mybrowneyedgirl

mybrowneyedgirl BSN, RN

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  1. Had never considered the ER but....

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to principessaGG's topic in Emergency

    I started ER at age 38 (2nd career) and it's the best choice I have ever made. I drive a long way to get to work. A new facility owned by my same very large hospital opened up 5 minutes away and I...

  2. New ED Nurse

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to c.kelly20's topic in Emergency

    Study labs, meds and "what to look for" on most common reasons patient come to ED: chest pain, abdominal pain in different quadrants, P.E., ectopic pregnancy, asthma, seizures, broken bones, head...

  3. Walk me through your ER

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to Sassy5d's topic in Emergency

    89 bed Level 1 Trauma center with our own helicopters and fixed wing airplanes. Tooth aches to aortic dissections. 3 Trauma bays but it's being remodeled to accommodate more and include an ICU in...

  4. Managing pre shift anxiety?

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to %63theend's topic in Emergency

    Reviewing skills on youtube actually helped me with things like Artline

  5. Charcoal/NG tubes

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to Sassy5d's topic in Emergency

    Never try to put it through and NG that is smaller than a 16 or you will find yourself buying new scrubs Happened to two coworkers of

  6. Staffing/Patient Ratios in your ED

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to Collins030505's topic in Emergency

    Level 1 trauma. 1:3 unless you're in the 3 resuscitation bays. Then it's 3 patients to 2

  7. Back in the ER have a few questions

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to Kidrn911's topic in Emergency

    Appys, gall bladder problems, aortic dissections, GI bleeds from unknown sources, sepsis, traumas, heart attacks, cellulitis, asthma, RF patients with elevated potassium and blood pressures, altered...

  8. orientaton for experienced nurses

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to Kidrn911's topic in Emergency

    I work level 1 where experienced nurses get 6 weeks. 2 weeks is way too short (and 6 is a bit

  9. Emergency departments willing to give a dedicated new graduate a chance..... realistic

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to iliketosneeze's topic in Emergency

    Small hospitals will hire ADNs. Bigger hospital will do it after 1 yr ED experience. I started out in smaller hospital and then moved Level 1 in 2

  10. Nurses week gifts from employer

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to floridaRN38's topic in Emergency

    A thank you email. But in October for ER nurses week, they do usually do nice things like lunch, cake and

  11. Thoughts on starting off in the ER as a new grad?

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to MSNrunner's topic in Emergency

    Go for it!! I started out Level II and now work Level I. Been working over 3 yrs with only ER experience. I love my job and I hope you will

  12. NEW TO THE ER WORLD

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to CaribeRN's topic in Emergency

    Congratulations! I hope you love it. It all comes with time and every ER has it's own procedures but : If they fainted- they will need an EKG and expect to fluid bolus them. Chest pain - Line,...

  13. Brain Sheet

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to porkey2's topic in Emergency

    I use plain 8 x 11 paper. I write as follows Name Chief Complaint Allergies Abnormal labs IV location I underline tasks that have been done and "circle" tasks that need to be...

  14. Nights in the ER??

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to scrubsandasmile's topic in Emergency

    I have worked nights for 2 1/2 years. I sleep right away when I get home until 3p when I have to get my kids. I switch back to "normal sleeping" on my days off. When I need to go back on nights I...

  15. Help!!! Floor nurse applied for ED position

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to njsmit.rn's topic in Emergency

    I've seen many floor nurses do well in the ED.

  16. Treat for staff on my first night of work? Opinions please?!

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to insnurse's topic in Emergency

    Individually wrapped candy, especially

  17. Anyone in the ED used EPIC. Go live soon in ED.

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to cheryl2365's topic in Emergency

    We just switched to this. I don't like the I's and O's or the blood admin features but I like it over all. Good

  18. Nurse/Patient ratio in the ED?

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to jlan79's topic in Emergency

    4:1 Max in my ED, but my old ED was poorly run so you could get more than that. Maxed out at

  19. personal question...

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to jpowell6024's topic in Emergency

    In MI, $26.86 plus shift

  20. Shoes. Yes. Shoes.

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to Ciale's topic in Emergency

    I wear Asics running shoes. Bought them at Dick's Sporting Goods,

  21. Scrubs in the Emergency Department

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to Krystall's topic in Emergency

    Navy scrubs required by my previous ER. Navy scrubs with hospital logo given to us by our new ER. In both hospitals, every department wears scrubs

  22. Grey's Anatomy junior fit- need advice

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to AryaRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    You would be an XS. I wear a Small and I wear a size 6 pant. I wear a medium top because I find them tight across the

  23. Panic setting in as start date nears.....

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to ketonesRN's topic in Emergency

    I too had 6 weeks orientation in ER. I think that if you study, as you seem to be doing, a new grad can succeed in ER. Utube can be surprisingly helpful. I found a great video on Art lines there....

  24. Nursing student starting ED placement in the fall. Need Advice/Tips

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to ibro95's topic in Emergency

    I work ED. Germsjackson gave you great advice. Good luck to you! I hope you love

  25. New ER RN

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to Littleflowerjme's topic in Emergency

    Review ACLS, know your intubation drugs, review how to set up chest tubes and art lines and you'll be fine. Good luck to you. i'm glad you were able to switch to