mybrowneyedgirl replied to principessaGG's topic in Emergency
I started ER at age 38 (2nd career) and it's the best choice I have ever made. I drive a long way to get to work. A new facility owned by my same very large hospital opened up 5 minutes away and I love ED so much I won't leave. It will be scary, bu...
mybrowneyedgirl replied to c.kelly20's topic in Emergency
Study labs, meds and "what to look for" on most common reasons patient come to ED: chest pain, abdominal pain in different quadrants, P.E., ectopic pregnancy, asthma, seizures, broken bones, head injuries on blood thinners, stroke etc. Offer to hel...
mybrowneyedgirl replied to Sassy5d's topic in Emergency
89 bed Level 1 Trauma center with our own helicopters and fixed wing airplanes. Tooth aches to aortic dissections. 3 Trauma bays but it's being remodeled to accommodate more and include an ICU in the ED. Typically 3:1 patient ratios. Some 4:1. T...
mybrowneyedgirl replied to iliketosneeze's topic in Emergency
Small hospitals will hire ADNs. Bigger hospital will do it after 1 yr ED experience. I started out in smaller hospital and then moved Level 1 in 2 yrs.
mybrowneyedgirl replied to CaribeRN's topic in Emergency
Congratulations! I hope you love it. It all comes with time and every ER has it's own procedures but : If they fainted- they will need an EKG and expect to fluid bolus them. Chest pain - Line, labs (including troponin) and EKG right away with bed...
mybrowneyedgirl replied to porkey2's topic in Emergency
I use plain 8 x 11 paper. I write as follows Name Chief Complaint Allergies Abnormal labs IV location I underline tasks that have been done and "circle" tasks that need to be completed.
mybrowneyedgirl replied to scrubsandasmile's topic in Emergency
I have worked nights for 2 1/2 years. I sleep right away when I get home until 3p when I have to get my kids. I switch back to "normal sleeping" on my days off. When I need to go back on nights I take a nap before I go in. I try to group my work...