Tink RN

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  1. Can new grads work in ER?

    Tink RN replied to ManyQuestions's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital I work in used to require a year of med/surg prior to working in the ER, however with the nurse crunch, they had no option but to resort to hiring new grads. I think the main rationale...

  2. What does CHF NOS mean?

    Tink RN replied to dosamigos76's topic in General Students

    New onset maybe? Thats the only thing I can figure ... or maybe someone misinterpreted the Docs handwriting. (That would be a first, huh?)

  3. Interesting tidbit on age factor in tx MIs

    Tink RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Last week in the ER I received a 44 year old male patient via EMS who presented with c/o sudden onset chest pain, SOB and nausea that started about 45 min PTA. No prior history,VSS. EKG showed...

  4. Whats happening to the nursing profession?

    Tink RN replied to uk_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I feel your pain. I often find myself trying to juggle way to many high acuity patients due to not enough staff. It is scary because you jeopardize your Nursing liscense implementing unsafe practice,...

  5. Not nursing related, can I post this anyway?(long)

    Tink RN replied to laurasc's topic in General Nursing

    I think you guys have missed my point completely. I was not suggesting that her son play therapist and (duh) I realize he has not had Psych classes. Do you guys teach your kids to turn to a trusted...

  6. Not nursing related, can I post this anyway?(long)

    Tink RN replied to laurasc's topic in General Nursing

    Leave it to me to play devil's advocate, but ... exactly what was his friends plan of action for this alleged suicidal thought ... did he have a weapon or drugs accesible before your son could have...

  7. I'm a little PO'd

    Tink RN replied to Todd SPN's topic in General Nursing

    Don't ever worry about there being a shortage of jobs for nurses. The "baby boomers" are reaching retirement age and we are already suffering a severe nursing shortage. As for the payscale ... you...

  8. AAAAH! BLOOD everywhere!! IV Q

    Tink RN replied to redwinggirlie's topic in General Nursing

    Redwinggirlie, As previously stated, make sure everything is set up at bedside before you stick. Once the jelco is in place and you have "locked" the needle - place a sterile 2x2 gauze under your...

  9. What kind of people make a good ER nurse?

    Tink RN replied to peaceful2100's topic in Emergency

    I love working in the ER. The environment is generally chaotic and often you find yourself on an emotional rollercoaster. In a matter of seconds, you go from consoling a family that just lost a loved...

  10. Nursing Syndrome

    Tink RN replied to flaced's topic in General Students

    Never heard of it as "Nursing Syndrome" ... have heard "RN-itis" and "LPN-itis". I have witnessed some people develop an attitude once they complete their degrees, however I have also witnessed other...

  11. Why LPN??

    Tink RN replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    Wow. Was this a heated debate or what? Some of the posts were condescending and quite frankly embarrassing. Anyhoo ... might as well give my input ... even if it is nearly 3 years later. lol I decided...

  12. Pregnant patients in the ED

    Tink RN replied to RNCENCCRNNREMTP's topic in Emergency

    The policy at our hospital is 24 weeks IF the patient presents to the ER with any OB/GYN complaint - they go directly to LDRP. Ofcourse in a trauma situation the patient is stabilized in the ER. We...