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  1. Help! I look young!

    hella_RN posted a topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I guess I should be happy but I can't help but feel like looking younger than your age can be a disadvantage sometime. I've been a nurse for quite some time now and most people still ask me when I'm...

  2. I miss trauma..sigh

    hella_RN posted a topic in Emergency

    I went from a prestigious level 1 trauma center to a small ED, I had to relocate to a whole new city. My new job is not a trauma center so I deal with a lot of abdominal pains, headaches, chest pains,...

  3. Help! I look young!

    hella_RN replied to hella_RN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    It's also a sad day when the BSN that I worked so hard for is not valued because the patients that I care for have no confidence in me when they first meet me. But yes, I agree I should not let any...

  4. Help! I look young!

    hella_RN replied to hella_RN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Thank you. I will definitely try that. I think I slouch a lot too I've noticed so maybe I can try standing straight, might make me look a little taller

  5. Help! I look young!

    hella_RN replied to hella_RN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I actually don't use social media (fb, Instagram etc.) I rarely even use all nurses. And no I'm not fishing for compliments, just wanted to vent after a very busy and tough shift and the doctor...

  6. No teamwork in ED

    hella_RN posted a topic in Emergency

    I thought my life was complete when I started a new job at a new ED which I thought was my dream hospital to work. Everyone is so nice but there is no teamwork! At my previous job, we had amazing...

  7. Holding admitted patients in the ED

    hella_RN posted a topic in Emergency

    How do you feel about it? I just started at a new ED. I feel like I am not practicing ED nursing anymore since the patient is admitted. I feel like a Med Surg/Tele/ICU nurse. It can be a bit...

  8. IM Ketamine policy

    hella_RN replied to Guest219794's topic in Emergency

    At OP, I will have to look at my hospital's policy for this and hopefully can have an answer for

  9. IM Ketamine policy

    hella_RN replied to Guest219794's topic in Emergency

    I have never given IM Ketamine but I have given it IV. Adverse effects include hypotension and respiratory depression so I personally would ask the provider if he/she would like it to be IV so that we...

  10. NS ED Preceptorship

    hella_RN replied to sjbrk's topic in Emergency

    Fast Facts for the ER nurse by Jennifer Buettner. I got it from Amazon and it was fairly inexpensive. The book is designed for new grads. Very easy to read, short and to the point. I found this book...

  11. Holding admitted patients in the ED

    hella_RN replied to hella_RN's topic in Emergency

    I consider myself a compassionate nurse, I really do enjoy taking care or patients. I'm just having a hard time managing my time with the routine things on top on dealing with things that need to be...

  12. Being an ER Nurse, is it worth it?

    hella_RN replied to Levitas's topic in Emergency

    I started in the ED as a new grad and I absolutely loved it. Everyone I worked with was so nice and helpful and they trained me the "ER way." I was the same as you, I was actually anxious of starting...

  13. Immediate emergency ?

    hella_RN replied to McBambi's topic in General Nursing

    Widespread bloodstream infection, sepsis, is an emergency. I have seen patients crash because they've become so hypotensive. They usually get a central line placed so that we can infuse dopamine or...

  14. New Nurse at a Level I Trauma Center

    hella_RN replied to hella_RN's topic in Emergency

    Thank you for the replies! I worked today and I must say it was a much better day. I saw teamwork although it could be better. But I figured maybe I can be the "catalyst" to improve the teamwork

  15. New Nurse at a Level I Trauma Center

    hella_RN posted a topic in Emergency

    Hello AN! I have recently accepted a position at a very busy Level I Trauma Center. I was so happy to have landed this job. I have a couple of years experience in ER nursing, this is where I started...

  16. How old were you when you started nursing school?

    hella_RN replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    I was 19 when I started nursing school. I was 22 when I received my BSN and got my RN

  17. What are your pet peeves?

    hella_RN replied to forgop's topic in Emergency

    How about people who their chief complaint as "sick." I think to myself,

  18. What helped you in your first year / semester of nursing school?

    hella_RN replied to Cheripk's topic in General Students

    - focus, remember that you are here to learn so that you may use the knowledge and skills to save lives someday - study groups are very helpful! - make sure your professor knows you by going to their...

  19. HELP! GCS/RTS of intubated patients!

    hella_RN posted a topic in Emergency

    Hello all, Last night was a terrible night and we had a really bad trauma involving MVC with ejection. GCS of He was intubated immediately upon arrival so now my question is how do I rate his...

  20. What's the inside scoop?

    hella_RN replied to RNhaygirl's topic in Emergency

    In the ED, we do a lot of anticipation with the care we provide. For example: in my ED, abdominal pain is always going to need UA dipstick and micro, saline lock, CBC, CMP, amylase/lipase profile, and...

  21. IVs/blood draws

    hella_RN replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Pediatric

    You're not alone! The youngest pedi pt I had that I put an IV in was probably 10 months old. I try to avoid sticking them because I really don't look forward to the crying and the anxious parents who...

  22. Prioritization question - need help with rationale

    hella_RN replied to Crobert's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Blood type. Rationale - to give type specific blood if the patient needs transfusion since he is bleeding. Blood alcohol level doesn't really help much, tdap can wait, date and time of last voiding...

  23. prioritizing in the ER

    hella_RN replied to nycClara's topic in Emergency

    That workload just does not seem safe. If I'm being honest and if it were me, I'd run for the hills! I'm sorry but that's just how I feel. I usually get 3-4 patients max! And if I have a one to...

  24. 1 year mark in the ED and need resume help

    hella_RN replied to hella_RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you all for the great input and tips! I have been recognized by family members for service excellence so I am definitely going to mention that. And I agree, I will only move back if I have a...

  25. 1 year mark in the ED and need resume help

    hella_RN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi all! I did it, I am no longer a new grad and I survived my first year in the ED. It has been a tough year but I have learned so much! I moved out of state to have this experience and I am in the...