EDRN1091

EDRN1091

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  1. Updated info re: new grads in CT?

    EDRN1091 replied to MissM.RN's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I started as a new grad in the Hartford area. saint francis and hartford both have new grad nurse residency programs. Sent from my iPhone using

  2. Connecticut RN Salaries in 2015

    EDRN1091 replied to PacoUSA's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I started as a new grad at a big teaching hospital in the Hartford area at 28/hr. Sent from my iPhone using

  3. How long was your initial orientation to the ER?

    EDRN1091 replied to WannaBNursey's topic in Emergency

    when I started as a new grad I got 9months on the floors (MICA/step down then a GI/remote tele floor for me) then went to the ED.. initially supposed to have 16wks, preceptor got sick and was out due...

  4. TRIAGE

    EDRN1091 replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    I wish our management would consider this. some nurses in my ED will be placed in triage for the whole 12 hours of their day... and for 4-7 shifts in a row! Sent from my iPhone using

  5. IV forms of Zofran and Decadron given PO???

    EDRN1091 replied to GleeGum's topic in Emergency

    we had a 3 year old who got the IV zofran PO last week for vomiting with fever. worked like a charm. Sent from my iPhone using

  6. Whats your opinion?

    EDRN1091 replied to Leshay's topic in Emergency

    This post is very vague. Try to narrow down what you need tips or advice on so we can best answer and guide you. Sent from my iPhone using

  7. Please stop! Little things that are just bad practice.

    EDRN1091 replied to JBudd's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Please come give this talk to the urologist that was irrigating a 3-way in my ED bare handed using an already used basin filled with sterile water (not sterile anymore) and soaking my pts bed because...

  8. New Grads: how long did it take you to find a job, or how long have you been ...

    EDRN1091 replied to kieran07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Connecticut Interviewed and got residency job April 2013 Graduated May 2013 Nclex July 2013, started 2 weeks later "Graduated" my residency in June

  9. New Grad Starting Salary

    EDRN1091 replied to hopefull1n30188's topic in First Year After Licensure

    residency program for the ED. BSN. cost of living is up there.. not high like CA or NYC, but it

  10. New Grad Starting Salary

    EDRN1091 replied to hopefull1n30188's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When I started in CT last year it was

  11. dosage questions

    EDRN1091 replied to hdrnbettyboop's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

  12. Peritoneal Dialysis

    EDRN1091 replied to ktenor's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    That's interesting to learn there is a machine for PD. I suppose in my region it's more common for people to do the ambulatory version because that's all I've ever done on my PD

  13. Priority: Hepatic vs Renal

    EDRN1091 replied to souleater11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001431.htm

  14. Peritoneal Dialysis

    EDRN1091 replied to ktenor's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Try a google search to see images of the supplies and it might make it easier for

  15. Peritoneal Dialysis

    EDRN1091 replied to ktenor's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    There's no machine, it's a bag setup with a drain bag and dialysate bag (think huge IV fluid bag) that hangs from a pole. They are connected by tubing. There is a port on the patients abdomen that is...

  16. Priority: Hepatic vs Renal

    EDRN1091 replied to souleater11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Do you know what hyperreflexia is? What the S/S are and what it causes? How it is treated? It seems to me that you're seeing "cirrhosis and renal failure" and just picking between the two chronic...

  17. How do SANE nurses get paid?

    EDRN1091 replied to CUL8R's topic in Forensic

    In my state some on call SANE nurses are contracted by the state DPH. We also usually have one ER nurse who is SANE certified as well. Check with your state

  18. Student Nurse

    EDRN1091 replied to Wantingtobrealnurse's topic in Nursing Career

    Firstly congratulations. Secondly, this post may do better in a forum such as first year after licensure (under career section). Have you created any good networking relationships with clinical sites?...

  19. New imcu nurse needs advice

    EDRN1091 replied to wfas457's topic in First Year After Licensure

    And BUNDLE CARE! Get your time management in tip top shape ASAP. Carry a penlight too. I often am doing Q2 hour neuros. Always assess and be ready to assess at the drop of a hat. We utilize SBAR with...

  20. New imcu nurse needs advice

    EDRN1091 replied to wfas457's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm working the same (we call it MICA/SICA) as well right now before I go to the ED. It's hectic as hell in my hospital. High acuity, 3:1 pt/RN ratio. Know your gtt protocols or where to find them....

  21. Difference between atrial and ventricular rate?

    EDRN1091 replied to heyitsme728's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure what you mean by "you only get the rate if its irregular". That doesn't make sense. If you're looking for the overall heart rate it is the number of QRS complexes in a 60 second...

  22. Difference between atrial and ventricular rate?

    EDRN1091 replied to heyitsme728's topic in General Nursing

    Atrial rate = number of P waves in one minute (or # p waves x 10 in a six second strip) Ventricular rate = number of QRS complexes in one minute (or # QRS x 10 in a six second strip). Is this what...

  23. Did anyone summit there packet to FDTC

    EDRN1091 replied to FutureRNGreen's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Best of luck, I don't have a specific answer for your post. I do, however, suggest that you clean up your spelling, grammar and collective writing skills. Your entire post is one sentence and makes...

  24. Sigma Theta Tau International membership

    EDRN1091 replied to Saab93's topic in General Students

    if you have a member number already from paying for it you can list it on your

  25. How many people are in your nursing class?

    EDRN1091 replied to Kskar91's topic in General Students

    I just graduated with a class of 48 undergrad BSN nurses. Last year I think they graduated 30 or