SweetMelissaRN

SweetMelissaRN

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  1. Depressed night shift worker

    SweetMelissaRN replied to LithEruiel's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Have you considered taking maybe a full week or two off to try and recoup some? When I begin to feel burned out (usually whenever I've worked 4-5 shifts straight) ill see if I can trade with someone...

  2. My Boss is CEO

    SweetMelissaRN replied to Esme12's topic in Emergency

    Hahahaha, that's

  3. Is it that hard to get in?

    SweetMelissaRN replied to jrsRN07's topic in Emergency

    Well ICU for sure bc they have a better knowledge of cardiac drips, codes, monitoring, etc.... I feel like ICU is the floor version of the ER. I know a few OB nurses who tried it out but it just...

  4. Is it that hard to get in?

    SweetMelissaRN replied to jrsRN07's topic in Emergency

  5. A word of advice for a strange question?

    SweetMelissaRN replied to bebbercorn's topic in Emergency

  6. Er nurses worked in OR before, think that if you like OR, you..

    SweetMelissaRN replied to lilarox's topic in Emergency

  7. Tell me your experiences with pulmonary fibrosis

    SweetMelissaRN replied to Vtachy1's topic in Pulmonary

    This story brought tears to my eyes. Thank you so much for sharing such a beautiful experience. That family obviously knew what wonderful care you provided their loved one!

  8. G/J Tubes and Venting Subtopic: Siezures and Urology Issues

    SweetMelissaRN replied to syoung5's topic in Gastroenterology

    Although I have no insight into the possible causes, can I just say your desire to find an answer is extremely inspiring. I hope you get a clear answer and please provide an update if possible :) Keep...

  9. Patient and Visitor Violence: What Do We Know? What Can We Do?

    SweetMelissaRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    What is it with moms and weapons?? Same thing happened to one of my coworkers except she had excellent aim! Luckily our officer witnessed the event.. Hope she enjoys orange

  10. Im in the cool kids club!!!!

    SweetMelissaRN replied to itsnowornever's topic in Emergency

    Congratulations :) that's so

  11. Am I a Good Candidate to Work in the ER?

    SweetMelissaRN replied to westieluv's topic in Emergency

    No need to sound so negative... And their is routine in the ER, but it's mostly how you assess and tackle tasks! And at my very busy level II ER, we just had a tele nurse finish orientation who is...

  12. What's the inside scoop?

    SweetMelissaRN replied to RNhaygirl's topic in Emergency

    Like the above said, we're team oriented down in the ED :) I recently finished orienting and when I started 2 other people were orienting with me. When I finished, I was the only one left . What I...

  13. Am I a Good Candidate to Work in the ER?

    SweetMelissaRN replied to westieluv's topic in Emergency

    I think you'll do just fine after adjusting to the differences! I can promise you'll never be bored One thing I would suggest is watch some how-to videos on different procedures you'll see often...

  14. Seriously?!?!

    SweetMelissaRN replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

    I'm stealing that! Literally that's

  15. Am I a Good Candidate to Work in the ER?

    SweetMelissaRN replied to westieluv's topic in Emergency

    It depends on how type A you are.... Being organized is good, but the ER is extremely fast paced and at some point you have to accept that not EVERYTHING is going to get accomplished on every patient....

  16. Seriously?!?!

    SweetMelissaRN replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

    Oh do

  17. Calcium Gluconate

    SweetMelissaRN replied to SweetMelissaRN's topic in Emergency

    Thank you everyone for the input! I will definitely remember this for future

  18. Calcium Gluconate

    SweetMelissaRN replied to SweetMelissaRN's topic in Emergency

    Lmao, my ER doc told me the EXACT same thing! I just looked at him and was like "here, you push it and risk your license!"

  19. Undiagnosed A Fib w/ RVR Medication?

    SweetMelissaRN posted a topic in Emergency

    Had a 78 yr old pt come in today c/o SOB and being easily fatigued x 1 week. EKG showed A Fib w/ RVR. My ER doc ordered a cardizem drip. Pr tolerated well (no significant hypotension or decrease in...

  20. street drugs vs. prescribed drugs

    SweetMelissaRN replied to ERRN92's topic in Emergency

    Geodon = The savior of my

  21. Can a pt hyperventilate themselves into resp failure?

    SweetMelissaRN replied to LakeEmerald's topic in Emergency

    Hahahaha, this made me laugh

  22. Undiagnosed A Fib w/ RVR Medication?

    SweetMelissaRN replied to SweetMelissaRN's topic in Emergency

    Thank you all for your input! Cardizem definitely does seem to make the most sense... I plan on doing a bit more research on different rhythms and medication choices!

  23. Per Diem Nurses?

    SweetMelissaRN replied to JoeDEDRN's topic in Emergency

    ^^^ lol, the last job I worked at I was making $19.10/hr as an ER nurse/new grad. Now I'm making 23.74/hr at another

  24. Boston

    SweetMelissaRN replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

    My heart goes out to everyone. Keeping y'all in my thoughts and prayers today.

  25. Undiagnosed A Fib w/ RVR Medication?

    SweetMelissaRN replied to SweetMelissaRN's topic in Emergency