turnforthenurse MSN, NP

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PCCN - I failed by 10 questions

turnforthenurse replied to ChineseNurse's topic in Cardiac

I used David Woodruff's PCCN Success Program to prepare along with the Pass CCRN! book. I just tailored my studying to the PCCN blueprint. I also did practice questions on the Pass CCRN! CD. I...
New Job: Monitor Tech ICU

turnforthenurse replied to teletech111's topic in Cardiac

Skillstat 6 Second ECG Simulator is a great tool to help learn your rhythms. Knowing your rhythms is key if you're going to be a monitor tech. There are also a lot of EKG books available. I heard...
Doc Mad At You?

turnforthenurse replied to Kooky Korky's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

Back when I was brand spanking new (it was my second shift ever as a nurse), I had to call the on-call hospitalist regarding an elevated temperature. MD wanted blood cultures and wanted to start them...
ED Cheat sheet?

turnforthenurse replied to MILOBRI's topic in Emergency

I loved my brain/cheat sheet on the floor but when I came to the ER, I found it to be impractical. We see too many patients throughout the shift so my new sheet is a paper towel or dressing package...
random fact throwing: PCCN/CCRN edition

turnforthenurse posted a topic in Critical Care

I know the random fact throwing thread is very popular on here and I wanted to start a PCCN/CCRN edition to help those who are planning on taking the PCCN/CCRN study :) Hyperacute (tall) T waves...
ED nursing tasks/responsibilities:

turnforthenurse replied to ivyleaf's topic in Emergency

This is very true. Urine is like gold in the ER. Not having a urine sample can delay the patient's discharge (unless of course they decide to leave AMA) and course of treatment at
Quick question from a new grad on a tele floor.

turnforthenurse replied to trutuyu's topic in Cardiac

Did you take care of this patient? I'm curious to know what YOU think or what you did. What about your
IV Therapy

turnforthenurse replied to Ciale's topic in Emergency

It will come with time. Typically patients who come in with chest pain, SOB, abdominal pain (esp with nausea and vomiting), flank pain and musculoskeletal trauma (think pain meds in possible...
wearing nurse memorabilia before becoming a nurse?

turnforthenurse replied to richardgecko's topic in General Students

I wore program attire but that was when I was actually in program. On my off days, I don't advertise that I am a nurse when I'm out and about. I do have some nurse mugs that I use while I'm at home...
IV insertion problems

turnforthenurse replied to nursing_problem's topic in Emergency

I have good and bad days when it comes to starting IVs. There are some days where I can get the most difficult IV starts no problem. Many times there are patients who are impressed that I was able...
Malpractice Insurance Providers

turnforthenurse replied to the mouse's topic in General Nursing

NSO and Proliability (I use the latter) seem to be the popular
Should a new nurse choose home health, step down, medical surgical or SNU

turnforthenurse replied to SWRNUSA's topic in General Nursing

Definitely a stepdown or med-surg unit. I started out on a stepdown as a new grad and that really gave me the opportunity to build up on my skills. Make sure that whatever you choose has a good,...
Night shift dinner time

turnforthenurse replied to kantuta's topic in General Nursing

I usually bring leftovers from dinner. I also pack A LOT of snacks because I may not have time to actually eat my dinner, or I won't get to eat until 3A-5A (most of the time). For snacks, I like to...
Jurisprudence prep course

turnforthenurse replied to orangepink's topic in Texas Nursing

Definitely not necessary. The Jurisprudence exam is an open website test...you can use the TX BON website to help search for the answers. Most of it is common sense, anyway. I didn't take the prep...
ED nursing tasks/responsibilities:

turnforthenurse replied to ivyleaf's topic in Emergency

As I stated, some providers will wait on the urine, others have it a "standing order" to have a straight cath done if a patient cannot void within 30 minutes of coming back to the main ER. Can the...
Chf and fluid boluses

turnforthenurse replied to bug2621's topic in Cardiac

You can bolus a CHF patient, you just have to be more careful. Be extra diligent on their fluid volume status while you're giving them a bolus; i.e. listen to lung sounds more frequently, check for...
Foley Catheter Lubrication

turnforthenurse replied to Twinmom06's topic in General Nursing

Never heard of it being applied directly to the meatus. I just squeeze the lubricant into the tray and run the tip of the catheter into
What is it like to work as an RN in the ER

turnforthenurse replied to mcclot1993's topic in Emergency

It depends on where you work. Obviously, a level 1 trauma center will see a lot more than a level 3 or level 4. The ER isn't all blood, guts and gore but you do see everything. The nurses do have a...
ED nursing tasks/responsibilities:

turnforthenurse replied to ivyleaf's topic in Emergency

* Vital signs, assessments. In the ER, however, our assessments are focused based on the patient's chief complaint. * IV starts * Specimen collection - drawing blood/blood cultures,...
Getting into emergency nursing

turnforthenurse replied to countrygurl89's topic in Emergency

I started out on an ICU stepdown (progressive care unit) and worked there for awhile before transitioning to the
ER VS ICU NURSING

turnforthenurse replied to Johnny1414's topic in Emergency

In the ER, patients generally start out with nothing. You need to place a line (or two), get their labs drawn, get a stat EKG, sometimes place a foley or NG tube, assist the MD with chest tube...
Hypothermia for Heart Attack Victims

turnforthenurse replied to docomo's topic in Emergency

We have cooling blankets with a rectal thermometer probe. Along with that, we place tons of ice packs on the patient to help cool them
How do you draw up meds for IVP?

turnforthenurse replied to FineAgain's topic in Medical-Surgical

I use a a needle (an actual needle, not a plastic or filter needle because it does not fit into the saline flush opening) and inject it into the flush that way. If I am withdrawing the full amount, I...
EKG on NCLEX?

turnforthenurse replied to wfas457's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

I had a couple of strips when I took the NCLEX. Just be familiar with them, you don't have to go in-depth. Better to be safe and study them and not end up getting any strips vs. not studying and...
Triage complaints- the good, the bad, and the shocking.

turnforthenurse replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

:barf: It amazes me how you don't know that half of a sandwich is underneath your

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