HermioneG BSN, RN

HermioneG has 1 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Emergency Nursing.

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   ER nurse to patient ratio

   HermioneG replied to MGHERRN's topic in Emergency

   I work in a level 1 trauma center and we work in both adult and peds. We have a 2:1 ratio in the trauma rooms and then 3:1 for the rest of the department. During very rare situations we have done 4:1...
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   Tips to survive ER

   HermioneG replied to iheartnursing91's topic in Emergency

   I've found that taking an initial two minutes to show empathy, kindness, and overall sweetness on initially meeting my patients goes a long way. Wrapping them in warm blankets, providing an extra...
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   Getting urines quicker

   HermioneG replied to er4lisarn's topic in Emergency

   I bring it up immediately as I meet the patient. It goes something like this: "Hi, my name is HermioneG and I'm going to be your nurse today. What brought you into our ER today? (pt explains) Ok so I...
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   Medical Assistant vent

   HermioneG replied to KThurmond's topic in General Students

   My view on life is that you can learn something from every single person out there, and sometimes you learn from them how not to act. This person sounds insecure and seems to lack perspective. This is...
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   Should nurses be able to listen to music at work?

   HermioneG replied to RockinNurse2018's topic in General Nursing

   I usually don't mind it, but I did become very frustrated the other day with it. A dear coworker of mine who I love a lot was blasting (yes... blasting) music. It was difficult to concentrate, but...
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   Was I wrong?

   HermioneG replied to Munch's topic in General Nursing

   I just want to echo what everyone else said and say great job. If I or any of my loved ones was ever in pain or needed help, I would feel so fortunate if they had a nurse like you. And in our...
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   Hypothetical situation, thoughts?

   HermioneG replied to ladysyrah's topic in General Students

   Well, at least I can now be at ease knowing that if the OP ever comes across me and I'm in dire need of a needle decompression, they will hopefully remember to use the mid-hemithorax as opposed to...
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   Hypothetical situation, thoughts?

   HermioneG replied to ladysyrah's topic in General Students

   Also, here's a great article on the topic of needle decompression that I want to put here to really drive my point home. In these "what would you do" situations, its important to look at the big...
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   Hypothetical situation, thoughts?

   HermioneG replied to ladysyrah's topic in General Students

   In order to be protected from legal liability (and, in my personal opinion, to practice with integrity) you must work within your scope of practice in the manner that you have been trained. In the...
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    Starting out in ER?

    HermioneG replied to YoursNursingly's topic in Emergency

    I'm a New Grad at a teaching hospital and level 1 trauma center. We are also cross trained in both the adult and pediatric ERs. I think that starting out in the ER is great, but you need to be in the...
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    Currently on orientation at a level 1 trauma ER,help!

    HermioneG replied to lainaa's topic in Emergency

    I just got off orientation and there are three very solid pieces of advice that stand out: First is that in all kinds of nursing, but ER especially, its important to be tuned in to what one of my...
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    Uhhhh, That's Kinda Personal

    HermioneG replied to evastone's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have any children? -No Well, you had better hurry up, your eggs are getting old Do you have any children? -No Thats a shame because that's a woman's purpose in life. You won't know true...
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    What is harder- nursing school or first year working?

    HermioneG replied to BookishBelle's topic in General Nursing

    For me, nursing school was much harder. Instead of stressing about exams, all nighters, and busy work, my free time is my own. Although I use my free time to study, my studying is based off of real...
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    New grad RN

    HermioneG replied to Courtneyrn9317's topic in General Nursing

    Be open minded. Put effort into studying the culture of the unit. Be teachable. Smile often and learn how to laugh at yourself because you're going to be a hot mess your first year. You might as well...
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    Nursing Medical Symbol: What is it about?

    HermioneG replied to nursewithskills's topic in General Nursing

    I think that's great! If I was you, though, I would first do thorough research on the caduceus (also known as the staff of Hermes) vs the Staff/Rod of Asclepius before you buy one. I've personally...