Larry77

Larry77 RN

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  1. Cpen

    Larry77 replied to NativeSundance's topic in Emergency

    Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse??? I haven't heard of this cert. is it also done by

  2. ER nurses wear "biggirl panties"

    Larry77 replied to TraumaNurseRN's topic in Emergency

    So you're saying I should be wearing my "Pull-ups" to work? Would be much more convenient on my 2 running trips to the bathroom every shift. Funny how the ICU nurses have to say things like "One is...

  3. Help Please!!

    Larry77 replied to ashleyjean3's topic in Emergency

    I don't think our ICU nurses can walk that far...LOL. We take our patients up with RN and tech if available. We are doing one better...the ICU nurses are going to float down to the ED when they have...

  4. IV tubing....why don't you recap it?

    Larry77 replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in General Nursing

    We turn the tubing on it self all the time...I work ED where the tubing isn't exposed very long at all...probably not the best practice but we have bigger things to worry

  5. RN s Rotating Pods in Emergency Dept.

    Larry77 replied to triage1's topic in Emergency

    We rotate where I work too, but we are not as formal as some mentioned. It is luck of the draw whether you are assigned triage, fast-track, critical, trauma, main, and some of us charge. More...

  6. Charge nurses with regrets?

    Larry77 posted a topic in Emergency

    I have been doing charge on a relief basis for awhile and now have an opportunity to apply to a designated charge day shift position but I am worried that I will not like doing the desk all the time....

  7. Misjudged EMT

    Larry77 replied to Iam46yearsold's topic in Emergency

    Ummm...I've been guilty of letting my eye wonder in the past...now that I'm a little older I'll look away on purpose just so I don't give anybody the wrong idea...maybe he hasn't learned this...

  8. what are the best mens scrubs you have found?

    Larry77 replied to Buckyxj's topic in Men in Nursing

    I'm 6'3" and they are plenty tall for me...I think they advertise 34" inseam but they seem even longer than that. Aviator has specials every once and awhile usually either free shipping or 20% off...

  9. Tired of EMS thinking they can walk in!

    Larry77 replied to TraumaNurseRN's topic in Emergency

    There are good and bad in both all fields...I try to give people the benefit of the doubt and give respect where it's do. We have very good EMS for the most part in my area but I have worked with...

  10. Kayexalate + Hyperkalemia

    Larry77 replied to core34's topic in General Nursing

    One of those ED trade secrets...give the Kayexalate as you package up the patient for admit...not a minute before

  11. switched from day to mid shift?

    Larry77 replied to scrmblr's topic in Emergency

    I work at a union hospital so we cannot have our shifts changed without applying to a different "posted" positionj. It has happened when they have discontinued a certain shift but that is the only...

  12. CEN Challenge

    Larry77 replied to m_chatelaine's topic in Emergency

    There are definitely very difficult questions on the test but there is also quite easy ones too. If you have that much experience you should be fine. I think the biggest problem people have is on...

  13. ED shortage?

    Larry77 replied to solneeshka's topic in Emergency

    I have gone home early probably 2-3 times in 3 years in the ED but when I worked surgical floor I was called-off at least once a month. As agency I have been sent home twice in 2 yrs (in ED). In the...

  14. Cannulated an artery

    Larry77 replied to Guest219794's topic in Emergency

    I'll admit it....I've done it....don't feel bad, if that's the worst mistake you make you are golden

  15. Best advanced ekg resource

    Larry77 replied to Guest219794's topic in Emergency

    Does your hospital have a library? I learned by checking out a couple EKG interpretation books from our library, was very helpful. Plus any time something odd shows up I ask about

  16. EtOH Levels...

    Larry77 replied to Aneroo's topic in Emergency

    600's is highest I've seen...you can't get that high in one night partying...takes years of practice drinking daily

  17. Comments from the peanut gallery....

    Larry77 replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

    I just don't understand some people, don't they know we are professionals who are there to HELP them and their family members. Instead of picking us apart lets work as a team to get their family...

  18. Anyone familiar with Wenatchee or Longview?

    Larry77 replied to Canadian Girl's topic in Washington Nursing

    I work in the ED in Longview WA if you have specific questions let me know, we have a very friendly and efficient staff that sees approx 60k people a year, our dept is very new construction and when...

  19. Lactation Consultant

    Larry77 replied to KungFuFtr's topic in Men in Nursing

    "Excuse me ma'am let me demonstrate how to latch-on"...LOL Funny you should mention this, couple of my buddies and I at work always tease about that "lactation consultant" job listing when our ED...

  20. Waiting list at LCC

    Larry77 replied to nurseby07's topic in Washington Nursing

    Nice to see LCC on here again...I'm a graduate and highly recommend their program...it's worth the wait if there is one still. When I went we did not have to take an entrance test or have our CNA,...

  21. Mandatory float to ICU?

    Larry77 replied to Larry77's topic in Emergency

    The ICU nurses only float to the ED but they don't take care of psych pts, and peds pt's, or OB pt's which will make it very difficult for us charge nurses to try and make assignments and place pt's....

  22. new nurse, start in med surg or critical care intership???

    Larry77 replied to angc513's topic in Emergency

    Tele would probably be better than plain ol' med/surg...the rhythm interpretation would be useful in both critical care and ED. I did surgical floor myself and it helped with blood administration and...

  23. New in ER

    Larry77 replied to RiverNurse's topic in Emergency

    IV's...just keep practicing maybe talk to someone you like who is really good at them and get some personal pointers (also there is a lot on IV tips if you do a search). On little mistakes like you...

  24. Have you helped/saved anyone while off duty?

    Larry77 replied to Anagray's topic in Emergency

    Happened to me a couple times...not really "saved" but "helped". One time I was driving through Malibu Beach and some guy on a motorcycle was weaving through traffic, then we of course came to him...

  25. Which Do You Prefer???

    Larry77 replied to CherryERRN's topic in Emergency

    My issue back when I carried a double-lumen steth was weight...just felt much heavier than my current Littmann...I agree with the previous poster though...if you can hear yours is fine. Shoes, of...