MedicalPartisan

MedicalPartisan

Member

  • Content

    192

  • Visitors

    5,164

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    3

All Content by MedicalPartisan

  1. Tips for a new grad ER nurse

    MedicalPartisan replied to rubyagnes's topic in Emergency

    Awesome to hear! I'm doing great as well. I've been off my 6-month orientation for a little while now and things are going great so far. The more I learn the more I realize I know nothing but I'm just...

  2. Tips for a new grad ER nurse

    MedicalPartisan replied to rubyagnes's topic in Emergency

    HOW IS IT

  3. What is the drug of choice in your area?

    MedicalPartisan replied to Momma1RN's topic in Emergency

    Alcohol, spice, and crack are the standouts, I would

  4. Tips for a new grad ER nurse

    MedicalPartisan replied to rubyagnes's topic in Emergency

    How has it been going in the ED for you

  5. How impossible is CEN for a new grad?

    MedicalPartisan posted a topic in Emergency

    I graduated in December, took boards in January, and got hired in the ED in Febrary. I've worked 10 shifts thus far and am wondering how impossible CEN would be for me. Is this one of those things...

  6. Nurse to patient ratio

    MedicalPartisan replied to Harley's mom's topic in Emergency

    We don't allow patients to be in the same room, regardless of relation, with minors being the exception. Does your

  7. Tips for a new grad ER nurse

    MedicalPartisan replied to rubyagnes's topic in Emergency

    Agree 100%. My patients teach me so much. They live with (whatever) day in and day out so they are much more knowledgeable than me in many cases. They generally love being able to tell you all about...

  8. Will an ER tech help me land a job in the ED?

    MedicalPartisan replied to loosemoose's topic in Emergency

    Absolutely. Work hard and show them what you're capable of (work ethic wise). This is also advantageous as you will get to see the logistics of the ED and what the nurses do and will help you...

  9. O2 for Unresponsive Pt

    MedicalPartisan replied to myhoagie02's topic in Emergency

    Do not EVER think you are wrong for asking a question. You would have been wrong had you not asked and simply assumed, even if your assumption was correct. Why? Because it was a

  10. Tips for a new grad ER nurse

    MedicalPartisan replied to rubyagnes's topic in Emergency

    This is just one giant cluster of thoughts, so sorry in advance. No matter how level-headed and non-anxious you typically are, you will likely think there is no way you will be able to grasp it all...

  11. Nurse to patient ratio

    MedicalPartisan replied to Harley's mom's topic in Emergency

    In my level 2 trauma center the standard ratio is 4:1, trauma 1:1 (2 trauma rooms assigned to a nurse per shift but it's a team effort so they'd never be left to care for more than one unstable...

  12. Precepting in CCU; Advice?

    MedicalPartisan posted a topic in Cardiac

    I know this sub-forum isn't necessarily for students, but I figure the experienced nurses would know best. If you could give me a condensed list of the most important things I should look over to be...

  13. Precepting in CCU; Advice?

    MedicalPartisan replied to MedicalPartisan's topic in Cardiac

    Thank you so much! I will take all of that advice. The first day was phenomenal. My preceptor is amazing. Unfortunately, she is leaving to do travel nursing so I'll only get a few shifts with them but...

  14. NCLEX Pharmacology is Seemingly Impossible

    MedicalPartisan posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm not talking about classifications here. I'm talking about the questions NCLEX is actually asking. There's no way to group these these implementation rules and I've no clue how to study them. Take...

  15. Are you the Doctor? (funny)

    MedicalPartisan replied to Zooey72's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Actually, you're wrong. The NCLEX licensure gives you the credentials of a registered nurse - hence the title graduate nurse. This is why credentials RN still must proceed BSN and MSN even though they...

  16. NCLEX Before Graduation

    MedicalPartisan posted a topic in General Students

    I came across a few similar threads, but most were dated with different situations than my own. The summer term (May-July) will be my last term for classes. Then I have August, September, October,...

  17. NCLEX Before Graduation

    MedicalPartisan replied to MedicalPartisan's topic in General Students

    I checked already. :/ NCSBN states they don't give specifics because of how it varies and they link you to a page where you choose your state (the state board) and they don't mention anything about...

  18. NCLEX Before Graduation

    MedicalPartisan replied to MedicalPartisan's topic in General Students

    Any sources to confirm that? I definitely plan on talking to the school when possible but it seems like this could vary from state to state as each have different

  19. NCLEX Before Graduation

    MedicalPartisan replied to MedicalPartisan's topic in General Students

    It will not take 5 months to complete 12 shifts. Not likely. But even if that's the case, it will take a MAX of 12 weeks, even if they only work once a week. Then it will take a max of 1-2 months...

  20. NCLEX Before Graduation

    MedicalPartisan replied to MedicalPartisan's topic in General Students

    We have been the guinea pig group each term. It also depends when you start. It's awful that we have to have AH3 and MH2 together starting next month during the shortened summer term. And this time...

  21. NCLEX Before Graduation

    MedicalPartisan replied to MedicalPartisan's topic in General Students

    Right, but come September, those shifts will be complete. Then I have absolutely nothing until graduation in December. My question is if I can obtain an ATT even though I will not be graduated, and...

  22. Asking for prayers: multiple nursing students died in car accident

    MedicalPartisan replied to __patiently_waiting's topic in General Students

    This is exceptionally sad. Prayers and good vibes for their friends and family. Tomorrow is never promised, people, don't forget

  23. Nurse Mistakes

    MedicalPartisan replied to lesquive's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Using a rectal probe to take an oral

  24. Nurse Mistakes

    MedicalPartisan replied to lesquive's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It should be noted (in my opinion) that this can sometimes (sadly) make you a target. I'm not saying "nurses shouldn't ever obtain malpractice insurance" because of this; It's much more complicated...

  25. Go-to Sites for Patient Education Pamphlets?

    MedicalPartisan posted a topic in Patient Education

    Hello All, I was just scouring the net in search of a good resource for a patient (26 year old!) recently diagnosed with COPD who presented to the ED this morning. I came across a PDF with lots of...