I wish I had a nickel for........

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I wish I had a nickel for every time a patient presents to the ER with an extensive list of medications, that of course doesn't have the list with them because we have it "on file". HELLO!!!!!!!

then what would we do for entertainment value?

:angryfire

BWAAHHHAHHAHHAHHAHH! omg. you soooo funny :rotfl:

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then what would we do for entertainment value?

:angryfire

lighten up my friend

Why are you :angryfire ? It was a completely natural question to ask when anyone complains about their job. When I start working as a nurse, I like to hope I'll be able to change areas if I get frustrated with another.

This being said with a smile by the way :)

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Why are you :angryfire ? It was a completely natural question to ask when anyone complains about their job. When I start working as a nurse, I like to hope I'll be able to change areas if I get frustrated with another.

This being said with a smile by the way :)

I guess it was meant more "devilish" than angry fire!!

:)

And there is a BIG difference between venting and complaining.

I LOVE being a nurse...and ER nursing is the best place to be. But, if we cannot vent about the stupid and/or painful sh## we see and have to deal with...look out suicide rates.

The frustration is with the healthcare system in general, across the nation, that fosters many of the problems we are talking about here.

So I repeat over and over the serenity prayer...

And then I log on here!

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Specializes in Emergency Room.

wish I had a nickel (or 1 penny,for that matter) for every patient who can not wait to get into the ER for their non-emergency complaint. Then, once they are in the back, keep bugging you about how long till they can leave. !

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wish I had a nickel (or 1 penny,for that matter) for every patient who can not wait to get into the ER for their non-emergency complaint. Then, once they are in the back, keep bugging you about how long till they can leave. !

Man...

Just think how RICH we would all be!!!!!

:rotfl:

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Specializes in Registered Nurse.
I wish I had a nickel for every "Yahoo" that says...

"I'm gonna sue you if you do...(fill-in-the-blank)"

Yea...just be sure to spell my name right on the subpoena...I HATE when people misspell my name!!!

Thank God I have not met this breed! LOL. :angryfire I have had people write just about everything I say down, but they haven't actually said the words "sue" to me! ARGH

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Specializes in ER, ICU, L&D, OR.

I have even had people videotape me when staring an IV on their loved one, and when cleaning wounds and etc.

I just smile and wave

SMILE YOUR ON CANDID CAMERA

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I have even had people videotape me when staring an IV on their loved one, and when cleaning wounds and etc.

I just smile and wave

SMILE YOUR ON CANDID CAMERA

That should be illegal, the same way that in most hospitals around here the family can't tape the delivery of a baby. No audio, video or still pics of the birth.

You can take pics of baby when it's on the warming table, but not during birth.

At least you don't end up in some kids baby book. I'm sure it's very rare that ED patients take videos of procedures to show to their family and friends. "Hey, I went to the ED for my n/v/d, wanna see the video? OK, there's the nurse, and look, he's starting my IV! Now he's giving me the emesis basin, oh, just in time, too!" :)

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Specializes in ER, ICU, L&D, OR.
That should be illegal, the same way that in most hospitals around here the family can't tape the delivery of a baby. No audio, video or still pics of the birth.

You can take pics of baby when it's on the warming table, but not during birth.

At least you don't end up in some kids baby book. I'm sure it's very rare that ED patients take videos of procedures to show to their family and friends. "Hey, I went to the ED for my n/v/d, wanna see the video? OK, there's the nurse, and look, he's starting my IV! Now he's giving me the emesis basin, oh, just in time, too!" :)

Anyole thing is possible here in Plano Texas

Republican stronghold in the state of texas

Ive seen it happen before and It will happen again.

I think the main criteria is they cant violate the privacy of another patient in the ER

As long as the one being viseotaped gives their consent

The old days I would have gotten angry

But Back then they didnt have those silly Vid Cams

Easier to smile and take the path of least resistance

This is the key to enlightenment

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Anyole thing is possible here in Plano Texas

Republican stronghold in the state of texas

Ive seen it happen before and It will happen again.

I think the main criteria is they cant violate the privacy of another patient in the ER

As long as the one being viseotaped gives their consent

The old days I would have gotten angry

But Back then they didnt have those silly Vid Cams

Easier to smile and take the path of least resistance

This is the key to enlightenment

Do you at least get into the credits?!!?

:rotfl:

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Specializes in ER, ICU, L&D, OR.

I was the epitome of the Star Service in these cam spots

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Specializes in ER, ICU, L&D, OR.

In other words I didnt give them the middle finger salute they so richly deserved

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