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    "We want a nurse who speaks CLEAR English"

    VICEDRN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I do not think that requesting a nurse that can speak English intelligibly is unreasonable. Germany does not allow foreign nurses to obtain licenses in their country unless the nurse can demonstrate...
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    Advice needed. Crna vs MD

    VICEDRN replied to ConfusedxRN's topic in General Nursing

    I know it's off topic but I am so glad I found this thread...I knew within 3 months of becoming an rn that I wished I had followed my inner voice and pushed myself on to an md track...now I will need...
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    One of the best...Invaluable to the unit

    VICEDRN replied to NENE RN's topic in General Nursing

    This is why bending over backwards for a corporation is a waste of your time...and they complain we aren't loyal! Gee, I wonder
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    ER Ratios and Delegation

    VICEDRN replied to apocatastasis's topic in Emergency

    I came from an ER that was 6 or7 patients to one nurse at a minimum. It isn't safe. In terms of delegation, there was a phleb for 20 some odd beds and one tech per 10 beds. Realistically, the tech...
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    MD: Why did you get a BG on this diabetic patient???

    VICEDRN replied to Murse901's topic in Emergency

    yeah...um...the thing to do here is hope that none of the others are like this one and if they are...look for another job. its proof that even our MDs can get burned out in the ER. he or she...
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    ER nurse to patient ratio

    VICEDRN replied to MGHERRN's topic in Emergency

    I just left an er that was 6 or 7 to one. It took months of trying to get another er gig so I am not critiquing anyone who finds themselves in those shoes. My new er is 5:1 or 4:1 in critical or 2:1...
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    It's Not MY Responsibility to Get YOU Home...

    VICEDRN replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Emergency

    Stop letting this bother you or you are gonna burn out of the er...if they refuse to leave treatment bay, call security. They were discharged, the are ambulatory and they are not awaiting a transport...
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    Holding our tongues vs things we really want to say!

    VICEDRN replied to TraumaNurseRN's topic in Emergency

    If you want to be "seen" by the doctor, do you have an appointment? Poor kid. He has YOU for a mother. No, it isn't normal that you know how to treat STDs and you are only 19. NOW you think you made...
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    Nursing students who do not understand what nursing is about

    VICEDRN replied to DNS on the go's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I am also a second degree BSN and I have to say that I think you are way off the mark. First of all, I left my last career just as it was becoming lucrative to me because I wanted something more...
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    Administration okays family's mental abuse of staff

    VICEDRN replied to FoolsErrand's topic in General Nursing

    My background before nursing was legal (paralegal) and I was just about to say "contact HR re creation of hostile work environment" Agree that it is common but that doesn't make it
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    Who is in the OR during a c-section?

    VICEDRN replied to kirchnerfamily's topic in Ob/Gyn

    1. the doc 2. the anesthesia doc and/or CRNA (they might both be present for a breath while at the beginning) 3. pt's ob nurse 4. the "baby nurse" : responsible for primarily caring for baby while ob...
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    To all the newbie ER nurses out there...

    VICEDRN replied to shieldanvil81's topic in Emergency

    how to start an iv while sweaty and on a screaming patient how to start an iv upside down... how to convince someone to look at my patient who is crumping what crumping means (and also what it looks...
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    IV Gauge for CT

    VICEDRN replied to EDrunnerRN's topic in Emergency

    20 gauge above the wrist is all that's required...let's face an injury is usually obvious on CT. "the quality of image" is another
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    It finally happened to me....

    VICEDRN replied to Bezoars's topic in General Nursing

    Am at 8 months and I love working in the ER but I am taking a vacation in 10 days for about 10 days and I think its the only thing keeping me sane! In fact, I wish I was taking longer. My general...
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    Patients families dictating care and treatment

    VICEDRN replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

    Another thought: There is a facility in my town I won't work in because they are so "customer service oriented." When I was a student, this facility had an a la carte style dining arrangement. One...
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    How do you deal with.....

    VICEDRN replied to cory'swife89's topic in Emergency

    Who said the ER wouldn't be fun also? It will be. And you will be a part of saving lives and you will tear up with someone when they lose a family member...and who said that would suck? because it...
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    how do you fit in working out with working?

    VICEDRN replied to missdeevah's topic in General Nursing

    I have a fiance and two kids at home. On days where I work, I go before I go to the gym before I go to work and I go to the gym before I work if I work a night shift. (At this point have done both)....
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    Emergency Room Rotation - HELP!

    VICEDRN replied to guest_57352's topic in General Nursing

    Not to mention that I said start an access not "run" one, whatever "running" an iv line is. (Honestly never heard that expression used.) Gosh, even said my brother is
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    Emergency Room Rotation - HELP!

    VICEDRN replied to guest_57352's topic in General Nursing

    In your state or in mine or in the OPs? In my state, EMTs not only run IVs, they administer medications and give breathing txs and fluids. In fact, most "code drugs" are given before the CPR in...
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    As a young male, what can I expect during my OB/Newborn rotation?

    VICEDRN replied to Spikey9001's topic in Ob/Gyn

    IF somebody appears uncomfortable in your presence, simply apologize, excuse yourself and leave the room. You will likely also be spending time in post partum (kinda like a med surg floor), newborn...
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    Rapid Response vs Code Blue?

    VICEDRN replied to JennyJo22's topic in Critical Care

    Would like to add that rapid response can apply to sudden acute change to mental status... In my facility, RR has a set of guidelines that are specific. For example, new onset of systolic bp less...
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    Emergency Room Rotation - HELP!

    VICEDRN replied to guest_57352's topic in General Nursing

    I would say pay close attention to the interaction between EMS and providers at the hospital. You will likely observe the following: pts often given conflicting reports regarding history to EMS and to...
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    Catch a nurse stealing meds/what to do?

    VICEDRN replied to county162's topic in Emergency

    I would answer that you should be careful in how you answer this particular question. Rather than say "I would tell someone what I saw." which makes you sound like a judgmental tattletale, I would...
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    Catheters in Pregnant Pt going for US??

    VICEDRN replied to jjvemiller's topic in Emergency

    we do not routinely place catheters at my facility
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    Do you like ER or ICU better?

    VICEDRN replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in Emergency

    PMFB-RN: Also: If I walked into the trauma room and you were asking me to record vital signs, I would flip off my gloves and ask you, "Girl, didn't you bring a tech with you?" sorry. not risking my...