Annisme

Annisme

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  1. To all the newbie ER nurses out there...

    Annisme replied to shieldanvil81's topic in Emergency

    1. Trust your gut instinct. Even if it is wrong, you will learn something. 2. If you don't know, say so and get help. Trying to bluff your way through might kill your patient. 3. Don't take it...

  2. nurse extern in ICU

    Annisme replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    An extern's scope of practice depends on the school and the hospital...possibly the state, too. As far as being an extern goes...you cannot buy the experience you get as an extern. If you have the...

  3. Why aren't nurses mandatory reporters of ALL abuse?

    Annisme replied to Double-Helix's topic in General Nursing

    ? I was under the impression that it is mandatory to report all abuse and/or assaults, even when the victim does not want to cooperate. I know that I have reported several domestic abuse/assault cases...

  4. What's your favorite nursing/nurses' prayer?

    Annisme replied to learning&yearning's topic in General Nursing

    Lord, let my hands be Your hands, my heart be Your heart and may the words that come out of my mouth be what You would have me say instead of what I want to

  5. Okay, why do ER nurses think they're so cool?

    Annisme replied to gayle_the_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Gayle, I'm sorry you've had a terrible experience with ER nurses. I have worked Med/Surg and now ER so I see both sides. Have you ever worked in the ER? I have invited several floor nurses to work...

  6. ER speedbump

    Annisme replied to t.houck's topic in General Nursing

    I was assisting a doc with a procedure when his scribe passed out cold. Said scribe is now in medical school. Be sure to eat and breath...you'll be

  7. IV Phenergan

    Annisme replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    I give 12.5 mg MAX iv, diluted in 10 ml NS, IV not in the hand or wrist, and with a NS bolus running, per our facility policy. I still push it v-e-r-y

  8. Inept New Grads?

    Annisme replied to imanedrn's topic in Emergency

    Hmmm, I'm in my 50's and if the girl referred to comes "waltzing into my ER", I hope she is ready for the knowledge and experience she will gain, but she has to keep up with me to get it. Being "hot...

  9. Ever Refuse a MD order?

    Annisme replied to Leelee2's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. I let the doc know if wanted an NG tube in a patient with a deviated septum he would need to find someone else to do it as I was not comfortable with it. He was a little miffed and decided to do...

  10. Heated debate between Civilian ED RN and FMF Hospital Corpsman.

    Annisme replied to testing109's topic in Emergency

    Doc...I have a BSN...you have a PhD in things that matter to keep us all well, safe and to save our behinds. You are welcome in "my" ED anytime. I have a lot to learn from you. Thank you for all you...

  11. NCLEX results in California???

    Annisme replied to SN09's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It is posted on the Board website. My results were posted in less than a week, but not everyone has that

  12. screaming doctors....how can we handle them?

    Annisme replied to KSU-SN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This doctor's behavior is unprofessional and unacceptable. Would I put up with it? No, not for a minute...but then I work in the ER and our docs treat us with respect and as part of the team. When...

  13. help!training a superior for my job

    Annisme replied to midnitelpn's topic in General Nursing

    You are doing what you were charged with doing. Some people will not be taught. That said. Document, document, document. If it comes back to you, you will have covered

  14. Hi, I'm a reccuring "frequent flyer" of Pneumonia...

    Annisme replied to Wheels's topic in Patient Education

    Wheels, I agree with the above posts. I work in the ER and see a lot of folks over and over. Some really need to be here and I am happy these people know they can rely on us to help them. As for...

  15. Do you admister oxygen on your floor to a pt complaing of chest pain?

    Annisme replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Our ER chest pain protocol: 2LNC, 325 mg asa, notify doc for nitro and morphine orders (MONA). Aspirin is not given if there is a contra-indication (GI bleed, allergy,

  16. California Board of Nursing? CA nurses HELP

    Annisme replied to AllAngelsRN's topic in General Nursing

    BRN = Board of Registered Nursing. Yes, I had to take oral and written communications classes..they were required to receive my BSN in California. Hope that

  17. Did I do the right thing?

    Annisme replied to edrn09's topic in Emergency

    Yes, you did the right thing. If someone leaves our ER w/an IV in place, we call PD to bring them back or assure it has been DC'd. If someone leaves after they have been medicated, they are "under...

  18. How many consecutive 12-hour shifts do you consider safe?

    Annisme replied to 09NewGrad's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I have worked 10 in a row, 12 hr. nights in the ER. Didn't feel unsafe... I do have that extremely supportive husband (cooks, washes scrubs...Mr. Perfect:redbeathe) and have no problem...

  19. You know you're an ED nurse when.....

    Annisme replied to Virgo_RN's topic in Emergency

    You know what patient is in triage just by the

  20. Can't Focus... Nursing School

    Annisme replied to Hygiene Queen's topic in General Nursing

    I felt the same way about my OB rotation. I sat and cried, telling my husband "I don't wanna do OB!!!" The calm, wise soul that he is put it simply..."if you know you are supposed to be a nurse, you...

  21. Been at it for 6 months, when does it get better???????????

    Annisme replied to motivated2nurse's topic in Emergency

    I am still a relatively new nurse (6 mos) and, hence, new to the ED. We have a wonderful charge nurses who makes sure I get difficult patients and can learn in every situation. They remain available...

  22. California nurses, how do you experience burnout?

    Annisme replied to want2banurse35's topic in California Nursing

    Not all California nurses are unionized, but we all have staffing

  23. Wildest lab values you've ever seen?

    Annisme replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in General Nursing

    K=8.7 Pt alert and

  24. Nursing Shoes

    Annisme replied to alabamagrad's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have the Sketchers and I love them! :loveya: I bought a second pair. They don't feel heavy to me, the bottoms are "squishy" enough to absorb shock and my legs and back feel great! I bought them for...

  25. Using BSN credentials(not a BSN)

    Annisme replied to funfunfun550's topic in General Nursing

    I worked very hard for my BSN and I would be very upset to see someone using the credential who has not earned it. That said, you could mail one of the business cards to your facility (anonymously)....