vampireslayer

vampireslayer has 10 years experience.

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1. Unexpected sources of alcohol that might cause positive drug screen result

   vampireslayer posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

   I was reading that I should avoid soy sauce and red wine vinegar because they may cause a positive alcohol test result. And vanilla extract too. Are there any other foods that might cause a positive...

2. What's the benefit of self reporting to tpapn?

   vampireslayer posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

   I'm wondering what the benefit is to self reporting to tpapn, versus waiting to see what your employer plans to do with you, and letting them third party refer you to tpapn if that's what they

3. Anyone currently studying for the CEN exam??

   vampireslayer replied to deeDawntee's topic in Emergency

   I already mentioned this earlier, but wanted to reiterate, PLEASE think about the basics, the ABCs and the nursing process. If the question is about what you would consider for a patient just...

4. is this what its really like? 2 wks in...

   vampireslayer replied to chicagobsn's topic in Emergency

   chicagobsn, i feel your pain! i went home MANY times in tears! in fact, i recall actually crying in the bathroom on break a few times as well. my preceptor was ex-military, an EXCELLENT nurse and...

5. Anyone currently studying for the CEN exam??

   vampireslayer replied to deeDawntee's topic in Emergency

   Woo Hoo XIGRIS!!!!! CONGRATS!!! Did you find yourself dazed afterwards and unable to really recall the questions you'd had, like I did? In the end, which study materials did you find most helpful?...

6. Links/Guidance of Great Nurses here willing to teach new grads a few of their tricks?

   vampireslayer replied to Christy1019's topic in Emergency

   I remember going through this! EXACTLY THIS. Thinking "this is not brain surgery, why can't I get these?" I hate to admit, but just getting practice is the big key, but for some pointers, first...

7. Anyone currently studying for the CEN exam??

   vampireslayer replied to deeDawntee's topic in Emergency

   I passed!! I just got home, and there is a big disclaimer at the beginning of the exam that says I can't reproduce in any way any of the questions from the exam. So I'll just give you what I learned...

8. Anyone currently studying for the CEN exam??

   vampireslayer replied to deeDawntee's topic in Emergency

   Ok everyone, it's time. I take the test this Friday. It took several weeks after I sent in my card saying I wanted to sign up, before getting the authorization letter in the mail that gave me the...

9. Anyone currently studying for the CEN exam??

   vampireslayer replied to deeDawntee's topic in Emergency

   well, i started out trying to study a little every day, and i did that for a while. i have lots of study materials available, keep hearing about more and i guess i think if i throw enough money at...

10. Streamlining triage-required questions

    vampireslayer posted a topic in Emergency

    Our ER is trying to revise our triage template (computer charting) to remove any questions that are not needed at triage. Not saying we won't ask them EVENTUALLY, once the patient gets back into a...

11. Anyone currently studying for the CEN exam??

    vampireslayer replied to deeDawntee's topic in Emergency

    Sounds like we have a lot of review sites & materials to choose from. My problem is I get overwhelmed when I have too many choices! Even in a restaurant, I can't stand it when I get a menu...

12. Why get a BSN?

    vampireslayer posted a topic in Emergency

    I've gotten several emails, some from the hospital I work at, some random emails from schools that somehow got my email address, about "RN to BSN" for ADNs. I have my 2-year ADN, I'm an RN in the ED...

13. Anyone currently studying for the CEN exam??

    vampireslayer replied to deeDawntee's topic in Emergency

    I started studying about 6 months ago, then it kind of went by the wayside when something came up...can't even remember what it was that interrupted my studying! I was all excited about it, attended...

14. Looooooong rant... Condescending nurse... advice please!

    vampireslayer replied to alkaleidi's topic in Emergency

    OMG, I think we work with the same woman! I have one that is just exactly as you describe. I'm not much of a "confronter", and I don't think it works most of the time anyway. The whole "clear the...

15. HELP I'm falling apart!!!

    vampireslayer replied to longjourneydream's topic in Emergency

    I have SOOOO been there! I was a new grad in the ER, and stressed myself sick for months! One thing you never mentioned but I thought might be an issue is the fact that you were a tech. You have...