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  1. There is one more thing worse than a old nurse eating their young,knowing all grad!

    kxvc replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    The know-it-all-nurse is the most dangerous nurse. I wouldn't let her touch my patients with a 10 foot

  2. What field of Nursing as a RN is the "BEST BANG" for the Tuition Buck!?

    kxvc replied to Future-Male-RN's topic in General Nursing

    didn't realize this thread was so

  3. Over worked ER Nurses

    kxvc replied to Code_VSA's topic in Emergency

    I've been scheduled to work 6 straight (no request of mine) twice in my nursing career. This was not overtime as it was 3 for the previous week and 3 for the current week. I just about died both...

  4. New Grad in ER HELP!

    kxvc replied to TheEmmyRN's topic in Emergency

    Speed comes with time. Focus on accuracy. Remember it will take you longer to fix a mistake than to just do it right the first time. Many of the posters have great information. I also started out in...

  5. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    kxvc replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    Before being a nurse I was a tech in the cardiac observation unit in the ER. One night the pt's pulse ox was alarming because it was reading in the high 70's low 80's with good pleth. So, I went into...

  6. when to call a code

    kxvc posted a topic in Emergency

    I feel so stupid right now I have lost sleep over the events that transpired this morning. Had pt come in POV. OD, unresponsive, and apenic. So, I say, "call a code." Yes, pt had a pulse, but...

  7. Odd rituals at work

    kxvc replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    All I need before I start my shift is my tall water cup that I get for free at the cafeteria. Unfortunately, the staff that likes to clean up the station sometimes throws my precious water cup away,...

  8. Employed '09 and '10 grads: Are you where you wanted to be?

    kxvc replied to Lovely_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have been a registered nurse for exactly one year and four days. I miraculously landed my dream job in the ED at the facility I already worked at. When I stepped into the interview all I knew was it...

  9. ED Visitors Policy

    kxvc replied to blo0eyes's topic in Emergency

    In our ED we allow 2 at the bedside at a time, the rest can wait in the lobby, and switch out as needed. It is not always enforced. I do enforce it when: medical staff doesn't fit, the visitors are...

  10. The trauma I cant let go of

    kxvc replied to ER_JEN_RN's topic in Emergency

    A few months ago on the way home I stopped at the scene of an accident where a kid (late teens to early twenties) had been hit by a vehicle while riding his bike without a helmet. Massive brain bleed,...

  11. What the Heck to You Do on Night Shifts?

    kxvc replied to RedRubCatheter's topic in Nursing Humor

    we only get 30 minute breaks too. Recently they are really cracking down on no food at the nurse station. All of us, including the managers, just make sure there is no evidence by certain hours. I...

  12. pt pass out after IM ceftriaxone inj

    kxvc replied to yat777's topic in General Nursing

    sounds like vasovagal to me too... have had many a pt scared of needles. A few who passed out while starting

  13. Tips of how to better myself in interview

    kxvc replied to Donnuh's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In my opinion, appearance is EVERYTHING. I always buy a new outfit before an interview; I like to stick to basic/traditional colors. I know I look good in my new clothes so I feel good, and I feel...

  14. I need some advice

    kxvc replied to MrRockerSN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I find that sounding confident when speaking to the docs, though I may be shaking in my clogs, helps tremendously. As a new grad there were a few who initially did not trust my judgment, and went as...

  15. Confess! Whats the craziest force of habit you've done in the "Real World"

    kxvc replied to vhern246's topic in Nursing Humor

    I check out everybody's veins. I thought this was normal, guess not. I knock on pt's room doors as I leave the room (embarrassing). Every time I go fill a prescription I look at ppl and...

  16. Have you been assaulted by a patient?

    kxvc replied to CrabbyPatty's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just recently I took care of an ER pt who was altered as a result of an OD. Pt had pulled 3 lines while in hard 4 point restraints. Pt was critical so I had to get a line in asap though help was not...

  17. transfer after 1st year of nursing

    kxvc posted a topic in Emergency

    I'm coming up on one year of nursing! YAY! Time just flew by. I was hired in August of last year as a new grad in the Emergency Department. I LOVE my job. I love the people I work with. I love...

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

    kxvc replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    I have a good relationship with the doc so after initiating the orders I went up to the doc and asked why we were even working up the pt thinking perhaps there was something I missed. The actual...

  19. transfer after 1st year of nursing

    kxvc replied to kxvc's topic in Emergency

    I never thought about doing prn/per diem work. What a great idea! :) Thanks, I will look into

  20. Have you been assaulted by a patient?

    kxvc replied to CrabbyPatty's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I once had a pt tell me that they were tempted to take a box cutter and force me to take them down to our pharmacy so they could get to the good stuff. Without missing a beat I said: "You wouldn't get...

  21. New grad with no preceptor

    kxvc replied to ER_JEN_RN's topic in Emergency

    Sounds a little scary to me. I'm glad you're doing well. If I were you I would seek opportunities elsewhere. It does not sound like they are committed to providing a safe environment for you or their...

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

    kxvc replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    Pt came in for low grade fever. Otherwise felt great. Had not tried anything OTC. Recent death in family from cancer and first symptom had been fever. Doc humored the pt by doing a work up. Gave pt...

  23. does any nurse do EJ's in the ER

    kxvc replied to sweatpea55's topic in Emergency

    Lots of nurses do EJs in our ED (AZ). I haven't been checked off yet because I am still a new grad. Recently I had a pt request I put her IV in her boob because that was the only place they could get...

  24. New Grad offered a critical care job? Am I ready?

    kxvc replied to my.toys's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I started in the Emergency Room. I love it. I was hesitant to apply for the position, but I knew it was for a new grad. I figured, why not let that new grad be me? I say take it! My ER orientation...

  25. The 1st check as an rn....yay!!! Or nay!!

    kxvc replied to Serrano2886's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had a huge list of all the things I wanted to get, and I have yet to get something off of my list. I can say: I don't live at home anymore, I have everything I need and then some, and I am very...