HermioneG BSN, RN

Emergency Nursing

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About HermioneG

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


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  1. HermioneG

    ER nurse to patient ratio

    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 but that's typically if one is a hall patient wait...
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    Tips to survive ER

    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 blanket for a family member, tucking them in and fluff...
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    Getting urines quicker

    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 took a look at your chart and I see that we have d...
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    Medical Assistant vent

    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 not your problem. Move on and don't let it rattle...
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    Should nurses be able to listen to music at work?

    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 most importantly it was so loud that you couldn't hea...
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    Was I wrong?

    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 profession, I can't really think of any higher compliment....
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    Hypothetical situation, thoughts?

    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 mid-clavicular line for the needle decompression site...
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    Hypothetical situation, thoughts?

    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 picture. Diagnosis can be complicated and the procedure...
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    Hypothetical situation, thoughts?

    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 hypothetical situation you presented, you are making ...
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    Starting out in ER?

    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 right ER and you have to go in with the right mind...
  11. 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 preceptors calls the "steps to an emergency." Example:...
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    Uhhhh, That's Kinda Personal

    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 happiness or fulfilled your duty until you have children ...
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    What is harder- nursing school or first year working?

    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 life scenarios instead of random nursing models. Th...
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    New grad RN

    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 own it lol.
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    Nursing Medical Symbol: What is it about?

    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 thought of finding a Staff of Asclepius necklace to w...