noc_owl

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1. VIP Triage

   noc_owl replied to mannurse65's topic in Emergency

   Maybe an "anonymous" tip to the news paper is in order? "Senator expects special treatment in ED" Be sure to elaborate on the charge nurse being written up because she tried to ensure the patients were seen according to normal protocol.

2. Hoping for advice!!!

   noc_owl replied to Poshie1's topic in North Carolina

   I don't know much about the Charlotte area, but check into the universities as well. Some have programs for people who have bachelors degrees who want to transition into nursing. I have recently been looking into BSN programs and read about that type...

3. ER experience

   noc_owl replied to GUIDEDBYFAITH's topic in Emergency

   :chuckle Agree with Eric, no relaxing to be had in school, lol! Our ER does hire new grads, but if a person has previous ER experience as a CNA, tech, or EMT they are given preference over someone who has no experience. I think having experience giv...

4. Attitude and Activity-question

   noc_owl replied to alwayslearnin's topic in Emergency

   I just love that. I'd like to make it into a huge sign to hang in the wait room! I also struggle sometimes to stay positive, with some patients/family more than others. I try to remember that everyone has their own perception of "emergency". And I al...

5. Nursing student tips for ER

   noc_owl replied to fusster's topic in Emergency

   Review physical assessment, IV/Blood draw skills, urine clean catch and catheter skills, and NG tube skills. And bring chocolate to share with everyone, a little sugar never hurts!

6. Anyone feel short-changed? (Sorry, vent!)

   noc_owl replied to ERRN629's topic in Emergency

   I agree with those who point out that we all have difficult jobs, and nurses in all specialties should appreciate other nurses, not knock them. I have thought about leaving the ER to find a nicer, less stressful position. I've been looking and shadow...

7. What was the WORST thing a patient has been brought to ER for?

   noc_owl replied to SteveNNP's topic in Emergency

   Had a patient that tried to kill himself by putting a gun either in his mouth or under his chin and shooting, can't remember now where they thought he had placed it. Poor guy ended up blowing the bottom half of his face off, just his eyes and forehea...

8. Nurses Who Left But Who Now Want To Come Back To Nursing

   noc_owl replied to rnfullofbs's topic in General Nursing

   Please don't take this the wrong way, but 10 years away from nursing is a pretty long time. A lot has changed. Taking care of family members is a lot different than taking care of patients in a hospital setting, so I wouldn't really consider that in ...

9. nurse's day

   noc_owl replied to rayeann's topic in General Nursing

   Tote bag Large water bottle Beach towel Pen/Pencil set T-shirt Pocket drug guide The gifts we get usually have some type of nurse logo.

10. Im sorry, but light stomachs please do not read!

    noc_owl replied to onconurseRT's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the update. I'm glad you are pursuing the matter and your plan is a very sound one. Best of luck.

11. ER nurses having fun onver here

    noc_owl replied to PoohGirl's topic in General Nursing

    That is great! Makes me want to buy a microphone and apply for a job there!

12. Dumping patients in the ER

    noc_owl replied to noc_owl's topic in Emergency

    I think the nursing home dump is common in all ERs, and I know that LTC people get slammed a lot because of a few bad places. I do admire those of you who work ltc and take great care of the residents. It's a hard job. There are some great places out...

13. Dumping patients in the ER

    noc_owl replied to noc_owl's topic in Emergency

    So far, I haven't had a situation where we never find a family member. The patient I mentioned in my first post was probably the longest hold I have had. If there was someone who we could not find a family member for, we would have to do a social adm...

14. Dumping patients in the ER

    noc_owl replied to noc_owl's topic in Emergency

    I'm sure those of you in LTC's see this type of thing quite a bit, people getting abandoned by thier families. It's very sad. One of my co-workers used to work in LTC and some of the stories I've heard are just pitiful. What I have seen a lot of ho...

15. Im sorry, but light stomachs please do not read!

    noc_owl replied to onconurseRT's topic in General Nursing

    This has been my experience also. One of my kids has already graduated from highschool and I have a child in high school now. Unfortunately if there is some type of harassment taking place, you have to be all over the school and up the chain of comma...