SnickerDoodle_RN

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  1. Reporting a doctor to HR

    SnickerDoodle_RN posted a topic in Emergency

    I need advice. I want to report a doctor for extremely unprofessional conduct. The last night I worked the provider was just horrible to me. She blamed me for not having staff to get work done (not...

  2. TBI medications

    SnickerDoodle_RN posted a topic in Emergency

    I was wondering what you guys do in your ED for management of TBI injuries for ICP, risk for herniation? It seems like there are so many ways for this condition to be managed. I know a lot of EDs do...

  3. Rude doctors

    SnickerDoodle_RN posted a topic in Emergency

    Hello everyone, I am sure we all have experienced this a time or two working in a busy emergency department. I have worked er for awhile now and get along well with all the doctors save for one....

  4. New to charge nursing

    SnickerDoodle_RN posted a topic in Emergency

    I have been an ER nurse for 3 years and I recently started charging. Most days have been OK but I had one really bad day as charge and in truth I no longer want to be in this role. Thanks to the new...

  5. Malpractice insurance

    SnickerDoodle_RN posted a topic in Emergency

    I just wondered what people's thoughts are on getting malpractice coverage? I always believed that having coverage would encourage a lawsuit because if you have insurance you have something to take,...

  6. When coworkers question your triage acuity

    SnickerDoodle_RN posted a topic in Emergency

    I have been working pedi er for 2 years and one thing that annoys me about it is when people question other people’s acuity. For example I usually triage displaced long bone fractures (femur,...

  7. CPEN help so nervous!

    SnickerDoodle_RN posted a topic in Emergency

    Good morning fellow nurses, Tomorrow I take CPEN and I am SOOOO nervous. I do not feel prepared at all and have absolutely no idea how this test is going to go. I have a lot of pediatric emergency...

  8. CPEN help so nervous!

    SnickerDoodle_RN replied to SnickerDoodle_RN's topic in Emergency

    I failed by 3 questions. I will have to prepare better next time.

  9. Er nursing and stress

    SnickerDoodle_RN posted a topic in Emergency

    So I've been in ER for a little over a year and I've been triage for a few weeks now and I'm having a hard time with all the stress. Due to the dynamics of our ER right now I am often placed in...

  10. Apnea

    SnickerDoodle_RN posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    So I'm an ED pediatric nurse, but I occasionally get really small newborns. I was wondering how many seconds is considered an 'apnic

  11. Triage learn by fire

    SnickerDoodle_RN posted a topic in Emergency

    So I have been a ED nurse for awhile now and I recently was given the role of triage. Orientation was difficult but I got through it and now I independently triage patients. Now I realize how...

  12. Co worker issue

    SnickerDoodle_RN posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    i need advice. I have been a registered nurse for several years and currently work in the emergency room.

  13. Hopefully this helps. . . struggling with getting past this failure

    SnickerDoodle_RN replied to strugglingRN2017's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry you had a bad experience with your first boss. It is truly disheartening that someone can indifferently crush the confidence and aspirations of a new RN. I had a difficult time with my...

  14. Co worker issue

    SnickerDoodle_RN replied to SnickerDoodle_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I explained it to her but I highly doubt it was

  15. Co worker issue

    SnickerDoodle_RN replied to SnickerDoodle_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The charge nurse came to me after the PCA complained and initially I was surprised because I did recognize that perhaps I may have been "mean." She told me it was better I apologize and I did. I also...

  16. When to use a filter for PIV infusion

    SnickerDoodle_RN posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Hello all, i was was wondering when is it appropriate to use a filter for a continuous infusion D5 1/2 NS kcl? I always put my patient on a filter if 1. They have a cardiac history 2. They have a...

  17. Harris County Hospital District nurse intern position is up

    SnickerDoodle_RN replied to Plover1's topic in Texas Nursing

    No idea. I put Ben Taub and LBJ as my first choices. I really hope I hear from them

  18. Harris County Hospital District nurse intern position is up

    SnickerDoodle_RN replied to Plover1's topic in Texas Nursing

    Anyone else get called for HCHD interviews

  19. Harris County Hospital District nurse intern position is up

    SnickerDoodle_RN replied to Plover1's topic in Texas Nursing

    Has anyone heard back from HCHD yet? We should post when we start hearing from them so we can expect a phone