SillyStudent ASN, RN

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    Impaired Colleague

    SillyStudent posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work in a procedural area that administers moderate sedation. One of my coworkers is extremely unhealthy, takes many medications, and falls asleep at work constantly. Like....ALL THE TIME. Like...
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    Hostile work environment

    SillyStudent posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I got this new job.... Fabulous schedule, good pay, ridiculously awesome benefits, and no weekends, holidays or call. I hate it. HATE it. It's a tiny and very dysfunctional department. The people who...
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    Cath lab newbie

    SillyStudent posted a topic in Cardiac

    I have been doing ER/ICU for 6 years, and was just hired for a cath lab position. I will start in their pre/post op area and eventually train for the actual lab. I have experience with sheath pulls....
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    Cath lab newbie

    SillyStudent replied to SillyStudent's topic in Cardiac

    You were very helpful! I finally start the job this Monday. Hopefully, it will be a good
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    When to offer prayer.

    SillyStudent posted a topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I am a Catholic nurse, working in a Catholic hospital. I have generally kept my faith quiet with my patients, as we treat those of all faiths and I have no desire to offend anyone. However, my faith...
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    Violence in the ER

    SillyStudent replied to TLS1's topic in Emergency

    I told my employer last year that I had a New Years resolution. Any patient that assaulted me while drunk/on drugs was going To see a cop. My manager understood, though she didn't appear to like
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    When to offer prayer.

    SillyStudent replied to SillyStudent's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I am not a future nurse. I just never changed my name. . I am still silly, and I will always be a student. 6 years ER/ ICU We actually have a hospital system here that asks if we are willing to pray...
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    Violence in the ER

    SillyStudent replied to TLS1's topic in Emergency

    If the patient is not actively hallucinating or demented, I call the cops. ESPECIALLY if they are
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    Best way to get to cath lab?

    SillyStudent replied to delphine22's topic in Cardiac

    It took me almost 6 years of combined ER/ICU experience to get to Cath lab. I was notified yesterday that I got the job. Most of the people there have a lot of experience. I was shocked that they...
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    Family Members/Patients Who Write Down Your Name

    SillyStudent replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If someone asks for my last name I state that the information is private for my safety and politely tell them my employee
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    ED computer systems

    SillyStudent replied to Rolltider's topic in Emergency

    We use EPIC housewide. I hated medhost. we see upwards of 50000 patients a
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    Fired!

    SillyStudent replied to LandD_RN_chica's topic in General Nursing

    LandD, I have a job on my résumé that I walked out of with no notice. The ICU was so dangerous in this hospital that I was afraid for my license. When my prospective employers call there, they say...
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    Chf and fluid boluses

    SillyStudent replied to bug2621's topic in Cardiac

    Better wet than
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    Why do nurses constantly say they don't hire ASN?

    SillyStudent replied to dance4life's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I was just offered a permanent charge position over 2 BSN applicants. I would like to get my BSN someday, but I am not stressed about
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    Will ER nurses help me answer a few questions, please??

    SillyStudent replied to mcao11's topic in Emergency

    Don't get me wrong, I loved the unit. However, ED nursing is pretty diverse. My patient load could consist of a finger laceration, a headache and an indigestion or a degloving, a head bleed and an MI....
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    Will ER nurses help me answer a few questions, please??

    SillyStudent replied to mcao11's topic in Emergency

    Our ER hires new grads that have gone through our nursing residency program. I started in SICU, and when I was in the critical care float pool, I floated to ER a lot. I changed specialties because I...
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    Triage complaints- the good, the bad, and the shocking.

    SillyStudent replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    My favorites are always the 17-25 year olds that show up for lady partsl bleeding precisely 28 days after their LMP. BY
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    When did you realize that "newbie" wouldn't cut it in the ER?

    SillyStudent replied to lvnlrn's topic in Emergency

    Most of our newbies make it. I am referring to both new grads and nurses from other specialties. Actually, I prefer to train new grads. They don't have any expectations. Sometimes I run into...
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    Er nurse vs icu nurse

    SillyStudent replied to Mshealthness's topic in Nursing Career

    It's a different focus. In the ICU I managed the patient completely, charged vitals in real time every 15 mins, spent a lot of time turning, bathing, titrating drips. I did a complete head to toe...
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    June 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    SillyStudent replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    I dare you to steal this
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    Failed NCLEX

    SillyStudent replied to bsn3332's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Have you tried NOT studying? Maybe you are working yourself
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    Any Nurses work in Organ Procurement?

    SillyStudent posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just want to know what you think of it, how you like the 24 hour call, and any other useful information. A little background: I have been an ICU/ER nurse for 5 years. I have always been passionate...
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    And then the MD said.....

    SillyStudent replied to NurseOnAMotorcycle's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Emergency Department attending: Let me start that IV for you. I know you're busy. I almost fell down. Also: "Sillystudent can you check on room 5? I put her on the bedpan." I work with awesome
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    When will I quit feeling like a dumbass?

    SillyStudent replied to Guest234's topic in General Nursing

    Well, so far it's five years for me and I still occasionally feel like a dumbass. I will let you know if anything
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    Are RN's going to be a thing of the past?

    SillyStudent replied to Emma_H's topic in Canada

    There are very few LPN's in Hospital nursing where I am. Most work in