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  1. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    In triage the other day. Registration came running to me saying this pt was having a seizure. I run to the area this lady was sitting. The seizure pt greets with a, "hello..how are you." I then bring her into my triage booth per wheelchair. NU...
  2. Worst doctors orders ever received

    -28y Male weighs 780lbs. MD order: "ambulate with assistance." -Resident admitting pt with abdominal pain, with no significant medical hx... Resident: "Can you give the pt 8mg Dilaudid IVP STAT" Nurse: "EIGHT mg dilaudid IVP?!?" Resident: "Yes,...
  3. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    Chapped lips-md informed pt there is no medical strength lip balm and to pick up some chapstick at walgreens Male pt insists on seeing the MD because when he urinates "his urine makes bubbles in the toilet" pt dc'd home and informed it is normal. La...
  4. I have been a RN for 4 years now. I've Spent over a year in telemetry, and the rest of the time in the ED working as a full time staff nurse. I am getting burnt out with this job. Agency nursing has been an interest of mine for some time, I jus...
  5. Something needs to change. Is agency for me?

    I have been a RN for 4 years now. I've Spent over a year in telemetry, and the rest of the time in the ED working as a full time staff nurse. I am getting burnt out with this job. Agency nursing has been an interest of mine for some time, I just d...
  6. Interview for ER position.

    Thanks for the input to all. Much appreciated
  7. Interview for ER position.

    I have one year experience on a telemetry unit. I am ACLS ceritfied. I applied for an open night shift ER position and recieved a call for an interview in a few days. I am going to start working on a resume for a good impression. Any advise for m...
  8. Unhappy

    i have 4, 5 tops during day shift. we are short staffed with CNA's, so we give total care alot of times, but no way would i work at your hopital lol. no way.
  9. discharge/new admits

    Hello everyone. I have been working as an RN for almost 9 months now. I am really becoming stressed out. The only experience I have is on the unit i am currently working on. It is a telemetry unit. My question at this time is about patient turno...
  10. first interview. 3 questions for yall.

    i just had my first interview and it seemed to go pretty well. the nurse interviewing me told me should would contact me at the end of the week. a few minutes after i got home i recieved a call from her. she asked me if i could come in tomorrow to ob...
  11. new grad, first interview, few questions

    i just had my first interview and it seemed to go pretty well. the nurse interviewing me told me should would contact me at the end of the week. a few minutes after i got home i recieved a call from her. she asked me if i could come in tomorrow to...
  12. resuscitation and family presence

    wow, those are some great stories. they are the complete opposite of the most of the research i have gathered. how have these experiences affected your profession?
  13. resuscitation and family presence

    i have been researching for weeks, this one small topic is the only thing holding me back. i graduate real soon...if i can complete this dang paper. someone please help me!!! i am getting so nervous. time is running out.
  14. resuscitation and family presence

    thanks you guys for the articles. everything i read seems to contain the same material. i am specifically looking for its impact on the profession of nursing. i appreciate your help. anyone have any personal opinions??? thanks
  15. resuscitation and family presence

    i have done much research on this topic, and i have discovered the advantages and disadvantages to the patient, the family, and the staff. i do have a question that i feel some of you more experienced members may be able to help me out with. what mak...