LakeEmerald

LakeEmerald

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  1. Is anyone using Cerner in their ER?

    LakeEmerald replied to BrnEyedGirl's topic in Emergency

    We do and we've used it for over a year. (One of the first EDs.) It's cumbersome and weird and not at all intuitive. I frequently ask myself, "who came up with THIS?" However, it can be learned and...

  2. Ambien psychosis?

    LakeEmerald replied to Cat_RN's topic in Patient Medications

    Fascinating article, Tiffy. Charlotte, so sorry to hear about this terrible situation. I wish you

  3. Pyxis report question...being falsely accused!

    LakeEmerald replied to Jasper676's topic in Patient Medications

    Where I work, usually the wasting nurse sets up the waste by getting into the pyxis first, then the witness signs in and witnesses. It's been done the other way occasionally, but typically not. The...

  4. Nurse brutally beaten in a Brooklyn Hospital

    LakeEmerald replied to HGTVrn33's topic in Nursing News

    The upshot for us: Be aware of changes in patient demeanor that indicate possible impending violence and if you feel even slightly threatened, back off and get reinforcements. Even if the pt appears...

  5. Nurse brutally beaten in a Brooklyn Hospital

    LakeEmerald replied to HGTVrn33's topic in Nursing News

    Every patient is a potential psych patient, even at 0430. Poor nurse, I hope she is going to be OK.

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

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

    Hi RC. Most of the courses have threads if you look back that are very informative as far as specifics and how heavy each courseload is. Doubling up depends on your life situation. If unsure, try one...

  7. College Algebra 08/19

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

    Yes. Tests are proctored via web cam. You pay for these,

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

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

    I'll be there too! Looking forward to

  9. Abuse Culture in Nursing...How Far Does it Go?

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

    Honey, Thank you for your heartfelt and honest post. Many of us feel the same way. You said it so eloquently. Just know you are not alone - many of us are out there, smiling and trying to care, too,...

  10. IV Push

    LakeEmerald replied to Caleb_RN225's topic in Emergency

    It doesn't have to be exact. Just slow enough. It really helps to drop narcs in a 50 ml bag of NS and drip in over time while doing other things in the room or nearby. And like Adeks said, adding it...

  11. what to do if I did not see the order

    LakeEmerald replied to lolita_666's topic in Patient Medications

    Lolita, In your meeting, keep your back straight and acknowledge your mistake with what sandyfeet said, "you are the nurse who accepted care of this patient and it was your responsibility to check...

  12. College Algebra 08/19

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

    Rolltide - I will be watching to hear any tips since I'll be taking this again in March after dropping. I wish I was taking the class now, but instead I'm reviewing so I can (hopefully) be ready. Ugh!...

  13. Being too hard on yourself

    LakeEmerald replied to walkingthecow's topic in General Nursing

    Walking, It hurts to hear that you have done ONE thing wrong today when you have done 100 things right all day long. It stings and it has happened to us all. However, the reason you were told is so...

  14. american literature English 2329 starting January 20th

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

    Hi Rose, I took British Lit before the break and it was OK. A couple of the readings were wacky, hopefully your American Lit readings will be interesting to you, it helps to write about stuff you can...

  15. The Childish "I Wuv You" Act

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

    LittleTwinStars - I'm with you. I love my patients in a very general way, and a few I am genuinely drawn to, but mostly I want to a) do my job, b) be polite and respectful, c) move on to the next...

  16. DNR Orders

    LakeEmerald replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    Yes, if the parents say they want you to CPR you have to do it. Your nurses notes are legal documents and will back you up. Which is worse? Not acting when they ask you to and letting the baby die...

  17. College Algebra 08/19

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

    Started it yesterday, dropped it today. If you are not already really strong in math then this will be a HUGE amount of difficult work to do in a short time. Just wasn't physically possible to do in...

  18. Nursing Nightmares

    LakeEmerald replied to 0.adamantite's topic in General Nursing

    I dreamt that I appeared at work in my street clothes and had no scrubs to put on. (Our hospital has a strict rule about scrubs.) As I was about to enter a patient's room I looked down at my clothes...

  19. College Algebra 08/19

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

    Hello, So did anyone stay in and pass this class? I am biting the bullet and I start on Jan 20th, 2014. Looks like there are two choices of books: My Math Lab and the UTA College Algebra Package. Does...

  20. Fitbit Force Band - good for ICU environment

    LakeEmerald replied to Alana R.'s topic in MICU, SICU

    Not sure what this watch is, but I love my Timex Indiglo. It is submersible, has military time in big digits, 3 alarms, and a stopwatch. (And a bunch of other functions I'm not sure about.) I don't...

  21. The Elephant in the Room

    LakeEmerald replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

    We start out as nurses wanting to help heal the sick, but realize we can only help fix their bodies. We can't fix their lives, though we wish we could. Beautiful dream,

  22. RN unpaid leave to adolescent psych..good idea?

    LakeEmerald replied to britmansf18's topic in Psychiatric

    Your reasons sound like good ones. People who work in psyche should have a passion for their patients, and it sounds like you do. As far as Ativan, Geodon, or other drugs, follow facility protocol for...

  23. British Literature starting 10/21/13

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

    I'm in my final week of this course and just to let other people know who haven't taken this course, it's not bad, not terribly stressful and you don't need to purchase any books bc it is available...

  24. British Literature starting 10/21/13

    LakeEmerald posted a topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Hello, Checking to see if there are any classmates on here for this class. If so, hoping we can support one another through this. I don't see many previous threads on this class, so that is a good...

  25. British Literature starting 10/21/13

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

    Hope all did OK on Exam 1. Hope I did OK! I'm used to testing under pressure, but not writing under pressure! My coach doesn't seem to be a big fan of my writing. He stated that I was "stating the...