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  1. Lidocaine IV causing SVT?

    RNCEN replied to thelema13's topic in Emergency

    I think I would have handed it to the charge RN and asked them to push it. My big question is- Why would the med be given if the pt's vitals are stable, and he is asymptomatic, save for the PVC's?...

  2. WE WON! Let us know if you do.

    RNCEN replied to JDougRN's topic in Emergency

    90 beds...It'll never

  3. CEN book

    RNCEN replied to FL ER Nurse's topic in Emergency

    I second the ENA book. Solheim's Pocket Pearl books are helpful also. I am currently studying for the CEN and have used

  4. ENA

    RNCEN replied to exit96's topic in Emergency

    A phone call may help provide some insight. I called once and they were very

  5. New grad in ER

    RNCEN replied to countrygurl89's topic in Emergency

    Lots of discussion on this very topic here on the board. I graduated last May, and started orientation in an ER in September. I had 16 weeks orientation, and I have been on my own for almost 3...

  6. Orientation

    RNCEN replied to porkey2's topic in Emergency

    I had 3 patients after 2 weeks, but my preceptor was right there if I needed assistance. I had been working in the department for almost 2 years as a tech, and knew the flow of things, so that...

  7. Hypoglycemic nicknames

    RNCEN replied to tacoman67's topic in Emergency

    How 'bout "we have a hypoglycemic patient en route to room xxx". Why would you need a

  8. prioritizing in the ER

    RNCEN replied to nycClara's topic in Emergency

    8-17 patients? Geez...what kind of ER is this? That seems unsafe to

  9. Lining and labs/ hemolyzed specimens

    RNCEN replied to psu_213's topic in Emergency

    We don't have phlebotomists in our ER. I've never used a syringe to pull blood specimens either. We put the blood collection device directly on the hub of the IV set (Nexiva or Jelco) and draw from...

  10. Lining and labs/ hemolyzed specimens

    RNCEN replied to psu_213's topic in Emergency

    Nope. We draw labs when we line, and unless flow is very slow, or extremely fast, there are no

  11. How long was your orientation

    RNCEN replied to porkey2's topic in Emergency

    I am a new grad, and started in the ER. My orientation was 16 weeks, and I have been on my own for 2 weeks. I was told the national average length of orientation for new grads in the ER is 16...

  12. Ugh, those "I'm so stupid" moments

    RNCEN replied to TheCoppertop's topic in Emergency

    I don't see that you did anything wrong, other than maybe leave her in trend too long. It seems your thought process was spot

  13. RN, BSN student hoping to work in the ED after graduation

    RNCEN replied to UGAdawgGirl's topic in Emergency

    I recently started orientation in an ER/Trauma Center as a new grad, and I will echo the above poster's words. It is challenging. I worked as a tech in the same ER for 2 years while I was in nursing...

  14. Immediate bedding

    RNCEN replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

    We are. It's reducing LOS and expediting care. It has some things that need to be ironed out, but works well if staffing is

  15. New Grad Starting in ED - Advice on Good Assessments

    RNCEN replied to ecf1972's topic in Emergency

    I attended one of the few diploma programs that exist any longer. I worked in my hospital's Emergency Trauma Center for almost 2 years while in school, and was fortunate enough to be hired as an RN...

  16. New Grad Starting in ED - Advice on Good Assessments

    RNCEN replied to ecf1972's topic in Emergency

    Good luck to you starting your new gig! I too start my new job as an RN (new grad in May) in the ER in one week. I'm very excited, and nervous at the same time. Ask lots of questions, and remember...

  17. Future ER nurse

    RNCEN replied to FutureErNurse2016's topic in Emergency

    Get a job as an ER tech or EMT if you can. The experience will benefit you tremendously. Soak up all you can. There is a lot to

  18. Abington Dixon School of Nursing

    RNCEN replied to KNB3715's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I think you'll find that most of the books will be different. The curriculum has changed dramatically for the incoming class of 2014, which I'm sure you already know. I wish you the best of luck!...

  19. New grad In ED

    RNCEN replied to nursejess12's topic in Emergency

    No advice for you, really....but 80 hours sounds awfully short. Have you worked in that ER (or any ER) as a tech? If so, it may be an easier transition. I'd say keep your eyes and ears open, and...

  20. ATI Fee

    RNCEN replied to breezy7's topic in General Students

    You're most certainly paying for it. It may not be a separate fee, but you're paying for

  21. Anyone using ATI?

    RNCEN replied to EbonyQueen's topic in General Students

    We have used it throughout. I take the comprehensive RN test on Thursday, and we are required to have a 94% probablility of passing NCLEX-which translates to a 72% raw score, or else we do not get...

  22. Making sense of metabolic alkalosis...

    RNCEN replied to MPKH's topic in General Nursing

    It is difficult to look at one ABG result to determine the state, no? I'd be interested in seeing a repeat, and then another a few hours

  23. To be OR not to be an OR Nurse?

    RNCEN replied to SpookyCat's topic in Operating Room

    I'm going to follow this one as

  24. Orientation nightmares

    RNCEN replied to transducen's topic in General Nursing

    JMO, but it was unprofessional to bring it up at a staff meeting. It should have been handled intially with just you and your

  25. ER Interview need some help PLEASE!

    RNCEN replied to Italia13 RN's topic in Emergency

    This post is over 4 years old. Just