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  1. Susan, Ouch! I am surprised that your BSN program did not instill in you the value of RN's at all levels to patient care, and respect for the care that is provided by staff nurses. Someone told you...
  2. CEN exam

    P.S. I'm preparing for taking it the 4th time around this November, and of course I'm nervous, but I'm doing some practice tests from the CEN prep manual and hoping for the best. If nothing else, the...
  3. CEN exam

    AFRESRN Try to relax and go with your gut when you answer. As long as you did some practice tests to acqaint yourself with the format of the questions, you should do fine. Remember, the anxiety will...
  4. CEN exam

    veetach: The reason for the CEN is to make sure those who pass are familiar with many aspects of emergency medicine that one does not generally see in their area of the country. Remember, this test...
  5. patients leaving with IV lock in place

    I work in an inner-city ER where it is an addict's dream to sneak out with a heplock in place. I'm sure you are required to document in your notes that a heplock was removed (assuming that the...
  6. do you report assault in the er?

    Anyone who presents with an assault to an ER must be asked if they want to report the event. If they choose not to have the police called, it is their right. Just DOCUMENT the patient's refusal....
  7. Pregnant patients in the ED

    20 weeks and up for any gyn complaining of anything remotely related to the pregnancy. Remember, most people are off on the weeks anyway, when in doubt, send them up. L&D is great for screening...