OldNurseNewRN

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1. New Rule: No work bags allowed in ER

   OldNurseNewRN replied to DarknTwistyERRN's topic in Emergency

   I carry my supplies in my pockets; that's why I wear actual scrub tops and not t-shirts. I keep my stethoscope on me so I don't have to waste time going to get it. My bag has sodas and snacks in it along with tampons, lip balm, lotions, etc.. Basica...

2. 0200 BP's - Dealing with Tired Rude Doctors

   OldNurseNewRN replied to Jennifer in Cali's topic in Relations

   I understood your point being that, regardless of what time the BP was taken or why, the answer from the MD was completely inappropriate. If the MD doesn't want middle of the night phone calls, don't take on call or don't admit patients! It is as s...

3. Nightshift is Making Me an Idiot

   OldNurseNewRN replied to OldNurseNewRN's topic in General Nursing

   Lol, I would never use the words I used in the post. I've been in the field too long for that. I would be more likely to explain that I believe I would be able to perform at my most optimal level if I were on day shift. I probably won't say anythi...

4. Nightshift is Making Me an Idiot

   OldNurseNewRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   I've been a nurse for over a decade, recently going from LPN to BSN-RN. Very early on, I worked night shift for about a year. I don't remember nights making me stupid then, but I was a very new nurse, so maybe it did and I just didn't realize it?? ...

5. Do you hold drunks against their will?

   OldNurseNewRN replied to OldNurseNewRN's topic in General Nursing

   Nothing. Since my original post, I've actually found out it is common practice for EMS to be called to pick up the "just drunks" because the local county facility doesn't want the liability of keeping them safe until they sober up. That night I was...

6. Do you hold drunks against their will?

   OldNurseNewRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   Something happened over the holidays that really bothered me. I work in an ER. A very intoxicated pt was brought in by EMS after passing out at home and having family member call 911. The pt was cleared medically. Nothing wrong but being drunk. ...

7. Comparing ERs

   OldNurseNewRN replied to Emisa's topic in Emergency

   I work in a very, very busy ER for the area I live. We see 85,000+ pts per year. We have 20 high acuity rooms (1,2, and complicated 3s); 24 rooms for level 3s and 4s but if triaged wrong, who knows, we could have level ones in this area. We also h...

8. Medication error

   OldNurseNewRN replied to EDRN32's topic in Emergency

   Just curious, was that particular pump taken out of service? And if so, was anything found to be wrong with it? If not, if there is any way to identify it, it needs to be removed and checked out!!