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  1. EKG tips and tricks in the ER?

    alliecatrn10 posted a topic in Emergency

    I've worked on a med/tele unit for 2 years and am comfortable with basic EKG rhythms. I'll be moving to the ER (cant wait!) and know I have a ton to learn about them and practical treatments...

  2. EKG tips and tricks in the ER?

    alliecatrn10 replied to alliecatrn10's topic in Emergency

    Beautifully explained. Thank

  3. EKG tips and tricks in the ER?

    alliecatrn10 replied to alliecatrn10's topic in Emergency

    Ok the answer to this might be obvious and I'm just not thinking it through but what would cause a 2nd degree type 2 block to progress to 3rd degree while they're sitting there in the ED? Don't a good...

  4. EKG tips and tricks in the ER?

    alliecatrn10 replied to alliecatrn10's topic in Emergency

    Perfect. These are all incredibly helpful. Thank

  5. advice for a new RN

    alliecatrn10 replied to nurseerin126's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Asking questions is huge...typically other nurses will trust you much less if you aren't asking questions. There are many many things you can't possibly know till you start working and other nurses...

  6. going to start in med surg soon

    alliecatrn10 replied to supaflyz's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Oh and of course holding any sedatives for lethargy (takes a judgement call- you get a feel For what patients can and can't handle) this includes

  7. going to start in med surg soon

    alliecatrn10 replied to supaflyz's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I always check BP myself before giving BP meds..even if the CNA did it 10min ago. If it's a beta blocker always watch the HR- don't give if hr below 60. If pt is hypotensive, Iv pain meds, po opiates...

  8. What are the top 5 medications YOU administer daily?

    alliecatrn10 replied to northmississippi's topic in Patient Medications

    Dilaudid, oxycodone, valium, decadron,