EmergencyNrse

EmergencyNrse

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  1. Electronic documentation has stolen the human touch from nursing.

    EmergencyNrse replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    You don't have to be a slave to the computer. I hate addressing a patient while typing on the keyboard. I take care of my assessments and all the interpersonal stuff while @ the bedside. I do all my...

  2. Fired...now what?! Looking for Texas agency work

    EmergencyNrse replied to ReginaPhalange's topic in Texas Nursing

    "Fired...now what?!" Go out drinking tonight. Take a friend. b!t?h about your employer... It will all work out

  3. Does bullying really go on in Nursing?

    EmergencyNrse replied to R_Clemens's topic in General Nursing

    I think the "female factor" is definitely in play here. Historically women are horrible to one another. Men aren't wired that way. You can't defend against the passive-aggressive personality and you...

  4. what can I use my BSN outside of nursing?

    EmergencyNrse replied to pale_pilsen's topic in General Nursing

    If you're "hot" you can try pharmaceutical rep. Pfizer... they have the most hotties. http://www.exceptionalmediocrity.com/2010/05/why-are-drug-reps-hot.html...

  5. how long should CPR last for asystole/PEA?

    EmergencyNrse replied to nobody067's topic in General Nursing

    My condolences for your loss. There is no way we can give medical advice that might have legal implications. If you think there was impropriety then you need to speak to a

  6. What are your pet peeves when orienting a new ER nurse?

    EmergencyNrse replied to NeoPediRN's topic in Emergency

    "We did it THIS way at my other place"...other hospital, other unit. Really annoying. Enter with an open mind and absorb what's going

  7. Has anyone endorsed to more than 2 states?

    EmergencyNrse replied to SimplisticRnx's topic in General Nursing

    A national license is a horrible idea. The NCLEX is not the epitome of nurse requirement or attainment. It is just a start. A minimum standard. Right now it is the responsibility of the Board of...

  8. Need to vent.......

    EmergencyNrse replied to TinyRNgrl's topic in General Nursing

    Trade shifts with someone on nights or make it a money-thing. I would say I needed the extra shift differential or

  9. Snack bar in the ER?

    EmergencyNrse replied to Trekfan's topic in Emergency

    The snack bar is for all the abdominal pain, nausea/vomiting/diarrhea patients. Sure, load up on that stuff and wait that additional 8-hours to get treated. Makes sense to me but hell, it's not about...

  10. Love it!

    EmergencyNrse replied to littlewingrn's topic in Emergency

    Welcome to our clan! It's a world onto itself. Not for everyone but for those that find it's their niche it will forever change your life. No greater application of critical thinking skills paired...

  11. Is it like this everywhere?

    EmergencyNrse replied to rnccf2007's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, I didn't know we work together. If we're not @ the same hospital the scenario is certainly the same. No, not this way everywhere but in a BUNCH of places anymore. Press-ganey is more important...

  12. Do you prefer 8 hour or 12 hour shifts?

    EmergencyNrse replied to beeble's topic in General Nursing

    12's!!! Love the 16's but they're rare anymore... Figure you're dressed up for the party, what's another 4 hours? Time with travel, gas... it's just easier and more economical to knock it all out in...

  13. 1/3 of my paycheck goes to tax!

    EmergencyNrse replied to pale_pilsen's topic in General Nursing

    Last fiscal year I had my CPA put together what I earned and what my overall tax is paid. I pay 53% of everything I earn in taxes... Time to stop the madness and adopt a national consumption tax and...

  14. What are your credentials and what's your IQ?

    EmergencyNrse replied to Weber's topic in General Nursing

    I was getting the feel that this was a little troll-like. The thumbs-down icon marking the start of this thread is contemptuous...I gave him benefit of the doubt and tried to address the focus of what...

  15. What are your credentials and what's your IQ?

    EmergencyNrse replied to Weber's topic in General Nursing

    I'm wondering just what information you're looking for? You have posts asking about anything from nursing assistant programs to nurse anesthetist. Your last 3 have been about IQ's??? I think your not...

  16. Is this fair??

    EmergencyNrse replied to cna23's topic in General Nursing

    Straight from the US Department of Labor's website: Federal law does not require lunch or coffee breaks. However, when employers do offer short breaks (usually lasting about 5 to 20 minutes),...

  17. What You Do Best

    EmergencyNrse replied to CBsMommy's topic in General Nursing

    I just keep them

  18. Suicidal man at nurses' station

    EmergencyNrse replied to *Posh*'s topic in General Nursing

  19. documentation

    EmergencyNrse replied to RI Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing like it. A "must

  20. What scares you most as a rn?

    EmergencyNrse replied to havehope's topic in General Nursing

    Killer bunnies...

  21. FINALLY!! I am an RN!!!!!!!!!

    EmergencyNrse replied to NayD_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations and welcome to the club. Try not to kill

  22. Should I stop to help?

    EmergencyNrse replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    I stop and help all the time without much worry. Guess it depends on the situation I'm in but then again I'm 6'0, 250# and always armed. Got

  23. Physical Abuse against Staff

    EmergencyNrse replied to ErinBSN's topic in Emergency

    I take great pleasure in sending patients that cross the line to the grey-room Hilton (Jail). If it's more than just not being able to play well with others then it's Haldol 5mg Q 5 min until all they...

  24. Asystole "observed" for 25 seconds?

    EmergencyNrse replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    Sinus arrest happens all the time. 25 seconds though would be scary... that's a LONG time. (It would definitely get MY heart beating faster). I think 16 seconds is my personal best and I was squealing...

  25. It's Not MY Responsibility to Get YOU Home...

    EmergencyNrse replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Emergency

    Someone published a book several years ago that discussed how to get over on the regular system. Explained that you should take an ambulance to the ER because you'll get seen faster. Well, I adopted a...