LegzRN

LegzRN

CEN, CPEN, RN-BC

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  1. Nursing School Horror Stories...from those of us that survived!

    LegzRN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    People who are in nursing school now ask me about my experience and it's always the same. If I had to do it again... I wouldn't

  2. Things that make nursing better...

    LegzRN replied to xtxrn's topic in General Nursing

    ISTATS for a quick troponin or for a chem12 instead of waiting around for the patients labs to come back before you send them over for a CT w IV

  3. Nurse locator devices...

    LegzRN replied to JRP1120, RN's topic in General Nursing

    We use both phones and HillRom locators... I'm a fan of the little green light that pops up when a staff member is in the

  4. What's the craziest getup you've ever seen?

    LegzRN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'd appreciate you not talking about me on this forum. Don't hate, I make my American Pride look

  5. Too young to be a nurse??

    LegzRN replied to eschoolgirl's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I became licensed at the age of 19, and of course people had their own views about a nurse of that age, but I think that would come with any job. I feel that a 19 year old kid just starting out on...

  6. What do you do with motorcycle helmets after a motorcycle accident?

    LegzRN posted a topic in Emergency

    Hello all, Just wondering, what do you do with your patients' helmets when they come in by EMS to your emergency department after a motor cycle accident? We don't have a protocol on this, but unless...

  7. CC Posible Over Dose

    LegzRN posted a topic in Emergency

    Ambulatory to ED treatment room at 2am, chief complaint overdose. When asked what the patient took, patient replies "Ritalin... ya know to get me in a chill mood... then Xanax... a lot of Xanax.......

  8. The dumbest thing you've ever heard...

    LegzRN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ahhh hahahha you're bringing back fond memories of my childhood growing up in Central

  9. Question About Ventriculostomies

    LegzRN replied to mooremds's topic in General Nursing

    Preservative free normal saline

  10. What do you do with motorcycle helmets after a motorcycle accident?

    LegzRN replied to LegzRN's topic in Emergency

    Great discussion! Love the input, and I'll definitely change the way I do things. I've never had a patient ask me to keep the helmets, but I can see how they can hold a sentimental value. I don't...

  11. What do you do with motorcycle helmets after a motorcycle accident?

    LegzRN replied to LegzRN's topic in Emergency

    Ok, I agree with these statements. These helmets are your property, but to play devils advocate here... What about the clothes we cut off of you during a trauma? Or the car door we tear apart...

  12. what are these yellow gowns for?

    LegzRN replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe they were on a Soap Suds Enema

  13. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    LegzRN replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    Tonight pt came in, chief complaint "blood in semen after ejaculation." ...he was accompanied to the treatment room by his

  14. The dumbest thing you've ever heard...

    LegzRN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Verbatim from one of PA Fayette's county finest: "I used to be normal, but then I ate Hardee's... now I'm just a little

  15. New ICU nurse

    LegzRN replied to BloodyMedic's topic in General Nursing

    Because you didn't go ED! Just playing! Good luck to you and your journey. You'll learn so much in the

  16. New ICU nurse

    LegzRN replied to BloodyMedic's topic in General Nursing

    paramedic to icu... I'm

  17. RN heading to the Air Force

    LegzRN replied to JJTRN's topic in Government, Military

    I can speak as an RN that has experienced the enlisted side of the Air Force. Out of all the different branches of the military, you'll have the highest standard of living. From what I've heard from...

  18. nurses,our ER system needs an overhaul.

    LegzRN replied to nobody067's topic in General Nursing

    So at what point did you call your primary doctor to make an

  19. Implement a RADICAL IDEA! "Medical plan of care."

    LegzRN replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    When I hear orders, I think more of someone ringing up some product in exchange for a monetary currency, not so much as "I order you to do this now!" It's like when you're at Wal-Mart and you're...

  20. Drug tests

    LegzRN replied to loveishope's topic in General Nursing

    I'd recommend taking the info with you since you'll pop + for benzos because of the

  21. Are the "chest thumpers" new?

    LegzRN replied to cogath's topic in General Nursing

    Rigs will carry them because it's kind of hard to run a code with a minimal number of people... don't see them in EDs too much, mostly because they're expensive and there are normally enough people...

  22. Can't sleep. Ever. And I'm getting fat.

    LegzRN replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    I rotate mids and nights, but that fits my lifestyle perfectly as I've never been a morning person. As far as exercising, I recommend finding a gym that's 24/7 so you won't have to adapt yourself to...

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

    LegzRN replied to NeoPediRN's topic in Emergency

    Don't be lazy... you only get one chance to make a first impression. Come off as proactive, willing to learn and

  24. Where do you keep your Medical tape??

    LegzRN replied to andy22's topic in General Nursing

    I do this, plus holster my scissors through the tape. I feel like an ER

  25. DUI Protocol

    LegzRN replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen those paddy wagons around when they do check points so they can transport larger groups of people to where ever they're going (hospital for blood draw, central booking,