stygianabyss

stygianabyss has 5 years experience and specializes in ER.

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1. Vanderbilt MSN 2017

   stygianabyss replied to PowerMPH's topic in School, College Programs

   Got an application update for the ENP dual cert, so check those

2. Vanderbilt MSN 2017

   stygianabyss replied to PowerMPH's topic in School, College Programs

   I interviewed for the Dual Cert ENP focus. It went well, but I also interviewed for the same program last year and did not get accepted. So I take it with a grain of salt and will wait until Feb/Mar...

3. Vanderbilt MSN 2016

   stygianabyss replied to Lovetennessee's topic in School, College Programs

   Negative, but just to be clear we are talking E-mail not snail mail

4. Vanderbilt MSN 2016

   stygianabyss replied to Lovetennessee's topic in School, College Programs

   Hey Rawz, Matt, and the other ENPs I saw on here. I also applied ENP, haven't heard anything yet either. I assume we will hear within the deadline. I do know that during my interview it was...

5. Relationships with floor nurses?

   stygianabyss replied to theantichick's topic in Emergency

   OP, I found the best way to address communication breakdowns between units is to straight up ask them. I ask every unit, What can I do to make hand-off more seamless for you? Everytime I have done...

6. Mens Scrubs

   stygianabyss replied to cjcaaway's topic in Men in Nursing

   I am a fan on the Carhartt ripstop tops, nice fit. For bottoms I use the Dickies Xtreme stretch bottoms. The bigger sizes run a tad long so I had them hemmed, but having belt loops and a fly means...

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

   stygianabyss replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

   And this week not one but two people signed in for chapped

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

   stygianabyss replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

   Ambulance ride for Eye strain after playing video games for about 40

9. "Your ER sucks!" and other pleasantries...how you handle them?

   stygianabyss replied to livingthedream77's topic in Emergency

   I always say "Sorry you feel that way. This isn't a prison, you're free to choose your

10. How to remember everything, when giving report?

    stygianabyss replied to SeaH20RN's topic in Emergency

    I tend to use the SOAP method for giving report, or even calling a physician on one of our floor holds. It's concise, pertinent, and gets everything you

11. Extricating accident victims is more dangerous in this day and age?

    stygianabyss replied to Alnitak7's topic in Emergency

    Did anybody read that study about self extrication? This study was pretty interesting, basically there was less cervical movement when people extricated themselves out of the vehicle. Just some food...

12. Best CEN review material

    stygianabyss replied to foragreatergood's topic in Emergency

    If there is anyway you can make it to a Jeff Solheim review course in person, DO IT. It is a great fun time and learned tons of great information. As far as material, I found Sheey's Manual of...

13. Another tattoo Discussion

    stygianabyss replied to Alove725's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    This. I will chime in here briefly, as an ER nurse with a full sleeve. My facility has a vague policy, and I choose to keep mine covered to prevent questions, unfortuantely the neoprene sleeves I...