TexanTough

TexanTough

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  1. I need some advice

    TexanTough posted a topic in Emergency

    I was an ER nurse for several years and recently moved into an intensive care setting. I did this to make me a more desirable candidate to become a flight nurse. As much as I am learning in the ICU, I...

  2. Intubation - confused about orders

    TexanTough replied to RNexplorer's topic in Critical Care

    " However, she gave me direct orders: "you must follow exactly what the physician tells you to do," plain and simple. " RnExplorer: Your charge nurse has done a great disservice to you by saying this....

  3. Tips 'n Tricks: Pearls the Newbies Need to Know

    TexanTough replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Emergency

    -You can't dilute valium. -If families are going to be in a room with a patient and are capable, utilize them to assist with the patient's care. -Label your meds as you draw them up. Which syringe...

  4. Learning sick vs. not sick

    TexanTough replied to Eatrealfood's topic in Emergency

    Unfortunately, it's one of those things you acquire with support and assistance from your coworkers. When I was new, I asked a lot of questions about the 'worst case scenario' so that I could gain a...

  5. ESI Triage concerns

    TexanTough replied to Mobeeb's topic in Emergency

    *Sigh* This is a huge source of frustration for me. First and foremost, facilities where I have worked will let green and inexperienced nurses in triage. This results in an ESI of 4 assigned to the...

  6. New CEN exam

    TexanTough replied to Erikó's topic in Emergency

    Two words: PASS CEN. Chuck the book itself and utilize the questions by category/system. It was truly invaluable and I recognized a lot of similar question structure on the test itself. Also, I had...

  7. I need some advice

    TexanTough replied to TexanTough's topic in Emergency

    I understand the point you are trying to convey. I do not take issue with repetition of so called menial tasks *IF* there is a clear reasoning/point behind them. Do you not think I made sure my trauma...