ERNUTBALL replied to JACALA_CL's topic in Emergency
I like to use the term PDSD...Pre-Detention Stress Disorder! Oh, Mr. Police Officer, my chest hurts, can you take me to the emergency room, before we go through the whole booking thing...please...it really hurts...
ERNUTBALL replied to Surfnurse's topic in Emergency
Our current "policy" states the a stable monitored patient can be transported by a monitor/acls trained tech (CNA II) to PCU and radiology, ICU/CCU patients must have an RN and we prefer that 2 people go on critical care transports.
ERNUTBALL replied to harry Krishna's topic in Emergency
AT- of course we can't forget the self-serve bar, our guests must understand it is BYOB. We will, however, provide mixers...OJ & cranberry juice are always available!
ERNUTBALL replied to harry Krishna's topic in Emergency
Harry you nailed it! I really do feel that way just about every weekend. And let us not forget those that feel we are a self service restaurant. When Nurse Linda says: I will have your drink for you in just a moment. Guest: It's OK, I know where ...
and "evil-doers" as bush likes to call 'em! Just an FYI if anyone is interested in addressing legislators about gay/lesbian/transgender/bi-sexual issues or just finding out more info about the barbaric laws some states have you can go to the follow...
Bravo Michelle! I am sure you will make an excellent nurse. And, yes, I am sure that the adversities and discrimination you have faced have made you a more compassionate, caring and understanding preson than most. My best to you and your endeavors...
ERNUTBALL replied to mother/babyRN's topic in Activism
\AT, you know where my issues come from in regard to the entire republican right! And you know sometimes I just like to argue with you. :kiss But ulitmately, I have to say that GW and the rest of the "right" are seriously threatening my liberty! ...
ERNUTBALL replied to mother/babyRN's topic in Activism
Ditto! Supurb! Well said! And the speach last night didn't help my level of respect... "A strong america must also value the institution of marriage...the Defense of marriage Act, signed in 1996...protects marriage under federal law as the union of ...
AT, you say that like it was so long ago! You haven't been gone that long! And remember the other solution found to a lack of "clean beds"...send in the "not-so-merry-maids"! Yes, prior to AT's description of the plan we now have, there was one ti...
Best of luck and follow your instincts. DO what is morally and legally right for you! Stick to your guns. Honesty is admirable, yet often as you see not the "easy" road.
ERNUTBALL replied to Faye714's topic in California
I am a mom, have a full-time job and go to school full-time as well. YES, it can be done, but takes a great deal of disipline and personal drive. If you do have consistant help with the family and their support I don't see why you couldn't do the R...