Ocelot

Ocelot

Emergency

Member
  • Content

    106
  • Visitors

    3,216
  • Followers

    0
  • Likes

    0

All Content by Ocelot

  1. I was wondering if anyone would be willing to share their ER hospital triage policy. I'm working on writing one and would like to review other suggestions. Thanks so much for your help!!!!!
  2. SANE pay. Time and a half or per case

    We receive $1.00 an hour added to our base pay, classified as skill pay. When we clock in for a case, we are paid time and a half. Hope this helps!!!!
  3. CEN Practice

    Ok....taking the CEN very soon. Any last minute study tips would be GREATLY appreciated!! Thanks so much!
  4. CEN Practice

    There are no prep courses in my area until after my test date. I've been studying for months but have terrible test anxiety.
  5. i HATE my job. Does anyone else feel the same?

    Dear OP.... Consider Emergency Nursing.
  6. Tylenol IV

    I've used OFIRMEV in our ER. It works great when the patient has a high temp, with vomiting and diarrhea. The IVPB decreased their fever and the PT was overall in a better state.
  7. Ok...please is this a terrible question. Is Emergency Nursing a narcissistic field or just a field with Alpha type personalities? I'm a new grad!! I admit that....yes! I'm learning and I'm not stupid. My patients seem to respond to me very well but ...
  8. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    I took my NCLEX-RN exam today....had 75 questions. I went to the Pearson site and received the pop-up...does this always mean passed? Ohhhh I need to relax sooo badly..!! Thanks soo much for any responses :uhoh21:
  9. Congrats!!! I work as an ER Tech and will graduate from nursing school in December (hoping to continue in the same ER as an RN).....I have to echo about the feet hurting Do not go to the ER with your feelings on your sleeve....Be confident but read...
  10. What type of RN do you wanna be?

    I'm starting my 4th and FINAL semester of NS in August and want to be an ER/Trauma nurse. I feel very lucky to be working as an ER tech right now (was hired after my second semester of NS) and the unit director says I'll be hired as an RN after I gra...
  11. Calling all Paducah, KY Nurses!

    Just wanted to wish those finishing semesters and those looking to their first nursing semester this fall at WKCTC .....Best Wishes and positive vibes for great success!! To your great future!! I'm beginning my 4th and LAST semester this fall.....le...
  12. Clinical Instructor Woes

    I feel for you!!! I posted a thread about a CI and didn't get many responses...so glad you got some replies!! Mine CI disappears and when she is there doesn't know what she is doing! Now I find out she has been moved to my fourth semester...I'm i...
  13. Frustration Unlimited

    I really need some guidance.... I have an instructor that is confusing! I'm not being difficult on this person....just honest. They bring notes to class, pass them out, read over them (some) and then tell us to take them home and that we are respo...
  14. WANTED: Nursing student tidbits of advice

    There's some excellent free study materials!! Good luck on the job hunt :stdnrsrck:
  15. WANTED: Nursing student tidbits of advice

    I have a question?? When you "debind" and put the sections in different binders do you take them to class with you? I know, with our instructors, we have had assignments but have arrived in class and been referred to other chapters during discussi...
  16. WANTED: Nursing student tidbits of advice

    ok....one more thing...and this may sound very silly to some but it happend to me!! shave your significant male other (if you have one) if you have never shaved a male before :imbar i had a patient i was taking care of and he said "i would like for...
  17. WANTED: Nursing student tidbits of advice

    this is just my :twocents: but i would go to a place like office depot to buy a 3 ring binder. i purchased a "good one" at wal-mart and it only lasted a month. the binders at the office supply stores are very sturdy and worth a little extra cash. ...
  18. WANTED: Nursing student tidbits of advice

    So much EXCELLENT advice in this thread!! I'm starting 2nd semester of an ADN program this fall....last spring we always told each other the same thing before exams. A fellow nursing-student friend gave me a magnet this summer with the saying prin...
  19. I'm sure a repeat question but here goes! I'm finishing my first semester of nursing school and need some advice. I haven't "worked" in a hospital have been doing clinical work during school. I know you guys have heard this from several people but...
  20. I Would Like Your 6 Cents

    I'm sure a repeat question but here goes! I'm finishing my first semester of nursing school and need some advice. I haven't "worked" in a hospital have been doing clinical work during school. I know you guys have heard this from several people but I ...
  21. Hey! Sorry I've been mia...love to chat about what to expect.. Give me a shout. I hope you got your accept letter. Let me know...I'll be waiting for your reply.
  22. Microbiology - Fall 2008

    wait for it........drum roll.......i got an a in my micro class!! :w00t::w00t: now i can relax!!! great luck to everyone else!! hugs all around!!!! :icon_hug::icon_hug:
  23. Microbiology - Fall 2008

    finshed with finals!!!!! congrats on thea katie!!! stacygirl praying for your a hun....you never know!! rachel positive thoughts going your way!!!! our grades post tomorrow..i have no idea about micro and it is killing me!! i got an a in my dev psy....
  24. Spring 09 Hopefuls

    ok, i'm so happy for everyone that has received their acceptance letters!! congrats!!! :clphnds::clphnds: it is really going to happen everyone!! i've learned a lesson lately!! i let a cold go too long and have the first bacterial infection of my li...
  25. Microbiology - Fall 2008

    hey it is almost over!! i know how you feel but we can make it!!! study study!!! all positive thoughts going your way!!! frustration only makes you stronger!!:pumpiron: