nurse2033 MSN, RN

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    Rx drug abuse in your ED- steps you take?

    nurse2033 replied to thelema13's topic in Emergency

    Colorado has an awesome program called the Electronic Prescription Drug Monitoring Program. Anyone with a DEA number can check on recent Rxs. That makes it really clear. I've seen many patients...
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    New NURSE...Stuck between ER or Med Surg!

    nurse2033 replied to swtgal's topic in Emergency

    Which environment suits your personality? If your hobbies are racing, mountain biking, rock climbing, martial arts, or first person shooter games I'd go with ER. If you like knitting, cooking,...
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    ER Wasted

    nurse2033 replied to RNFiona's topic in Emergency

    Have you approached your manager with a strategy to help solve the problem. People have unrealistic expectations, and you need to communicate how long it will take. How about a board in the waiting...
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    "Accurate" Charting of Profanity

    nurse2033 replied to RNCENCCRNNREMTP's topic in Emergency

    Quote the patient. It looks bad? Yeah, because it is bad that the patient is cursing you out. If someone asked me to censor my charting for a PG13 audience I would laugh at
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    Should I do anything about being yelled at?

    nurse2033 replied to kw11's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree with the doc in that if there was a good reason for the cath you should have known what it was. Having family dictate nursing care steams me to no end. There are times you have to stand up for...
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    Obstetrics Clinicals SCARE me so much im considering dropping out :(

    nurse2033 replied to canadiandude's topic in Male Nursing Students

    OB is the coolest thing ever. And people don't just go home after getting sick, they go home with a baby! Stop freaking out, it's just another chapter in your schooling. As one poster commented, no...
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    rules for military nursing -- disappointing :(

    nurse2033 replied to RN_survivor's topic in Government, Military

    Sorry you can't serve as you'd like. The military is just like any employer, they get to set the requirements for employment. You might try a school like Excelsior that might give you credit for...
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    New grad ED nurse

    nurse2033 replied to thedon781978's topic in Emergency

    You are right, this will be an experience. You could start by reviewing study material for the CEN. It has all the basic core knowledge you will need. Good
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    RN to BSN: Online vs On-campus programs

    nurse2033 replied to xoNurseRNxo's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I have two online nursing degrees and couldn't have done it any other way. Yes, you have to do the work. No, no one is standing over you with a ruler. I was always so thrilled to be getting my work...
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    Paleo/Primal Diet?

    nurse2033 replied to 7student7's topic in Patient Education

    There is an interesting related recent article on this on Slate The real caveman diet: What did people eat in prehistoric times? - Slate Magazine We have altered vegetables and fruits so much by...
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    Does an obese nurse set a bad example?

    nurse2033 replied to sheyoung's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    We are supposed to promote health in the body, mind and spirit. How can you tell your patients to be healthy when you can't manage your own weight? Don't you want your fitness instructor to be fit,...
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    HIPAA help

    nurse2033 replied to 2greeneyes's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    No you broke SCUFA, The Sisterhood Confidentiality Universal Facebook
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    New Grad Going Into the ER

    nurse2033 replied to SnowBlonde's topic in Emergency

    I use Ecocrates (awesome!) drug reference on my iPod as well ad the EMS Field Guide and Critical Care ACLS Guide (all are
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    she has a crush on me

    nurse2033 replied to Ackeem's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Yeah, sometimes people end up with their soul mate that they met in class. But most have had more than one relationship. That makes their personal success rate like 2:1 or 5:1 or 42:1. Your instincts...
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    What is life like in the reserves?

    nurse2033 replied to jsallen's topic in Government, Military

    I'm sorry but people who say they want all the benefits of the military but also want to "get out of deployment" really tick me off. We join to serve our wounded soldiers and we go wherever they are....
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    No wonder our profession is messed up

    nurse2033 replied to NeuroNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Nurses who resent APNs probably are insecure in their own abilities or jealous they haven't had the gumption to do it
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    Lining and labing in the waiting room

    nurse2033 replied to melimaras's topic in Emergency

    Same here, but no
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    Torn! Accept civilian job or hold out for navy?

    nurse2033 replied to SailorWifey's topic in Government, Military

    Take the civ job! Entering the military takes forever. You need to get your career started. Worry about your two year contract when and if you have another offer, like the Navy. If you had a date and...
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    Air Force: ICU or ED?

    nurse2033 replied to JerseyGirl13's topic in Government, Military

    I don't know which is better for deployment. But, in general, once you have ICU experience you can go anywhere in the hospital; cath lab, PACU and so on, the ER included. That is not so true of the...
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    hyponatremia replacement

    nurse2033 replied to OreoCookie3's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Well, it sounds like there was no adverse effect to the patient so that kind of answers your question. However, any time you have doubts or are uncomfortable giving a medication, I would always double...
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    ? Regarding Facility's Decision Not To Hire Male CNA/RNs

    nurse2033 replied to balatro's topic in Men in Nursing

    Thanks for showing what men add to the profession. It's not just upper body strength, but diversity of attitude, and personal and life experience. I've had many patients tell me how they love male...
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    Emergency Nurses Association

    nurse2033 replied to Faithful16's topic in Emergency

    Try state and private nursing associations in your state. I've seen a number of scholarships there. If you are currently a student, you might want to see if you there is a shadow program in your area...
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    Whoever invented the lunch and learn

    nurse2033 replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on if they buy the lunch, but I agree, sounds kind of
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    Nursing Student- Unclear Answers

    nurse2033 replied to msygrnbw's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Small air bubbles will not hurt the patient. Someday you might witness a bubble echocardiagram, which blew my mind the first time I saw it. You agitate 10ml of water with 10ml of air through a special...
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    new grad conundrum

    nurse2033 replied to hungryRN's topic in Emergency

    Take the nursing job, the secretary job might lead nowhere. Plus if you're good at it, they won't want you to change jobs. I took a job once to maximize my chances by being internal, but I got a...