NurseOnAMotorcycle ASN, RN

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    giving D50 for hyperkalemia

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to NurseT88's topic in Patient Medications

    Yup, just push it in, doesn't need to be over a certain amount of time. The important part of the equation, though is the INSULIN. Insulin hides the extra potassium in the cells (just like sugar)...
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    I'm proud of you, FERN.

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to bebbercorn's topic in Emergency

    Thank you for your kind words. I needed to hear them
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    TAXI DISCHARGES

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    We assess the pt's ability to care for themselves or have a support system and then plan with social work from there. We never send a nursing home pt via
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    New grad starting in ED in 2 months, what to review?

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to Nolli's topic in Emergency

    Here ya go.
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    11am-11pm ER nurse help!

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to george907's topic in Emergency

    My advice: take a lot of deep, slow breaths. ESPECIALLY when it hits the fan. Take just a second and make a list of "to do" on a post it and prioritize. If it gets near overwhelming, ask for...
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    Kudos to ER Nurses

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to ttaylor20's topic in Emergency

    Thanks! I'm in love with ER nursing. I can't see it changing anytime soon but you never know. I'm currently planning to be a "lifer" and be a 20 year vet of bedside ER nursing some
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    Patient ratio/assignment, acuity and holdings

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to anursedad's topic in Emergency

    1:4 is ideal but we often have 6:1. 3 rooms and 3 hall
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    Holding Hands at Work

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to Mavrick's topic in General Nursing

    You made me cough up my coffee. That was a good
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    Help! ED or ICU? I cannot decide.

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to lisa2627's topic in General Nursing

    ICU tends to be more for the nurses who have to know every detail of one or two patients to the milliliter. Emergency is more about stabilize and send (home, floor, OR/cath lab, ICU). Huge amounts of...
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    Taking care of DNR patients. The point?

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to cholmes1223's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting that we have two different types of new nurses on this board. OP has vented and then apologized. The other has thrown a temper tantrum. OP, I hope you can see how much we appreciate your...
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    Taking care of DNR patients. The point?

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to cholmes1223's topic in General Nursing

    Prhodes, Ruby Vee is one of the most amazing teachers on this site and helps anyone who asks without any reason or profit from it. She is knowledgeable and giving if as opinionated as anyone else. I...
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    Sleep/dreams

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    Occasionally. My kids tell me all the time when I've been "sleep-nursing" again. It usually comes after a particularly bad night. I don't usually go to the point of sleepwalking, but I do a lot of...
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    Repeat trops and ekgs?

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to applesxoranges's topic in Emergency

    Ours are generally labs and ekg q6 hours x3. If inpatient, they usually order it q8 x2. If they want to discharge, they will do a single repeat as early as q4 hours, but I've never heard of q2 or...
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    Head to toe assessment, New grad ED

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to summerforever's topic in Emergency

    In the E.D. we see people from all walks of life in every mode of dress and undress. Our head to toe assessments is usually just an quick eyeball for danger signs: 1. are they sweaty? 2. unable to...
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    how can i help my mom destress from her ER job l?

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to mymomsmyhero's topic in Emergency

    Lots of snugly hugs. My kids (middle schoolers) are my best support. I will come home after a particularly sad night and the kids will snuggle with me and tell me about how they brag about me at...
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    I hate night shift

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to Wrangler156's topic in General Nursing

    What was said by everyone: You are unhappy. Let's help you feel better! What was said by Callie: Stay crying and vomiting like
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    Adequacy of orientation

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to Photofosterrn's topic in General Nursing

    I was cringing to read The Commuter's experience, and I really hope that it is the exception and not the rule for new grads at their first job. I am orienting another floor nurse to the emergency dept...
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    If only they really would...

    NurseOnAMotorcycle posted a topic in General Nursing

    Medicare to Use Physician and Nurse Surveys to Rate Patients for Compensation | GomerBlog Washington, D.C. – Medicare announced groundbreaking plans to use physician and nurse surveys to rate...
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    ER Wishlist Items!

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to HappyKYRN's topic in Emergency

    Wow. That is cool and difficult. I would say CNAs. You know, someone specifically to help get people to the bathroom and help with getting blankets, drinks, etc. VS for nonacute
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    Being Nurse Ratched

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to proud nurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Another option is to show them the softer side: share the sad stories, how you worry about X patient even though they were discharged, how sweet little Y patient made you smile.. ..or you can...
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    Higher Calling

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to guest449786's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    To the original question, I would like to pose this: Are doctors also discussing whether or not they had a higher calling or are in it for the money? I'm pretty sure they
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    If only they really would...

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to NurseOnAMotorcycle's topic in General Nursing

    It's a parody website called GomerBlog.com for medical professionals. It's the medical version of "The
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    Black Humour

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to Tenebrae's topic in Nursing Humor

    And that's why you never share this stuff online. Judgy MacJudge-sons and the judging. I have indeed developed a sense of gallows humor but as much as I would like to laugh with someone just to keep...
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    Want to be a nurse, just no butt wiping or other yucky stuff please

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Wouldn't want NOADLS to feel that the posts are unappreciated, of
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    Want to be a nurse, just no butt wiping or other yucky stuff please

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    That's a big load of