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  1. Byetta

    dm2 replied to markjrn's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I am an RN, on Byetta since approved for use in USA. Good results with blood sugar control. Easy to use. Injecting myself was not an issueto me, but it really does not hurt: tiny little 30-31 g...

  2. Back pain="damaged goods?"

    dm2 replied to emsboss's topic in Emergency

    hav had a "bad back" that acts up for several years , employer knows,and I still work in ED. Report it: take care of yourself! . By the way, the best thing I ever did for it was to finally see a...

  3. Forced to Orientate to ER

    dm2 replied to nursesbca's topic in General Nursing

    You'll be surprised that the vast majority of ER patients are of a much more mundane variety than the patients you see on all the TV shows. And (beleive me when i say this) if you're already caring...

  4. Forced to Orientate to ER

    dm2 replied to nursesbca's topic in General Nursing

    Don't know alot of details but...... was recently told as of July 1, it was against JCAHO regulations to function in ED without ACLS current, not even for a shift. Our hospital is shuffling to get all...

  5. What is the highest temperature you've had a patient at?

    dm2 replied to Nesher's topic in General Nursing

    108 rectal, also was an adult head bleed that joined the angels the next

  6. ER violence

    dm2 replied to night fox's topic in Emergency

    wish i could quote a specific study, but after being a recent victim of assault in the ED setting, my review of online literature showed a majority of assaults were due to amphetamines and such drugs....

  7. Regional Anesthesia

    dm2 replied to sonessrna's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I know you are seeking info from your peers re this learning experience....... my reply has a different view, but please tolerate the digression...... I am an ER RN who has experience with an ortho...

  8. visual acuity testing

    dm2 replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    Snellen chart is easy to do yes there are denominators written to one side. (as I age, I must get closer to read that number after the pt gets thru!) Our ED allows missing 1 or 2 and we test each eye...

  9. Visitor Assaults ER RN

    dm2 replied to PalmettoRN's topic in Emergency

    call police and press charges. get emotional support for you. it is a big

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

    dm2 replied to nursemeow's topic in Emergency

    as soon as you can, try to get into one of the ENA's trauma nursing core classes, and their pedi classes. It helps put alot together quick for assessment and required action. Enjoy your first year...

  11. i have a chance to triage...

    dm2 replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in Emergency

    a fantastic triage course is offerred by "Triage First " . search online. a company with good hearts, great skills and positive learning! Even as an ERer RN w/22 years and an love for triage, I came...

  12. TV in the ED

    dm2 replied to RNCENCCRNNREMTP's topic in Emergency

    we were hesitant about tv's with our rebuild several years ago...... but our fears were not supported. Really aren't a problem and we do run a busy ED. It works good for us. I would like headphones...

  13. Owww! She bit me!

    dm2 replied to V. Nightingale's topic in Emergency

    maybe I was slow once, but not again!

  14. Anyone starting NCTC ADN program next month?

    dm2 replied to nfsaldal's topic in Texas Nursing

    enjoy your training and happy

  15. Owww! She bit me!

    dm2 replied to V. Nightingale's topic in Emergency

    I've worked ER 22 years and was the recipient of a fist direct to the nose last week by an amphetamine user. Sure, I've had minor slaps and threats over the years, but this one was a direct...

  16. Anyone starting NCTC ADN program next month?

    dm2 replied to nfsaldal's topic in Texas Nursing

    NCTC in Gainesville....... where will you do your clinicals? If it is in Denton, maybe we'll

  17. i have a chance to triage...

    dm2 replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in Emergency

    Triage done right requires specialized rapid assessment as well as well exercised critical thinking skills, wonderful people skills, & organizational skills. Some of my coworkers say it is for...