NurseOnAMotorcycle ASN, RN

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  1. NurseOnAMotorcycle

    How to welcome a new staff member to the ED

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to thelema13's topic in Emergency

    Oh don't let them hear you say that at work... LOL!! We prank each other too. But not the new people. We generally give them some time to see if they have a sense of humor or not first. The "or...
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    A Mother Seeking Healthcare Career Advice for High School Junior

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to Psata's topic in Nursing Career

    I hated nursing school (or just school in general. Ha ha!) but I LOVE being a nurse!! It really gets to me some days when everyone is venting about how much it stinks to be a nurse. If she...
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    No teamwork in ED

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to hella_RN's topic in Emergency

    I think it really depends on the team. I noticed that you said your previous job had a great team but this one is terrible. When I work with my usual crew (our weekends "on" people) it's like...
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    help needed!!accidentally accessed/changed physician's medication reconciliation list

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to flightcrew's topic in General Nursing

    You were putting in a history. You did not order any new medications. You got help (a witness) and corrected the
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    WE WON! Let us know if you do.

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to JDougRN's topic in Emergency

    Old thread, but WE DID
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    Ideas in communicating with deaf and mute patient

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to hlsg90's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    THIS.
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    Stupid, I know, but more bad representations of NURSES on tv!

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to uRNmyway's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Ok, you owe me a new keyboard. I snarfed on mine. +1 to
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    what would you do in this situation

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to d00d00butter's topic in General Nursing

    Is this for real? Regardless of who you are (nurse, doctor, environmental, transport, etc) you get his @$$ to the E.R. or call for help if you
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    Runt of the Litter

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to elijahvegas's topic in Men in Nursing

    My husband is almost the exact size you are and he does all the heavy lifting (especially because he's the biggest in both of our families). Physical size isn't as good as nursing knowledge and know...
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    Violent patients.

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Despite being called a coward, I agree wholeheartedly. Floor nurses have it freaking hard. OP, don't mess around, just call
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    Violent patients.

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Brandy, don't forget we have a bigger advantage in the E.R. and ICU. Our nurses have the advantage of having a provider right there with them. Floor nurses don't. I really don't think you'd be...
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    Violent patients.

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    to clarify (dont see the "edit" button today): a coworker was lifted off the ground by a chokehold from behind by a
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    Violent patients.

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Have had PTs try to shiv a coworker with something they ripped off a wall, had another who was lifted off the ground in a choke hold from behind. Don't mess around. Just call security if you ever...
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    Violent patients.

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    1. Call security and tell them you're scared. They will come just because you asked. 2. Tell your charge that you want the pt on security watch. 3. Call the MD and get an order for a security watch on...
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    Nursing Student

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to Stacey2010's topic in General Students

    I say this to every student that expresses this... You are Never Alone!! If a code happens, the others will come to help you. If you have a lot to do all at once and are struggling, ask for help!...
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    Will I ever get over this? Personally or professionally.

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

    Doh! Taken in by an old thread! How
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    Will I ever get over this? Personally or professionally.

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

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    I don't know if I want ER or ICU

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to tarotale's topic in Emergency

    The thing you should do is to talk to the nurse manager and shadow for a shift to see if you like it or
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    Are Clinical Nursing skills teachable?

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to Weber's topic in Men in Nursing

    I don't see how any of those things affect nursing. Am I missing something? You have a normal IQ, you have a functional body, and you might have to take hormone replacement therapy just like a lot...
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    Didn't know where to put this, but help?

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to BeccaC623's topic in General Students

    It sounds like you've done everything appropriate in response to finding out they were MRSA/VRE. If you had any open wounds during their care, then I'd watch for infectious processes like a large...
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    Feed me, Seymour! When patients want forbidden food...

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to TrevyRN's topic in Emergency

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    Anyone else a Biker Nurse? ;)

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to NurseOnAMotorcycle's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Well, another season has come and has almost gone up here in the easily frozen North. I have noticed that an awful lot of m/c riders tend to gravitate towards the higher acuity areas (ex. E.R., ICU,...
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    Feed me, Seymour! When patients want forbidden food...

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to TrevyRN's topic in Emergency

    Two words, meanmaryjean...... Hamburger
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    Feed me, Seymour! When patients want forbidden food...

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to TrevyRN's topic in Emergency

    HI RUBY!! You're back! All is better in the world now. :) Yup, and I bet he went down in hospital history as "hamburger guy" to scare semi compliant pts into behaving. "Oh no, you don't want to be...
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    Emergency Room Skills

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to Nursepreneur's topic in Emergency

    The tendency to run toward a code or combative pt instead of