rn-n- 2005

rn-n- 2005

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  1. Stress/Panic Before Going to Work

    rn-n- 2005 posted a topic in Emergency

    I have been a RN for 4 years now and feel fairly comptetent to handle situations at work. I have been working in the ED for 1 1/2 years. I like most of the people that I work with but I cannot shake...

  2. Do I have enough experience?

    rn-n- 2005 posted a topic in Telephone Triage

    Hi all. Hope I receive some responses!! A bit about me. I have been a RN for 3 1/2 years. I started as an Oncolgy nurse on a busy floor in a big hospital and learned a lot! I did that for 2 1/2 years....

  3. What is your incentive for obtaining your CEN?

    rn-n- 2005 replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    At my hospital we also get a 2% bonus of our annual base salary. I'm trying to study for the CEN. I just completed and passed my TNCC and will get a 2% bonus for that also. :yeah: Every little bit...

  4. Name change from DNR to AND

    rn-n- 2005 replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    I read the same article also. I personally like AND better thatn DNR because it conveys a more positive message. I talked to some of my fellow RN's and we all liked it better and I'm trying to find...

  5. Stress/Panic Before Going to Work

    rn-n- 2005 replied to rn-n- 2005's topic in Emergency

    ERnewbieRN, I feel the same way as you about the shifts. I work straight nights ,7p-7a, and do 3 nights a week but other shifts looks better and better all the time. I sleep best now during the day...

  6. Stress/Panic Before Going to Work

    rn-n- 2005 replied to rn-n- 2005's topic in Emergency

    Thanks to all for the support and advice! I find that the anxiety is all before work. Once I'm there, even the most high stress pts, situations, etc, do not make me particularly anxious. I will...

  7. Know it all Nurses

    rn-n- 2005 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    We have a know it all where I work in the ER. She is a good nurse technically speaking but will not help anyone out (not a team player) and is very critical of others lack of experience and know how....

  8. In over my head and don't know what to do!

    rn-n- 2005 replied to heyheyhey35's topic in General Nursing

    Run!!!! I will reiterate what everybody else said much better - this would be a job suited for someone with vast experience or a

  9. ED triage woes - advice appreciated!

    rn-n- 2005 replied to kmoonshine's topic in Emergency

    I agree with all the above posters. We have a Dr who has stated on more than one occasion that triage is "one of the most important jobs in the ER." The triage nurse must have good sound nursing...

  10. Conditions that must be treated ASAP

    rn-n- 2005 replied to AGal110's topic in General Nursing

    Hypoglycemia and Hyperglycemia.

  11. Does anyone else get tired of the meetings?

    rn-n- 2005 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey everyone. I just wanted to vent about all the meetings that go on in my department. I work in a hospital in the ED. Don't get me wrong, I love the idea of self governance, i.e. self scheduling,...

  12. Does anyone else get tired of the meetings?

    rn-n- 2005 replied to rn-n- 2005's topic in General Nursing

    We have a staff meeting every month that's supposed to be mandatory but not everyone goes. I'm speaking about the committees. Our department wants everyone to be on at least 1 committee. It's part of...

  13. Is it normal to graduate nursing school & feel like you know nothing.

    rn-n- 2005 replied to OBGYN*RN's topic in General Nursing

    As everyone else has said, Yes it's normal! I knew nothing when I graduated!! I was sooo anxious!! If I knew then how little I really knew I would have been more scared. I still get nervous sometimes...

  14. Is it time to get rid of 12 hour shifts?

    rn-n- 2005 replied to country mom's topic in General Nursing

    After getting used to the 12 hour shifts I would be hard pressed to work 8's. I work 7p-7a and if we went back to 8 hour shifts I wouldn't work 5 8 hour nights (11p-7a) or evenings (3p-11p). I work in...

  15. Your patient fell? You need to be disciplined!

    rn-n- 2005 replied to casperx875x's topic in General Nursing

    I cannot believe that the nurse would get disciplined for that!!! People fall. Especially the elderly who populate the hospitals. I used to work on an Oncology floor. We did BMT's, chemotherapy and...

  16. EtOH Levels...

    rn-n- 2005 replied to Aneroo's topic in Emergency

    Yes we do it!!! Even most of the ER Docs get into the wagering. I know some people will think that is not a good thing to do. Our highest was 590's. Pt was obtunded but maintained airway well....

  17. Seriously, you gotta find the "right" job

    rn-n- 2005 replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    I'm always happy to hear when someone loves their job! Congratualtions in finding the right place for you.

  18. Piggyback Problems!

    rn-n- 2005 replied to Virgo_RN's topic in General Nursing

    When I used to work Oncolgy we had the same thing happen with the Baxter pumps so we would actually program the chemotherapy as the secondary and watch to see if the primary(usually a 250 ml of NS)...

  19. Anybody else in a rut? Just curious.....Can't find my calling......

    rn-n- 2005 replied to PANURSE4's topic in Nursing Career

    You have voiced some of the same things that I feel. I, too, graduated in 2005 and worked inpatient Hematology/ Oncology (Adult). I liked it at first and learned a tremendous amount. I was feeling...

  20. How do you treat headaches?

    rn-n- 2005 replied to Anagray's topic in Emergency

    Benadryl is given so there is less chance of EPS from

  21. ER Newbie

    rn-n- 2005 replied to minifish's topic in Emergency

    Congrats for making the change!! I love that about nursing!! I think that you will do great! I have less experience than you and made the change about 8 months ago and I am so happy that I did it. I...

  22. From Med Surg to ER...So Lost!

    rn-n- 2005 replied to crb613's topic in Emergency

    Hey congrats! Glad that you found an area that you like!! I transferred from Oncology/Med Surg to ER 8 months ago and love it, too!!!

  23. what area and why

    rn-n- 2005 replied to rajotolentino's topic in General Nursing

    I really enjoy ER. We see it all so I guess what I enjoy most is the

  24. Introducing myself

    rn-n- 2005 replied to juliette510RN's topic in Emergency

    Welcome and congratulations!!!!! :yeah:

  25. Holding our tongues vs things we really want to say!

    rn-n- 2005 replied to TraumaNurseRN's topic in Emergency

    We had a Mom bring in her 15 or 16 year old daughter at 0500 and state," She (the daughter) has been out all night and I want a drug and alcohol test done on her." I am still new to ER but everyone at...