five_apples

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1. Let's check everything!

   five_apples replied to psu_213's topic in Emergency

   Where I work there actually a few "fresh" docs who do a very focused, "custom build" workup for pts. I like it b/c it saves time, but I keep saying - they practice like s/o who's never been

2. How long do you stay at a job you hate?

   five_apples replied to godbless-yute's topic in Emergency

   On the question of how long, I would give it at least 6 months, if not a year. Where I work: 2 triage nurses if fully staffed, with EMT if fully staffed. If not enough staff might have 1 nurse 1 EMT...

3. Struggling with ED Orientation, advice appreciated

   five_apples replied to AvaRN22's topic in Emergency

   I was a new grad when started ED. Had a 6 month orientation and still didn't feel ready when I got off it. Only way to learn ER is do ER. Books will only take you so far, but this is on the job...

4. Icu patients

   five_apples replied to shorty3's topic in Emergency

   Where I work, it really varies, depending on the charge. Some are better in helping you when you have a critical, 1:1 pt, some are not so great. With some you don't even need to ask, others if you...

5. How does your department handle crisis patients?

   five_apples replied to Loo17's topic in Emergency

   We have a holding/obs area and use it for both medical pts waiting for results & dispo and for psych/ETOH waiting for placement/sober. Each have their own room & sitter. If no beds in this...

6. OB ultrasound...foley or no?

   five_apples replied to Kalipso's topic in Emergency

   This used to be the practice where I work before I started there. They stopped doing it and switched to IV since foley comes with risk for UTI, and you're just creating a whole new problem for your...

7. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

   five_apples replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

   You could kindly hint to the person that they're probably not getting a Dilaudid & a script for Norco for their CC, and that their CC isn't really an emergency, and that there's a 3 hr wait time....

8. biggest challenge in ED transition

   five_apples replied to tarotale's topic in Emergency

   Oh, I saw what you added at the end of your reply to everyone - what to call on: your floor experience is valuable! Trust your gut. If a person "just doesn't look right" to you, go get the doc. If...

9. biggest challenge in ED transition

   five_apples replied to tarotale's topic in Emergency

   One foot in front of the other. There's only one you and you can only be one place at a time. Speed comes with experience, as does the ability to quickly assess someone and decide if they need you...

10. Essential function of an ER nurse?

    five_apples replied to XmasShopperRN's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Well, we already know that some bosses are jerks. Your story just stresses that point even more :) I hope you found a better unit w/ better attitudes in the management level & that you're

11. Essential function of an ER nurse?

    five_apples replied to XmasShopperRN's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    It depends... After working in the ER for a few months I can tell you, the answer for you Q has to do a lot w/ the specific place you work at & the organization's culture. You're right, there are...

12. I screwed up

    five_apples replied to SionainnRN's topic in Emergency

    I've been in the ED for a little over 3 months now. I had the same thing happen to me, when I hanged the ABx before culturing the pt. It was when I was in orientation for less than a month, and like...

13. Rewriting my resume - what and how?

    five_apples posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi, I'm a newly licensed RN. I graduated 9 months ago abroad and came to the U.S. b/c of my husband's studies. I was licensed 3 weeks ago, and started looking for a job in our area a month ago, but...

14. Took my NCLEX-RN today!

    five_apples replied to five_apples's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    thank you all for you kind words! as I'm time passes and the stress defuses, I'm starting to remember more and more questions and I think I did pretty well (knock on wood). I now remember I had lots...

15. Took my NCLEX-RN today!

    five_apples replied to five_apples's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes - SATA means select all that apply. Didn't take a course, just used the saunders review book and the CD that comes with it, plus nclex 4000 & Kaplan