Robublind

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  1. Just got my Littmann Master Cardiology Stethoscope..

    Robublind replied to Scrubz's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Yes it works

  2. Recommended Stethoscope for STUDENT!

    Robublind replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Some nursing schools require your scope to have a bell, ie two sides to listen from. Make sure it passes mustard before you buy. I think the littmann classic II is good for school. When I got a job I...

  3. Lawyer considering nursing

    Robublind replied to legaleagle30's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Well I have a JD and RN after my name. It depends if you like being an attorney or not. I couldn't stand it. I have run into a few of my fellow JD classmates in the ED, none of them are happy, they...

  4. How To Become an Emergency Nurse

    Robublind replied to happy_bunny_101's topic in Emergency

    Things to do in high school.... Take anatomy, chemistry and as much math as possible. Volunteer at your local

  5. Emergency Nursing - pros and cons?

    Robublind replied to jlan79's topic in Emergency

    I relatively new to the ER but I seen a few nurses transfer from other departments who did not like the ED If you like working from a schedule, one of those nursing students who had there whole day...

  6. Do you give mag off pump?

    Robublind replied to BellaInBlueScrubsRN's topic in Emergency

    Personally, the pumps we have in our hosp are pretty quick to use so I tend to put most of my IVs and piggy backs on pumps. If I have mag in a 1L banana bag I will run it to gravity. It is easier to...

  7. Can someone PLEEEEASE explain INSULIN DRIPS?

    Robublind replied to H_2_O's topic in MICU, SICU

    cliff notes version: D5 or food with the insulin help your body get rid of the

  8. 12 lead EKG resources?

    Robublind replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Cardiac

    first thing i would do is talk to your nursing educator, see if you can get a class together. i am looking to take the cen and was told to look at this company: meded's cen review with jeff solheim,...

  9. What does this ECG Say?

    Robublind replied to needtoknow_iq's topic in Cardiac

    you cannot evaluate these strips unless you look at the whole 12 lead ekg (looking for an mi? you need "elevated" st in 3 leads). taking 1 or 2 leads out doesn't give you a picture of what is going...

  10. Keeping track of your CEUs

    Robublind posted a topic in Emergency

    I'm a relatively new grad and after this year I will need to keep track of my CEUs for California board of nursing. How do the veterans do it, file folder, online etc Thanks for any

  11. Help! I am failing orientation.

    Robublind replied to amzyRN's topic in Emergency

    I seen a preceptor like this before. Information overload. This is someone you want to know after orientation to ask questions. Try a different preceptor. 1) see the new pt first, discharge pt last....

  12. Scrubs in the Emergency Department

    Robublind replied to Krystall's topic in Emergency

    Which country are based in? Just curious, I know as an American we like to ask this and in many places this is considered rude. So please forgive my Americanism. The way I would approach management is...

  13. Scrubs in the Emergency Department

    Robublind replied to Krystall's topic in Emergency

    Just curious, could you describe your uniform. I was looking a army.com and I see most of the nurses in there videos in lime green scrubs. Do you wear the heavy camo or the uniform that needs to be...

  14. Scrubs in the Emergency Department

    Robublind replied to Krystall's topic in Emergency

    I'm a little confused by your question. Are you asking if the hospital proves scrubs like the OR? or do you have the white nursing uniform ie "Dixie from Emergency tv show"? In our ER, the staff buys...

  15. Emergency Nursing Equipment

    Robublind replied to LiveHigh2012's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Yep, considered a med but that is why as soon as you see "suits" walking in the door you drop them off in the med room. When Im trying to get 2 large bore IVs in a hard stick pt who is circling the...

  16. Emergency Nursing Equipment

    Robublind replied to LiveHigh2012's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    smartphone with drug guide and calculator (used everyday) Pens more pens and still more pens (they get lost) I always have a 10cc syringe on me after RT did not have one to blow up a cuff after...

  17. How to get a job as a new grad in the E.R.?

    Robublind replied to Laurenslovely's topic in Emergency

    Classes or cert: ACLS and Pals minimum (have these before you apply)..TNCC great way to assess your trauma pt (not require but shows you are interested). Jobs: ER tech (in my area, hard to get) or...

  18. Med Shortages

    Robublind replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    Out of dilaudid (the drug seekers are having a fit), compazine since forever, morphine we only have in 10mg in 1ml carps (alot of wasting going on), ran out of zofran a month back but got it back in....

  19. Need some advice for when I graduate and start looking for a job?

    Robublind replied to Lucidity's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Get a job NOW as a unit secretary at a medium to big hospital. Why unit secretary and not a CNA? The stuff you will learn as a CNA will be taught to you in the 1 semester of nursing school: how to...

  20. Scrub tops on men

    Robublind replied to Nolander's topic in Men in Nursing

    If it is tucked in, how I am I going to show my plumber cleavage when I bend

  21. White scrubs- Keeping them WHITE!!

    Robublind replied to CruzanNurseRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Advice: Burn them when you graduate and never wear white scrubs

  22. Anyone use Meditech computer charting?

    Robublind replied to TooterIA's topic in Emergency

    This sounds like an old version of meditech. I have worked with this system at two hosp, one with an old version(sucks, F functions and all) and one with the latest version (very easy to chart). So it...

  23. new grad conundrum

    Robublind replied to hungryRN's topic in Emergency

    Easy, take the RN position. Get a year of experience and go where you want after

  24. What color scrubs do you wear?

    Robublind replied to MJB2010's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I want a cloak too. I always want to dress up as a vampire (the cloak not the fangs) to come into a patient room (give them second thoughts on hitting that call light one too many times) and leave...

  25. What color scrubs do you wear?

    Robublind replied to MJB2010's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    We wear what we want at our hospital but I like the dark colors because they hide stains better. Dark navy blue is the