tridil2000

tridil2000 MSN, RN

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  1. Scheduling lunch breaks in the ED

    tridil2000 replied to Elle2's topic in Emergency

    techs??? did you say techs??? 6 of them??? this is in sweeden??? we have 1 for a 20 bed ed! never see them myself! nly in

  2. Things you wish you would have known!

    tridil2000 replied to VeryPlainJane's topic in General Nursing

    use a flashlight when doing a female cath and you'll get it everytime. if your patient shows a change in mental status, do a fingerstick. you can put electrodes on someone's back (confused and pulling...

  3. Any Nurses/Nursing Students With Latex Allergy?

    tridil2000 replied to RDH2RN's topic in General Nursing

    american disability act. if they have to make handicap accessible bathrooms, surely they can supply latex free gloves!

  4. Any Nurses/Nursing Students With Latex Allergy?

    tridil2000 replied to RDH2RN's topic in General Nursing

    american disability act. if they have to make handicap accessible bathrooms, surely they can supply latex free gloves!

  5. "Job Fair"

    tridil2000 replied to emsboss's topic in General Nursing

    although i now live near philly, i grew up in north jersey. i would recommend robert wood johnson, overlook or morristown memorial. i used to work at overlook, and if i still lived up there, would...

  6. "Job Fair"

    tridil2000 replied to emsboss's topic in General Nursing

    although i now live near philly, i grew up in north jersey. i would recommend robert wood johnson, overlook or morristown memorial. i used to work at overlook, and if i still lived up there, would...

  7. "Job Fair"

    tridil2000 replied to emsboss's topic in General Nursing

    where are you interviewing? i am in

  8. "Job Fair"

    tridil2000 replied to emsboss's topic in General Nursing

    where are you interviewing? i am in

  9. Any Nurses/Nursing Students With Latex Allergy?

    tridil2000 replied to RDH2RN's topic in General Nursing

    hi! some multidose vials have latex in the stopper as well as syringes. just an fyi. hospitals were warned about this in 2002. however, i would bet there are a few out there that either do not know or...

  10. Any Nurses/Nursing Students With Latex Allergy?

    tridil2000 replied to RDH2RN's topic in General Nursing

    hi! some multidose vials have latex in the stopper as well as syringes. just an fyi. hospitals were warned about this in 2002. however, i would bet there are a few out there that either do not know or...

  11. Have anyone else heard of "basic care NURSES"?

    tridil2000 replied to Nursingangel's topic in General Nursing

    . I was also allowed to perform ABG's. let me ask you, if you hit their nerve, are you liable??? are you insured for malpractice? My older sister is a MA and she can also set casts but she works for...

  12. Have anyone else heard of "basic care NURSES"?

    tridil2000 replied to Nursingangel's topic in General Nursing

    . I was also allowed to perform ABG's. let me ask you, if you hit their nerve, are you liable??? are you insured for malpractice? My older sister is a MA and she can also set casts but she works for...

  13. Have anyone else heard of "basic care NURSES"?

    tridil2000 replied to Nursingangel's topic in General Nursing

    Not too christian-like to rip people off! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: LOL LOL!! Aint that the TRUTH! :angryfire i just sent my email to the

  14. Have anyone else heard of "basic care NURSES"?

    tridil2000 replied to Nursingangel's topic in General Nursing

    Not too christian-like to rip people off! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: LOL LOL!! Aint that the TRUTH! :angryfire i just sent my email to the

  15. Nurse Quality Manager of the ED

    tridil2000 replied to Driven Persistence's topic in Emergency

    i am not sure how long you've done this, or if you are in a teaching hospital, but i will share with you my experience. i have been a critical care nurse for 17 years. i am usually in the er, but i...

  16. Phenergan Supp given to toddler; child dies

    tridil2000 replied to Mom23's topic in Emergency

    even if there was an error in the dosage of phenergan, whether it was the order itself, or the nurse's error, i truly believe this child's demise was a result of lack of fluids. dehydration kills...

  17. Personality traits suited for ER??

    tridil2000 replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in Emergency

    i have to agree a lot with this post. i have been doing both er and icu/ccu for 17 years and love both for different reasons. the er gives you that immediate gratification... an intervention you do,...

  18. CEN test coming up

    tridil2000 replied to Victoriakem's topic in Emergency

    this is great, vic. it is vic right? again, i didn't know coke could be detected up to 36 hours! i'm glad we're doing this!! ok, back to those mast trousers.... 1. what must you check before using...

  19. CEN test coming up

    tridil2000 replied to Victoriakem's topic in Emergency

    thanks! i didn't know the retrovir one! another 5 for you: 1. ruptured esophagus needs what right away? 2. pinpoint pupils are a sign of what overdose? 3. after falling, pt c/os of back pain and xrays...

  20. CEN test coming up

    tridil2000 replied to Victoriakem's topic in Emergency

    i am also taking the test in october! i took it years ago. how about we go back and forth with some questions and answers! i'll post 5 and then you cna post 5. this way, we can study and help one...

  21. Is it possible to titrate paralytics?

    tridil2000 replied to Diprivan/Vented's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    i float to icu and er. in the er, we sedate people with diprovan all the time. it is the best drug imo. i have never seen a problem after using it yet. in the unit, we stop all sedatives 12 hours...

  22. This article disturbs me

    tridil2000 replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of people go into nursing school thinking that this is going to be an easy job with fabulous pay. Where THAT rumor got started, I'd like to know. ~~ bc people compare us to waitresses, cashiers,...

  23. CEN exam

    tridil2000 posted a topic in Emergency

    i will be taking the cen exam this fall. the last time i took it was about 11 years ago. i am looking for any info and /or study guides. if any of know of any good web sites (i am specifically looking...

  24. CEN exam

    tridil2000 replied to tridil2000's topic in Emergency

    hey needsmore$$ would you be interested in sellling those audio tapes!?? i just saw them on amazon! wow! big $$ anyway, since you need more money...lol thought i'd ask! email me:

  25. Here's what AAs really think of CRNAs

    tridil2000 replied to Athlein1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Why does the ASA support us. Very simple - we are not their competitors. We exist solely for one purpose and that is to allow the MDA to supervise and bill for up to 4 anesthetizing locations at once....