EmergencyRN22

EmergencyRN22

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  1. Nurse loan forgiveness?

    EmergencyRN22 replied to michlynn's topic in General Nursing

    I'm interested as well, just started grad

  2. Assignment - Medical Study

    EmergencyRN22 replied to JHCmed's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    When I worked SDS - we always had our Drs write some basic PRN meds before they left the unit. That would include antiemetic, opiates, and normally some type of benzo PRN seizures. IME, coming out of...

  3. Assignment - Medical Study

    EmergencyRN22 replied to JHCmed's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Observe for signs of hypocalcemia ...numbness and tingling, tetany, seizures, and QT

  4. hydronephrosis

    EmergencyRN22 replied to newbienurse15's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Oh, and I've seen and assisted with the removal of renal stents within the ER. I believe all of them were confused geriatric patients who would keep pulling on the strings left just outside the...

  5. hydronephrosis

    EmergencyRN22 replied to newbienurse15's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    One can live perfectly fine with one working kidney. The body generally compensates by making the working or remaining kidney larger. Renal stents are not meant to be permanent. There are many...

  6. Director of Nursing ALF LPN Pay

    EmergencyRN22 replied to Calimom's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Correct me if I'm wrong. I always thought LPNs could be above RNs in a manager position but not as a staff nurse. Hope that makes sense.

  7. I made a big mistake

    EmergencyRN22 replied to Birdy2's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I've never worked the floor. Why wasn't he able to sleep? Was he coughing nonstop? You said he was in no acute distress and no pain. Vitals were are stable. If he couldn't sleep d/t coughing. I'd...

  8. Nursing dream nightmares!!

    EmergencyRN22 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I had a dream last night that I was literally being chased down the hall by the portable X-ray machine. It was trying to kill me!! Anyone else have "odd" nursing dreams besides relentless call...

  9. cell phones at work

    EmergencyRN22 replied to tuxedopenguino's topic in General Nursing

    We have voceras. We are required to provide our extensions on our room walls for patients or family to call us directly. They can even call from home and use the ext to get us personally after being...

  10. Doctors want Dr. Oz off Columbia medical faculty

    EmergencyRN22 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Dr Travis Stork ...wish he worked my ER. He's easy to look at however I feel he would even bring in MORE patients.

  11. Kent ABSN UH-Cohort 2015

    EmergencyRN22 replied to sandy022's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I competed the ABSN program many years ago. I just know we graduated with about 60% of the original starting

  12. Calling yourself an RN

    EmergencyRN22 replied to MadpeysRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'd send her a private message first before blasting it all over both walls. Give her the benefit of the doubt -perhaps she didn't know the possible

  13. Tips For a New CNA?

    EmergencyRN22 replied to BabyTurtle2k11's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You'll have a period of orientation where you will learn a lot. You'll receive report from off-going CNAs on things like who had baths and other things. Also, many CNAs will also listen in during...

  14. help

    EmergencyRN22 replied to rundelk20's topic in General Nursing

    I can't see a reason why you couldn't be as long as your ADHD is well managed under the care of your

  15. 4 Point Restraints in the ER. Is that Abuse?

    EmergencyRN22 replied to Vickymay's topic in Emergency

    Looking into the Op's past posts, I wonder if perhaps English isn't his/hers primary language. We may have some comprehension road blocks. Id hate to jump to conclusion the OP may not be completely...

  16. 4 Point Restraints in the ER. Is that Abuse?

    EmergencyRN22 replied to Vickymay's topic in Emergency

    Thats a strange response to a well spoken answer addressing your question. Check your employee manual as well - good practice to be very familiar with your employers policies and

  17. If it where you...

    EmergencyRN22 replied to nurse rae's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Some people are witches who get off on treating others like crap. She pretty much approached you to ask if you heard the call lights with a rude and sarcastic manner? She needed nothing but to be a...

  18. Want to be a nurse, just no butt wiping or other yucky stuff please

    EmergencyRN22 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Yup, done every 4 hours! days like today DO exist ...kinda like those M&M people and the tooth

  19. Want to be a nurse, just no butt wiping or other yucky stuff please

    EmergencyRN22 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I know !! Even took my full 30 min lunch ...probably could have stayed longer. Kept checking on my patients because it's never this nice. Kept asking "you SURE you don't need anything ...food, drink,...

  20. 50 Things New Nurses Need to Know About Calling Doctors and Other Providers

    EmergencyRN22 replied to Lynda Lampert, RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I love most of our ER docs. We've worked together for so long we trust each other. They know I won't pull them out of a patients room unless *we* need them *now*. example of a typical convo... Me: hey...

  21. Want to be a nurse, just no butt wiping or other yucky stuff please

    EmergencyRN22 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Just wanted to say, that TODay I worked 8 hours with... NO bedpans No urinals No foleys No bedside commodes No vomit No foul smells No obnoxious patients/family Everyone walked well without...

  22. IVP vs Drip

    EmergencyRN22 replied to Matt8700's topic in Emergency

    Piggybacked with NS maintaince

  23. Advice for a New Grad in the ER!

    EmergencyRN22 replied to KaylaMarie27's topic in Emergency

    Learn your protocols. Learn to anticipate needs - suture cart, ENT, Eye cart/lamps, OBGYN cart All chest pains are cardiac until ruled otherwise Unless hysterectomy - all females 12-60 need to be...

  24. IVP vs Drip

    EmergencyRN22 replied to Matt8700's topic in Emergency

    I have no prob with diluting some meds in 50ml bags and run them over 5-10 min. I actually prefer diluting 50mg Benadryl iv in 50ml over 10 min ... Saves the pt from the effects from the push (dizzy,...

  25. Incorrect medication prep

    EmergencyRN22 replied to ARN1992's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    As long as the pt passed a swallow eval - po meds are okay. You may need to reasses frequently if any changes in pt