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    ER Narcotic Waste Procedures

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to errn431's topic in Emergency

    As the other have said, waste is witnessed when it is taken out, not after. In our Pixys we can waste after, but if you do it too many times, you get flagged and talked to. The only exception is the...
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    How did you spend your first nursing paycheck?

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to NewGradRN114's topic in General Nursing

    same as every other
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    Pay in Austin, TX (1 yr experience RN)

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to madRN10's topic in Texas Nursing

    Me either. There are some pretty areas around there, but many other parts of Texas are too. For some reason it is a liberal pocket in a conservative
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    Phlebotomy tubes

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to aabiii's topic in Emergency

    Don't keep them in the rooms. Put them in one central area (or 2-3 areas) and put the newer ones behind the old ones. We tend to run out of tubes so don't really have this
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    Do You Use A Jackhammer?

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    I use the corners of one package to open the other ones. I have no major problems that have the little tab that you pull back to open (but half the time it just tears), but one of the worst is baby...
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    Narcotic Administration in ER

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to silver2009's topic in Emergency

    True. I have no issue with old threads being bumped if it is relevant or adds to the discussion. But they are usually bumped by first time posters (that have used the search, so I give them that) that...
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    Narcotic Administration in ER

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to silver2009's topic in Emergency

    First, it was not directed at you, so just relax. Second, it was not rude, it was a question as to why Ritaville3RN bumped a 5 year old thread instead of starting a new one to ask for information....
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    Narcotic Administration in ER

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to silver2009's topic in Emergency

    You can refuse whatever you want. Nobody is forcing it on you. And why was this 5 year old thread
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    CPNE

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to kaylynn1987's topic in Excelsior College

    I have a co-worker that passed the CPNE at the end of June 2016, he passed his FCCA in August/September of 2015. He called at least once a week for a cancellation and had multiple sites selected. I...
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    Transporting Patients from ER to Floor. Your Process?

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to melmacrn's topic in Emergency

    ICU/IMU patients are transported by a nurse, most all others are done by the ER techs (although when short techs, nurses will do the transport). Our smaller hospital (24 ER beds, 140 floor beds...
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    IO + Lab work

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to applesxoranges's topic in Emergency

    Some labs can be done after the initial aspiration, white count and platelet count will be way off with I/O. H&H and RBC is about the same as IV. There are a few others that can be run too, don't...
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    How do you deal with unexpected death in the ICU?

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to YP CVSICUnurse's topic in Critical Care

    Every patient in the ICU is about to die. There is never an unexpected death. A morbid and pessimistic view, but your never disappointed and always happy when they move to the floor/transfer out....
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    ER Cliques and better assignments

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to amzyRN's topic in Emergency

    Just be careful what you ask for... BTW amzyRN, what do you consider a "crappy assignment"? What you consider crappy may be what another
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    ER Cliques and better assignments

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to amzyRN's topic in Emergency

    A crappy assignment is only a crappy assignment if you let it be one. Who makes the assignment? Charge? Manager? Just ask before everyone else gets there if you can try a different area that you are...
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    Finding a job

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to Wsullivan's topic in Critical Care

    Depends on where you are at as location makes a huge difference on how hard or easy it is to get a job as a new grad. Having a BSN does help a lot
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    Houston job market & pay for experienced nurses

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to RNBSN1000's topic in Texas Nursing

    Depending on which hospital system probably $30-34/hr would be a quick
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    Moving to Dallas, TX from CA

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to heatherRN1975's topic in Texas Nursing

    Not a lot of help on the specifics, but remember that Texas does not have any law like California for maximum staffing ratios and is not a union friendly
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    Why the double standard.

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to RN2364's topic in Men in Nursing

    I know what your saying, but the double standard I am referring to is from patients (never got that vibe from co-workers and most patients). As to why your male coworkers do it the way they do, I...
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    Why the double standard.

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to RN2364's topic in Men in Nursing

    I always ask my female patients if the are OK with me doing a catheter, I have had a few occasions where they say no, so I have a female do it. Otherwise, I do them (but must have a female chaperon in...
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    Clocking out

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to Kathan123's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yes, they can make you clock out before you are finished, but they can not make you finish the documentation off the clock. Clarify with the supervisor when they want you to finish documentation...
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    What about funny things the nurses say?

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to scottdennisonsr's topic in Emergency

    I have never understood the 11 or higher answer. Guess they think it is cute of funny? If it is the worst pain you have ever felt it is a 10. If it is not, then it is lower. Heck, if the OP is near...
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    7/30 This week, I learned Deanna Troi sucks

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I learned I hate going back to work after being off for 6 days straight then working 4 days straight. I also learned I got all A's last
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    Want to swap to ICU but I cry during codes

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to Aliareza's topic in MICU, SICU

    So out of the frying pan into the fire? Don't know about where you work, but the smaller ER where I am has 10-12 codes per week (sometimes more). There is a Code Blue somewhere in the 200 bed...
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    I have a kids question!

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to ant123's topic in General Nursing

    I never took any time off work for either of my kids. But then again, I am male. Nobody can answer this question for you. Some choose to work and put the kids in daycare. Some have to work and put...
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    Houston New Grad Pay Rate?

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to ant123's topic in Texas Nursing

    $25-28/hour base depending on facility last I