Monthly Archives: July 2006

Removing an IV is a simple and basic skill that I learned early on in nursing school. You remove the tape holding the IV in place, place a cotton ball over the site where the IV is, and then pull … Continue reading →

One of the perks of being an ER nurse is that you get to hear a lot of interesting stories from people who have somehow or another hurt themselves. From these stories, I have learned what not to do:~ Sit … Continue reading →

Vicki, my preceptor, is an angel. At the beginning of our shift yesterday, she gathered together IV supplies, sat down at a table in the break room, and told me to start an IV on her so she could teach … Continue reading →

Today was an interesting day. Vicki told me to go pick the next patient up from the waiting room, take him or her back to their ER room, and begin their assessment. To complete the assessment, the nurse must document … Continue reading →

I had an incredible time at my clinical today! It was a long day- I was at school or in the hospital from 9am-11pm, but it was worth it. I loved almost everything about it. My preceptor Vicki (the nurse … Continue reading →

The big day is finally here- I start my Capstone in the ER tomorrow!! I will be working with one ER nurse, Vicki, for the next five weeks. I will work all of her 12-hour shifts with her, and hopefully … Continue reading →