erinbethg

erinbethg specializes in ER,Surgical floor,Same Day Surgery,SICU.

Latest Activity

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

   erinbethg replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

   A girl once came in because she thought it was time her IUD came out. I can't believe the doc did it!

2. Fibromyalgia

   erinbethg replied to veetach's topic in Emergency

   I just find it interesting that there is a corrolation to psych meds and fibromayalgia. I really do think some people are in pain and because it is a mystery, this diagnosis is given. I also think that some people have psychiatric disorders and/or ...

3. Fibromyalgia

   erinbethg replied to veetach's topic in Emergency

   The corrolation between psych meds and this diagnosis is undeniable.

4. What do you like about your ER?

   erinbethg replied to menolly_33's topic in Emergency

   I like being able to think for myself and do so much before a doc even looks at them. I love how fast my shifts go. I like working so close with doctors. I like the insanity...life is never boring.

5. Stupidest reason to go to ER

   erinbethg replied to DachRN's topic in Emergency

   "I need my IUD removed. Oh yea, do yall do pap smears" -not kidding

6. Scheduling lunch breaks in the ED

   erinbethg replied to Elle2's topic in Emergency

   We have lunch buddies in our ER. Every nurse covers 4 rooms so it is really hard for your lunch buddy to watch 8 patients. The best time to eat is when you have done all orders and the patients are just waiting for results...this way there is nothing...