EDValerieRN

EDValerieRN ASN, RN

ER, Peds, Charge RN

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  1. what to ask for nurse tech II starting salary

    EDValerieRN replied to bayoufrogg's topic in General Nursing

    Write "Negotiable" in the blank. That's what I always

  2. advandced monitoring in the ER

    EDValerieRN replied to phiposurde's topic in Emergency

    We are expected to do CVP monitoring on all of our septic patients in the ED. Our attending MD's put them in, and we're currently undergoing training to be able to adequately monitor CVP. I don't...

  3. What is your opinion of care??

    EDValerieRN replied to 68RN's topic in Emergency

    I figure you should be really happy you "were not even given a gown." Those things are awful, butt hanging out and all... I think you're the first person in the world who has actually wanted one....

  4. Need advice- 6 months pregnant and starting in the ER

    EDValerieRN replied to Lizziefive's topic in Emergency

    I'm about 7000 weeks pregnant (or it feels like it at least) and I'm still working full time in the ER, inner-city-level-one and all that... I'm doing fine. Sure, my back hurts after three shifts in...

  5. Tx of neruologic fever

    EDValerieRN replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    I've heard that Toradol can work as an antipyretic, but I've never seen it used as a treatment for fever

  6. Yelling, screaming and ducking the cranky triaged patients

    EDValerieRN replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    Thankfully, my ER and supervisors are fantastic about this. We'll kick 'em out if they need it. I myself have kicked out two patients, one who told me he was going to kill me, and another that was...

  7. Center For Nursing Advocacy steamed over Kelly Ripa sponge bath nursey comments

    EDValerieRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Look at you all, judging her and calling her dumb, a nitwit, and ignorant, just off of her TV personality. She has to have some talent and work ethic, or she wouldn't be where she was today. If you...

  8. VIP Triage

    EDValerieRN replied to mannurse65's topic in Emergency

    I think there is a lot that they can do, it's just that they

  9. VIP Triage

    EDValerieRN replied to mannurse65's topic in Emergency

    If anybody waits, maybe a State Senator should! That way they would see the big problem with overcrowded ERs, and may do something about it. We have this thing at our hospital, where if people donate...

  10. Self inflicted

    EDValerieRN replied to SCRN1's topic in General Nursing

    I had a guy once who had an itch in his rectum, and so naturally he scratched it with a steak knife. Ended up with a colostomy bag and some psych

  11. Thoughts on Maternity nursing.

    EDValerieRN replied to Nurse AllBetta's topic in Ob/Gyn

    OK, here is what I've heard: when I did OB, I wasn't a "real nurse" because my patients "weren't sick, just having babies." when I did ER, I wasn't a "real nurse" because I would see and discharge a...

  12. Hourly Rounding

    EDValerieRN replied to neneRN's topic in General Nursing

    We have this extra form that we are supposed to initial every hour that says we were in the room, and what the patient was doing. It's not a part of the chart, and I think it's a waste of time. One...

  13. Fetal death after maternal death

    EDValerieRN replied to WorkofHeart8's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We'll do a crash c-section in trauma if mom has been coding for less than 15 minutes. The outcome usually depends on if effective CPR was delivered quickly, and usually our trauma codes are volume...

  14. "Funny Codes"?

    EDValerieRN replied to burn out's topic in General Nursing

    I only hope that when I die I can give my code team a great story like

  15. dealing with perverted patients

    EDValerieRN replied to shock-me-sane's topic in General Nursing

    Make sure and not get to where they're between you and the door either. That happened to me once as a CNA, and I thought I was going to be killed... schizophrenia with sexual urges.... scary. As soon...

  16. Nurses Clearing spine

    EDValerieRN replied to dmay4's topic in Emergency

    I'll immobilize a patient who self-presents if patient c/o back pain or neck pain over bony prominences, or if it was a pretty good-sized wreck (better safe than sorry: I probably immobilize more than...

  17. how do you handle this?

    EDValerieRN replied to Ms.RN's topic in Emergency

    Try a coude tip, and it also helps to get a bigger french catheter. The little ones will not hold as well as the bigger french, especially if the patient has had a catheter for a while. Use lido...

  18. ICU Nurses with OCD!!!

    EDValerieRN replied to nursern20's topic in MICU, SICU

    I can't figure out what in the world you're talking about. I have yet to meet a nurse, any nurse, especially a Critical Care nurse, who changes linens for the fun of it... and if someone isn't...

  19. Adoption option?

    EDValerieRN replied to lannisz's topic in Ob/Gyn

    In March of 2000, I gave birth to a baby girl. I was 16, and yes, Medicaid payed for it. I never once considered adoption, because it was my child, and I loved her from the beginning. I graduated high...

  20. Deathbed visions

    EDValerieRN replied to SCRN1's topic in General Nursing

    When my aunt passed away after a battle with cancer, she sat straight up in bed, raised her arms toward the sky, and said "they're beautiful" and then passed away calmly. I've had a patient tell me...

  21. Pregnant RN in the ER

    EDValerieRN replied to RNintheER's topic in Emergency

    My morning sickness is also all-day-all-night sickness. I got some zofran from my doc (expensive, but worth it). I've only called in once... and that was because I was gonna be admitted with...

  22. What is the silliest complaint someone has ever made aboutyou?

    EDValerieRN replied to SharonH, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This lady told me she was nauseous, and I told her it would probably be a good idea to put that cheeseburger from McDonalds down. She told my NM and I wasn't allowed back in her room. I was

  23. Looking for opinions on a situation!!!

    EDValerieRN replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in General Nursing

    What happens if the test comes back positive for an STD? Mom asks how she could've got it... is the doc gonna lie to her then? I think it's flat-out wrong. The clinic is providing healthcare to the...

  24. Overdose, using charcoal on a combative pt?

    EDValerieRN replied to vampireslayer's topic in Emergency

    If they refuse, show them the NG. If they still refuse, restrain them and put the NG down. Wear a mask (and gown and hair cover) because they'll spit at you. If it goes into the lungs, give them the...

  25. ER RN and Pregnant

    EDValerieRN replied to RN112's topic in General Nursing

    I'm six weeks along and in the ER as well. I do it all, I just try to stay away from rashes, because I've never had the chicken pox and I'm not able to have the vaccine. I may overdo it a little...