NurseOnAMotorcycle ASN, RN

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    How would you handle this?

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to MedFlightDreams's topic in Emergency

    I'm not a traveler but had the same problem with a tech when I first started in the E.R. Just let them know that you really like how they are proactive but don't want them to order stuff under your...
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    Your Specialty & Why

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to AspiringNurseMW's topic in General Nursing

    I love emergency nursing. It's pure chaos and I revel in it! Peds, Adult, Geriatric, we get it all. I love that we are the ones who stabilize a pt and figure it all out for the rest of the...
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    My poor husband

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    My husband and I are dying laughing reading this thread
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    My poor husband

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    Oh dear, I'm just reading this post and it's already been edited. I don't even want to KNOW what the other posts said. I agree to get him in to a doc, but maybe you should still get him a gift or a...
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    Should I quit my job, sell my house and sail to Hawaii?

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I love the "people are so mean" posts with an insult at the
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    Problem with blood draws..

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to psmithlove's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you are doing ok. I'd check with someone who can see what you are doing for any tips. They can see where you might be able to get a better flow. Also, each vial only holds enough...
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    Scared & Confused

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to AshleelRenee's topic in Emergency

    It's really easy to feel like you are spinning circles when it's busy. When you do, take a second and 1.STOP, 2.THINK, 3.ACT. More than a med-surg floor, you can ask your teammates for help. When it...
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    nursing & tattoos

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to SN2014's topic in General Nursing

    To those talking about 80 year olds with tattoos, batwings, and how ridiculous they look: Are you seriously telling me that this bothers you? Because it sure looks to me like they are enjoying the...
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    nursing & tattoos

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to SN2014's topic in General Nursing

    I have plenty of patients in their 70s and 80s come through with old faded out tattoos or with multiple piercings. I don't even notice them until a thread like this pops up. I have tattoos. I have...
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    Mispronunciations That Drive You Nuts

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Well learn something new... I've only ever heard that word in the last couple of years in the ER, but on with the topic of mispronunciations. As I overheard an irate pt saying... "Don't you...
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    Mispronunciations That Drive You Nuts

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Two words that drive me crazy are "Conversate" instead of converse, speak, or talk) and "Orientate" instead of orienting or
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    New nurse and critical patients

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to fencer1119's topic in Emergency

    Ah ha ha ha haa!!! Everyone here knows that what should be isn't what actually is. I've had plenty of days where I've had three of these kinds of patients and 3 nonacute hallway beds at the same...
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    Am I Being Bullied?

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to wendey's topic in General Students

    *hugs!* Make friends with other people. You are not required to like your preceptor better than anyone else. That's where you are hurting yourself. I can see that you are someone that can talk to...
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    When a Doctor is very nasty...and

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

    It's not defamation of character, it's harassment and bullying. Keep emailing exact quotes to the admin and also explain about the toxic environment affects you and your coworkers (direct quotes or...
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    How different is ER nursing from floor nursing?

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to bear14's topic in Emergency

    I absolutely agree with ChristineN about the inability to schedule the day. Also, every order is stat or now. VS q hour or q2 hours. Pts are not allowed to eat. Everyone, and I mean everyone,...
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    How a stethoscope can get stolen?

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to osi2011's topic in General Students

    I have a pet tag on mine with my name and department on it so it can find its way back. I've seen MDs looking to return one but not remembering exactly who lent it to them (shears as well). So far...
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    scared nursing student

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to Lataria's topic in General Students

    The secret is this: By the end of the second semester, students have gotten used to the school's class format. Then the ystart to get too comfortable... and lazy. Don't get stuck in this trap!...
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    Um... Can you hit before you get hit?

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to tarotale's topic in Emergency

    Take up judo, aikido or jiu jitsu. It's a nonviolent redirection of force and uses submission holds (restraining) rather that
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    Do Nurses Get Traffic Tickets?

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to rachelita's topic in General Nursing

    HA HA
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    Venipuncture help

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to LauraRN14's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Also, veins tend to be in the same general area on most people. Study where yours and your friends and family are, for example, the one between 4th and 5th fingers on back of hand, 4 in the AC,
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    How Long Does It Take To Not Feel Like An Idiot (Advice Needed and Some Venting)?

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to MissEm's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There's a reason that it's called First Year nursing. :). Hang in there! Keep a mantra: it gets better, it gets
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    When is your shift over

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to joe007's topic in Emergency

    I agree about being over when you are off the unit. Last week I punched out, had my stuff over my shoulder and was walking past a non acute pt's room towards the exit when I turned and saw them in...
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    New nurses and the ER

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to SVT511's topic in Emergency

    It's the same as starting on any new floor. There will be people who hold judgement to see what kind of person you are, there will be extra friendly ones who are thrilled to have some more helping...
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    Help with passing first simulation please!!!

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to AFMedic112's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I hated simulations as a student. When I went to do them for real, I was happy I had done them. 45 minutes is enough time to really slow down and relax. What I got from reading your scenario is...
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    An ER nurse

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to PerfectlyNumb's topic in Emergency

    A. M. E. N.