Guest03/15/15 BSN, RN

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  1. Guest03/15/15

    Safe/unsafe ER Transfer times to Inpatient Units

    Guest03/15/15 replied to Sashat3's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    At our hospital - the floor nurses come to the ER and retrieve their patients and bedside report. The exception of the "no fly zone" respectively at 0700-0730 and
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    What's your dress code at work?

    Guest03/15/15 replied to Nola009's topic in General Nursing

    We are color coded. All nurses wear all white - even in the
  3. Guest03/15/15

    Common Correctional Nursing Interview Questions

    Guest03/15/15 replied to Guest371144's topic in Correctional

    I work ft in an ER for past 5 years. I have my tncc, enpc, along with years of nonviolent crisis intervention (cpi). I deal with behavioral health, pink slips, detox, and etoh withdrawal symptoms on a...
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    Why are culturally stereotypical behaviors so tolerated?

    Guest03/15/15 replied to mclennan's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Sorry for my ignorance, but what is "Tagalog"
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    ED techs to start IVs?

    Guest03/15/15 replied to montecarlo64's topic in Emergency

    I'm jealous some of y'all who have techs that can straight cath, place foleys, and give enemas. Our emt/tech 1 can do ekgs and blood draws (if they are good) our medics/ tech 2 can do ekg, iv...
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    ED techs to start IVs?

    Guest03/15/15 replied to montecarlo64's topic in Emergency

    We have medics in our ER. They are capable of iv and blood
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    What is your ER like.....need advice?

    Guest03/15/15 replied to Theocbean's topic in Emergency

    I'd quit. They are pretty much throwing you under the bus. It's impossible to give adequate care for 17 ER patients to 1 nurse. Nope, not a
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    ER nurse to patient ratio

    Guest03/15/15 replied to MGHERRN's topic in Emergency

    From what was explained to me (Im still orienting ) is that they had the 3:1 ratio as a trial some time ago. They discovered it increased patient satisfaction, decreased ER stay time, decreased the...
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    6 weeks into my 12 week orientation and freaking out.

    Guest03/15/15 replied to joj0bo's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Im in the same boat as you. I will be starting my 5th week of orientation tomorrow in the ED. Its scary ...it truely is. I come home and make a list of everything *new* I see/do/meds. Then run through...
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    I just dont know how I feel...

    Guest03/15/15 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am in orientation at a very nice large hospital in the Emergency Department. So far I love it! The managers are nice and helpful, the charge nurses are delightful and more than willing to help,...
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    Dating another RN?

    Guest03/15/15 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I appologize - Im sure this topic has been beaten to death. I am taking classes for my position when I met another RN. We talked a lot and seemed to really hit it off. He asked me out and I was...
  12. Guest03/15/15

    Dating another RN?

    Guest03/15/15 replied to Guest03/15/15's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks. Ill be sure to have
  13. Guest03/15/15

    Do you shower right after your shift?

    Guest03/15/15 replied to CharlieTaco's topic in General Nursing

    Yes body fluids are everywhere. That doesnt mean I want to track splattered urine/blood from my scrubs onto the seat of my
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    Thick skin missing

    Guest03/15/15 replied to hurleygirli1's topic in General Nursing

    Also, I have NEVER seen a PCT 'positively ID EACH time'. I can just see that happening. PCT: "Can you please tell me your name and DOB?" PT: Mr. Jones 3/15/55 PCT: "Thank you Mr. Jones. I will now...
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    Thick skin missing

    Guest03/15/15 replied to hurleygirli1's topic in General Nursing

    Hello :) I can understand where you are coming from. I am in orientation myself in a fast paced ED. Im sorry if you feel like you didn't receive adequate orientation to your position. If they take you...
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    New Grad Resigned from 2 jobs within last 8 months

    Guest03/15/15 replied to buckheimer's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am grateful for my place of employment. RN/pt ratio is only 3:1 AND orientation is a minimum of 6 months. My preceptor and fellow co workers are pleasant and more than willing to help. I love it....
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    ER nurse to patient ratio

    Guest03/15/15 replied to MGHERRN's topic in Emergency

    At my facility - its normally 3:1 with each RN having their own paramedic assigned to them. Occassionally we are 4:1 if we have a
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    Do you shower right after your shift?

    Guest03/15/15 replied to CharlieTaco's topic in General Nursing

    I work in the ED where its common for people to come in with stuff coming out of each possible orifice. It can be a gross department at times. Like the nursing home dementia patient from a few days...
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    It's Not MY Responsibility to Get YOU Home...

    Guest03/15/15 replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Emergency

    We had a FF come into the ED a few nights ago asking for a pregnany test. Of course she was at the bottom of the triage list. She was on the cell phone (yes ) complaining how she had to wait for 5...
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    Nursing + Size/Strength

    Guest03/15/15 replied to breezy7's topic in General Nursing

    Its not WHAT you have ...its HOW you use it. Just use good body mechanics and it might surprise you how much you can lift.
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    I just dont know how I feel...

    Guest03/15/15 replied to Guest03/15/15's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks guys. I was wondering if there was an aspect of the situation I was missing. I guess not. I suppose it is kind of a compliment that the manager thought Id be a better asset to the team then...
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    Common drug allergy cheat sheets

    Guest03/15/15 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, Im a fairly new nurse. I was looking to find a list of the most common allergies and what meds are included. Ex. PCN allergy includes augmentin. zosyn, keflex, ancef ...plus others. Links...
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    Increase abuse of Bath Salts

    Guest03/15/15 replied to WendyBensonRN's topic in Addictions

    I am in ED orientation ((love the ED)). Anyways, I had my first expirence with a patient with bath salt high today. The pt came in unresponsive and went through fits of unconciousness and severe...
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    Rx Adderall for a nurse

    Guest03/15/15 posted a topic in General Nursing

    During a recent dr. visit, it was recommended that I should be placed on Adderall. I refused because I thought I wouldnt be able to work while taking the medication since it contains amphetamine. I...
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    Rx Adderall for a nurse

    Guest03/15/15 replied to Guest03/15/15's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I wouldnt be taking it for those reasons. That would be an added