ezgreazin

ezgreazin has 2 years experience.

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1. How long did it take you to master inserting an IV?

   ezgreazin replied to RunawayN's topic in Emergency

   palpation is a better indicator than visualization...keep trying...you don't learn nearly as much on a successful start that you do on a line you blow...learn from each mistake, evolve your technique

2. NG tube in an intubated patient

   ezgreazin replied to stephynic21's topic in Emergency

   per Altra: ...good luck getting past the cuff if everything is correct, and an OG is much less risky re: infection than an NG

3. I don't need a PCP- I have the ER.

   ezgreazin replied to Guest219794's topic in Emergency

   This situation is an unfortunate reality, as ER nurses we'll always see this type of pt. Hopefully you've got a good doc on shift who is going to set the pt straight and not order any narcotics.

4. Lidocaine with Rocephin?

   ezgreazin replied to HikingEDRN's topic in Emergency

   I've always used Lido, the compassionate thing to do. I work with a retired Special Forces RN, he states if his crew needed Rocephin d/t a wild night out he'd use sterile water and let 'em know about it.

5. ED Cheat sheet?

   ezgreazin replied to MILOBRI's topic in Emergency

   ditch the cheat sheet, carry some sticky notes in your pocket, you'll get a flow eventually.

6. Pain management ;)

   ezgreazin replied to Sassy5d's topic in Emergency

   As stated above, let it roll off your back. Did she have you running for boxed lunches and soda as well...and another warm blanket, and reposition my bed?

7. Things to do to past the time...

   ezgreazin replied to SweetMelissaRN's topic in Emergency

   coban sports...hacky sack, basketball, golf or baseball with a cane

8. Back in the ER have a few questions

   ezgreazin replied to Kidrn911's topic in Emergency

   ETOH intoxication, n/v, overdose, back pain, *insert here* ridiculous ailment which should have been taken care of at the clinic, headache, fever...oh yeah, 5150

9. Getting burnt out with non urgent patients

   ezgreazin replied to Lisa9090's topic in Emergency

   if you're not jaded by the demanding seekers and frequent fliers you're an android from outer space, or a psych nurse... its part of the job, don't let em get you down...just appreciate the REAL emergencies more when they come around, the price we pa...

10. Question for ER nurses

    ezgreazin replied to lynds80's topic in Emergency

    like stated above, a twisted sense of humor, thick skin...i find cursing like a sailor helps-especially on the noc

11. To stay or Go?

    ezgreazin replied to djones4033's topic in Emergency

    If you're only 8mo's in and you're NOT scared, than I AM scared to have you as my nurse...

12. Lovin it

    ezgreazin replied to exit96's topic in Emergency

    What happens when you get a 5150 or a 1-1 scenario?

13. Propofol and NS

    ezgreazin posted a topic in Emergency

    What's the skinny? Still a newbie in the ER...some cohorts say no dice to piggybacking a propofol drip on a NS line, my hero/mentor says no problemo. We all know the IV drugs book state it's contraindicated, soooooooooooooo. Opinions?

14. Dermabond Scope Situation (CA)

    ezgreazin replied to 240zRN's topic in Emergency

    Prep it next time and simply ask, "um, can you assist and hold the wound closed? thanks."

15. Nurses week gifts from employer

    ezgreazin replied to floridaRN38's topic in Emergency

    A blessing on the hands (for caring and healing, of course)-which included...a chaplain pouring rosemary scented olive oil on my hands while she thanked me. Meanwhile I've got a code 2 SOB coming in and a belligerent 5150 to deal with. Ever try to...