The_Squid

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1. Best ER in New York City?

   The_Squid replied to The_Squid's topic in Emergency

   As far as the travel thing, like I posted before, I think I'd be better off getting an actual position to have a proper orientation. I would like to know what hospitals I should avoid and which ones are excellent. I figured this message board might...

2. Best ER in New York City?

   The_Squid replied to The_Squid's topic in Emergency

   Sounds like you have a lot to say. Anything helpful?

3. Best ER in New York City?

   The_Squid replied to The_Squid's topic in Emergency

   I know what you're saying regarding the toughest. I know I'll learn the most but I don't want to end up in a situation that could be dangerous for my patients. I've got to be aware of my limitations. I'm leaning more now towards taking a staff pos...

4. Best ER in New York City?

   The_Squid replied to The_Squid's topic in Emergency

   Anyone (echo, echo, echo)

5. Best ER in New York City?

   The_Squid posted a topic in Emergency

   I've been working in the ER at a small community hospital in western massachusetts for 1 1/2 years. I'm looking to make the plunge and work in an ER in New York City. I would really prefer Manhattan or Brooklyn. I don't have any real trauma experi...

6. What is the best shift in the ER?

   The_Squid replied to divagirl's topic in Emergency

   7a to 7p definitely, you get to wake up before it gets too crazy (depending on the hospital), if you're new, then you'll have more resources like your manager present, and the education dept. present. 11a-11p is cool because you can sleep in but tha...

7. What is your ED policy in these circumstances

   The_Squid replied to JessicRN's topic in Emergency

   As far as actual policies, I don't think there would be a black and white one on any of these.

8. What is your ED policy in these circumstances

   The_Squid replied to JessicRN's topic in Emergency

   1. Why would you not want to start the vasopressors before the central line? I'm still fairly new and have only had a dozen or so situations like this but I think I would want to start the pressors asap if they're hypotensive enough to warrant them...

9. add your funny TRIAGE complaints from pts

   The_Squid replied to er nursing's topic in Emergency

   We just started having pt's list their complaints, we were triaging backwards before, registration taking cheif complaint and insurance then seeing triage. I laugh mostly at the spelling so far "Vomintin"

10. Does your hospital give DC instructions to AMA patients

    The_Squid replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    From the ER I definitely give them instructions, basic ones to follow up with pcp and return if worse, watch for s/s of infection, etc.. Honestly can anyone say they just silently have them sign the AMA form? I can identify with half of the people ...

11. Two-faced coworkers

    The_Squid replied to chenoaspirit's topic in Relations

    "It is almost as though Nurses LOVE to see a co-worker fail....and the constant criticism, continual sarcastic "questions", non-stop correcting of silly things. It is so weird. I agree 100% with your observations and advice. Even when people are co...

12. Feeling unappreciated?

    The_Squid replied to TraumaNurseRN's topic in Emergency

    Because they know that acting like a jerk could virtually never impair the treatment they or their family receive, it's not like a restaurant where they could spit in your food or a garage where they don't fix your car right. Plus they're bored. The...

13. Strange things people present to the ER with....

    The_Squid replied to klcrn1987's topic in Emergency

    Guy thought he had a tick on his butt, turned out it was a worther's original stuck to his ass crack hairs.

14. add your funny TRIAGE complaints from pts

    The_Squid replied to er nursing's topic in Emergency

    Psych patient who od'd on a bottle of herbal supplements of some sort "I'm in cardiac arrest...now I'm back...I'm arresting again now." His male friend was wearing a grass skirt.

15. add your funny TRIAGE complaints from pts

    The_Squid replied to er nursing's topic in Emergency

    I've also had the virginity verification request once.