Racer15 BSN, RN

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    Exclusive pumping/hospital RNs that pump

    Racer15 replied to CharmantUn's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have any kids but two of my coworkers have breast fed babies and they generally pump every four hours or so. It can be difficult at times when we're busy and everyone is running their tails...
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    Is it OK to discipline nurses extra for calling in sick on a holiday?

    Racer15 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    And policies like this are why I have ended up at work, running a fever, coughing so hard I nearly vomit with the ER doc looking at me and asking "are you dying?! What's wrong?!". I was so sick that...
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    Areas of nursing you would NOT like?

    Racer15 replied to Nursetobe25's topic in General Nursing

    I always knew the ER was for me . No interest in peds...I get my fair share in the ER but the parents...ugh. No interest in ortho, TCU, a BIG NOPE. No interest in home health or doctors' offices. The...
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    Influenza

    Racer15 replied to xoemmylouox's topic in General Nursing

    I work in the ER and feel like I am coated in flu cooties by the end of every shift. So far so good! Keeping my fingers crossed I don't get
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    for everyone to answer

    Racer15 replied to yoginurse29's topic in General Nursing

    ER nursing. I love the fast pace. I love it when I can give a "quick fix" and I enjoy the teamwork. I like only having to deal with certain patients for a short time although I joke with some of my...
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    Would you take a patient's blood sugar without an "order"?

    Racer15 replied to Nola009's topic in General Nursing

    I work in the ED and regularly have diabetic patients request a blood sugar check. If they are concerned, I will do it without question. They know their bodies and even if they don't seem symptomatic,...
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    "Holiday/year end" gift

    Racer15 replied to BonhamsGhost's topic in Emergency

    $100, a hoodie, and apparently a market raise in January. Beats the big fat nothing from last year! I worked for a major pharmacy for 8 years prior to being a nurse and they never gave us anything at...
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    Jobs before graduation

    Racer15 replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in General Nursing

    The hospitals in my area start posting RNA positions in late September. I applied to three jobs, had two interviews, and one job offer by the end of October, which I accepted. I graduated in
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    How long was your initial orientation to the ER?

    Racer15 replied to WannaBNursey's topic in Emergency

    In my ED you get three months of orientation regardless of experience
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    why do nurses hate medics?

    Racer15 replied to loboracer's topic in Emergency

    And I just remembered a favorite story. One of my absolute favorite EMTs brought in a pt. That transfer coincided with an issue I was having getting a line on a hard stick. It just was not happening...
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    why do nurses hate medics?

    Racer15 replied to loboracer's topic in Emergency

    I don't see this much in my ER. We have two EMTs that basically function as nurses in my facility. I adore them both and looooove when they are working as they can do EJs and I cannot when a tough...
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    Did You Go Into Nursing For One Specialty?

    Racer15 replied to Satori77's topic in General Nursing

    I went to nursing school with no idea where I wanted to go, I just wanted a well paying job. As I went through nursing school I decided ER nursing was the only home for me. Got an ER gig right out of...
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    ER or ICU (or another specialty)?

    Racer15 replied to amzyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm an ER nurse and that is all I know. It can be fun and exciting, it can be overwhelming, and sometimes it is awful. I recently had to care for a pediatric pt that came in for a vague complaint. It...
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    HUGS?!

    Racer15 replied to sparky605's topic in General Students

    I am not a hugger by a long shot. Roughly a year ago my community had a devastating tornado. Our ER was a madhouse. I ended up with two patients in the same room, their home was destroyed. They were...
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    IV Sizes?

    Racer15 replied to Jennx's topic in General Students

    I put 20's in errbody. Unless it's a peds pt, then it could be a 20, 22, or 24. If it's a super duper trauma I may toss an 18 in but I rarely have to. And with some patients I'm lucky to get a 24,...
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    Felt pretty proud of myself!

    Racer15 replied to KG MSN RN CCRN CEN's topic in Emergency

    Great job!! You should feel very proud
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    any career changers?

    Racer15 replied to Nursetobe25's topic in General Nursing

    I was a vet tech (Have a BSA in animal health technology). Loved it but could not pay the bills. Miss my critters, although ER nursing can provide me with far more
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    New ED job 2:30p-3a! Advice..

    Racer15 replied to Lev's topic in Emergency

    I work it all. 3p-3a, 11a-11p, 1p-1a, and verrry rarely I work 9a-9p. In the ED. It just depends. On the 3-3, I may take over rooms for someone going home or I may float and get stuck in triage the...
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    The Influence of the Influenza Vaccine:

    Racer15 replied to Bridgid Joseph's topic in General Nursing

    I don't really care. I have no issue with vaccines. I HATE getting shots because I dislike needle sticks but I was getting annual flu vaccines long before I was an ER nurse. If you have a legitimate...
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    What kind of car would you want?

    Racer15 replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I'd love a 2013 Toyota Rav4 with a sunroof . With my current pay, I'll settle for my 2000 Corolla. Oh to be a rich
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    Kentucky job market for new RNs

    Racer15 replied to Racer1986's topic in General Students

    I graduated in Paducah from an ADN program. Was hired before graduation into the ER. Although I did not do it, I would recommend externing in the hospital of your
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    Fix me NOW (but on my terms or I'll leave AMA)

    Racer15 replied to HikingEDRN's topic in Emergency

    I had a patient recently that presented with belly pain. Glucose >1500, sodium was 113. This patient was in their early 20's. They decided to leave AMA. Counseled them extensively on the risks of...
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    Specialties for New Grads

    Racer15 replied to lisianthus93's topic in General Students

    I started in the ED as a new nurse, only home I've ever known. Zero
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    Nursing jobs with animals

    Racer15 replied to ncgirl77's topic in General Nursing

    Alas, not much has changed. I was a vet tech and loved it, but the pay was very poor and there were no health insurance benefits. I couldn't make a living. Hence why I am a
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    reasons to go into nursing over social work?

    Racer15 replied to Nursetobe25's topic in General Nursing

    As the daughter of an LCSW, they provide an important role in the hospital setting and are very much so needed. If you think otherwise, just ask your social workers in the hospital just what it is...