TiggerBelly

TiggerBelly

ALF, Medical, ER

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About TiggerBelly

TiggerBelly has 4 years experience and specializes in ALF, Medical, ER.


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  1. Stroke Alerts

    Dizzy can be any number of things. I think it's a bit extreme to call a stroke alert just based on that assessment alone. If someone presents with neurological issues that have started within the past eight hours, the ED physician is notified and pr...
  2. You know your nurse brain is still at work when....

    You answer your home phone by saying the name of the facility you work at followed by your name. You hit "9" on your home phone before dialing.
  3. New nurse-what do I bring daily for work?

    Stethoscope, pens, penlight, trauma shears, hemostats, nail file, Motrin, healthy snacks, water bottle, phone with apps (no way you can get to your locker to look something up right away. Plus unit should have drug books at the nurses station) extra ...
  4. How often did YOU see the school nurse?

    One time that I can remember. Playing a game called "wall ball" (don't ask), when I slammed into the brick wall, chipped two of my front teeth and split my top lip open. Didn't even want to go, but someone told the recess aid and she almost passed ou...
  5. Hitler, an ICU charge nurse, receiving morning report

    That was classic!
  6. ER pain treatment after accident without ID on the person?

    We never check ID before giving scripts for controlled substances. They will need their ID when they get to the pharmacy to pick up the meds. If the name on the script doesn't match the name on the ID they present, then no meds will be dispensed
  7. TPA when drunk

    Was there a blood alcohol level done? Sent from my iPhone using allnurses
  8. IVC but no policy

    In my ED we will sign pink commitment papers for someone who is abusing drugs or alcohol. These papers are good for 48 hours. White commitment papers are for psych issues (SI, depression, acute psychosis). These patients can be either minor or adult....
  9. Charting Systems

    We use Medhost in our ED. Best charting system ever. Point and click, very simple to use Sent from my iPhone using allnurses
  10. Nurse Corps loan repayment 2015

    Denied again. So frustrated Sent from my iPhone using allnurses
  11. Nurse Corps loan repayment 2015

    Mine still says under review. Sent from my iPhone using allnurses
  12. Administering Fentanyl

    In the ED we give it frequently IV. Sent from my iPhone using allnurses
  13. Any HRSA 2015 Applicants?

    Has anyone not had a credit check done and gotten the award? Do you have to have a good credit score to be in the running for the award?
  14. sorry for the confusing title. I need some input My father-in-law had a massive stroke 4 days ago. Right side paralysis, no swallowing ability, no coherent speech Until tonight He had (on numerous occasions) told us that he absolutely did not want to...
  15. ER computer programs

    Medhost. I find that it has a good flow thru the charting.