er_nurse_tracey

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1. Abbreviation:PO vs OR

   er_nurse_tracey replied to sphinx's topic in General Nursing

   Now, I must be the only one here have seen a young Dr abbreviate by mouth as OR, but that was only ever once - But really, have always gone by PO ----> By Mouth and OR ------->Operating Room Tracey

2. Got a clue?

   er_nurse_tracey replied to er_nurse_tracey's topic in Emergency

   Thanks to all of you who responded to my message regarding the boy with CVA sx. The next day, he was transferred to the regional children's hospital by his pedicatrician, who finally came in to examine the boy and realized why I was so concerned! T...

3. Being An ER Nurse

   er_nurse_tracey posted a topic in Emergency

   Sure I complain about the work load-the lack of respect, the pure ignorance of some people. . .but when push comes to shove; I can honestly say that I cannot imagine a more fulfilling career than one in ER nursing. How many times have we touched a li...

4. Got a clue?

   er_nurse_tracey posted a topic in Emergency

   would like to know if anyone else has come across this situation. Two nights ago I had a 12 yr old male brought in by medics that I am still thinking about. Around 6 pm he began "not making sense" according to mom. By 7 pm, he had no use of his ri...

5. How long does report take?

   er_nurse_tracey replied to RNnites's topic in General Nursing

   My goodness! ..... 1 1/2hrs. 25-35mins max. here Tracey

6. Pain scale

   er_nurse_tracey replied to webbiedebbie's topic in Pain

   Now we do get the drug seekers, and all that type. Pts. who report a 10, and frequently, really don't look like they're a 10. Most of the I will take the pt's word for it. I mean what if they really are a 10, and I were to disregard what they said an...

7. Security in the ED

   er_nurse_tracey replied to TexNurse's topic in Emergency

   Where I work, we have armed security 24/7. One is always in the waiting area, one is outside and 2 or 3 in the ER. Only authorized staff with proximity cards are able to access various area on the ER. Until a pt. is called through, or in to see a fa...

8. Triage decision

   er_nurse_tracey replied to er_nurse_tracey's topic in Emergency

   Just want to say thanks for the replies. Have spoke to a few other nurses about the situation. Learnt a few good things in the process. One senior nurse really did emphasize "not to rely on 02 sats too much" - said some can sound 'as tight as a drum'...

9. Triage decision

   er_nurse_tracey posted a topic in Emergency

   Ok here goes, what category would you assign an asthmatic w/ 02 sats = 97% RA, mild resp. distress, w/ slight access. muscle use and widespread soft wheezes? Pt. Hx - Admissions: 13, over the previous yr 3X, no previous ICU admission. Symptoms beg...

10. Strep throat antibiotics??

    er_nurse_tracey replied to CraftyLPN's topic in General Nursing

    When my now 8 y/o son had strep a few yrs ago, Dr first had him on Amoxicillin but changed him to roxithromycin (Amox. was giving him nasty stomach pains). Roxithromycin helped. Hope you are feeling better soon Tracey