2 RN's, you and your preceptor to do the job of one RN, and any educational classes you had to attend,...

13. "simma Down Na''

    KckStrt replied to SOCALRACERX911_RN's topic in Emergency

    The whole skit makes fun of everyone, SNL doesn't leave anyone out, including the sub-culture of people I belong too. When I actually saw this on SNL I thought I was gonna bust a gut. I have to laugh...

14. Just got a JOB in the ER as a NEW GRAD SOOO EXCITED!!!

    KckStrt replied to Italia13 RN's topic in Emergency

    Congratulations..... I just wish you could be more enthusiastic, especially when you hit the floor!!!:w00t: I just started in the ED about 3 weeks ago, and things are feeling a little better today.......

15. RN license endorsement

    KckStrt replied to Buddha05's topic in Georgia Nursing

    my bad... no need to reply, I sure she has a new license here