TRAUMARN05

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1. CEN study tips

   TRAUMARN05 replied to arletka88's topic in Emergency

   I did the Solheim review course online. I chose the $50 per month version and studied for one month. Passed no problem. For my TCRN I took an in class review. I found that helpful. If you are getting...

2. Trauma Nursing - TCRN

   TRAUMARN05 replied to malenurse03's topic in Emergency

   Those that have taken the TCRN exam, what do you feel is the best way to study? Review TNCC, ATLS, attend a Jeff Solehiem class,

3. ER wait times

   TRAUMARN05 replied to kp1987's topic in Emergency

   At our hospital we do educate patients on Acuity and that the most sick are seen first. We have also created a pamphlet for our lobby to explain the entire process from when they check in to when they...

4. Nursing report ED to Floor

   TRAUMARN05 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am curious to get some feedback on some processes that work well for those in nursing in regards to report from the ED. What processes work well in your facility? Does the ED call you, do you call...

5. IV Pumps

   TRAUMARN05 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Our hospital is in the process of possibly switching vendors for IV pumps. Curious what other facilities are using and pros and cons. What department do you work in and what pump system do you use?...

6. Mens Scrubs

   TRAUMARN05 replied to cjcaaway's topic in Men in Nursing

   Carhartt ripstop scrubs for sure. Mine have lasted over two years working in the ED. Lots of pockets and easy to move around in. Best part is they have a zip

7. Anyone else feel this way?

   TRAUMARN05 replied to young33's topic in Male Nursing Students

   I still find it amusing when I walk into a patients room and they assume I am the doctor just because I am a male. The stereotype set in place many years ago will never be broken

8. TNCC exam

   TRAUMARN05 replied to Reggie686's topic in Emergency

   If it is anything like the TNCC class I took just take good notes. Depending on the instructor, they cover every answer on the test. You will do

9. New grad ER nurse

   TRAUMARN05 replied to stephen1219's topic in Emergency

   Take TNCC. I took it as a new grad in my first month starting in the ED and felt that is had a great benefit to myself and it was required by my hospital. Also taking ACLS, PALS, and ENPC will help...

10. What is your ER like.....need advice?

    TRAUMARN05 replied to Theocbean's topic in Emergency

    The ED I work in is a Level II Trauma Center. We are 1:4 for acute, 1:3 for critical, and 1:1 for Traumas. We see about 100-150 patients per day. We have 7 critical beds, 5 trauma bays, 16 acute beds,...