nursemeow

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1. my take on the Nclex rn today

   nursemeow replied to miconium's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Just because you had 150-160 questions means nothing....You passed silly...the test is meant for u to pass....if u are having a difficult time the computer gives u more questions in the area your need...

2. 24 Things ER Nurses Know All Too Well

   nursemeow replied to RN_in_SC's topic in Emergency

   LMAO!!!! The trap door in triage is CLASSIC!!! 12hrs in that hell hole causes the burn out factor to rise... The thumb pain for 3 months at 8pm on a sat night would've been first thru the trap door......

3. Which should be seen first?

   nursemeow replied to g61j's topic in Emergency

   ahhh the art of triage!!! On a test...yes, the SOB..... but in reality, just assess.....quickly... sob with stable vs and sao2.... vs.... CP holding chest diaphoretic..... U better grab the CP and EKG...

4. tasking vs thinking...eh critically that is

   nursemeow replied to lulu rn's topic in Emergency

   are they septic? CHF? SOO many questions.... go with your gut and ask...speak up... that's how u learn!!! Good luck!!!!!!!!! Trust me...everytime u don't ask and should have... u miss a learning...

5. Cardiac to ED

   nursemeow replied to Virgo_RN's topic in Emergency

   Well I just wanted to put my input in being that I'd worked on the "floor" at a Cardiac Specialty Hospital before I became the ER nurse I am... First off... I am programed to do a full head to toe...

6. add your funny TRIAGE complaints from pts

   nursemeow replied to er nursing's topic in Emergency

   "I swallowed a goldfish and now my stomach feels funny":yeah:

7. Any Tips for Teaching ECGs?

   nursemeow replied to VickyRN's topic in Cardiac

   I was taught the cardiac system well and for me the trick was simplicity. First the basic anatomy and physiology crisp and clear. Then the conduction system and piece them together... starting with...

8. "Don't waste your time getting your BSN..."

   nursemeow replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   well that's up to you....however, if you continue you education as a RN and get a BSN you will have #1: more nursing knowledge, #2: a stepping stone to a MSN, which opens MAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANY high...

9. First job - nurse extern in ER

   nursemeow replied to notquiteanurse's topic in Emergency

   :uhoh21: 2 week orientation and than you're on your own :uhoh21: I graduated in december and am in my 11th week of a 16 week orientation and I still wish I'd have more time!!! The ER is challanging...

10. Nurses and Blood Draws?

    nursemeow replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I am a RN in an ER and we have multi-techs that draw blood, but if my pt needs an IV line than I do the line, and draw out the bloods to save the pt the stick! Good Luck, milk being a student...

11. Why do RN's with ASN and BSN make the same?

    nursemeow replied to cancergirl's topic in General Nursing

    Good topic.. as usual... I am an ADN.. I am studying now for the BSN and finally a MSN in emergency med. My feeling is that an ADN and BSN have the "minimal competency" for the NCLEX-RN and will both...

12. New grad in ER.. ADVICE PLEASE!!!

    nursemeow replied to nursemeow's topic in Emergency

    You guys are so helpful! I will keep ya posted on my journey as a new ER nurse! I just did the week of orientation for the hospital, now Monday is the real thing...in the ER!!! GULP! Thanks

13. NCLEX Nighmares

    nursemeow replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in General Nursing

    Listen carefully to meeee.... This is normal for you to feel completely out of control.. on the days before and while waiting for the results of the NCLEX... EVERYONE I have ever heard of goes CUCU!!...

14. New grad in ER.. ADVICE PLEASE!!!

    nursemeow replied to nursemeow's topic in Emergency

    Thank you sooo much for the advice... I will absolutley use it and need all I can get of it... Orientation is 3 mos (yikes wish it was more) and than they weed you off "slowly." We'll see about that....

15. Biological Training

    nursemeow replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I was just fit yesterday for my filter masks & HEPA gear as all new employees of this hospital were as percautionary for any airborne diseses... I am not sure anyone is 100% ready for something as...