turnforthenurse MSN, NP

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    WE WON! Let us know if you do.

    turnforthenurse replied to JDougRN's topic in Emergency

    We almost had it the other night. Only 2 patients in the ER during the last hour. Maybe next
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    skills videos - chest tube/central line insertion

    turnforthenurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anybody have any links to videos that demonstrate how to assist with chest tube/central line insertion? I have been searching on Google and Youtube and I haven't had any luck! On the floor I...
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    Seriously?!?!

    turnforthenurse replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

    The whole patient satisfaction thing is futile, because no matter WHAT you do someone will always be unhappy. It's worse in the
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    Parents!!!

    turnforthenurse replied to daviex's topic in Emergency

    I had a little one...forgot the age, 18 months maybe? Anyway, they came in with asthma. Mom asked where the designated smoking areas were and I told her that there were none as this is a non-smoking...
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    Tech vs. RN

    turnforthenurse replied to ER Soldire's topic in Emergency

    The techs in the ER are fabulous and they are good with looking at our patient list in the computer to see what needs to be done. If I have a difficult IV start, they are my go-to people. I have...
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    Books I should read before school starts?

    turnforthenurse replied to healthy12's topic in General Students

    If you really want to read something, brush up on your A&P and medical terminology. Otherwise, take this time to RELAX and ENJOY YOURSELF. Once nursing school starts you will wish you had the...
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    Cna & danskos

    turnforthenurse replied to Austincb's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Danskos need time to be broken in. Give it time, bring another pair of shoes to work if you need to
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    Can a new grad work in the ER?

    turnforthenurse replied to Lucidity's topic in Emergency

    I think if a new grad is properly oriented to the ER, it is definitely possible. Without proper orientation, however, you may find yourself sinking. I am currently in the process of transferring to...
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    Can a pt hyperventilate themselves into resp failure?

    turnforthenurse replied to LakeEmerald's topic in Emergency

    The only thing I can think of is respiratory failure secondary to muscle fatigue due to persistent hyperventilation. That or he had some other underlying pathology, but it's strange because...
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    Help understanding reason for meds

    turnforthenurse replied to <3_RN's topic in Cardiac

    As for the calcium chloride, it helps "protect" the heart. The extracellular potassium is shifting into the cells thanks to the insulin, so this can potentially cause dysrhythmias. Typically, calcium...
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    WE WON! Let us know if you do.

    turnforthenurse replied to JDougRN's topic in Emergency

    I accept your challenge. 30-bed ER. That's amazing,
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    newER

    turnforthenurse replied to reebokHCFR's topic in Emergency

    With your background, I don't think transitioning into the hospital setting will be that difficult for
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    From the floor to the ER

    turnforthenurse posted a topic in Emergency

    For nurses who have worked the floor and decided to pursue ER nursing....how did you make the switch? What was the most difficult thing for you? I actually never though I would be interested in doing...
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    Home med lists make me crazy.

    turnforthenurse replied to imintrouble's topic in General Nursing

    At my hospital, it is the ED nurse's responsibility to complete the med history before a patient goes up to the floor. Sometimes they are so busy they just forget. When I'm on the floor I politely...
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    Am I right or wrong

    turnforthenurse replied to CNAEB's topic in General Nursing

    As everyone else has said, worry about yourself, not her. In a perfect world, everyone would care about the patients, but you will come across coworkers who are only in it for the money. It's a...
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    Whats your biggest pet peeve working in the ED?

    turnforthenurse replied to Whts_Ur_Emergency?'s topic in Emergency

    Obvious drug seekers, especially the ones with a severe case of hypodilaudism... When I am literally in the middle of something, like a TRUE emergency, and someone comes up to me and asks, "excuse...
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    I don't hear much about Liability Insurance anymore...

    turnforthenurse replied to ilmbg's topic in General Nursing

    Ever since a nursing instructor told me she got called into court for something that happened 20 years ago, I make sure I NEVER go without malpractice insurance. It's too cheap not to carry
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    Favorite scrubs brands

    turnforthenurse replied to thelittledoe's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Definitely Koi! I just don't like how they're so expensive. I also like Wink. The material is rough/very starchy, but I love the functionality of them. SOOOOOO many pockets that come in
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    From the floor to the ER

    turnforthenurse replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Emergency

    Awesome! Thanks for the suggestions, everyone! What about any tips with dealing with peds? Especially when it comes to having to draw blood or start an IV? I was in the ER again last night (yay!)...
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    How much experience before being charge nurse

    turnforthenurse replied to babysteps25's topic in First Year After Licensure

    For us, it is $1. I agree, some nights it just isn't worth it. At
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    Will LTAC help me get to ICU?

    turnforthenurse replied to lawandaluxnurse's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    I think LTAC would, especially since that will give you MV
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    Tricks of the trade: Diversion- stories of the stupid and sly?

    turnforthenurse replied to SuzieVN's topic in General Nursing

    We had an RN who was diverting narcotics. Everyone knew it, too. She was showing signs of withdrawal at work along with pinpoint pupils. She would always pull ALL of her patient's narcs at the...
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    I am SO mad.

    turnforthenurse replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Students

    That could be grounds for dismissal from the program. Sure, you can share your battle stories with one another, but on something like Facebook (and checking in!) is highly inappropriate. If that...
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    So the boss says "When a call light goes off, consider that an error"

    turnforthenurse replied to mindlor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It seems like the most unrealistic claims and ideas come from those who haven't been at the bedside in a long
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    Which Specialty Get the Most New Grad Applicants?

    turnforthenurse replied to Morningdew2112's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Specialty areas, like ICU & ED (especially those two) along with L&D and NICU are very popular with new grads. Most do not want to get "stuck" in med-surg but I think spending some time in...