Scis

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1. New Grads in the ED (?)

   Scis replied to Evelyn2003's topic in Emergency

   Erin: No, maybe I didn't make myself clear. I was a GN (graduate nurse) for three months before sitting for the state boards. I graduated at the time when the boards were paper and pencil tests,...

2. Official Legal Notices

   Scis replied to Scis's topic in Legal

   Thanks for the responses. I picked up said "Official Legal Notice", which apparently had been opened multiple times and restapled back together! Researched the patient on the computer, found it to...

3. New Grads in the ED (?)

   Scis replied to Evelyn2003's topic in Emergency

   C'mon guys! You all have valid points, but the hostility is corrupting the board. We are all professionals and of course as individuals have a right to our opinions and to voice them on the site,...

4. Official Legal Notices

   Scis posted a topic in Legal

   Question: As a certified emergency nurse (CEN) specializing in trauma at a level I trauma center in Northern NJ, I am often called upon as a witness against patients to which I have adminitstered...

5. New Grads in the ED (?)

   Scis replied to Evelyn2003's topic in Emergency

   Pabrid: I concur. Well said. Scis, RN,

6. New Grads in the ED (?)

   Scis replied to Evelyn2003's topic in Emergency

   I don't believe an ER nurse can ever "look stupid" by asking a question, especially when patient care and safety are at stake. Let's face it, sometimes our actions can "make or break" a situation (or...

7. New Grads in the ED (?)

   Scis replied to Evelyn2003's topic in Emergency

   ER's are ER's. No amount of med/surg. prep will prepare one to be proficient in the emergency room, anymore than thinking that OB/GYN floor experience is necessary due to the amount of "outside"...

8. Joy In Striking???

   Scis replied to XtREmeRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   RNangelER: Thanks for the tip on Tenet. You mean they actually post their indiscretions? I'll check it out. Love to be informed. Happy New Year

9. ER Arm Bands

   Scis replied to debx's topic in Emergency

   The responsibility lies with the registration clerk, however, if the patient is acutely ill or a trauma, the band comes attached to the chart and the RN usually applies it after verifying that it is...

10. Joy In Striking???

    Scis replied to XtREmeRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    lizz: Thanks. 'nuf

11. Joy In Striking???

    Scis replied to XtREmeRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Guys: Hate to sound naive, but what exactly is "Tenet"? I'm from northeast NJ and have never heard the name?

12. Did I do the right thing?

    Scis replied to AndiMac's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Rayrae: Beautiful tribute. Your grandmother was very lucky to have you. Thanks for sharing.

13. Flu epidemic?

    Scis replied to marcicatherine's topic in Emergency

    kate930 That "expert" certainly does not work in an

14. Flu epidemic?

    Scis replied to marcicatherine's topic in Emergency

    I don't know about you guys, but if I had the flu, the LAST thing I'd want to do is bundle myself up and go out in the cold to sit in an ER waiting room along with others who had the flu also, maybe...

15. Welcome to the ER. Please observe the following rules. (mild rant)

    Scis replied to V. Nightingale's topic in Emergency

    nurse51RN: Of course we would have also referred the patient to a cardiology clinic or PMD (I assumed they had one since they were a direct admit) to find out why they've had chest pain for 2-3...