Crux1024

Crux1024

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  1. Did not get offered the position...how to follow-up

    Crux1024 replied to nurse4kdz's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank her for her time. Maybe state to please keep you in mind for future positions. You can also ask how you interviewed and if she has any tips for your future interviews, that way you can figure...

  2. Recieving a patient from ER

    Crux1024 replied to jkr2020788's topic in Emergency

    They are the same thing. You look it up on the computer, if you chave any Q's you can call., its pretty simple. IVe never been called by a floor nurse prior to the pt coming up, but the ER number is...

  3. Hail Mary....funny story.

    Crux1024 posted a topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I had a little old lady one night, hx of severe dementia. I went in to give her nightly meds and tuck her in. After everything was almost done, she grabs my hands and stares deep into my eyes and...

  4. Recieving a patient from ER

    Crux1024 replied to jkr2020788's topic in Emergency

    I wasnt aware there was a requirement so I looked it up, b/c thats a really good question. I found this : What is the requirement for handoff of care ? Every hospital must implement a standardized...

  5. Recieving a patient from ER

    Crux1024 replied to jkr2020788's topic in Emergency

    Someone here said it best (I forget who) ER nursing is vastly different from floor nursing, not better or worse...just different. Ive done both and do all I can in the ER to make the pt as stable and...

  6. How does inexperienced RN do ER?

    Crux1024 replied to rnoutlaw's topic in Emergency

    There is an orientation program for a reason. Any ER that hires you will know your background and should be confident that at the end of the orientation program, youll be able to function effectively...

  7. Nurse/Patient ratio in the ED?

    Crux1024 replied to jlan79's topic in Emergency

    Exactly what was said above. 4:1 is the max on our main side and the fast care side is however many are there:1 (there are 1 to 2 nurses on that side and its kind of a free for all). But, as EMT...

  8. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    Crux1024 replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    17 yr old called EMS for sunburn. Kid comes walking by with the crew and doc states "Damn, that kid is whiter than I am." Needless to say, the sunburn was pretty much nonexistant. Pt advised to use...

  9. New grad In ED

    Crux1024 replied to nursejess12's topic in Emergency

    I kinda have to repeat what everyone else said....80 hrs of orientation? You state fast track, but also the "less critical pts" which means you'll have typical ER pts that CAN go from healthy to near...

  10. Just hired and don't know what to expect

    Crux1024 replied to docomo's topic in Emergency

    Our ER hires new grads into a 16 week orientation program. The preceptors are pretty good (only certain people precept), but I really appreciated the time management skills I got from floor nursing...

  11. Sociology CLEP exam help.

    Crux1024 replied to Firemedicj's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I also used the REA CLEP w cd for sociology. My school required a score of 60 to pass the CLEP and I was well beyond that with just the one book. Good luck. I guess i should add, I studied for about 3...

  12. American Sentinel?

    Crux1024 replied to Crux1024's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thank you Frankie. That actually sparked some sense in my

  13. American Sentinel?

    Crux1024 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hello! Was looking up this online program and have found several threads in the past but none too recent. Has anyone actually graduated from the program recently and had their BSN/MSNs acknowledged...

  14. American Sentinel?

    Crux1024 replied to Crux1024's topic in Online Distance Learning

    One of the earlier threads had that debate. Im not sure. I know theyre nationally accredited, but not regionally accredited. There was a helpful website comparing the two, but im still left confused....

  15. Job Shadowing the ED

    Crux1024 replied to NurseOnAMotorcycle's topic in Emergency

    You'll get the hang of it if thats what you really want to do. I came from 2 years of tele/MS and caught up pretty well. Good luck! The fact that you werent scared away is

  16. First shift off orientation.

    Crux1024 posted a topic in Emergency

    So in 3.5 hours I will go into work and for the first time, I will be "alone". Im freaking out just a bit. Ive had 14 weeks of a very comprehensive orientation with great preceptors, I guess I'm just...

  17. are the employers going to consider my scrub tech experience for my pay??

    Crux1024 replied to shell07's topic in General Nursing

    Ive generally found that any experience that was NOT as a nurse, will not be compensated since you will still be a new grad when youre hired. I was an ST for 7 years (though I didnt go to the OR when...

  18. Fair Patient assignments

    Crux1024 replied to GoNightingale's topic in General Nursing

    Pt acuity and PIA level. We try to split up difficult pts so no one nurse is overwhelmed. Doesnt always work, but its nice if others are aware of your issues you may have or any special pt needs that...

  19. I like being different.

    Crux1024 replied to ajeanine's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have my ears gauged to a 00g, I have been known to stick a pen or two through there (not at work :) ). I have gotten many compliments from curious patients and families and nothing negative has been...

  20. How soon is too soon to ask for a raise?

    Crux1024 replied to Jenni811's topic in Nursing Career

    Im assuming your facility has a process for raises? Such as yearly merit increases or every x months. I would try to find out what the usual process is? Of course, the worst they can do if you ask is...

  21. First ER death

    Crux1024 replied to Crux1024's topic in Emergency

    There were no interventions planned. We're werent busy and as a courtesy to the family she wasnt moved. She was in a private, quiet room. She was initially put in for a hospice bed but doctors and...

  22. First ER death

    Crux1024 posted a topic in Emergency

    I just had my first ER patient death. (Not my FIRST death, just first in the ER). It was very slow and dignified. 90+ LOL with a massive head bleed (original complaint was headache), came in initally...

  23. Sedation and Hypotension

    Crux1024 replied to Dempather's topic in Emergency

    I also have found myself in this same situation. Our ED DOES NOT do fentanyl or versed gtts, not allowed and we wouldnt get it even if it was ordered down there. So, mainting a propofol gtt on a...

  24. Hypertension in ED

    Crux1024 replied to maelstrom143's topic in Emergency

    This is very timely today as I went to battle 2 patients who were both in the 260's systolic and ordered cardene gtt at the same time. Interestingly enough, my ED docs goal was a 30% reduction in like...

  25. How far is too far?

    Crux1024 replied to VanityRn's topic in General Nursing

    I feel that Vlogs there are the same as threads started here. As long as they keep it appropriate and all non HIPAA violation-y they can say what they want. Those that choose otherwise will deal with...