Robublind

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  1. Spanish for nurses

    Robublind posted a topic in Emergency

    Hey I need to take a Spanish course for nurses, can anyone recommend one? Do you take it? THanks. I want to be able to do an ER assessment without using the translation

  2. Which stethoscope?

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

    I agree my Drug guide, tabers, lab guide and disease & disorder guide (all the information I needed for my paperwork) on my phone save me in school. Out of school, I use mainly the drug guide and...

  3. What is the best stethescope for an ER nurse?

    Robublind replied to ERNURSEFINALLY's topic in Emergency

    Its Cardiology III vs Master Cardiology again... I like the STC. I think you will be ok with any "good" stethoscope to start, wait and see what you need once you are in the ED. Then spend your

  4. Triage System in ED

    Robublind replied to Hooch's topic in Emergency

    Got a paper to

  5. Won't get a job in 2 years? - ADN student in South Carolina

    Robublind replied to joe2's topic in Men in Nursing

    I have heard that North Dakota and Texas have the best job markets for new grads. I don't know if the job market is going to change that much in 2yrs. Personally, I think a unit secretary is a better...

  6. RN, BSN student hoping to work in the ED after graduation

    Robublind replied to UGAdawgGirl's topic in Emergency

    Before you go further, why do you want to work in the ED? This is the question they are going to ask you and you need a good answer. Right now getting a job in a hospital is hard enough, as a new...

  7. A question for those who use a Nurse Pro Pack or fanny pack or any other kind of pack

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

    Agree with above, fanny pack = bacteria magnet. Are you going to wash that after every shift? Get scrubs with pockets...what are you carrying? Scissors, pens, stethoscope, tape, smartphone, reading...

  8. Amiodarone in low heart rate

    Robublind replied to Nurse SMS's topic in Patient Medications

    Agree no reason to hold, some hosp have standard orders ie hold for SBP less than or HR less than. Our SBP less than 90 HR less than 50. Muro that is a great avatar. I wish I could get away with it on...

  9. Just a question to understand the ER better

    Robublind replied to sheilahdee's topic in Emergency

    First, glad your dad is ok I maybe late to this but can we agree 1) this guy (even without looking at him) should have been triage at a level 2 and not a level 1? 2) the person with an attitude at...

  10. Which would be better? ADN or BSN?

    Robublind replied to Reckless96's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Agree, go to a state school and get a BSN. The job market, which is still depressed right now, isn't going to be that much better in 2yrs verse 4 yrs. Take your pre req at a community college (take...

  11. Carharrt Scrubs!

    Robublind replied to Mike A. Fungin RN's topic in Men in Nursing

    I would love to buy these but 2 deal breakers: Not enough pockets (one pocket on the shirt), Not big enough (my shoulders wont fit into these). I wear aviation scrubs: tons of pockets and come in...

  12. Certifications for an ER nurse

    Robublind replied to lyttlemomma's topic in Emergency

    Not all ED positions require TNCC or ENPC. In our area you only need them if you are working in a trauma center. That being said TNCC and ENPC are great classes to take. They teach you how to do a...

  13. Is a tablet a good investment for nursing school

    Robublind replied to clclc4444's topic in Nursing News

    The answer is

  14. New vs used books vs renting

    Robublind replied to Kimynurse's topic in General Students

    I bought all my books used on Amazon and then sold them all back on amazon. Some of the books like Peds and OB, I actually made a profit on. But now I think renting is a good option for your Dosage...

  15. Medication tidbits an ER nurse should always know

    Robublind replied to RNstdntSVSU's topic in Emergency

    IV pepcid - put in 50ml bag of ns and drip it in over 10min.(less likely to drop BP) Morphine/diluadid iv no matter the age put them on a pulse 02(Ive had young ones tank) and doc a bp prior to adm....

  16. Organizing yourself in the ER?

    Robublind replied to CAllen44's topic in Emergency

    Yes I also have a notepad in every room right next to the sink I use one to dry my hands and one to write a note (VS, med list). A "paper brain" doesn't work in the ED. I use the tracking board as...

  17. Ran out of time[nclex-RN] ..255 questions

    Robublind replied to Indian_rn2b's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    As I understand the test, the computer could not decide if you passed. That is not a good thing but not that bad either. It means that you were on the borderline during the entire test. You did not do...

  18. I think I should learn to sew. Can't find perfect scrubs.

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

    Have you tried aviation scrubs? I love them, tons of pockets and so many sizes. If you create your own pattern, there are companies in Korea that will sew them cheap, unbelievable

  19. Nurse/Patient ratio in the ED?

    Robublind replied to jlan79's topic in Emergency

    I think you guys need to talk with the union rep about this. 15 is unsafe for the pt and your

  20. Adult ER nurse....advice on Pedi patients

    Robublind replied to danggirl's topic in Emergency

    Great post Esme, ENPC and TNCC are great courses. Only thing I would add to peds assessment are they making tears: if they are making tears they are hydrated. As for basic care, I find that getting...

  21. Can a Nurse have a Tattoo???

    Robublind replied to futurenurse'15's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You can have a tattoo, but if it is visible it is going to make get a job harder. Right now it isn't easy to find a job out of school with or without a tattoo. Search this site for "new grad" and you...

  22. Stethoscope for New Grad

    Robublind replied to MindiRN724's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    yep, I think it is the best

  23. What supplies do I need for med-surg?

    Robublind replied to Nurse ABC's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I second the watch, I might add ink pen and reading glasses (if you have been out for 20 yrs, you are as old as I am, the writing on the rx bottles is tiny, I carry a $10 pair with me at

  24. Stethoscope for New Grad

    Robublind replied to MindiRN724's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Sounds like you are going to be listening to lungs all day long ....Master Cardiology or the STC. I would pick the STC because of the rubber finger holds. Less noise from moving your fingers. I have...

  25. Assessing the hyperglycemic patient

    Robublind replied to flyingchange's topic in Emergency

    As I understand your question: You are going to assess for everything that can go wrong with fluid and electrolyte imbalance. Neuro, cardio, pulmonary, GI and GU. Primary assessment in the ed with be...