MassED BSN, RN

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    Anyone ever adopt from their NICU?

    MassED replied to iHeartNICU's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    how
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    Paramedic triage

    MassED replied to klerrn's topic in Emergency

    two separate roles with different, though equally important, skills, both making a great team. That's how it works in my ER. If there weren't differences, then we would have had the same training...
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    Rantings of a young new ER nurse.

    MassED replied to DaretoDreamRN's topic in Emergency

    most nurses would say "Hey, (your name)" I need an EKG NOW on the CP, Diaphoretic, massive MI in room 2." I can't imagine saying "when you have time...." haaaaa! I'm cracking up right now. Has that...
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    Rantings of a young new ER nurse.

    MassED replied to DaretoDreamRN's topic in Emergency

    great
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    Rantings of a young new ER nurse.

    MassED replied to DaretoDreamRN's topic in Emergency

    that's a good point. If you do the secretary's work, she'll become
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    Rantings of a young new ER nurse.

    MassED replied to DaretoDreamRN's topic in Emergency

    I am sure we've all had experiences with either secretaries, CNA's, or fellow nurse's who are determine to push your buttons, if you allow it. It does suck. It's hard to make a change and force...
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    Rantings of a young new ER nurse.

    MassED replied to DaretoDreamRN's topic in Emergency

    that secretary needs a slap. Seriously. ha!! I would so give that back to her, then tell her that you are busy doing your job and the patient would appreciate it, and the charge RN, if she would do...
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    to atkins or not

    MassED replied to krn_hd's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I realize this post is old, but on the offchance that you are still checking responses... let me say this about Atkins: I'm on the second week of Induction - it is not hard. You are retraining your...
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    fluid therapy with DKA?

    MassED replied to janine3&5's topic in Emergency

    DKA w/ a BS of 303. Hmph. Would be nice to know more about the labs... but who ever remembers that unless it was way out of
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    fluid therapy with DKA?

    MassED replied to janine3&5's topic in Emergency

    I see no problem with 2 liters of NS - that's part of the normal treatment in my mind - and if the doc orders more or at a slower rate due to cardiac issues, then I implement the changes. ER docs...
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    I don't think my DON likes me very well

    MassED replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I had a co-worker try to be nice and butter me up, hounding me to work for her a day. When I emailed her to work a shift for me, I couldn't get a response. She avoided me like the plague. Watch out...
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    I don't think my DON likes me very well

    MassED replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    who would use Craigslist anymore for services???
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    NEED ADVICE:

    MassED replied to Gavsmom's topic in General Nursing

    Well, there is that aspect of the job that is gross (bodily fluids, diseases, exposure, etc..), but it's much more than that. Do pilots decide not to become a pilot because of the risk of the job?...
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    Anyone ever adopt from their NICU?

    MassED replied to iHeartNICU's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    that's an interesting idea - I would imagine you'd have to go through the same hoops that any other adoptee might do, but who knows. Maybe the hospital social worker would know - or lawyer. Post...
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    Stressing myself in the ER...do I suck or what??

    MassED replied to clairebearrn's topic in Emergency

    It's all about stroking their ego and need to be in control. As long as you do that, they will love you! What BS!!!!! =) It's true, but still
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    Stressing myself in the ER...do I suck or what??

    MassED replied to clairebearrn's topic in Emergency

    I've met MANY Er doc's that are snappy and quite rude. You have to give off the aura of confidence, even if you don't feel it. It's almost like if you exude fear and doubt, they jump on it like...
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    Paramedic triage

    MassED replied to klerrn's topic in Emergency

    I'd give you a few thanks, but I could only click it once. Good points! I couldn't agree w/ you
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    Paramedic triage

    MassED replied to klerrn's topic in Emergency

    any EMT or paramedic could do a great job, given more training, would then be... an
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    Paramedic triage

    MassED replied to klerrn's topic in Emergency

    Paramedics do not get the same training as RN's do. Nurses have at a minimum of 2 years for their degree. Paramedics have, what, a year?? As far as intubation, extrication, and other emergent in...
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    Paramedic triage

    MassED replied to klerrn's topic in Emergency

    in spotting emergent situations, yes, but placed as initial triage through registration for all ER patients,
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    Paramedic triage

    MassED replied to klerrn's topic in Emergency

    I would be against this - they are not nurses. They can provide simple information, but as far as ordering and understanding rationale, no. They are not appropriate
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    Looking to move to NH or ME

    MassED replied to MassED's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! I had looked at Dartmouth-Hitchcock too - it's a bigger facility too, better to have other hospital options so that my eggs aren't all in one
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    Stressing myself in the ER...do I suck or what??

    MassED replied to clairebearrn's topic in Emergency

    I had worked in the South and now am in the NE - that poster was correct about the differences - RN's generally have more autonomy in the NE. Just the difference I noticed, one of
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    Stressing myself in the ER...do I suck or what??

    MassED replied to clairebearrn's topic in Emergency

    ACS guidelines or protocol, like you say, is only in some regions of the country. Where I work, we order protocols for almost everything (the nurses), since the docs usually don't see patients for...
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    Stressing myself in the ER...do I suck or what??

    MassED replied to clairebearrn's topic in Emergency

    Aw, hang in there! 8 months along is still fairly new to it all. Don't let the doc intimidate you. Is there a more senior nurse you can confide in that can be your go-to person for your critical...