megRNn

megRNn has 3 years experience and specializes in ER, Med-Surg/Telemetry.

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1. Have any tips for foods that will keep your energy up longer?

   megRNn replied to SouthernBelle85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   Keep snacks in your pocket. Almonds, candy, baby

2. Interview

   megRNn replied to ccocker's topic in Emergency

   Probably will get clinical scenario questions to get a feel for your assessment and clinical thinking skills. A patient comes in short of breath, tachycardia, diaphoretic. Vitals 99.1, BP 165/90 HR...

3. Hipaa/patient privacy violation

   megRNn replied to throwaway23's topic in HIPAA Challenges

   Do you have a union? If so contact your union rep asap. I would imagine you would receive a written waning if this is a first offense. A third party overhearing a conversation about a patient is not...

4. Once you pick, are you stuck forever?

   megRNn replied to FatsWaller's topic in General Nursing

   Coming from a level 1 trauma center you will be a desirable candidate for any position really. Get 1-2 years experience and you will be able to move back to

5. UC Davis New Grad

   megRNn replied to YesYesRN's topic in General Nursing

   Usually means an offer is coming if all your references check out. Good

6. Home births gone wrong

   megRNn replied to MNNICU, RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I have great admiration for NICU nurses. It must be infuriating to have to deal with parents who put their babies in those

7. Is it tacky/disrespectful to do this?

   megRNn replied to Molly.RN's topic in General Nursing

   I think you should stay put and apply for medsurg jobs when you relocate. Don't sell yourself short on all you can learn at your current job. If you like the work environment there that's golden. It...

8. Help ASAP! LTC orientation drama.

   megRNn replied to nrse76's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Yikes. I'm sorry this is happening to you! I would insist on more orientation. It's your license, reputation and ultimately your career as a nurse that you are putting on the line. If you begin caring...

9. Welcome To The Hospital - From Your Nurse

   megRNn replied to Lev's topic in General Nursing

   I'm allergic to morphine & zofran. Can I get some Benadryl with that. It only works if you push it really fast. My pain is 10/10. Ugh, why can't my cell phone get reception in here! (Phone call...

10. Fluid and electrolyte HELP!!

    megRNn replied to xjay22's topic in General Students

    Salt always follows water. What your thinking of is when u put a cell in a hypertonic/hypotonic solution what happens to the cell (it swells or lysis). Vomiting = water loss = electrolyte

11. med-surg RN desperately wanting into ICU

    megRNn replied to megRNn's topic in Critical Care

    Thanks for the tips everyone. Fortunately I just got hired in a Level 1 ED :) So ready for this fresh

12. New to ICU- Need Resources

    megRNn replied to Jlucasrn92's topic in Critical Care

    index this is a great online

13. What skill videos should a new ER nurse be watching

    megRNn replied to SallyRN15's topic in Emergency

    Here's one pretty good thread https://allnurses.com/emergency-nursing/new-grad-er-1001648.html But just scroll down the ER forum and there really is a lot of threads worth reading. My fav link is...

14. What skill videos should a new ER nurse be watching

    megRNn replied to SallyRN15's topic in Emergency

    Congrats on the job! As a new grad you will go through an extensive orientation period where an experienced nurse will guide you and teach you the skills you need to know. They will have a skills...

15. New Grad-First interview today

    megRNn replied to mel1028's topic in General Nursing

    So, how'd it