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imanedrn

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  1. reamed out for using soft wrist restraints

    imanedrn replied to newnurse012's topic in General Nursing

    I HOPE I NEVER HAVE A NURSE LIKE HER -- for myself, my family, my friends, maybe even an enemy! The way SHE would chart her pulse ox is LYING! It's UNETHICAL! It's not a legitimate reading! Was the...

  2. treating hemolyzed potassium level...

    imanedrn replied to psu_213's topic in Emergency

    I'll probably repeat what others says, but it's probably worth reiterating. When blood hemolyzes, K+ leaks from the cells, so it causes a falsely elevated K+. Other things cause a falsely elevated K+....

  3. Critical care drips

    imanedrn replied to kc87t's topic in Emergency

    I like this guide for drips: http://www.amazon.com/Emergency-Critical-Care-Pocket-Guide/dp/189049528X Also, never forget your trusty pharmacist. That's what they're there

  4. okay, where's the body?

    imanedrn replied to JBudd's topic in Emergency

    Morgue was full. Hospital was full. 2 patients died in 2 separate units. House sup had those units move their respective patients to an overflow unit with empty rooms, so the ER could use their...

  5. transfer to unlv

    imanedrn replied to puppies1123's topic in General Nursing

    I'm confused... you're talking about taking classes at UNLV while you wait to get in at CSN? Are you talking about nursing classes or pre-reqs? Why would you do that? I might be able to answer you if...

  6. Ganciclovir Chemo Precaution/Chemo nurse?

    imanedrn replied to ccf317's topic in General Nursing

    Ask you pharmacy. I defer to them for everything of which I'm unsure. Hope all is well for

  7. giving report

    imanedrn replied to melisgood's topic in General Nursing

    This is why I love being in the ER now! :loveya: I haven't read the replies, but my guess is that the OP is a new grad? I remember being a new grad on a med/surg floor, and I felt the same way giving...

  8. Inept New Grads?

    imanedrn posted a topic in Emergency

    My director hired some NGs some 6-or-so months ago. They seem not to be catching on. First of all, they're just slow, in general. They can't keep up with the pace of ED (discharged, admitting,...

  9. add your funny TRIAGE complaints from pts

    imanedrn replied to er nursing's topic in Emergency

    "goldstones pain" Pt was told she had gallstones last fall and had RUQ

  10. ED given a bad rap

    imanedrn posted a topic in Emergency

    ENA posted this on an online social networking site: Hospital's ER sign a farce This article quite upset me, and I'm planning a response to the writer. Ironically, I had meeting on EMTALA at work...

  11. CNA nurses to strike this week

    imanedrn replied to smoke over fire's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    California nurses barred from strike, but Minnesota nurses ready for June 10 D-day - FierceHealthFinance - Health Finance, Healthcare Finance Judge ruled to prevent CA nurses from striking. The...

  12. So what is the deal with nursing.....

    imanedrn replied to spacemom1's topic in General Nursing

    That gives good perspective. I'm not sure of any other career field where people have to rely on each other so intimately as we do in nursing - esp in critical care areas. I may get frustrated with my...

  13. Made to float, when I know I will sink.

    imanedrn replied to imintrouble's topic in General Nursing

    It's easy to say leave, a lot harder to do when money is on the line. That said, is your license worth it? If you're not ACLS or PALS certified, and you can't provide SAFE PATIENT CARE, what good are...

  14. Funny Sign In Slips

    imanedrn replied to TraumaInTheSlot's topic in Emergency

    This isn't a CC, but goes along with spelling errors. For mispronunciation, we hear this a lot from a specific set our of pt pop: ambulance is pronounced am-BA-lance. I never get tired of how that...

  15. ED given a bad rap

    imanedrn replied to imanedrn's topic in Emergency

    I'd like to give those in Rx

  16. ED given a bad rap

    imanedrn replied to imanedrn's topic in Emergency

    I was planning an elaborate response to the article's author, chock full 'o sarcasm. I like all of what you said

  17. ED given a bad rap

    imanedrn replied to imanedrn's topic in Emergency

    Good call. I'm newer to ER (than nursing overall), and I've yet to read an article this insulting. My hope was to knock *some* sense into that fool. That said, yes... HIPPA

  18. ED given a bad rap

    imanedrn replied to imanedrn's topic in Emergency

    Agreed. My ED deals with a population that routinely does not get preventive care - including dental issues. I'm not grouping you into this category, simply saying that you should have been given...

  19. From Las Vegas to Savannah

    imanedrn posted a topic in Georgia Nursing

    I've never lived east of the Colorado River. I've never visited the south beyond Orlando FL, and I don't think that really counts. I'm considering a total move from Las Vegas NV to Savannah GA....

  20. Inept New Grads?

    imanedrn replied to imanedrn's topic in Emergency

    So, after all of this, I was speaking to a friend who works at the same hospital in a different department. I've come to the conclusion that inadequate orientation & lack of support from above...

  21. Inept New Grads?

    imanedrn replied to imanedrn's topic in Emergency

    Forgive my grammatical error. Despite my extensive background in English/literature studies, I still make occasional spelling/grammatical mistakes. I realize this has considerable bearing on my...

  22. Inept New Grads?

    imanedrn replied to imanedrn's topic in Emergency

    I know I've said what a lot of other nurses are thinking but are just too afraid to speak up about. I am not here trying to bash NGs. I was genuinely looking for some suggestions on how to go about...

  23. Inept New Grads?

    imanedrn replied to imanedrn's topic in Emergency

    Before I even considered nursing school, when I still wanted to be a doctor, I read 2 of his books. He's a great writer. Thank you for the

  24. Inept New Grads?

    imanedrn replied to imanedrn's topic in Emergency

    I hated the floor while I was there. But I'm thankful I did my time. I'm sure I would have been a burnout statistic if I've have stayed any longer, but I know it helped me develop my skills - esp time...

  25. Inept New Grads?

    imanedrn replied to imanedrn's topic in Emergency

    I think this was the point of my rant... It seems like the support from above & initial training just aren't enough - even for those like me who come in with some other prior nursing (and other...