Adenosine6

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1. Who else uses Saline Flushes for contacts?

   Adenosine6 posted a topic in Emergency

   Sometimes I wear contacts and when they get dry I/we use saline flushes or saline "pink" bullets to re-wet them My coworker told me that's actually bad for the contact. Has anyone else heard of this? I can only speculate: the sodium and/or chloride i...

2. Snowed in ER's, what do you guys do?

   Adenosine6 posted a topic in Emergency

   I work in California where I don't see any snow where I'm at. When there is heavy snow and you're on shift; do you guys camp out in the ER if the roads are closed? And do you keep working since the other shift can't come in? I've always been curious ...

3. Documentation of EKG in ED for reimbursement purposes

   Adenosine6 replied to Jennifer Boston's topic in Emergency

   My hospital that uses EPIC is now retraining RN's/Tech's to document in certain areas of the chart to collect revenue.... And yes, we have to check a box that the EKG was done so the bean counters can collect and charge for it...

4. emergency prepared

   Adenosine6 replied to rayea's topic in Emergency

   Best to ask a Paramedic for an Emergency Bag in your car. They are one of the most prepared for first-responders for out-of-hospital cases. But basics: Gauze, seat-belt cutter, trauma sheers, car window breaker, towels, road flares, blanket..... etc....

5. Establishing Identity of ED Patients

   Adenosine6 replied to Jolie's topic in Emergency

   Simple: Ask for ID of any form; if none (highly suspicious) then you can contact the police if you have reasonable doubt (drug seeking behavior) if the patient is committing fraud. By law in California you must keep some type of ID on you at all time...

6. ER Doc, "I need Succ!"

   Adenosine6 replied to Adenosine6's topic in Emergency

   Ah yes, "Roc" he must be old school.

7. ER Doc, "I need Succ!"

   Adenosine6 posted a topic in Emergency

   This recent TRUE story that happened 1 wk ago; thought it would be funny to my fellow RN's here. 3AM Code Blue called to M/S floor ERMD and ER Charge respond. ERMD about to intubate and says "I need Succ!" M/S RN leaves and brings back socks.... (ER...

8. IV Therapy

   Adenosine6 replied to Ciale's topic in Emergency

   In general for ER's you have some "standard guidelines" Example: ER (A), Line and lab all urgent patients (ESI 3,2,1) ER (B), Line and lab, place orders: Chem 7, CBC, Lft's, Meds: I.e Zofran (docs will then co sign) ER ©, Line and lab if your nursi...

9. What is the "best" stethoscope for the ED?

   Adenosine6 replied to jrsRN07's topic in Emergency

   Looks like Littmann Cardio III has won the vote! Don't buy the electronic one; 3 of the nurses that have bought it in my ER have glitched and had to be returned to fix it (free of charge to fix).

10. Has this happened to you???

    Adenosine6 replied to SweetMelissaRN's topic in Emergency

    From what was stated: - Yes, you should have been reassigned - Did you write/file "objection of assignment" form? (not sure if you are Unionized - CNA)

11. CDC: 1 in 5 in US visit ED each year

    Adenosine6 replied to Anonymous865's topic in Emergency

    That topic has been brought up in my ER and the majority of those non-emergent cases are young adults. They new generation have poor coping mechanisms for minor complaints/illnesses - and/or - mostly are impatient to wait or scheduling an Urgent Care...

12. Taking the CEN to get hired at a trauma center

    Adenosine6 replied to alkayda's topic in Emergency

    Majority of the responses above are "No," which I to concur. However, I'm part of the ER interview committee in my Dept., having the CEN would mostly benefit you if, another applicant has similar Nursing background as you (Tele/ICU, and years of exp...

13. I Got a Peds ER job as New Grad..HELP

    Adenosine6 replied to JessicaMarie,RN's topic in Emergency

    ^ I second that =)

14. the homeless that wander in...

    Adenosine6 replied to mish_RN's topic in Emergency

    When I escort the homeless out the ambulance doors, I say "Welcome Home!"

15. Nurse burnout-How do you handle it?

    Adenosine6 replied to Nursepreneur's topic in Emergency

    Alcohol