LakeEmerald

LakeEmerald

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  1. Missed heart attacks - how can it happen?

    LakeEmerald replied to Enthused RN's topic in Emergency

    OP: I have a 59 year-old neighbor (now deceased) who went to the ER with chest pain twice within a week. Both times, cardiac workup was negative (evidently) because he wasn't admitted for obs/further...

  2. Should I stay or go?

    LakeEmerald replied to CosmicCare's topic in General Nursing

    I've never worked in LTC, but why would a resident have meds due at 4 and 5 and 6 o'clock? Seems like a total pain and unless there is a valid reason, why not give some of them together? Not...

  3. Right Decision?

    LakeEmerald replied to Lylesmom's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Sounds like you started working there during an ugly transition time for the facility. Likely they were under a lot of stress trying make the new system work and to keep doctors and other employees...

  4. Interview this week! Wish me luck!

    LakeEmerald replied to mouseynurse's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Best wishes to

  5. Does drinking more water make you thirstier?

    LakeEmerald replied to No Stars In My Eyes's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's the body's way of encouraging you to keep going. The cells are happy with the hydration level you have achieved and you are getting a signal to keep it up. As we get busy, it is easier to...

  6. College Algebra and Statistics !!

    LakeEmerald replied to ladyD123's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Strong warning against the math course if you are not good at it and need a lot of time. And especially not with statistics. Good luck to

  7. Your first experience with a dead person

    LakeEmerald replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I was precepting in the ED my last semester of nursing school. It was my first day, first thing in the AM, and I was eager to get started. Another nurse (not my preceptor) asked me to do an accucheck...

  8. Should I apply for a per diem job now if I plan to be away for all of Sept?

    LakeEmerald replied to adpiRN's topic in Nursing Career

    If you don't need insurance, agencies are highly flexible and can accomodate your immediate needs. I've never worked for one, so I can't attest to what it is like to go into a hospital as an agency...

  9. Need a new career

    LakeEmerald replied to shawna90's topic in Nursing Career

    Nursing informatics, chart auditing, or telephone triage? Not as stressful and you can work while you figure out what you want to do. Sounds like you need a breather to gain some perspective. Take the...

  10. In my late 40's, is it worth it to go back to school to become an RN?

    LakeEmerald replied to 4everpeace's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you have the time, the energy, and the brain cells - go for it! Only you can determine if the time and energy committment is worth the payoff of obtaining your lifelong goal. I became an RN at 43...

  11. Is anyone using Cerner in their ER?

    LakeEmerald replied to BrnEyedGirl's topic in Emergency

    RN Cardiac, Yes, the assessments are a hot mess for traumas since the important parts like neurovascular status, edema, wounds, musculoskeletal, and hemodynamics are are in completely unrelated tabs...

  12. Radiation danger, repeated CTs by frequent flyers

    LakeEmerald replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    This is why people need to visit their primary MD and not come to the ED for nonemergent conditions. The problem is, too many of my ED patients think a mild headache, a vomiting episode, or abdominal...

  13. College Algebra 08/19

    LakeEmerald replied to twindad85's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Lauriev, Thanks for your honesty. I am really sorry that you went through 8 weeks of the stress of this class and did not pass! I, too, did well in all of my other courses, but this one had me in...

  14. The best laid plans...

    LakeEmerald replied to utadahikaru's topic in Emergency

    Hang on for another six months. You'll be a much more desireable candidate for whatever position you apply for. Regarding being exhausted, you may not have had time to get your head straight. It took...

  15. Applying for graduation

    LakeEmerald replied to focusport's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    I applied back in November and just got my letter (email) this month. My advisor said they were having a backlog over the holidays and beginning of the year. I agree with Danaroo, call the nursing...

  16. CEN Exam

    LakeEmerald replied to RN-ArmyVet's topic in Emergency

    I took it 2 years ago and did well. I studied hard and heavy on all the major cricital care stuff, but there were just as many questions on splinting, STDs, rashes, and other minor care issues. The...

  17. Easiest and Toughest Classes In UT Arlington RN-BSN Program

    LakeEmerald replied to commonsense's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Mike H - to finish your list: Capstone and Leadership are fine. Vulnerable is a major pain - very writing and research intensive. Hours and hours of writing. BTW, unless you are a whiz, college...

  18. Capstone NURS 4585 start date 2/24/2014

    LakeEmerald replied to supnurse's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    This presentation (week 4) is a little bit of a butt-kicker wih all the evaluations and junk. It is due Tuesday (to discussion board) so start

  19. Capstone NURS 4585 start date 2/24/2014

    LakeEmerald replied to supnurse's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Have fun with you son, Quest. It will be nice to be able to devote time to the precious things in our lives and not these courses!

  20. Capstone NURS 4585 start date 2/24/2014

    LakeEmerald replied to supnurse's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Just want to say this Capstone is very doable. I am looking to do a big push next week and wrap it up. This is not one of the harder courses, for those of you who are interested out there. The 4th...

  21. Failed first nursing course at UTA

    LakeEmerald replied to mwthread's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    I have not had a similar experience at UTA, but it sounds like you ended up with a terrible coach. You sound articulate. It is reasonable to assume that the failure was the coach's and not yours. I...

  22. Nurses who believe in herbal nonsense, alternative medicine, anti vaccine etc

    LakeEmerald replied to mhy12784's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Heaven forbid we deviate from what Big Pharma and Big Medicine tell us to

  23. Racial Refusals In Nursing

    LakeEmerald replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Twice I encountered ignorant patients who came into the ER and requested to "switch doctors" because of the MD's skin tone. The patients seemed quite confident that their requests would be honored and...

  24. Putting the Code Medicine (Abboject) Syringes Together

    LakeEmerald replied to PMHNP2023's topic in Emergency

    Another helpful tip: Open the boxes from the bottom and both pieces will slide out. At first, I opened boxes from the top and had to rip the box apart trying to get both pieces out fast. I'm not sure...

  25. College Algebra 08/19

    LakeEmerald replied to twindad85's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    How are you brave people doing who are still in this? Anyone still surviving?