Racer15 BSN, RN

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    First Med error??

    Racer15 replied to NightNurseRN13's topic in General Nursing

    The only reason I know this is because I helped care for my grandfather on hospice last year. I had never come across similar orders in the ER and would have been confused
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    Ebola - do you have the right to walk away?

    Racer15 replied to rnnina19's topic in Disaster Preparation

    We've been discussing this a lot at work as I am in the ER. I would, with the understanding that the hospital is going to provide room and board for me until I am no longer a risk to others. I have a...
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    Most Stressful Day

    Racer15 replied to TSgtRodrigues's topic in Emergency

    I'm not really a kid person but that boy owns me. He is now a happy and healthy 14 month old and my favorite person in the world. Being an aunt is the best job
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    "She'll put your butt in a nursing home."

    Racer15 replied to nurse42long's topic in General Nursing

    My sister can be a dingbat but sometimes I can't help but love her. She has a 14 month old son. The last time he went for shots the nurse said "The mean old nurse is going to give you some shots now."...
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    Which unit has the most code blues?

    Racer15 replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    At my hospital I feel like the units probably run more codes. I'm in the ED and we have our fair share but I feel like a lot of our critical patients that we stabilize crash in the
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    Most Stressful Day

    Racer15 replied to TSgtRodrigues's topic in Emergency

    I was in triage. Noticed a voicemail from my sister which was odd as she normally texts. A few seconds later security called, telling me that a young mother was walking in with her infant and freaking...
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    whats so good about working in a hospital?

    Racer15 replied to OnlinePersona's topic in General Nursing

    For me it's pretty simple. I want to be a flight nurse. Need 3 years critical care experience to be
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    "Two-yearitis"

    Racer15 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    As a nurse with 2 years under her belt, it kind of frightens me when I hear two new nurses discussing something and end it with "ask Racer15, she'll know!!" Now sometimes I do. Moderate sedation,...
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    Epic Charting System

    Racer15 replied to mbutler14's topic in Emergency

    We currently use TSystem which I love but are switching to Epic...not sure how to
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    Happy Emergency Nurses Week!

    Racer15 replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    Free food and t -shirts from PHI. Works for me
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    Yearly Bonus Ripped Off?

    Racer15 replied to cd365c's topic in General Nursing

    What is this yearly bonus you speak
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    Have you started antidepressants since becoming a nurse?

    Racer15 replied to Nola009's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Most of my coworkers are on some form of anti-depressant. I have a long history of GAD and depression which has worsened while working in the ED. I stopped taking Lexapro because I could no longer...
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    Would you like your job more if you were paid more?

    Racer15 replied to proud nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I just want adequate staffing. I'd almost be willing to take a pay cut for
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    Hey so young nurses, are we really making "that much"?

    Racer15 replied to tarotale's topic in General Nursing

    It could be worse. As an ER RN with almost 2 years experience, I make $18.94/hour base pay. Weekend shifts do not pay any different than weekday shifts. I get a 12% shift dif for working 3p-3a and...
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    Have you ever convinced yourself...?

    Racer15 replied to RN403's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Every single time I have a scabies patient. No matter how careful I am I start itching...Never actually had scabies but I freak out
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    How will I know when I am ready?

    Racer15 replied to amzyRN's topic in Emergency

    I was hired into the ED as a new grad. Almost two years in and there are still days I don't feel ready, lol. Regardless of experience, there will be times where you have to rely on coworkers. That...
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    My patients would be horrified...

    Racer15 replied to Kitkat1212's topic in General Students

    I'm 29. I got into the Harry Potter books when I was 15. I plan on getting a Harry Potter tattoo at some point. I don't really give a hoot what my patients think, my hobbies are none of their
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    Pearson Vue: Bullies?

    Racer15 replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    The PV trick was still in effect when I took the NCLEX. It didn't matter to me. The only thing I trusted was seeing the RN next to my name on my BON, and it that happened less than 24 hours after I...
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    Best Department for New RN Grad

    Racer15 replied to Latorie's topic in General Nursing

    I've only ever worked in the ER. Was hired before I graduated and had never really thought of working anywhere else. My hospital hires new grads in just about every area so it doesn't hurt to look...
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    Your Specialty & Why

    Racer15 replied to AspiringNurseMW's topic in General Nursing

    ER nurse, only area I've ever been in. I enjoy the organized chaos and like my little niche in the nursing world. I've been considering going to cath lab but I think I would miss the pace of it all...
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    Waiting to get that RN license

    Racer15 replied to MRSVRN716's topic in General Nursing

    We don't get an actual license in my state. Just a license number. I think my middle initial is listed on the BON, can't
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    Obtaining blood specimen

    Racer15 replied to normaig's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see how it's any less safe so long as you are wearing
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    Babies in hospital rooms. ..ugh!! *twitch*

    Racer15 replied to delphine22's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work in the ED so I regularly have those "seriously?!" moments with people bringing infants in for minor complaints or toting their tiny babies along with them for non-emergent issues. I am also...
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    Do you "tell" Facebook where you work?

    Racer15 replied to RN403's topic in General Nursing

    I list my place of employment. My director is also a FB friend. My page is pretty benign though. Mostly pictures of my nephew, books I am reading, trips with family etc. The rare times I am out...
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    RN

    Racer15 replied to chicho's topic in General Nursing

    Throw my hands in the air and run through the ER screaming