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  1. Extremely Offensive ER experience

    darkangel83 replied to NickB's topic in Emergency

    I went to the hospital because I could no longer stand the level of pain I was experiencing. 'Think of how humiliating as a nurse it is to admit that and than think how much more humiliating as a...

  2. ER Nursing vs Floor Nursing

    darkangel83 replied to RN_survivor's topic in General Nursing

    --good job! u convert that stress to some form of adrenaline rush and save people's lives!! :) but ER gets paid more right compared to floor nursing? I'm not sure how it works in the US...where I work...

  3. ER Nursing vs Floor Nursing

    darkangel83 replied to RN_survivor's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't been an ER nurse for very long...but I'll offer my opinion anyways :) --What qualities do I need to be an ER nurse? You probably already have a lot of them from floor nursing! I agree that...

  4. How to deal with mean old men

    darkangel83 replied to AMCNurse's topic in General Nursing

    This is a hospital not a hotel! Your insurance is paying to have your medical needs addressed...it is not paying for you to treat staff like

  5. Hospital Baby Blankets

    darkangel83 replied to michael79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    UGH!! I'm always catching parents shoving blankets under their babies once they get them into the corificeat. I take a different approach...and tell them how unsafe it is to add things into the...

  6. Please for the love of God.............

    darkangel83 replied to TinyRNgrl's topic in Emergency

    If you come WALKING into the ER don't be surprised when you are half-falling out of bed that I ask you to move yourself up in the stretcher...do NOT ask me to find a male nurse to LIFT YOU and move...

  7. Disposable Bedpans?

    darkangel83 replied to scarlet87's topic in General Nursing

    We use these products! They are really fantastic! We have a plastic slipper pan with these pulp insert for bedpans...all of the pulp products are put into a special machine and processed. There are...

  8. Humor: You Might be an ER Nurse

    darkangel83 replied to TrafalgarRN's topic in Emergency

    The thought has EVER crossed your mind to write a book...'suicide...getting it right the first time'. You look at a patient in the waiting room like they are an idiot when you are shocking someone who...

  9. Busiest Time For The ER

    darkangel83 replied to chimpanzee's topic in Emergency

    I think the great thing about working in the ER is that it is ALWAYS up in the air! However, SOMETIMES there will be a pattern...in our ER Sunday nights and Mondays are BRUTAL! The triage line is out...

  10. My achy breaky feet!

    darkangel83 replied to darkangel83's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks again for all of the great suggestions! I have already tried a few, with success

  11. My achy breaky feet!

    darkangel83 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi All! Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions for perking up my tired, aching feet? A pedicure sure is nice...if only I had the time/$$ to do it every week :) I am prepared to try any and all...

  12. Dream job if you weren't an RN

    darkangel83 replied to EDnursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm...something where I can be with lions, tigers, pretty much any kind of cat! Haha...crazy cat lady...I know... I also like the idea of being a professional world traveler, blogging all of my...

  13. My achy breaky feet!

    darkangel83 replied to darkangel83's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all of the great suggestions!! Starting today...I need to start loving my feet and all of these ideas will help

  14. how much orientation did you receive as a new grad?

    darkangel83 replied to tokmom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I started as a new grad in the ER (in Canada) and had a 2-day classroom orientation and 6 buddy shifts. I spend a LOT of time doing extra reading outside of work and, thankfully, I have very...

  15. HIPPA VIOLATION???

    darkangel83 replied to Misstlewis's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, I am confused. It seems from your original post that you are concerned about an information privacy violation...but, your main concern is the rudeness of the receptionist? Is that right? In that...

  16. DNR means what???

    darkangel83 replied to cloverleafLPN's topic in General Nursing

    AGREED! In our ER we are using a more specific method of determining final wishes with several categories including resuscitative care, medical care, and comfort care. So far, it is working out far...

  17. Advice on new ER job

    darkangel83 replied to mstaro00's topic in General Nursing

    Jump in with both feet, be ready to learn, and ask questions! Most importantly...hold on, it can be a crazy ride! :) good luck to

  18. Question regarding positions in Canada

    darkangel83 replied to Mykami's topic in International Nursing

    I have never seen an 8/12hr mix. I work a 0.68 8hr day/night line and my shifts are broken down into a 12 week cycle. I work 4 days per week, and usually have 7 shifts per pay period. If they will let...

  19. Gluteus non approved IM site???

    darkangel83 replied to nkochrn's topic in General Nursing

    We were told the dorsogluteal site is no longer an approved site for IM injections due to risk of damaging the sciatic nerve if the landmarking is incorrect. We are using the ventrogluteal site at our...

  20. 'cattle calls' in ER waiting room?

    darkangel83 replied to BaptistBites's topic in Emergency

    I agree, numbers would be a great idea! We are currently calling first names...if there's more than one the nurse approaches one and asks what their last name is and goes from

  21. Scrubs...errr

    darkangel83 replied to Animal3's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I love my Koi scrubs! They are drawstring, but I have never had trouble with them falling down! The hospital-issued scrubs however...ALWAYS need

  22. How fast is too fast to transfuse blood?

    darkangel83 replied to RNdiva505's topic in General Nursing

    I have always been taught that blood must be given in at least a 20 gauge...nothing smaller.. I have seen blood transfused via a pressure infuser in emergency situations. In that case, the blood is in...

  23. Night shift -- can you just take it easy, please?

    darkangel83 replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    The nursing world would be a much better place if we all respected each other a little more! This day shift/night shift divide is absolutely ridiculous...and I work both on a very regular basis! I,...

  24. new grad hired as staff nurse for postpartum/newborn floor

    darkangel83 replied to Rpet0208's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I started in postpartum about a year ago as a new grad... The previous posters are right...time management is huge! On our unit the nurse does the admission bedside including the newborn assessment,...

  25. What supplies do you carry on you?

    darkangel83 replied to Nire83's topic in Emergency

    I carry a stethoscope, 2 pens, penlight, Kelly clamps, tape, scissors, and my ACLS quick reference guide. Good luck! You'll love it!