RNwillie

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1. Documetation Beef!

   RNwillie replied to Nurse424's topic in General Nursing

   Only the person who did the charting can alter the charting. If a RN must sign behind a LVN, then they MUST make their own notation if their assessment differs from that of the LVN and put their name to it!!!!!! Highly illegal to alter anyone else's ...

2. Two years of med-surg are not magic.

   RNwillie replied to BonnieSc's topic in Med-Surg

   You can get your ACLS/PALS both online at www.aclsonline.us. Also, I did my two years MED-SURG, then moved to a different state, and now work in a rural hospital. And let me tell you what....I now do ER, OB, OR circulator, charge nurse, MED-SURG an...

3. New OB Nurse

   RNwillie replied to ht07401's topic in Ob/Gyn

   The thing with OB is the more time and experience you get, the more comfortable you get!!! I was strictly a MED SURG, ER, Step-down nurse, before I attempted OB!! It's been 1 1/2 yrs and I still get nervous when it comes to a birth. You just have to ...

4. Anyone else have Extended ER???

   RNwillie replied to RNwillie's topic in Emergency

   Sorry forgot one more thing. The average stay for an "extended ER" pt is 16 hrs.

5. Anyone else have Extended ER???

   RNwillie replied to RNwillie's topic in Emergency

   GM2RN, My problem is we are a rural hospital with no CDU. We either admit (full admit or observation, treat and release, or transfer). Somehow, over the years "extended ER" has developed in our ER. Basically, doctors place this pt in that status to...

6. Anyone else have Extended ER???

   RNwillie replied to RNwillie's topic in Emergency

   Thank you for all the information!!! Leads me to another question. How long does everyone keep their pts in the ER? For example, a pt comes in dehyrdrated and IVF are started. This pt is not put in obs, but kept in the ER recieving fluids. Anyone h...

7. Anyone else have Extended ER???

   RNwillie posted a topic in Emergency

   Just wondering if anyone else has extended ER at their facility? Working on a policy and was hoping to gain some ides. For example, how long can a pt stay extended ER? What qualifies a pt to be extended ER? Any and all information would be very help...