Billiegirl

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1. Just needed to get this off my chest.

   Billiegirl replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

   There are no words that can be said to comfort you. A child that dies is a tragedy. In the ER we struggle with these thoughts and feelings. We all have our ways of remembering. Reading your post I thought about my tragedies. That is what this ch...

2. I freeze up when the big traumas/CPRs come in

   Billiegirl replied to vampireslayer's topic in Emergency

   I can definitely understand how you feel! I recently switched positions in my ER (new title, more hours, WAY more to do) and for some reason our code rooms and trauma rooms terrify me. I can't tell you how to get over your fear because I'm still try...

3. Patients who come to the ER in labor and do not know they were pregnant?

   Billiegirl replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

   14 y/o "virgin". According to grandma, she never had sex in her life! Hmmm... Full term baby girl trying to be born in the ambulance bay. Baby was born in the ER instead. Grandma was MAD! :angryfire Billie

4. Personality traits suited for ER??

   Billiegirl replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in Emergency

   I personally think that ER/EMS staff are a special breed. As far as personality goes listen to other posters, a sick twisted sense of humor is a must, ability to multi-task, a brain in your head, rapid assessment (it'll come to ya), and be able to k...

5. Breaks in the ER

   Billiegirl replied to chellet98's topic in Emergency

   Welcome to the land of expanding bladders and shrinking stomachs! I'm supposed to get an hour worth of break but it normally translates into ten minutes of grabbing and scraffing food. Yes, it is dangerous and not healthy for anybody. Take those ch...

6. The Patients Who Break Your Heart

   Billiegirl replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

   A three month old baby girl. I wasn't there when the paramedics brought her in but I was there right after. She had slept through the night for the first time. Her parents woke up to find her not breathing. Her father started CPR and her mother c...

7. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

   Billiegirl replied to Trixxy's topic in Humor

   Got off shift, I have more: If your a 14 y/o 'virgin' don't have us explain why you have almost every STD in the book and are 4mo. pregnant. :redbeathe If you have to be 650+ lbs please don't bring your 500+ husband on his scooter with you and tell...

8. Give me the down and dirty of being a CNA

   Billiegirl replied to onesmallspark's topic in General Nursing

   I'm NA in the ER and it will just depend on the unit you work in. In the ER after our NA's become techs they can do EKG's, draw labs, d/c i.v's, insert caths, and a whole multitude of other things plus the other CNA duties. But it takes a looong ti...

9. Peds clinicals

   Billiegirl replied to Ginyer's topic in General Students

   Couple of tips I've picked up in the ER: Include parents. Introduce yourself. They are not little adults. Get to their eye level. Explain what you are going to do in kid friendly terms. Having a kid hum during temp. taking (keeps thermometers in litt...

10. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    Billiegirl replied to Trixxy's topic in Humor

    Watch out for those "two guys." Never take 500mg of Tylenol and call 911 for the second time this week. On the opposite, if one bottle of Tylenol doesn't work for a headache don't open the second one. Don't climb on the roof while intoxicated to fit ...

11. Share Your Saying

    Billiegirl replied to angelique777's topic in Humor

    "Ah, the patient doing that shaking thing again!" Student Paramedic "It's called a SEIZURE!" ER Nurse "Put em in room 10!" (Our physic room) "We have a a line for 10." (Always a fun shift) And my personal favorite "Your not that busy!" Said dur...

12. Volunteering In Hospital?

    Billiegirl replied to bel613's topic in General Students

    I loved my volunteer experience (Most of it). It got my foot in the door, and I got a wonderful ER job because of it. You may have to put up with a lot of crud from the staff at first, but if your serious and great at what you do then... If you ha...

13. Which CPR class should I take as a nursing student?

    Billiegirl replied to Animaniacs's topic in General Students

    I took CPR for the Professional Rescuer and that has served me well... You may try healthcare providers if not BLS. Billie

14. I have to choose!

    Billiegirl replied to Billiegirl's topic in Pediatric

    Thank You to everyone that replied. :balloons: I'll think I will be sticking with my ER for a while. :) Besides, I've got to see what it looks like when it is remodeled. Completion date 2011! On a side note, I have put my application for a ped...

15. questions about emergency nursing

    Billiegirl replied to kristin0421's topic in Emergency

    First off you have a long time to make up your mind. For all you know the ER may be the best place for you or it could be the worst. I found my niche' when I was a volunteer (It helped I worked on an ambulance :redlight: ). You may see if a hosp...