Larry77

Larry77 RN

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  1. Any RNs applying Dermabond out there?

    Larry77 replied to HikingNinja's topic in Emergency

    Washington state...also the same in the facilities I've worked in

  2. Any RNs applying Dermabond out there?

    Larry77 replied to HikingNinja's topic in Emergency

    We do not do it in our department but I don't know if it's against the law or just against our policy. Interesting question and I'd like to hear from others as

  3. TNCC question.

    Larry77 replied to GreatScotch's topic in Emergency

    The last time I took it the instructors let us write down the A-I step assessment on the board before we started the exam so we didn't get lost or miss a step. Also they gave us a chance at the end...

  4. CEN, CCRN, or TNCC?

    Larry77 replied to Liz520's topic in Emergency

    My work pays for it so I'm not positive how much it is (maybe $350.00 or so). You could buy the book and study it. I usually suggest studying the book a little before hand anyway...memorize your A-I...

  5. TNCC question.

    Larry77 replied to GreatScotch's topic in Emergency

    The last time I took it we had one "mega" trauma test, the time before we had three stations for testing...if you only have one "mega trauma simulation there is no way they would test you on removing...

  6. CEN Practice Exams

    Larry77 replied to oregonnurse2007's topic in Emergency

    Do they give you your weak areas? Does it have explanations/rationales on the questions you missed? Usually it's nice to know what to study (for me was OB emergencies). I used an ENA review book...

  7. Confidentiality for children

    Larry77 replied to wibobr's topic in Emergency

    Here it's 12 for reproductive, and 14 for psych...or something close to that (I usually ask the social worker for the specifics if I need it) Can you imagine having your 12 year old daughter pregnant...

  8. Reporting to ICU

    Larry77 replied to inteRN's topic in Emergency

    Fine I'll respond again...I actually have a great relationship with other dept's and the reason I said to let your charge nurse know is usually we can find out why they are delaying and give a little...

  9. Reporting to ICU

    Larry77 replied to inteRN's topic in Emergency

    Yeah I was on a soap box for sure but how many threads have been stirred up by ICU nurses here??? I'm not in management but am a charge nurse in a very busy ED. I would never drink decaf and am...

  10. Reporting to ICU

    Larry77 replied to inteRN's topic in Emergency

    I think I've said this before but... To my fellow ED RN's, how much time to you spend in the ICU forum??? and To my fellow ICU RN's...GO TO YOUR HOME!!! This is why you have your own forum. Other...

  11. Returning to ER, Passed CEN!

    Larry77 replied to mmutk's topic in Emergency

    Welcome back to the chaos we love

  12. Ambu bags (inpt)

    Larry77 replied to LouisVRN's topic in General Nursing

    Every time I go to a code on the floor we get them off of the crash cart they have up there...but they may be in the room as well. Last one I went to they didn't even have suction set up in the room,...

  13. Triage Pain Protocols

    Larry77 replied to jeremyRN's topic in Emergency

    I've heard of it working but in a situation where there was a second WR...one where the patients have been treated with protocols and a nurse was assigned to that area to monitor for adverse reactions...

  14. ER nurses are the best!

    Larry77 replied to motivated2nurse's topic in Emergency

    If you were only THAT lucky :dancgrp:

  15. ER nurses are the best!

    Larry77 replied to motivated2nurse's topic in Emergency

    We constantly get complaints from CT and the OR if we don't have an AC line in. To complain that we go in the AC first when we are required to by other dept's is not fair. I'd be happy to place an...

  16. ER nurses are the best!

    Larry77 replied to motivated2nurse's topic in Emergency

    I agree we are better at handling chaos than any other dept but I would flounder in ICU and would be frustrating getting the same pt day after day on a med/surg floor. I am very good at my job and...

  17. CEN Laura Gasparis DVD/CD

    Larry77 replied to jms11875's topic in Emergency

    You do not have to retake the exam anymore as long as you renew every 4 yrs with 100 CE hrs...used to have to retake every 8 yrs and renew every

  18. CEN Laura Gasparis DVD/CD

    Larry77 replied to jms11875's topic in Emergency

    I agree, I'd like to have something in my hands and I have friends that used and liked the book. Personally I'd go with the book. Also make sure you search this website for info on studying for the...

  19. SPIT AT....AGAIN!

    Larry77 replied to ThrowEdNurse's topic in Emergency

    Spit hood, restraints, then Haldol/Ativan...sometimes security throws in some tazer action. Plus remember you can press charges when you've been spit on...is assault and in my state assaulting a...

  20. CEN Laura Gasparis DVD/CD

    Larry77 replied to jms11875's topic in Emergency

    Very outdated videos...why not get the ENA book and do practice exams

  21. BSN in Psych

    Larry77 replied to LouisVRN's topic in General Nursing

    Like running a marathon but stopping at the last turn and going home...why not just

  22. BCATs

    Larry77 replied to strickla's topic in Emergency

    Maybe I'm a little ignorant but what is the BCAT exam? Is that the exam for new

  23. What's with the drug shortages?

    Larry77 replied to Scooty Puff Jr's topic in Emergency

    Us too...ridiculous! We only have MS 10mg syringes (and run out of those all the time), no IV Lasix at all, barely any Propofol--only enough for boluses...out of Compazine or is it Reglan now...keeps...

  24. when to call a code

    Larry77 replied to kxvc's topic in Emergency

    Only time I don't usually call a code in a respiratory arrest situation is if we are sure it's a narcotic OD (we know them or the story) and we have enough staff around to get the Narcan right away...

  25. Having a Patient Care Tech interview at the UW medical center

    Larry77 replied to RNmanou's topic in Washington Nursing

    Wow...I never knew that and I live about 2hrs away...LOL...thanks for the info