chylerlove

chylerlove

ER, Neuro, Trauma, Educator

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  1. an ICU nursing book please?

    chylerlove replied to txsky SRNA's topic in Critical Care

    I love "hemodynamic monitoring made incredibly visual". i moved to the ICU after 5 years of nursing (ER and med/surg) and it continues to be a great reference. Good

  2. What path would be easier to get a job in with no experience?

    chylerlove replied to Eeramsey's topic in Nursing Career

    I felt alot like you when I was in school: I loved to learn and was already looking for the next degree! I graduated with my BSN and got the only job I could at the time (med/surg) and wouldn't trade...

  3. Lied to in Interview

    chylerlove replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

    PLEASE think really hard about this... nurses leave jobs all the time, heck, PEOPLE in general leave jobs. Employers expect this. I am only writing because I have let a lot of amazing positions pass...

  4. Systemic Infection vs Sepsis

    chylerlove replied to Nanz_B's topic in General Nursing

    Someone just posted an article about this on AN :)

  5. Systemic Infection vs Sepsis

    chylerlove replied to Nanz_B's topic in General Nursing

    Good point, you are right. I assumed from the comment that the OP was asking about them in relation to each so thank you for the clarification

  6. Systemic Infection vs Sepsis

    chylerlove replied to Nanz_B's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! the way i think about SIRS vs. Sepsis is that they are a continuum instead of a "vs." situation. Check out this infographic:...

  7. Words You Hate

    chylerlove replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in General Nursing

    Not really nursing related but the word "moist" has always grossed me out and I hate

  8. Words You Hate

    chylerlove replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in General Nursing

    Ugh "pulmonary toilet" is one of the documentation options on our EHR care plans. Agreed that is sounds gross and could easily be

  9. Where do I belong?

    chylerlove replied to Jrhemming's topic in Emergency

    Hi There! I am coming up on 5 years experience and currently have 1 year in the ED. I worked on a fast paced Neuro med/surg floor prior. A few things that you might want to think about What bothers...

  10. Do you go to work with parabens on you?

    chylerlove replied to RNdynamic's topic in General Nursing

    I wish i got up early enough to even consider putting on beautifying parabens prior to my

  11. Post ops coming back to ED as "holding" patients

    chylerlove replied to anursedad's topic in Emergency

    No, they have to go to PACU and stay there until a bed is ready. Patient's from surgery get "first dibs" on beds bc those are not licensed beds and legally cannot be used for inpatient or obs beds....

  12. is it okay to buy littmann stethoscopes in Amazon?

    chylerlove replied to heronurse's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I bought mine there and it saved me at least $75. If you are worried check the return policy, product review, seller ratings, etc.

  13. The Silent Victims of Human Trafficking

    chylerlove replied to lorimadden's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you very much for this! I recently read another article and there is so much that we could miss during our assessment. Awareness and education is key! I'm seeing more and more publicity on the...

  14. Anyone have nightmares?

    chylerlove replied to dec2007's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Even when i took a break from the floor for about a year (educator job) i still had this dream once a week. HOURS go by then i realize i had a patient i did not know about.... Sometimes I'll dream and...

  15. CEN review

    chylerlove replied to Kpholland's topic in Emergency

    I've attended the Med-Ed review course and they have CDs as well. A more cost efficient method might be to download the study outline from the BCEN and watch Mark Bozwell's youtube videos that act as...

  16. When is it time to leave ER?

    chylerlove replied to goingback's topic in Emergency

    I work PRN in the ER and full time in education and I know what you mean! I feel like I get so much more respect and the people I am teaching actually take me serious when they realize I still...

  17. Hospital that bans family members

    chylerlove replied to paramedic-RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh my gosh tell me about it! I don't mind stepping over people in a room as long as they are sensible and recognize "oh, this person is trying to care for my loved one so let me get out of the way for...

  18. Certifications Clarification

    chylerlove replied to pkays22's topic in Emergency

    I really liked TNCC and found it very helpful & interesting. I have heard ENPC is also great and plan on attending the next available class. As for CEN, i am taking that one next month. There is...

  19. 1st choice for a fresh grad?

    chylerlove replied to Chan891's topic in Emergency

  20. Pediatric RSI Trauma Atropine?

    chylerlove replied to littleluvbugnavy's topic in Emergency

    I just got back from the American Heart Association Guidelines update in Florida. One of the new updates for PALS & ACLS is that they no longer support the routine use of atropine for intubation....

  21. 1st choice for a fresh grad?

    chylerlove replied to Chan891's topic in Emergency

    First I want to say congrats on getting into school and pursuing a career in nursing! I have 5 years of nursing experience: first 3 were on a neuro med/surg unit, the last 2 have been in Education...

  22. Resume help: I'm working 3 jobs, how do i list them?

    chylerlove posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi Friends, I am updating my resume and am puzzled. I work 3 jobs: lead clinical nurse educator (full time) & PRN house supervisor at one hospital, then PRN in the ED at another one. How should i...

  23. Resume help: I'm working 3 jobs, how do i list them?

    chylerlove replied to chylerlove's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    thank you [COLOR=#003366]alexklipfel[/COLOR] ! I like the order of that. appreciate the

  24. ER nurses - what stethoscope do you use?

    chylerlove replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Emergency

    Littmann Cardiology iii... black on black and SIC looking! lol but hear me out as to why i really wanted it: so ive always been a fan of the goodies but cheapies like MDF. However, as a med/surg/neuro...

  25. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    chylerlove replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    That's not silly! I get at least one KS person per shift and they are always in excruciating pain, it usually takes multiple doses of IV morphine or dilaudid for them to relax. It never hurts to come...