Srarting ER position

Specialties Emergency

Published

Hi, I have finally landed my dream job and am starting an ER transition program (my past experience includes emt, paramedic, and burn/trauma, med/surg).

I'm both excited and terrified. Can anyone tell me of a good pocket book I can get to use as a resource? I know I'll likely be getting alot of material in orientation, but too much material probably can't hurt. Thanks.

1
Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in ER.

image.png.1ed02424a7cad3b3449ac50d9c3910b9.png  This one is a good start.  

1
Up Vote Up Vote ×

Thank you! I'll see if I can order it 

1
Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in ED.

I personally don't find pocket books all that useful. When I carried written resources with me on shift I never seemed to need them or had time to take them out while working. I would recommend looking into what your hospital has for online resources. I get a lot of use out of Lexicomp, Uptodate, and my hospitals internal procedures. Because these resources are often linked with our EMR it is much quicker to find the relevant info I need.

I would, however, recommend "Sheehy's Emergency Nursing" I have it at home and will often look things up that I saw on shift if I want a deeper understanding of the emergency care.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Hi, thanks for the suggestion. I agree, my intention isn't to use the book as a resource during shift hours, but as a resource I can keep in my locker or at home if I need it. Thanks.again  

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in ER, Pre-Op, PACU.
On 11/13/2020 at 7:19 AM, Ambersmom said:

Hi, thanks for the suggestion. I agree, my intention isn't to use the book as a resource during shift hours, but as a resource I can keep in my locker or at home if I need it. Thanks.again  

I loved the Sheehy’s book.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
+ Add a Comment