Scrubs_n_sirens MSN, RN

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    Should I SUE?

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to hollyday's topic in General Students

    If you know what a-fib is and you know the risks of a-fib, there is really no excuse that there was a 20 minute delay in reporting this unless there is a known history of atrial fibrillation....
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    How fast did you land a job?

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to johndough's topic in General Students

    I graduated May 2014, my job was lined up by early January 2014. I started applying November 2013. It paid off tremendously to be an eager early
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    What do you hate most about your job?

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to PancakeSaturdays's topic in General Nursing

    The "customer is always right" attitude. No-- they're not always
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    Succeeding but feel kind of alone

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to Scrubs_n_sirens's topic in Emergency

    Basically you get nominated by coworkers, patients, or patient's families to be recognized as an "excellent nurse." I was fortunate to have four nominations in the span of two months which was...
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    Succeeding but feel kind of alone

    Scrubs_n_sirens posted a topic in Emergency

    So I've been in the ER for about 13 months. Before that I worked ICU for a year and volunteered as an EMT for about seven years. I personally have been a patient medically so many times, I feel like I...
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    Succeeding but feel kind of alone

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to Scrubs_n_sirens's topic in Emergency

    Thanks everyone for all the kind words. I think this will just be something that I will eventually develop a little thicker skin for at some point. I usually take criticism better than praise but in...
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    Succeeding but feel kind of alone

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to Scrubs_n_sirens's topic in Emergency

    I don't think that's it. Because they complain about a lot of management stuff in front of me, if that was the case that would probably stop. I kind of am at a loss. I don't need to be besties with...
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    ER - How to stay calm

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to Lev's topic in Emergency

    Learning order sets can really be a blessing! I know what to expect so I get as much of it done as I can before the doc rolls in. I alway draw super rainbows (extra green extra purple) so if the doc...
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    What is the drug of choice in your area?

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to Momma1RN's topic in Emergency

    Heroin, spice, and
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    Struggling

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to russianbear's topic in Emergency

    Don't let a bad review get you down. Think of it as a new opportunity for growth! Hone in on what you need to improve. I always found taking online classes and con ed really helped me understand...
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    Has anyone in here been an ER scribe?

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to NoctuRNal_UnicoRN's topic in General Nursing

    Our ER scribes follow the physicians everywhere! Our physicians take the time to discuss the patient cases, exam findings, labs, and orders with our scribes. The scribes have a 12 hour long session of...
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    Harassment, Stalking, Impersonation by Psycho Ex... Name Change?

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to HopefulVANurse's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have any advice but I did want to say I wish you the best of luck and I am sorry you're going through this! *hugs* stay strong and protect yourself. You don't have to go through this
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    Nursing program requires remedial classes?

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to Ambreree's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A lot of schools require placement tests and remedialization. And those are the ones with higher graduation and test pass rates. It is what it is-- take it or leave
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    I need a SALTINE !

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    *Steals saltines to bathroom like the filthy illicit saltine eating thug I
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    Angry..

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to JellyDonut's topic in Critical Care

    Your superiority complex turns me off. I wouldn't hire simply because of this god complex. I'm sure you're intelligent but you need to settle-- you'll win no support by acting like a "too good for...
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    NG insertion Doctors VS nurses

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to BendyEm's topic in Critical Care

    Coude catheters require a proper insertion technique... That may be why. It's a certain demographic and a specific direction they need placed in. Our patient care techs can do any catheter-- except...
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    NG insertion Doctors VS nurses

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to BendyEm's topic in Critical Care

    I've very rarely seen MDs place NGs. It's a nursing skill where I am. You obviously have to measure from tip of the nose to the tip of the earlobe to the xiphoid process to get an idea approximately...
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    Best way to avoid bedside care?

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to Lemon Bars's topic in General Nursing

    I can honestly say... I was a camp nurse with only an EMT certification when I was 21. In retrospect-- that's freaking scary. I had 150+ people a week I was responsible for, had a boat load of kids to...
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    Best way to avoid bedside care?

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to Lemon Bars's topic in General Nursing

    The great thing about nursing is the variety and choices we have (YAY!) Theres no shame in not wanting to do hospital care-- honestly don't ever let anyone tell you otherwise. Clinic nursing is real...
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    New Nurse IV Struggles

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to mer015's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My point in "being creative" was to educate that sometimes repetitive poking in traditional places isn't always ideal. I wasn't criticizing your statement (I didn't even read yours before posting...
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    New Nurse IV Struggles

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to mer015's topic in First Year After Licensure

    More recently, instead of repetitively poking people for over used spots in the ACs, forearms, wrists, or hands, if I know I can get an upper arm or hell a shoulder IV-- I'll do it. I prefer to have...
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    Is this legal?

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to songbird1's topic in Texas Nursing

    Our program had tier grading. First tier you had to get so much on your tests and quizzes, once you sustained a certain grade on that material, you moved to second tier where the tests and quizzes...
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    Yep. I have no friends in school.

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to rheath22's topic in General Students

    I was the same way. Except I thought girls were my friends and then when I started having to miss class more often due to illness and did better on my exams-- they accused my husband (who works in IT...
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    male nurses

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to bonta's topic in Men in Nursing

    That's why I adore my ER job. Our ratio is like 3:1 female to male. We have a lot of male nurses and male techs in addition to the ER docs. Soooo nice! Guys are so much more relaxed to work with and...
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    NP/Crna vs MD

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to FutureNurseKelvin's topic in General Nursing

    Honey, it's not about being lazy. Obviously you're quite driven to even consider such an endeavor. The knowledge base for both CRNA and CRNP can be so vast and different in their vastness, that you'll...