LakeEmerald

LakeEmerald

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  1. Scope of practice in the ER

    LakeEmerald replied to Fiona the Bull's topic in Emergency

    Fiona, I know how you feel. If more parents took their babies to their pediatrician instead of the ED, the little ones wouldn't be exposed to the urinary caths, IV sticks, and rarely, CTs....

  2. Vent settings

    LakeEmerald replied to andi.w's topic in MICU, SICU

    Fantastic You Tube video. Thanks,

  3. Obs Unit?

    LakeEmerald replied to jeangarc18's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I work in the ED, and at our hospital, obs is for mostly chest pain patients who do not appear to be having a serious cardiac event, but because of their symptoms or history, the MD wants to watch...

  4. How do you feel about mandatory influenza vaccines?

    LakeEmerald replied to ashleybrooke1208's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I don't like being forced to do it, but we have to get it at my hospital or wear a mask all the time at work from Oct to April-ish. Eventually I think people could be fired if they don't have an...

  5. What's the meaning of "entrapment"?

    LakeEmerald replied to MarkLee735's topic in General Nursing

    I believe entrapment in this context means "getting trapped." Trap means to get caught so one cannot

  6. Anyone else offended by this radio commercial?

    LakeEmerald replied to T-Bird78's topic in General Nursing

    Haven't heard it, but it sounds like a lame commercial that appeals to the basest of human emotions and gives no credit to the intellect of its audience. Just like most of the other commercials that...

  7. RN working at a UNlicensed drug rehab

    LakeEmerald replied to Bouncyball's topic in General Nursing

    Just make sure that if you are responsible for establishing policies and procedures that you don't inadvertently violate state/federal ethical and safety standards/laws. If you will be "making...

  8. Nursing Research 4425 11/4/2013

    LakeEmerald replied to Shara2RN2012's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    You can do it. Just don't slack off and be prepared to pick up other people's slack sometimes. The group you get is the group you get and you have to go with the flow and make it work regardless if 1...

  9. British Literature starting 10/21/13

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

    Got some feedback on the discussion posts and so far, so good. Went ahead and cranked out the Chaucer essay and turned it in tonight. Hope it's right. Glad to be moving on from Canterbury Tales, too....

  10. Burnout tips?

    LakeEmerald replied to ParalyticAgent's topic in Emergency

    PA, I think burnout is happening to me now at 2.5 years in the ED. When I started losing my empathy and sympathy for almost everyone except the very sickest patients, I realized what was happening. I...

  11. British Literature starting 10/21/13

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

    Well, the quizzes are easy if you set yourself up to be able to search for the answers in the text, teacher's notes, etc. I hope I'm doing the discusson boards correctly. I'm putting in lots of...

  12. Holistic Health Assessment starting 9/23

    LakeEmerald replied to Shara2RN2012's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Advice for upcoming students: You don't need the Nursing Diagnosis book. I cracked mine 3 times and it was for common diagnoses, interventions, and outcomes that can be found online. Glad I rented...

  13. (Lack of) Mental Healthcare and What To Do?

    LakeEmerald replied to UrbanHealthRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Sounds like she had plenty of time to act on her son's behalf with the information you provided, and didn't. Now it's your fault.

  14. Holistic Health Assessment starting 9/23

    LakeEmerald replied to Shara2RN2012's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Looks like we survived the dreaded Assessment course after all! I feel good it is behind me! 3 more classes to go - woop! Best wishes to

  15. Which way should I go?

    LakeEmerald replied to knat90's topic in Nursing Career

    Went straight into my specialty (Emergency) right after ADN graduation. I love ER and I've been there 2.5 years. In order to strengthen my knowledge, I plan to be "dual employed" in the ICU starting...

  16. Medical Terminology 2138-BIOL-3309-700-N-M-SEL-TOPICS--2013-Fall

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

    Agree with determined. You need the book. One class where you don't need ONE of the books is Holistic Assessment. You don't need the Nursing Diagnosis book, and certainly not a new one. You can get...

  17. Holistic Health Assessment starting 9/23

    LakeEmerald replied to Shara2RN2012's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Agree about the "stupid shapes," Brickle. On part II, I understood that we were supposed to use the info from our discussion posts about the "actual," "risk for," and "wellness" diagnoses, then add...

  18. British Literature starting 10/21/13

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

    Kirsnikity, You were right about Portrait. Guess I'll go to the library tomorrow and pick it up because I don't want to read a long book

  19. Holistic Health Assessment starting 9/23

    LakeEmerald replied to Shara2RN2012's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    OK. The Week 5 assignment 2 seems too easy, cutting and pasting. Hoping I'm not missing anything. Remember they want APA format for this

  20. British Literature starting 10/21/13

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

    Hope we can use APA, too. I am almost done with the program and I am loathe to learn another writing style! Mushy, did you get the same books I did for this course? Congrats on almost being done! I...

  21. British Literature starting 10/21/13

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

    Kirsnikity, Glad to hear the class is nothing too major to worry about. I hope I have the right books because I have "Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead" and "Wilderness Tips." I bought them 2...

  22. Holistic Health Assessment starting 9/23

    LakeEmerald replied to Shara2RN2012's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Sorry Brickle, Wish you were out on the town tonight. Sitting here doing the same thing. No fun trying to transfer data over from the templates into word. Guess it might be alright for a computer...

  23. I feel like I caused a patient's death and I can't get over it

    LakeEmerald replied to jane82's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    How you could have time to really critically think with 28 - 40 patients is beyond me. I can't believe this ratio. Seems like the facility should have put their trached/serious patients in an area...

  24. conflicting personalities with Nurse Manager?

    LakeEmerald replied to lil0401's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So, is she saying that your work is fine but because you are quiet she doesn't know if you fit in? As a manager she should know that the first six months as a new nurse you are focusing on...

  25. Holistic Health Assessment starting 9/23

    LakeEmerald replied to Shara2RN2012's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Were we supposed to rate stength? I assessed ROM against resistance in musculoskeletal, but not strength. Didn't rate ROM, just said it was