AZQuik

AZQuik

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  1. Prioritization in the ER

    AZQuik replied to Lev's topic in Emergency

    Yeah focused assessments unless they are altered, then a rapid head to toe is what we usually do. It's not bad though as aloc Pts usually get some extra hands to help when they arrive to make sure in...

  2. 2 job offers..ER VS CDU

    AZQuik replied to bhayes4's topic in Emergency

    If someone is in our CDU and is worth their salt they usually get cross trained to the ED once they prove themselves a bit. Much less than a year. BSN GCU 2014. ED Residency Sent from my iPhone...

  3. Dept. Transfer

    AZQuik replied to GCom24's topic in Emergency

    I agree with the year mark from other posters, that said, there is no reason not to go talk to the ED manager now. "Hey just wanted to touch base, I'm learning so much, blah blah blah, but my heart is...

  4. Relationships with floor nurses?

    AZQuik replied to theantichick's topic in Emergency

    ^^WIN^^ Let the new grad do it;) That's what I got the other night. Bed bugs? Let the new grad do it turns out it was just a tweaker with a rash. He wanted to make sure it wasn't measles or "The...

  5. The Emergency Department: Where pain isn't what the patient says it is.

    AZQuik replied to CaptCrzy's topic in Emergency

    I'm allergic to NSAIDs, Tylenol, and morphine, I'm in 10/10 pain, hold on I have a phone call.... BSN GCU 2014. ED Residency Sent from my iPhone using

  6. Relationships with floor nurses?

    AZQuik replied to theantichick's topic in Emergency

    Yeah that's no bueno. How about the floor nurse responds to the stroke with ya and the report gets done after Can't wait for someone to come up with something that keeps all the pts safe. The pt in...

  7. Relationships with floor nurses?

    AZQuik replied to theantichick's topic in Emergency

    We try to do everything we can to pretty up pt's but it often does not happen. We are only required to call report on admits to the icu, but many of us try to call report to the floor. That said, if...

  8. codes in the ER?

    AZQuik replied to aroRNBrooke's topic in Emergency

    We run our own codes adult or peds. That said we call anyone who we think will be needed in case we achieve rosc, adult or peds. That includes or, cath, neuro, peds specialist, etc. We do get ACLS...

  9. Do nurses eat their young?

    AZQuik replied to Pumpkinn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Not sure about that. I would imagine there is a high probability for demographic bias. Go ask at a construction site about eating their young, or a firehouse, or an infantry platoon. Those fields are...

  10. 50 Things New Nurses Need to Know about Orientation

    AZQuik replied to Lynda Lampert, RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Even in the Ed where there are multiple docs to go to, I have learned to always go with a recommendation. Sometimes the doc discounts it, and gives/doesn't give another order. We are really team...

  11. First Job, Nursing documentation

    AZQuik replied to RN_Incredible's topic in Psychiatric

    Learning the way others document had helped me. I try to peek at as many other nurse notes as I can when I am involved. I am constantly learning new things that way. BSN GCU 2014. ED Residency Sent...

  12. Cost of Nurse Residency Program

    AZQuik replied to Butterfly922's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure about dying but the residency I'm in pays ok, has the best experience possible for my specialty, I have a main preceptor, a secondary, and get to be with other well established nurses...

  13. Getting report during change of shift

    AZQuik replied to CTnewgrad826's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Of course then you are getting the same report from the Ed nurse who just came on. There is a good chance that Ed nurse doesn't know anything other than, "I walked by the room, and the pt had...

  14. Can I date the nurse who took care my mother before she passed away?

    AZQuik replied to m4a123's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes that crosses the line imo. I would not be happy with someone contacting me via personal phone. BSN GCU 2014. ED Residency Sent from my iPhone using

  15. Getting report during change of shift

    AZQuik replied to CTnewgrad826's topic in General Nursing

    What a great topic for me as a new grad/new Ed nurse. I have 4 Pts. 3 are icu holds, 1 is going to the floor. I get pressure from several of my superiors to get that pt to the floor. I tell them I...

  16. Getting report during change of shift

    AZQuik replied to CTnewgrad826's topic in General Nursing

    I always try to call up report and pretty up the pt for the floor. That said, it doesn't always happen. There is a lot of pressure to get that room to the next pt waiting 15 hours. Fortunately right...

  17. Is it OK to discipline nurses extra for calling in sick on a holiday?

    AZQuik replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    If I think it's a huge issue, I call, let them know I am happy to come in where they can take my temp, look at my s/s and then send me home. I will not go to the dr for a note to miss a day or two of...

  18. New RN; I want to quit my job already.

    AZQuik replied to irishlynn5's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Didn't read the whole thread but the OP sounds like nights aren't agreeing with them. See if you can get a day or swing shift maybe? BSN GCU 2014. ED Residency Sent from my iPhone using

  19. New grad ER nurse

    AZQuik replied to stephen1219's topic in Emergency

    Work hard, be positive, and be humble. Your deficiencies will be obvious and you can work on whatever you need. The most important thing I have found is to show you will be a good part of the team....

  20. Do you lie when they ask, "how long?"

    AZQuik replied to delphine22's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm honest. If they get nervous about it I work a little harder at gaining their confidence. In another couple months I can finally start saying a year lol Haven't had an issue yet! BSN GCU 2014....

  21. What is your ER like.....need advice?

    AZQuik replied to Theocbean's topic in Emergency

    We're 1:4. 1:5 in our CDU. Occasionally our psych zone will get a fifth in the hallway, but it's usually a regular that just wants a sandwich and a place to sleep. They c/o some type of mysterious...

  22. Is this an automatic denial?

    AZQuik replied to nexus13123's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Not likely. In my state you need to pass an fbi clearance. This includes an arrest records check. Probably start looking for a career where you are not entrusted with people's lives. BSN GCU 2014. ED...

  23. Why do we not get paid for lunch even if we never get to take one?

    AZQuik replied to leekaye's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with many here. I have never understood the line of thought in refusing to use the bathroom. Obviously there are times that are inappropriate, but I use the bathroom 4-5 times in a 12 hour...

  24. 24hr shifts?

    AZQuik replied to RiderRN81's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    24's are fine so long as you can get a few naps. Working 12's I pound caffeine. When I worked 24's I rarely drank it so I could nap. BSN GCU 2014. ED Residency Sent from my iPhone using

  25. Is a paramedic degree required?

    AZQuik replied to KG MSN RN CCRN CEN's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    The creighton bridge course is short. You should be able to do that while working as an rn, which you will need to do for a while to get on a flight crew. Start working and if you need to bridge you...