E.R. Rookie

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  1. Syncope

    I had a pt with the admitting diagnosis syncope. What are some priority assessment for syncope? I chose the nursing dx, risk for injury, ineffective tissue perfusion What Im having trouble with is...
  2. Middle aged men are such babies!!

    I did not go to school for years to open someone
  3. Manic and Addicted Nurse Manager

    Think of the patients. Def look for another job. Suggest to her she use something other than Xanax, its obviously not working. Joking aside I am sorry your going through this it must be very...
  4. Its all about acuity these patients are stable and when they become unstable you call an ambulance. Thats where I would have to disagree with if u can handle 15 you can handle 5. 5 of what? Its...
  5. A question for all you ER nurses....

    Everything you see! There is a flow sheet that is very easy to follow in my ER where you just make check marks by the drug. I chart like a maniac. Chart on the
  6. A question for all you ER nurses....

    The primary nurse charts. Primary meaning whatever nurse is assigned to that room. You would be amazed at how quickly all the tests can be done with 5 people in the room. We call a priority one and...
  7. What can we deny our patients?

    I got to agree with Angel Fire. I don't do well with tantrums and probably would have told him to man up but hey thats just the ER nurse in me. I love to baby my patients but not when they are acting...
  8. What can we deny our patients?

    They can do whatever they want but Im not going to enable them. Some patients are just stubborn/irrational and no patient teaching will help. Personally I would not have fed the patient due to being...
  9. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    Oh I am loving reading all these
  10. associates in nursing is pointless

    I have my ADN and Im doing just fine. I plan on furthering my education and letting my hospital help me out with the
  11. Where did you find your job?

    I applied with HCA online
  12. Lost my 1st patient

    I lost my first patient last night. I cant help but ask myself if I missed something or did something wrong? He was over 80 and emaciated is probably not a strong enough word. I still feel guilt. I...
  13. Which matters more, school name or degree?

    Neither. I make the same as my co-workers with an ADN and a degree from community
  14. Prenursing student married to RN

    Thats awesome! Someone who will know and understand your stress at home. Very
  15. New grad wanting to switch shifts

    No its not stupid of you. I hate hate getting up in the mornings so I work 7p to 7a. It is totally messing me up. I have been in some sort of a funk since I moved 1200 miles from home and I dont get...
  16. Can Someone Be a Nurse Without Jean Watson??

    If I cared about my patients like I care about my family I would be emotionally drained. Which would lead to burn out pretty quickly. I do my job and have a lot of respect for my profession as well as...
  17. Is the job market better for paramedics then for nurses?

    I have to say that being an ER nurse is not what I thought it would be. I often feel as if Im working in a clinic. The "rush" that you are talking about does not happen all that often. Of course...
  18. Taking my boards in 3 weeks!!! Support Needed

    I did Kaplan online but I did 150-200 questions a day. I liked the tutor mode because if I got it wrong I could read
  19. Orientations woes, Vent (long)

    That is BS and you need to call your recruiter. In our orientation they gave us a list of about 5 people to call if theres an issue. I feel for you and you sound very strong. Im sure you can get thru...
  20. Passed my NCLEX

    Nevermind I just found out I passed.
  21. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    I passed lalalalalala. I dont know how I thought I missed like every select all that apply! Wooo
  22. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    People that are finding out they passed today, when did you take it? I took mine July 2nd and Im trying to figure out if Pearson is going to have them posted today. I finished my exam a little after 2...
  23. Took NCLEX-RN Exam today (YIKES!!!)

    good luck
  24. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    Congrats Cetopr1!!! SO when did you take
  25. Passed my NCLEX

    Congrats Kesh Kesh and Katilynn! Those of you who found out today, when did you take it? Did you find out thru the pearson view