Robublind

Robublind

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  1. Favorite and least favorite diagnoses?

    Robublind replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

    Fav= any pt with a legit emergent medical problem Least= That etoh who just woke up but isn't sober enough to flush out the door. and The one with the family who is telling you how much pain...

  2. D5W vs. D5 NS

    Robublind replied to LucyLu's topic in Patient Medications

    The links from 07 are

  3. Starting online RN-BSN program while in new grad ER residency

    Robublind replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in Emergency

    I wouldn't, I'm guessing this is a hospital you want to be permanently hired at right? and it doesn't require a BSN? I would be treating this as a 18 month interview. Everyday you go to work you need...

  4. Do nurses use their wristwatch in real life nursing?

    Robublind replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    Too expensive, save it for when you are going clubbing. I think about whats going to happen to my watch when my pt vomits on it. Think cheap,

  5. Do nurses use their wristwatch in real life nursing?

    Robublind replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    Everyday, I don't go to work without it. (HR, lab draws, charting), I need the digital set to 24hr because I need every brain cell to do my job and doing the math to switch from 12hr to 24hr would put...

  6. really??? (sigh)

    Robublind replied to exit96's topic in General Nursing

    Geez, someone needs a camel bad. I agree, I'm not paid to be a role model but can we leave the cigarette stink in the parking lot or at home. I have a kid in my ED with asthma with lungs tight as a...

  7. Interview questions for Nursing Orientation class

    Robublind replied to krista_jorunnr's topic in Emergency

    I would say waiting tables serving drugs, NG tubes, foleys, and ivs. Goals of saving lives, keeping the orders straight and getting rid (street or floor) of the patients as quickly as

  8. Stereotyped...and not sure what I should do

    Robublind replied to gorjos's topic in Men in Nursing

    I have to agree, except I will say grow some skin. Or look up what Betty White says about a lady parts and grow one of those. Do these 4 things and your co worker will be happy every time you walk in...

  9. white nurse shoes

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

    Look at New Balance. You can usually find them at the outlet

  10. Best one sentence handoff report

    Robublind replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

    He came back today, you had him yesterday, nothing

  11. Looking for a good Diagnostic Lab results book...

    Robublind replied to JuLeSx7d7's topic in Emergency

    I like this one too. The best book is the one have in my pocket, not the one in my locker or at

  12. How'd You Get Your ER Job?

    Robublind replied to commonsense's topic in Emergency

    I agree with the HR rep. Not that I think you should lie but if they didn't ask if you are going to nursing school, I would keep it private. Why?First, they don't want you to practice your new found...

  13. Starting ADN prog this month. I have a B.S. already. Will this help me get a job?

    Robublind replied to Naturalist's topic in General Students

    Start the ADN program and apply to an accelerated BSN if available in your area. If you don't get into the BSN stay with the ADN. Yes it is easier for a BSN to get a job in some areas. No your BS in...

  14. New name for nurses who are men

    Robublind replied to midlife101's topic in Men in Nursing

    From some of these posts: RN-SOH -"Registered No sense of humor" My title: "no Im not your doctor, Im your

  15. ED basics, as if there was such a thing...

    Robublind replied to maydaymalone's topic in Emergency

    CP = 12lead ECG, line and lab (iv and pull stardard labs, we call it a rainbow), O2, asa (aspirin), nitro (remember only one not the whole bottle), monitor, CXR Syncope = 12 lead, line and lab,...

  16. What do I need to bring?

    Robublind replied to JessiekRN's topic in Emergency

    Notepad until I leave it somewhere, then I steal one from another nurse who left it on the counter until one of my pt pukes on it, then postit notes from the unit sec when she isnt looking, then for...

  17. best scrub pants?

    Robublind replied to meghan91's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Koi are comfy but I feel naked in them. Lets face it, if you are in an acute care setting stuff is going to get on you pants and the koi fabric is too thin. I like aviator scrubs pants, thicker...

  18. Paramedic Shears for ED nurses

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

    I like Clauss Titanium shears. Less than $9 with free shipping. Search on amazon for Clauss 18053 7" True Professional Titanium

  19. Humor: You Might be an ER Nurse

    Robublind replied to TrafalgarRN's topic in Emergency

    You can keep a straight face when you ask your pt "how it got up there" and they respond " I sat on

  20. Potassium question...

    Robublind replied to Soflo_RN's topic in General Nursing

    3.4 K critical.... really. Sounds like this doc needs a couple of 2am phone calls for some other "critical labs", that usually fixes this type of doctor

  21. In flight Emergency with the proper equipment

    Robublind posted a topic in Emergency

    Question: you are on an airline being asked to intervene in a "medical emergency"...chest abd pain of 10. You open the airline's med bag and the morphine is in ampules. Of course no filter needle.......

  22. Clogs for Men

    Robublind replied to duque121's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I disagree, we wear pajamas to work, do we need to wear slippers

  23. In flight Emergency with the proper equipment

    Robublind replied to Robublind's topic in Emergency

    Thanks, great

  24. In flight Emergency with the proper equipment

    Robublind replied to Robublind's topic in Emergency

    First, I'm not taking the airline's word on liability and risking my license & personal worth per what they say. Second, they are most likely disposable stethoscope but that is ok. I won't want...

  25. what am I doing wrong?

    Robublind replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Are you able to get the blood draw??? If not your going right through the vein. If are able to draw blood.. no fishing or chicken feet..pressure, pressure, pressure after the the butterfly is remove....