I agree these anacronyms are funny- to those of us who work in Emergency Departments. I would like to raise the possibility however, that their use may be inappropriate for a presentation aimed at students, new grads and new ER nurses.
I think they may appear disrespectful and uncaring. Every job and every specialty within any job has its' own jargon that is not interpreted the same way by others.
I have a feeling that using these terms in a presentation of that nature will only reinforce the stereotype of ER nurses that we all try so hard to overcome.
I live in Canada where the americain dollar cost almost 1.50$ canadian so when we have to give ativan or haldol or whatsoever to a patient who REALLY needs it, we ask for an "USA dose"
Specializes in 6 years of ER fun, med/surg, blah, blah.
These are stress relievers! It's not to be taken seriously. I had a great laugh out of all the ones I have read here & have told my co-workers about allnurses.com. It's hard enough working in the ED, so getting a laugh out of these acronyms is great. I needed it.
I agree these anacronyms are funny- to those of us who work in Emergency Departments. I would like to raise the possibility however, that their use may be inappropriate for a presentation aimed at students, new grads and new ER nurses.
I think they may appear disrespectful and uncaring. Every job and every specialty within any job has its' own jargon that is not interpreted the same way by others.
I have a feeling that using these terms in a presentation of that nature will only reinforce the stereotype of ER nurses that we all try so hard to overcome.
For those of you that have missed this type of thread in the past, I have a pretty good list of these "acronyms and abbreviations", approx 14 pages worth....so if anyone wants a copy please let me know. :)
ICUNurse11
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These are great !!!! LMAO:lol2: I can use some of these with my patients!!