PAERRN20

PAERRN20

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  1. Emergency Room Tips

    PAERRN20 replied to LMD893's topic in General Nursing

    If they let you start all the IVs you can get your hands on. Tell the nurses you'd like to do all the foleys,NGs, and wound care if possible. Learn where to place the leads for an EKG and brush up on...

  2. Vastus Lateralis

    PAERRN20 replied to chelynn's topic in Emergency

    I love the vastus lateralis too! I use it alllll the time in adults. It is much easier to get to than the

  3. what to do when patient is trying to harm self?

    PAERRN20 replied to mt_nurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Rule #1 when dealing with psych patients- always get help. Never try to do it all on your own. Your or the patient or possibly both can get hurt. Never go in a room alone if the patient has a weapon...

  4. Afraid to switch specialties

    PAERRN20 replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the replies thus

  5. Afraid to switch specialties

    PAERRN20 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am looking to try a different area of nursing but I am too nervous to make the switch! I am a not a new grad I have close to 2 years of ER experience. This is the only type of nursing I have ever...

  6. Is it hard to get a part time job at a hospital as an RN

    PAERRN20 replied to duke1010's topic in General Nursing

    I had no trouble whatsoever finding a part time RN job. However, there are only a handful on part time RN's where I work. Per diem sounds perfect for your

  7. Pt Bites Nurse

    PAERRN20 replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    I absolutely think blood work should have been drawn. The chance of contracting anything is probably pretty small but better safe than sorry. You never know and it is always a good idea to have a...

  8. Other than day surgery.......

    PAERRN20 replied to MELY13's topic in General Nursing

    Doctor's office, clinic, urgent care, outpatient dialysis, infusion centers, and home health come to

  9. wasting narcotics in pacu

    PAERRN20 replied to kkep72's topic in General Nursing

    I would never hand anyone unused narcotics that I signed out. Too much

  10. Transition from ER to LTC

    PAERRN20 replied to obxdrmn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am an ER nurse and want to do the transition but I think I'm too scared of

  11. Transition from ER to LTC

    PAERRN20 replied to obxdrmn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just bumping the thread....hope to here some more

  12. When it is mentioned about acute care, that does that entail of the ICU?

    PAERRN20 replied to JC_Smith2009's topic in General Nursing

    Rule #1: No dumb questions in nursing!! ICU is acute care. In fact, ICU is one of the most acute areas along with ER, CCU, and PACU. As for your other question- you can work as a hospital RN with an...

  13. I love the night life

    PAERRN20 replied to deToxTech's topic in General Nursing

    I love 3-11. I despise getting up at 5 am to be at work by 7 am. I have trouble falling asleep so sometimes I fall asleep at 2 am only to be up 3 hrs later. Evenings let me sleep in, eat a leisurely...

  14. Would this be appealing for an RN?

    PAERRN20 replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds great to me! (BSN) For what it's worth RN's in LTC in my area do not have med cart

  15. when did you know whether you would like your job?

    PAERRN20 replied to ajaxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I have only worked 1 job as an RN and I knew within a month it wasn't for me. Almost 2 years later I am still at this same job. Hoping to get out soon. I thought it would get better but it never

  16. So, who is working for the holiday?

    PAERRN20 replied to DLS_PMHNP's topic in General Nursing

    Count me in for Christmas day and New Year's Eve! I agree with the previous poster I'd like to take all gifts back and forget this

  17. How did you know LTC was right for you?

    PAERRN20 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    How did you know LTC was the place for you? Background: ER nurse 2 years out from school- not happy at all. Love geriatrics though. I'm afraid to make the move since I am in my 20's and many people I...

  18. Should I apply at a former job?

    PAERRN20 replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    I would call your old supervisor and put a bug in their ear that you will be graduating in a few months. If you left on good terms I'd bet they would love to have you

  19. Flight Nursing

    PAERRN20 replied to medicrn13's topic in General Nursing

    In my area ICU experience is preferred over ER experience. Obviously it could be different where you

  20. SOB and Chest Pain....

    PAERRN20 replied to lm8539's topic in Emergency

    In my ER anyone above 15 or so complaining of CP or SOB gets the cardiac workup. However, they most likely will not get any cardiac

  21. SOB and Chest Pain....

    PAERRN20 replied to lm8539's topic in Emergency

    I don't even ask many questions until the monitor/O2 is on, EKG is done, ASA given, IV in, and labs drawn. Anything beyond the basic questions can wait. Really you can't tell if this is due to...

  22. Anesthesia: The Last and First Thing You Heard

    PAERRN20 replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    I don't remember what they said to me before I got anesthesia but during they said "she is waking up" and then they told me to quit kicking at the doctor when I was reversed..oops! (I think he...

  23. Is this a common discharge practice?

    PAERRN20 replied to ThanksForAllTheFish!'s topic in General Nursing

    I discharge patients from the ER to the lobby all the time. They have to wait for a ride or for the bus to come. There isn't much else to do. The toothache needs to leave now so we have a bed for the...

  24. What is the lowest K+ level you have seen?

    PAERRN20 replied to nlhnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    I bet the doc didn't want to overload her. Going from 1.7 to even a 3.5 is almost doubling the amount of potassium. If she's lived at 1.7 for 3 months she can likely live at it for a day or so longer....

  25. Gift ideas for ER newbie

    PAERRN20 replied to Freedom42's topic in Emergency

    I agree with the above poster...a big bottle of high proof liquor. Throw in some earplugs and you will be set! In all seriousness how bout a nice stethoscope like a Litmann if you don't have one? In...