DeenieRN

DeenieRN

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  1. I still don't know what I'm doing!!

    DeenieRN replied to canche's topic in Emergency

    Just remember you aren't supposed to know everything! The day you stop learning, is the day you should try doing something else. I get those pts that totally throw me off, and I love it, I keep...

  2. Trauma Room MEds

    DeenieRN replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    Level II facility - We have a pyxis in each trauma bay, it doesn't have everything, but its cuts a few trips out. Doesn't have the life saving Tetorifice shots because there's no fridge, heaven...

  3. ER NP Options

    DeenieRN replied to ERRN214's topic in Advanced Practice

    thanks for the advice

  4. Stretchy scrubs?

    DeenieRN replied to 5cwhite's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have recently gotten into the yoga scrubs. I have been buying Healing Hands Yoga scrubs and they're fantastic. So soft, so stretchy and wash well. I wear navy so color fade is important to me, and...

  5. Why is it so hard to leave where you are comfortable?

    DeenieRN replied to SP1CEGRL's topic in Emergency

    I've discovered that nursing is really just a journey, and you pick which road to take, there is no right way, just the way you choose. For your plan to get into flight nursing you will need ER and...

  6. Nurse and MD relationships in the ED

    DeenieRN replied to amzyRN's topic in Emergency

    hahahhaa.... totally, Grey's Anatomy it is

  7. New nurse: I get no respect

    DeenieRN replied to Nurse326's topic in Emergency

    Nurse326, I really feel for your situation. I could not have possibly coped with starting as a nurse grad in the ER. I totally respect that you took the leap and did that. Having been in the ER now, I...

  8. ER NP Options

    DeenieRN replied to ERRN214's topic in Advanced Practice

    bookmarking this thread because I'm interested. I'm an RN in the ER, in my 5 year plan I think I'm gonna start working on my NP, but I don't really get the difference between ERNP and FNP, I've only...

  9. 32 years old and ready to switch my career to become a nurse! Am I too old?

    DeenieRN replied to Kaytee12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    absolutely not! congrats on making the leap! you'll always have a job, its not an easy one, but it can be very gratifying. All the best!

  10. Working travel and part time permanent

    DeenieRN replied to RN0711's topic in Travel

    I was thinking about doing this same thing. My manager at my current full time job is quite the handful, I would leave but I'm in a contract and don't want to pay 5k to get out of it right now, but I...

  11. West vs East Coast?

    DeenieRN replied to CardiacDork's topic in Travel

    Hey Argo, I want to take my first travel assignment early next year and was thinking about San Fran as my first location. I'm currently in South Florida working the ER. What's your thoughts on the...

  12. US ER vs Aus A&E?

    DeenieRN posted a topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Hi Everyone, I had to open a new acct bc my email got hacked, so I'm not really new to the board! Hello Hello Hello I have been looking into making the move to Oz several times over the last few...

  13. Travel nursing with a tiny house?

    DeenieRN posted a topic in Travel

    So I was watching this TV show about tiny houses (basically houses on trailers) and there was an episode about this travel nurse who was essentially heading around the country taking assignments with...

  14. Got the job in ER!

    DeenieRN replied to missemerge018's topic in Emergency

    Congrats first of all! Nursing school was tough, but now the real work begins, keep a hold of that enthusiasm! I agree with PixieRN, Sheehy's book is invaluable. Also know who your resources are, the...

  15. Stupid things that nurses say

    DeenieRN replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    When I was a new grad, I rcvd a pt from the dayshift nurse and she informed me that the man was really grumpy and hadn't been very nice to her. I was prepared to meet this dude and assumed my shift...

  16. Leaving current job after only 5 months

    DeenieRN replied to mlang's topic in General Nursing

    I couldn't agree more with TheCommuter! That is my exact outlook! I am loyal to my happiness only! I took a job on a post-CABG unit because I felt that it was a step up in my career, I was promised...

  17. Blood Transfusions Question??

    DeenieRN replied to jk2185's topic in General Nursing

    Agreeing with all other posters: check order, check policy, confirm with Doc if necessary. Take note of pts CV status prior to transfusion. Always assess before transfusion - listen to your lung...

  18. New Rule: No work bags allowed in ER

    DeenieRN replied to DarknTwistyERRN's topic in Emergency

    I totally agree, instead of dealing with the stupidity of those involved in the incident, all staff are penalized by some sweeping rule. I feel like administration are so heavy handed sometimes....

  19. Nursing from US to UK

    DeenieRN replied to Anna14111's topic in Nurse Registration

    Hi! Welcome! I have heard of many difficulties surrounding the accelerated programs. I understand why they work great in the US, but they cause problems when trying to go transcontinental. You won't...

  20. Help! Should I study nursing in UK or USA

    DeenieRN replied to ruta89's topic in Nurse Registration

    I'd like to mention one thing to you: In the US, since you have a bachelor degree already, you will most likely qualify for an accelerated nursing degree, it is a fast track to a bachelor in nursing...

  21. Triage Protocols

    DeenieRN replied to ERRN4's topic in Emergency

    In our ED we have "ATIs" I think it stands for active triage interventions or something along those lines. We've had over a year of education along with the integration of them. They are complaint...

  22. TNCC

    DeenieRN replied to floridaRN38's topic in Emergency

    Just make sure you have your A-E assessment down and you'll pass the practical portion. I found some of the questions on the written test vague to say the least, but our instructors gave us a study...

  23. Dedicated Trauma Nurses in the ED

    DeenieRN replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    I work in a Level II trauma center and we have a T1 (Trauma nurse) for every shift. Our ER is split in triage levels so the Trauma bay is on the mid level triage area (belly pains, general complaints...

  24. CEN 2016!

    DeenieRN replied to Lev's topic in Emergency

    I'm planning on taking it at the end of summer. I have the Sheehy's book, Pass CEN book and the purple ENA practice book. I am currently in a ER skill course through my hospital which is 3 weeks long...