TeresaEDRN06

TeresaEDRN06

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About TeresaEDRN06

TeresaEDRN06 has 5 years experience.


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  1. Dealing with triage

    I simply say that I am trained to know who is sicker- that's my job. That's it. I don't get into a big discussion because of what was stated above- the more you try to rationalize, the more people will argue. Teresa
  2. Extremely Offensive ER experience

    NickB...you go to an ED, refuse the MD's plan of care...refuse an LP, tell them which meds you DON'T and DO want, and leave. Go to another ED and do the same thing. What did you expect? I don't get why you are so upset. I wouldn't walk into a l...
  3. Patient and family priorities

    I just said this same thing in a similar post...many people do not have the capacity to look beyond themselves. It is an EMERGENCY ROOM!!! There are emergencies. And those emergencies do NOT include food, pillows, or coke instead of the apple juice...
  4. drawing labs in triage

    Thanks for the replies. Yes, we have ANI's...Advanced Nursing Interventions. These ANI's allow the triage nurse to initiate labs, urine, a few CT scans, and a few meds on a variety of symptoms. (chest pain, renal colic, head injury, pneumonia, upp...
  5. drawing labs in triage

    Hi guys, My ed is trying to restructure drawing labs in triage...specifically, we are trying to expedite lab times...How does your ed make sure labs are drawn in a timely fashion? Thanks in advance! Teresa
  6. ER computer programs

    My ED uses T-system. It's super easy and user friendly. Love it!
  7. When adults whine....

    I have cried with patients families, too, in certain heartbreaking situations. However, let me tell you, in regards to what Stargazer is saying, those whiney people make me sick. They have no clue. None. Those are the heartless people who truly c...
  8. How honest are you?

    edited because I responded to the wrong thread! lol I am usually very honest..." ER's go by the acuity of the patient, not how long you've been waiting. The people who are trying to die get seen first." I sometimes will add, "I am not saying you do...
  9. In the box

    Wow!!! That is smokin fast!! I triage super fast, but you blew me right out of the water! Teresa
  10. Does working in L&D affect your sex drive?

    What's an SVE?
  11. Did I do the right thing?

    You absolutely did the right thing.
  12. Calling out the pts name in the waiting room...HIPAA?

    Thanks, everyone. I appreciate your replies! Crux1024, your links are very helpful and answered my questions clearly...thank you. Teresa
  13. I have a question for you guys. In our ED, when a pt comes in to be seen, they'll fill out a slip and have a seat in our waiting room. The registration person will put them into our system and their name will come up as a new pt. At that time, the...
  14. your hospitals triage system

    Thanks so much guys! Your responses are so helpful. One more question. At what point do you take the initial vital signs? When they first walk in? When they sit with the triage nurse? (even if that's an hour or more later?) Thank you!!! Teresa:h...
  15. your hospitals triage system

    Thanks! These posts are so helpful! I really like the triage plus idea.