Nursinist

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1. Neosporin and EMLA for 2nd degree burn?

   Nursinist replied to shanneff's topic in Emergency

   I recently finished a course for health-care professionals on aromatheraphy and would not hesitate to apply essential oil of lavender on burns--has miraculous healing

2. Would you seriously consider quitting nursing

   Nursinist replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

   I have been in your shoes many times!!!! How I wish someone could have given me the answer. You are the only one who can decide what is right for you. First, I would ask you to take a deep breath...

3. Nurse Quality Manager of the ED

   Nursinist replied to Driven Persistence's topic in Emergency

   I became an ER nurse because I intuitively knew it was the right fit for me. After 28 years, I still believe that my touch, eye contact & smile are as important as my education and experience....

4. Holding patients in ER

   Nursinist replied to Nursinist's topic in Emergency

   I wish to thank all of you for responding! I know this is an area of heated debate and shared governanace...the solutions must come from a collaborative effort---I in no way intended to "blame" the...

5. Holding patients in ER

   Nursinist posted a topic in Emergency

   My Manager has told us we are "not to chart" when we have an unsuccessful attempt at calling report to the floor or ICU. We are a very small facility and have no nursing supervisor or even a charge...

6. What would you do in my situation...?

   Nursinist replied to Nurse Ratchet's topic in General Nursing

   Read your note out loud and Listen to what you wrote, I think you find the obvious answer to your question. If not, please reconsider before you continue with your nursing