NurseOnAMotorcycle ASN, RN

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    CEN and then CCRN

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to Lev's topic in Emergency

    I love that you are trying to get better acquainted with the specialty you chose. It really shows that you are committed to being there and not just using it as a pay check or a stepping stone to...
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    Do you believe that socioeconomics and educations are biggest factors?

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to tarotale's topic in Emergency

    Best. Post. EVER!! You win the
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    Why do you think nurses leave the profession?

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to Nacki's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Ruby, I want to "like" that a million
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    Why do you think nurses leave the profession?

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to Nacki's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Because this: https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/ana-position-nurse-962558.html
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    ANA Position on Nurse Fatigue

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I read the article about how administration needs to limit overtime hours and not make us work our full hours before or after training days. I also read about how it's my own responsibility to make...
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    Preceptors: your favorite thank you gift

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

    Best thank you ever: a card with a sincere note. I tucked it into our family photo
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    Burnout or just Cranky?

    NurseOnAMotorcycle posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    In the last two weeks, I've found myself increasingly frustrated with the whining. My coworkers are whining that they have to do their jobs (whether it be transport, techs, RNs, or providers)....
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    er nurse

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to FutureNurseB88's topic in Emergency

    Emergency nursing is always go-go-go with every order being a stat order and no matter how many patients you take care of, there are 15+ more waiting. Meds are always due, vital signs every hour or...
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    Care Plan help....

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to cmj806's topic in General Students

    I think the words you were looking for are: "Thank
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    Worst interview ever

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to AOx1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Old thread but this happened recently... A patient's family was badgering the staff constantly saying everything was too slow, the water tasted bad, the pillows weren't fluffy enough, the staff are...
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    Cultural Diversity and Tattoos

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to OwlieO.O's topic in General Students

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    Care Plan help....

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to cmj806's topic in General Students

    Ok that's more clear. How to Write a Care Plan: So first, you need a patient (even if it is imaginary) with problems. Second, write any signs/symptoms they might be having. Look through the list of...
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    New Grad in the ER ... ADVICE PLEASE!

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to Guest838984's topic in Emergency

    First off, congratulations!! Going from new grad to RN is huge!! Don't worry, skills will come! Starting in the E.R. is exactly the same as starting anywhere as a new grad. You feel like you don't...
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    Care Plan help....

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to cmj806's topic in General Students

    So what is the actual assignment you are having difficulty with? Do you need to find a theorist to research? Do you have a scenario to do a care plan on? Tell us the exact assignment and then tell...
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    HUGS?!

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to sparky605's topic in General Students

    But you also need to be a smart and practical nurse who knows when it it a bad idea. Use good judgement. You're not only taking care of the ideal patient and family who needs some TLC but also...
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    Mock Code Blue Scenerio

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to mtillman's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, how about this? A 68yo man visiting his wife at the hospital states to her RN that he feels nauseated but he always feels that way at a hospital. After another second, he says how hot he feels...
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    Best ER Tricks what it meant is like putting two tourniquet to get the IV

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to Wantoknow-rn's topic in Emergency

    Ok, I completely lost it when I read that. Thanks a
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    Conscious Sedation in ED

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to foragreatergood's topic in Emergency

    Sedation levels Also, be careful when trying to differentiate conscious sedation and deep sedation. Back when I was in orientation, I was apparently doing conscious sedation charting with propofol...
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    NGT PROTOCOLS

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to angelmd26's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on the school. I learned to insert an NG on the job in the emergency dept. (I also don't know what a "nurse doctor" is. Didn't see anything about it on google search,
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    Post your salary

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to btf5's topic in General Nursing

    Also, why are you asking?
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    I/O in ER

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in Emergency

    They measure it because on the floor it is a constant vigilance method of measuring kidney functions and fluid/electrolyte balances. They can also use it to spot possible diagnoses. If someone with...
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    I/O in ER

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in Emergency

    You sound really frustrated. Did you really want answers or did you just want to
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    "Your ER sucks!" and other pleasantries...how you handle them?

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to livingthedream77's topic in Emergency

    Had a pt apologize for repeatedly swearing at me by saying "I don't like to be a b!+Pt complained about me to anyone that would listen. Apparently I wasn't as impressed by the level of "good at it"...
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    Dealing with Gossip

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to pppp87's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Do this: 1. Hold one hand up palm away from you. 2. say (deadpan and calm)
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    BEST Ebola Theories

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Hungry