EmergencyNurse2012

EmergencyNurse2012

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  1. New to OR, need advice on resources

    EmergencyNurse2012 posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hey everyone. I'm an ER nurse and have been since graduating nursing school in 2011. Question: I've heard that OR nursing is a huge learning curve and I'd like to learn as much as I can before I...

  2. Cost vs benefit of BSN at middle age

    EmergencyNurse2012 replied to Grengemly's topic in General Nursing

    Just my two cents here. Six years ago, I graduated with my ADN at age 40. When I was in nursing school, our instructors drove home the Institute of Medicine's study, The future of Nursing. To make...

  3. What's the nicest compliment you've gotten as a nurse?

    EmergencyNurse2012 replied to NurseNinja1990's topic in General Nursing

    While working on an Intermediate Cardiac Unit, I had a patient that was prepped and went into the Cardiac Cath lab for a "routine cath" but came out without any stents and a diagnosis that led to open...

  4. My ADN program is not accredited

    EmergencyNurse2012 replied to nycnurse17's topic in Nursing Career

    NYCNurse17, Your post hit a serious nerve with me. I graduated from a regionally accredited (Western Board of Governors and approved by the California Board of Nursing) ADN program. Shortly after...

  5. Verbal order-Denied by resident

    EmergencyNurse2012 replied to Traumamama02's topic in Emergency

    My question is how the flip does a resident walk into an intubation with propofol in his/her hands???? Who pulled it from pyxis? Why was it already spiked? This is a MAJOR no, no in our facility...

  6. Way too close....way too personal

    EmergencyNurse2012 replied to DayDreamin ER CRNP's topic in Emergency

    Keeper Mom, I feel your pain…Had one myself the other day. Up in my face, literally calling me to the room every 2 minutes to put mom on the bedpan, fluff her pillow, dress her wounds, on and...

  7. 3 DUIs What are my Chances of Being an RN?

    EmergencyNurse2012 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I must agree with other posts stating that having a DUI when young is different than having your third as a 38 year old. It shows a pattern of worrisome behavior. It is highly unlikely that a...

  8. Seriously considering travel nursing, need tips

    EmergencyNurse2012 posted a topic in Travel

    Hey everyone. I need some advice regarding travel nursing from nurses that have or are traveled. I've been an ER nurse for 5 years and would like to travel. Is there anything you wish you had...

  9. Job Offer But it's Out-of-state

    EmergencyNurse2012 replied to nocturnallife's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You need to take into account the location as well as the work situation. If you are accustomed to northern winters and you like winter, then that would not be a problem. If you are accustomed to...

  10. I'm Done With Nursing.

    EmergencyNurse2012 replied to RegNurse1987's topic in General Nursing

    I have no where near the amount of years in as you, but I feel burnt out too. I have my ADN and will graduate with my BSN next summer-but I'm soooo over school and working and all the demands on my...

  11. Do Bachelor's Degrees Save Lives? - The Facts about Earning a BSN

    EmergencyNurse2012 replied to Rasmussen University's topic in General Nursing

    YES! YES! YES! NursecatRN! I'm paying $2000 per course to learn little to nothing new over what I learned from the Associates degree program from which I graduated. To say it's frustrating is an...

  12. How long to be really comfortable?

    EmergencyNurse2012 replied to dannygirl315's topic in Emergency

    Everyone is different, but it took me every bit of two years to feel comfortable…Stay open for suggestions, seek feedback on your performance from people who will tell you the truth and never...

  13. Stressed Out! - Should I stay and tough it out?

    EmergencyNurse2012 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear undecided, Breathe. If your coworkers are supportive and telling you that you are doing a good job, you most likely are doing a phenomenal job. You are in a very challenging speciality. It...

  14. Does being a Travel Nurse REALLY put more money in your pocket???

    EmergencyNurse2012 replied to Upward_Bound's topic in Travel

    Regarding the post that delineated the differences between an RN and BSN as the Bachelors prepared nurse has a degree and RN takes the licensing exam in order to practice. This is not entirely...

  15. Just resigned from my first nursing job

    EmergencyNurse2012 posted a topic in General Nursing

    So, I'm having a surreal moment right now and just thought I'd kick it out here into cyberland. I applied for and was hired on as an ER nurse in a competing facility in town. The thing is, I feel...

  16. He/She Said What!?

    EmergencyNurse2012 replied to BritBSNRN's topic in General Nursing

    Seriously??? what the

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

    EmergencyNurse2012 replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    "throat sore for 1 hour". Have you tried anything for it? "I came here". Have you tried to help your sore throat at home prior to coming to the emergency department? "I came here". Exit room, bang...

  18. Need input on 3 leadership situations

    EmergencyNurse2012 replied to EmergencyNurse2012's topic in General Students

    Grntea, I don't understand what possessed you to write this post. Not only was it unhelpful, judgmental and uncalled for but did NOTHING towards forwarding my understanding or growth as a nurse. Until...

  19. Need input on 3 leadership situations

    EmergencyNurse2012 posted a topic in General Students

    Hi everyone! I'm in a RN-BSN program and need to write a paper on 3 different nursing leadership situations that might occur in a practice setting. At least one of them must involve a financial...

  20. BSN homework questions..

    EmergencyNurse2012 replied to Kasey33334's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Kasey, I'm not sure what the instructor is after for question Number 1, I would ask for clarification including an example. For Number 2, I can think of a few off the top of my head… Think...

  21. 69 Medications Every New ER Nurse Must Master!

    EmergencyNurse2012 replied to Michael M. Heuninckx's topic in Emergency

    Michael, I love that we can bounce ideas and comments around here in this space and learn. I love to learn and appreciate sharing what I know and gaining knowledge from others as well. Thanks again...

  22. 69 Medications Every New ER Nurse Must Master!

    EmergencyNurse2012 replied to Michael M. Heuninckx's topic in Emergency

    MunroRN, We use still use Kayexalate in our facility as part of the hyperkalemia treatment. It's given along with Calcium gluconate, IV Insulin and an amp of D50. Some of the providers also order an...

  23. 69 Medications Every New ER Nurse Must Master!

    EmergencyNurse2012 replied to Michael M. Heuninckx's topic in Emergency

    Zmansc, Just curious, are you an ER nurse? If so, how long have you been working in the ER? How many visits does it process in a year? One statement in your post concerns me; "only a very cursory...

  24. Was not accepted 4 times, now what???

    EmergencyNurse2012 replied to RachelCofer's topic in General Students

    Rachel, What are the reasons you have not been accepted into the program? Have you made an appointment with the nursing program counselor? If you haven't, find out what qualifications they are...

  25. Healthcare Facilities running out of medications + supplies

    EmergencyNurse2012 replied to calivianya's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    1000ml Normal Saline bags. In the ER, (house-wide) actually. It was a hot mess. When I told the docs, in particular one who is known to give 3,000ml Normal Saline boluses to almost everyone (not...