EmergencyRN22

EmergencyRN22

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  1. What is your average amount of shift cancellations

    EmergencyRN22 replied to grammy57's topic in General Nursing

    Never. They always call on my days off to pick up more hours. I'm already full

  2. My big mouth

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

    Find an appropriate outlet (that's not at work) - we all need somewhere to blow off steam and frustration. It's how nurses "try" to remain sane haha. Never say anything to a coworker that you...

  3. Nursing student - need advice

    EmergencyRN22 replied to iHeartPeds4ever's topic in General Nursing

    So precepting on a unit that is not your first choice gives you THAT much stress and anxiety?! Why so anxious and nervous around your preceptor? Sometimes you don't always get your desired specialty...

  4. Tricks For Putting in Foleys in Males Whose Member Have Disappeared

    EmergencyRN22 replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    I just grab it the best I can and go for it. Usually use lido jelly in those types to ease their pain. I've seen men have to be sedated for foley placement. Maybe use a coude catheter? perhaps urology...

  5. Anyone dating a med-student?

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

    I'm married to a fireman. Wouldn't change it for the world. We understand each other for the most part. Plus he's super sexy and is a great cook. Everyone else dont don't understand the stresses that...

  6. Medication safety what if...

    EmergencyRN22 replied to SBGangelJC's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I do very, very rarely and never anything that needs a witness waste. However, I do carry flushes in my coat pocket. If my hands are full, I may place Tylenol in my pocket IN the original package. I...

  7. What are your pet peeves?

    EmergencyRN22 replied to forgop's topic in Emergency

    Having an actively dying comfort care pt without family or visitors at bedside. Called both kids on emergency contact sheet - both local but sadly indifferent. Asked them if they would like me to call...

  8. Heavily considering change to Day shift

    EmergencyRN22 replied to rearviewmirror's topic in Emergency

    Do what's best for YOU. If you feel better and work better during days, perhaps it's time for a change. There are pros and cons to each shift. There's no perfect

  9. classes, certifications, etc... please help.

    EmergencyRN22 replied to toERortonot's topic in Emergency

    Other than Bls - most hospitals will pay for other certifications they require for their dept. ER, I'm sure you're aware of, is crazy at times. Good assessment skills, time management and being able...

  10. Emergency room RN minimums in Texas

    EmergencyRN22 replied to starsky3501's topic in Emergency

    I agree. Also, as you noted insulin, then there's heparin, lovenox, and blood products. Then you also need a fellow RN to waste/return meds and narcotic count. The the lowest I've seen in our 23 bed...

  11. Problems with ER

    EmergencyRN22 replied to ReggieN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Wouldn't it be nice if everyone was understanding and supportive of nurses on differentr floors? No snide remarks, no disgruntled eye rolls, and no passive aggressive... Sounds amazing to me ...or...

  12. Problems with ER

    EmergencyRN22 replied to ReggieN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Many times the ER docs batch admissions -many times th e same admitting doc as well. It's unfortunate it's goes in batches but sometimes its how the request for admission goes. Many of those times we...

  13. Problems with ER

    EmergencyRN22 replied to ReggieN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Honestly, many times we don't even get a chance to address hypertensive pt and the blood isn't ready for those low h&h you're talking about. Most ER docs won't address chronic hypertensive pts...

  14. How long before being charge nurse?

    EmergencyRN22 replied to Birdy2's topic in General Nursing

    The most experienced RN available (who makes wise decisions) should be

  15. The HARD Truth for most nurses

    EmergencyRN22 replied to Humaneclowninscrubs's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I don't mind cleaning butt. :) ive had lil old ladies get brought in by ems who fell, spent two days on the floor covered in urine/stool. Usually the excrement is pack on head to toe. The same lil old...

  16. Problems with ER

    EmergencyRN22 replied to ReggieN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Sorry for mistakes, I'm posting from my phone. At my hospital, we give bedside report the magority of the time. The rare occasion we don't, report is given by phone/vocera to receiving RN or their...

  17. No Scrubs Allowed.. opinions??

    EmergencyRN22 replied to Nurse4892's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I personally enjoy the color distinction of our scrubs, even though working in a bloody, unpredictable ER I always wish they would allow us to wear anything but all white. Same about the badges, I...

  18. Does the name of the university OR ranking of their specialty impress employers more?

    EmergencyRN22 replied to mooshgigila's topic in General Nursing

    You are totally right on about this. I live in a state with two very large and well known hospitals and I swear they have banner wars. Hospital A post 10 flags, next day hospital B hangs 15 even...

  19. Performance recognition in your facility...

    EmergencyRN22 replied to stineknight's topic in Emergency

    I don't feel our managers do a good job at recognizing performance. Anytime we have work meetings or anything else - it all stems from something negative. How I would if I was manager... i would...

  20. If people make me feel bad, I've been bullied

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

    Bullying is like the pain scale. It's whatever the patient (or nurse) states it is. Perhaps those nurses who are claiming "bullying" for "small" things does actually feel bullied. They might not much...

  21. Problems with ER

    EmergencyRN22 replied to ReggieN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It's not safe. Is your point person or charge able take report and relay the info for

  22. MetroHealth Cleveland ER

    EmergencyRN22 replied to QuiltDog's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Most ERs won't hire new grads. It's a big learning curve even for floor nurses who come to ER. Honestly, most new grads end up quitting because of the heavy of load, acuity of patients, and limited...

  23. Help.. Hiram or kent dilemma ?

    EmergencyRN22 replied to unleish05's topic in LPN to RN

    I graduated from Kent with my BSN. It's a great school but very tough. They do a very good job weeding out those weaker students, hence the high passing rate. However, I know for a fact it isn't 100%...

  24. Kent State University FNP program

    EmergencyRN22 replied to eclipse2975's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I've been accepted into the acute care np program. I like that I can go part time (3yr) and still work full time. Not it sure about mental health, but acute care required at least 2 years Icu or ER...

  25. Hi everyone i need your help.

    EmergencyRN22 replied to luv17's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My feedback? Try to relax and