BrooklynRN11201

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  1. empty thread (sorry)

    BrooklynRN11201 posted a topic in Emergency

    nevermind, sorry, I should have searched the site first - found exactly what I was looking for

  2. First Job - Not A Great Facility, Take It Or No?

    BrooklynRN11201 replied to BrooklynRN11201's topic in Emergency

    very very helpful, thank you!! nice to know all EDs have their fair share of unruly patients :) I got the job, now I just need to pass the boards, whoopie! only downer is it's for the night shift,...

  3. Ok, now what?!

    BrooklynRN11201 replied to Tiff622's topic in Emergency

    ha! I'm pretty much in the same boat, only I did a two month externship in the ER after I graduated nursing school and it's THAT facility that hired me. I'm not even licensed yet - sitting for...

  4. Tasks that are left for the floor

    BrooklynRN11201 replied to friendlylark's topic in Emergency

    speaking of, I remember we had an ETOH withdrawal with DTs and seizures admitted to the ICU. he was being sedated with boluses of propofol but our ED doesn't have the bottles for drip on the unit....

  5. Tasks that are left for the floor

    BrooklynRN11201 replied to friendlylark's topic in Emergency

    sounds like the floor nurses have you where they want you if you're delaying care to other pts just to baby an admitted pt. I think it might make sense to set some boundaries so that they don't...

  6. Vital sign Documentation In ER

    BrooklynRN11201 replied to jollymon16's topic in Emergency

    our monitors do RR as

  7. ED Nurse Position - New Grad, Interview TOMORROW

    BrooklynRN11201 posted a topic in Emergency

    Hi all, I did a quick search and found some very general interview advice, but I'm specifically looking for any tips/tricks when it comes to ED nurse position interviews... I'm sure it's pretty self...

  8. ED Nurse Position - New Grad, Interview TOMORROW

    BrooklynRN11201 replied to BrooklynRN11201's topic in Emergency

    many thanks for your help! I got the job!! :) now I just need to pass my

  9. IV insertion problems

    BrooklynRN11201 replied to nursing_problem's topic in Emergency

    In my facility, we only get two tries on a patient before we have to grab someone else to try. I had a patient who told me I only got two chances once - I told her okay and proceeded to use a...

  10. Vital sign Documentation In ER

    BrooklynRN11201 replied to jollymon16's topic in Emergency

    not to mention relying on the monitor for accurate vitals - I feel the human component is necessary for documentation of vitals, though it is time consuming. our EMR allows PCTs to document vitals...

  11. EBP in the ER

    BrooklynRN11201 replied to Belle2013's topic in Emergency

    not sure if this is helpful, but I use Chlorhexidine to cleanse, I let it dry, and then I use alcohol before insertion since it's easier to feel the vein with alcohol, your finger slides over it...

  12. I don't need a PCP- I have the ER.

    BrooklynRN11201 replied to Guest219794's topic in Emergency

    that's why there's "Fast Track" where patients are seen for non critical complaints by NPs and PAs - usually a much longer wait time too. I suppose it depends on the health complaint, but I know my ED...

  13. ETOH and OD Census

    BrooklynRN11201 replied to Kidrn911's topic in Emergency

    We have an "MMU" (Medical Management Unit) or in other words "drunk tank" - they all get their clothes and belongings bagged and locked up in the dirty utility room, special yellow gowns put on them...

  14. New nurses in the ER

    BrooklynRN11201 replied to chrisktrauma's topic in Emergency

    fantastic, thank you! I'm a new grad, scheduled to take the boards on 9/4 and had an externship in the ED this summer - I am interviewing with them tomorrow morning and would LOVE to start my career...

  15. First Job - Not A Great Facility, Take It Or No?

    BrooklynRN11201 replied to BrooklynRN11201's topic in Emergency

    thank you all for your helpful advice and comments, particularly the last one by MassED! I have an interview with this facility tomorrow morning, and I think they're considering me for a day shift...

  16. Help!! I'm shut out of the NCLEX exam!

    BrooklynRN11201 replied to NurseCookie2013's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I have to agree with everyone else - it has absolutely nothing to do with your GPA or how much money you spent. Passing at my school was 73% and it was 76% if you had to repeat a course. You could...

  17. Attn: RN Preceptors - questions for you

    BrooklynRN11201 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi guys, I searched first and didn't find much on this, but was wondering if you could give me some tips/tricks on succeeding at my summer externship. I really want to hit it off with my preceptor...

  18. Attn: RN Preceptors - questions for you

    BrooklynRN11201 replied to BrooklynRN11201's topic in General Nursing

    thanks again for all the fantastic advice! I'm entering week 3 of the program and am in LOVE with the ED so far. I enjoy the quick turnaround - I get to provide care for new patients over and over,...

  19. Swollen Feet!

    BrooklynRN11201 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm switching to the exciting world of nursing as a career change. Just graduated last month and got an GN Externship at a local hospital working in the ED this summer while studying for the NCLEX -...

  20. Do nurses usually work 3 12-hour shifts a week for full pay?

    BrooklynRN11201 replied to gentlerain's topic in General Nursing

    you'll be required to get your BLS on your own time with your own money, as well as your own malpractice insurance and medical clearance (vaccinations, etc.) before starting clinicals - it's an issue...

  21. Yay! I'm getting pinned!!

    BrooklynRN11201 posted a topic in General Students

    I just have to say, that last final on Monday was a make it or break it moment for me. I took off from work on Friday and Monday to have 4 full days of studying - didn't shower, wore the same...

  22. Advice needed on live birth and c-section

    BrooklynRN11201 replied to Kaysmom8's topic in General Students

    I experienced something during my first semester of clinicals that shook me so hard, I got dizzy and nauseous and had to excuse myself and go to the bathroom to cry. It was just so sad and it hit me...

  23. need some help/guidance with a peds care plan

    BrooklynRN11201 replied to firefly101's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    agree with the above on teaching parents on safety and prevention of recurring aspiration - that should be a big one and could be more of a long term goal as it relates to discharge. I would also...

  24. Confusing shoe restrictions!

    BrooklynRN11201 replied to mrs.rn2be's topic in General Students

    the white is pretty obvious - you want to be able to see any blood/bodily fluids or meds on the tops of your shoes. the canvas and high vamp is to prevent injury from dropping things. canvas...

  25. Need help with careplan please

    BrooklynRN11201 replied to Nyde21's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    sorry to tell you, but I actually LOVED care plans and my school required me to use their format as well... I don't think a single one took me any less than 8 hours. I can totally empathize with...