JB-RN

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1. Medical Marijuana for nurses

   JB-RN replied to JB-RN's topic in General Nursing

   I just got off the phone with the Washington State Board of Nursing. It sounds like the same rules apply as said above to opiates, alcohol, etc. The only way they will take disciplinary action on a license is if it was a case of impairment on the jo...

2. Medical Marijuana for nurses

   JB-RN posted a topic in General Nursing

   I saw a thread quite awhile back about medical marijuana use with nurses. I was just wondering if there are any nurses out there who are patients or know about any supreme court precedents in place or in process? I have chronic pain and do not wan...

3. Cool ER Videos

   JB-RN replied to Novo's topic in Emergency

   Check out the documentary "The Waiting Room". It is a great one to watch with friends, family, and folks you want to help gain a better understanding of the ER.

4. Nurse to patient ratio in ED

   JB-RN replied to 1fastRN's topic in Emergency

   24 bed ED if you include 3 psych and 1 seclusion bed. We are generally 4:1 with fast track patients mixed in. If you have an unstable critical patient we usually dogpile to get them started and the primary nurse stays 1:1 or even gets more help as ...

5. Top Skills Every ER Nurse Should Possess

   JB-RN replied to mrnurse504's topic in Emergency

   The ability to communicate clearly about care with families. This is especially important with critically ill and resus patients. I do my best to explain my actions to the family and facilitate their presence in the room.

6. Is your ER using the EDIE system?

   JB-RN replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

   I'm in Washington as well and love the EDIE system. It automatically triggers a consult from one of our care managers to investigate why they aren't using a PCP.

7. RN - $14.75/hr?!?

   JB-RN replied to AlphaPig's topic in General Nursing

   You rock Esme! :)

8. Pierced ears; need advice

   JB-RN replied to Burno's topic in Male Students

   I never had any issues with mine. Now I am an ER nurse and nobody cares about some piercings and tattoos.

9. ED Orientation (a bit of a vent)

   JB-RN replied to BrooklynRN11201's topic in Emergency

   The original poster described this as a vent. Don't sweat it. Do the job to the best of your ability and be a team player. Becoming a good ER nurse takes a long time. Learn from the mistakes you make and move on. Don't be afraid to ask questions ...

10. Being an ER Nurse, is it worth it?

    JB-RN replied to Levitas's topic in Emergency

    I had the opportunity to either do telemetry or ED and am so happy I chose ED as a new grad. I immediately learned the mindset, assessment, and prioritization skills specific to ED. I didn't have to unlearn anything. However, I will say this. You...