Belle2013

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  1. Supplies a new grad ER Nurse should carry

    Belle2013 posted a topic in Emergency

    I start in the ER next week. What are some items you can suggest that are important to carry with you (especially as a new grad)? So far I'm thinking: -A small notepad to carry in my pocket and write...

  2. Was my professor out of line?

    Belle2013 replied to kimmyanne02's topic in General Students

    I went through nursing school with a 3 year old (turned 5 by graduation) and a husband. There were many times my child was sick, had baseball games, school functions, Etc and I had to miss for nursing...

  3. WANTED: Instructor and Student Perspectives on ATI in the Classroom

    Belle2013 replied to la_chica_suerte85's topic in General Students

    I graduated in 2013 and ATI was a part of our program including having to pass the final exam to graduate. It was nothing like the NCLEX and I don't think prepares you at all. It was more memorization...

  4. Job to have more family time

    Belle2013 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I currently work 7 12s (full time) every 14 days. Although I love my job and would be sad to leave, I am wanting to find a RN job that would be more family friendly. I've been told to look into...

  5. Job to have more family time

    Belle2013 replied to Belle2013's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the

  6. Help! I start tomorrow!

    Belle2013 replied to zakry's topic in Emergency

    You'll do great! I've been in the ER for 9 months now as a new grad. It's a new experience every day but at the end of each day I go home saying I love it. You'll be amazed at what you learn after 4-6...

  7. being a pregnant nurse in the ED?

    Belle2013 replied to BrooklynRN11201's topic in Emergency

    We have several nurses who are pregnant. They work in all the areas...triage, shock trauma, medical, minor, and hold over. One was put on light duty and she went to triage during her shifts. I think...

  8. Happy er nurses week

    Belle2013 replied to floridaRN38's topic in Emergency

    We got shirts to wear at work this week :-) we also get a party on each shift with food and cake to celebrate our

  9. How long did it take you to master inserting an IV?

    Belle2013 replied to RunawayN's topic in Emergency

    When I first started the AC was easiest for me. Then I started moving down to the forearm area. Now I've gotten where I can do the hands. Those are tough because they a re so superficial. I would blow...

  10. Walk me through your ER

    Belle2013 replied to Sassy5d's topic in Emergency

    Level 1 trauma center. We get everything from medication refills to sore throats to abdominal pain to GSWs. We have a lot of traumas come in like MVCs 40+ mph, GSWs, stabbings, boating accidents, and...

  11. How long did it take you to master inserting an IV?

    Belle2013 replied to RunawayN's topic in Emergency

    Just do lots and lots of IV starts! I've been in the ER for about 3 1/2 months and I'm getting 9/10 starts now and even having success on hard sticks like those who are chronic dz or former IV drug...

  12. Blood cultures

    Belle2013 posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    How does your hospital or unit collect blood cultures? I'm looking for policy and procedure or step by step instructions. Our hospital lacks these and I'm thinking of taking on a project for this....

  13. ED specific supply costs

    Belle2013 replied to JustPeachyRN's topic in Emergency

    I work in a level 1 trauma ED. We have disposable/recycle Bp cuffs and pulse ox probes. We also have an omni cell where we charge supplies to the patient directly. This is done for pretty much...

  14. Triage complaints- the good, the bad, and the shocking.

    Belle2013 replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    Most recent: thirsty after smoking

  15. EBP in the ER

    Belle2013 posted a topic in Emergency

    I am brainstorming for an EBP Project in the ER. I have some ideas including Chlorhexidine wipes for vs alcohol when accessing an IV port, ways to reduce hemolyzing blood specimens, etc but I wanted...

  16. When first starting sane/ forensic nursing...

    Belle2013 replied to Mizuki N.'s topic in Forensic

    I would really like to hear this also. I'm interested as well but would like to hear the different opinions on dealing with the cases and emotions that go with it however individualized they may be....

  17. Career Change? - Communications world to Nursing

    Belle2013 replied to recoolidge's topic in Nursing Career

    A 3 year nursing program seems crazy to me. I wet through a BSN 15 month program. Are there any shorter programs around you? A lot of time the BSN programs are shorter than ADN for some reason,...

  18. ED Nurse Position - New Grad, Interview TOMORROW

    Belle2013 replied to BrooklynRN11201's topic in Emergency

    Understand how big team work is in the ER! Be prepared to answer questions on prioritizing pt care, dealing with the verbally abusive people and how you would de-escalate a situation, how do you deal...

  19. ED computer systems

    Belle2013 replied to Rolltider's topic in Emergency

    We are a level 1 trauma facility and use EPIC. Most seem to really like it. It's pretty user friendly for the most

  20. New grads/ER

    Belle2013 replied to lauriepat's topic in Emergency

    I think you're experience as a LVN is definitely going to help you. I would suggest getting ACLS certified, join the ENA and maybe AACN organizations as a student, and volunteering as much as possible...

  21. Houston Hopeful Seeking Advice from Those in the Area

    Belle2013 replied to Xsited2baNurse's topic in Texas Nursing

    Good

  22. Houston Hopeful Seeking Advice from Those in the Area

    Belle2013 replied to Xsited2baNurse's topic in Texas Nursing

    BSNs are definitely preferred. Most of the larger hospitals are only hiring BSNs. I think Hermann, UTMB, etc are some of the only ones that hire ADNs and want you to get your BSN after hiring you....

  23. Supplies a new grad ER Nurse should carry

    Belle2013 replied to Belle2013's topic in Emergency

    So after 3 weeks here's what's commonly in my pocket. 1) trauma sheers 2) tape around my stethoscope 3) pin light attached to my badge 4) sharpie attached to my badge 5) 2 pins 6) Chapstick 7) mints...

  24. Back in the ER have a few questions

    Belle2013 replied to Kidrn911's topic in Emergency

    Acute workitis! Love

  25. Nurse self scheduling

    Belle2013 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am doing a little research on nursing self scheduling. My unit currently participates in self scheduling but uses a system where nurses just request days to work. If there are too many nurses on...