JMD14

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1. Would you send this patient to the unit?

   JMD14 replied to Birdy2's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   I would've sent the patient. The ER nurse does not admit patients so it's not up to us whether the patient goes to a specific floor or not. Of course the labs are going to be off, the patient had...

2. ER nurses not calling report anymore...

   JMD14 replied to plinytheRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   There's so many things I would like to say but i'll keep it as sweet and simple as possible. I believe that should be the policy at every hospital. Floor nurses think we (ER nurses) give the worst...

3. Lies of the ER.....

   JMD14 replied to Cari Turner21's topic in Nursing Humor

   Had a patient come brought in by ems because he "played video games for so long that his eyes started burning and he lost his vision." When I brought the discharge paperwork to him he asked if it was...

4. Bayshore medical center

   JMD14 replied to JRich's topic in Texas Nursing

   People are going to talk hospitals down when their sick regardless of how "Great" the hospital and staff are. When someone is sick they expect to be treated and cured right away and when they realize...

5. First job as an RN in the ER

   JMD14 replied to JMD14's topic in Emergency

   There is a number of questions I wished I would've asked as soon as I left my interview. Here's a list of what you might want to ask: 1. What is the Nurse to patient ratio? Is it a set ratio or does...

6. First job as an RN in the ER

   JMD14 replied to JMD14's topic in Emergency

   Thanks for the posts guys. I have now worked 8 days in the ER and absolutely love it. RN2014g, I started with an extremely nervous mindset and felt like I wouldn't be able to do what it takes....

7. First job as an RN in the ER

   JMD14 replied to JMD14's topic in Emergency

   All of you are so helpful! I really appreciate the time yall have taken to help me out! Last sunday was my first day on the floor. Before starting the shift I felt extremely nervous and started...

8. First job as an RN in the ER

   JMD14 replied to JMD14's topic in Emergency

   Wow thank you so much danggirl16. You have really good advice and I will definitely keep everything you said in mind. I start tomorrow and i'm excited but of course i'm still nervous:eek:. I've never...

9. First job as an RN in the ER

   JMD14 posted a topic in Emergency

   Hey guys, I just got on as an RN intern in the ER and start this week. I'm pretty nervous and sort of overwhelmed with everything I need to learn in order to be a competent RN. On the other hand, I'm...

10. I need to pass hesi "this" time help!!

    JMD14 replied to GodMinistryNurse's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Sorry for the late reply! I made a 944 on the Hesi and actually just took the NCLEX-RN on June 20th and passed! I started an RN internship in the ER and I love it but i'm very nervous because there is...

11. I need to pass hesi "this" time help!!

    JMD14 replied to GodMinistryNurse's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I take the exit Hesi on April 10th, 2014. My program requires a 900 or higher and we only get 2 attempts. I have averaged an 850 on each Hesi I have taken throughout the program. However, I'm very...