N1colina

N1colina

LTC, Family Practice, Meg/Surg

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  1. Whats your biggest pet peeve working in the ED?

    N1colina replied to Whts_Ur_Emergency?'s topic in Emergency

    I really appreciate when they stick around also, but don't you have translator phones available for when they

  2. Getting Report - what to ask for

    N1colina replied to thelittledoe's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Oh I'm so sorry... I just realized you were a PCA, not a nurse... So disregard that advice! I'm sorry. I think what you have listed is reasonable of a what a PCA should ask. You would want to ask how...

  3. Getting Report - what to ask for

    N1colina replied to thelittledoe's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Well, they should be telling you all of this. You shouldn't have to ask, unless they leave certain things out. Some give better report than others (obviously) but I think what you listed is great. You...

  4. Just another day right? NOT!

    N1colina replied to AggieNurse99's topic in Medical-Surgical

    That's what I'm saying! I've always had at least 20... That's why I'm wondering if SNF stood for something other than skilled nursing

  5. Just another day right? NOT!

    N1colina replied to AggieNurse99's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Does SNF stand for something other than skilled nursing facility? Or is that where you

  6. Thoughts on Pt Nurse ratio

    N1colina replied to pugmom79's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I live in NY (not NYC) and we have 4-5 on days, 5-6 on evenings, and 6-9 on nights (nights is always

  7. How do you organize your work day?

    N1colina replied to staceym's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Also- BIG deal on our floor- you want to check who is being discharged that day. There should be a list of people going. You want to make sure those patients are seen first, given all their meds, and...

  8. How do you organize your work day?

    N1colina replied to staceym's topic in Medical-Surgical

    You will definitely need some form of paperwork to get organized. Whether you use a clipboard, or just staple a few sheets of paper together. The instructors in our hospital (and I'm sure in most) are...

  9. Med surg patient ratio

    N1colina replied to pugmom79's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Depends on the shift on our floor. Ideally, we will have 4-5 patients on days (6 is a REAL busy day), 5-6 on evenings, and 7-9 on nights (we are always short on

  10. Does the ED stand for Emergency Department or the Everything Dumpster?

    N1colina replied to whichone'spink's topic in Emergency

  11. Does the ED stand for Emergency Department or the Everything Dumpster?

    N1colina replied to whichone'spink's topic in Emergency

    Good for you! Obviously this person has never worked in LTC... And we'll just leave it at that

  12. Does the ED stand for Emergency Department or the Everything Dumpster?

    N1colina replied to whichone'spink's topic in Emergency

  13. Does the ED stand for Emergency Department or the Everything Dumpster?

    N1colina replied to whichone'spink's topic in Emergency

    I stand corrected. I guess new research (new to me) shows that Tylenol can be nephrotoxic as well

  14. Does the ED stand for Emergency Department or the Everything Dumpster?

    N1colina replied to whichone'spink's topic in Emergency

    Just want to point out that all that APAP would be tough on your liver but either way, it sounds like BS that they didn't send you home with any pain meds after breaking your legs... 1 Lortab while...

  15. Registration Typos

    N1colina replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

    Hahaha that's

  16. Triage complaints- the good, the bad, and the shocking.

    N1colina replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    "It's a nursing website folks" didn't come off sarcastic to you? I'm pretty sure these people are well aware of it being a nursing website. This poster has stated some rude things to myself in the...

  17. Triage complaints- the good, the bad, and the shocking.

    N1colina replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    Wow... Quite miserable and sarcastic, aren't we? I'm sure what they meant by "all the medical mumble jumble" was that it was incorrectly stated, as the original poster admitted. She mentions a...

  18. Juggling a full time job and new ER internship, is it possible??

    N1colina replied to sharon2012rn's topic in Emergency

  19. Whats your biggest pet peeve working in the ED?

    N1colina replied to Whts_Ur_Emergency?'s topic in Emergency

    Vasovagal syncope (vay-zo-VAY-gul SING-cuh-pee) is the most common cause of fainting. Vasovagal syncope occurs when your body overreacts to triggers, such as the sight of blood or extreme emotional...

  20. Hilarious maternity nursing sayings/pics

    N1colina replied to RN2B123's topic in Nursing Humor

    Hilarious!!

  21. We need a bigger boat

    N1colina replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

    "Nice sleepy nursing home??" I'm guessing you've never worked in one

  22. Whats your biggest pet peeve working in the ED?

    N1colina replied to Whts_Ur_Emergency?'s topic in Emergency

  23. How do I know the ER is for me?

    N1colina replied to N1colina's topic in Emergency

    Thank you for your concern and your opinion on what you consider to be easy or difficult. I was simply stating my opinion, as well. Also, I wouldn't be so quick to judge on what I do with a patient...

  24. How do I know the ER is for me?

    N1colina posted a topic in Emergency

    Hi everyone. I just had an interview in the ED at the hospital I currently work at. The job is mine if I decide to pursue it (it was a bid). Now I'm not quite sure if I want it! Fact is I don't know...

  25. How do I know the ER is for me?

    N1colina replied to N1colina's topic in Emergency

    Sweet.