nC09n34t0

nC09n34t0 specializes in ICU, CRU, ER, Med/Surg.

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1. IV tips and tricks

   nC09n34t0 replied to kloock's topic in Emergency

   Just my 2 cents worth... Make sure you and the patient are both comfortable. You can't do your best if you are in an awkward position or uncomfortable. A stool or chair works wonders. Also, set up all your supplies somewhere other than the patien...

2. Triage Rules / Rants

   nC09n34t0 replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

   Its just amazing that no matter where our stories come from, they are all the same. This whole thread could be about my ER. People are the same everywhere. Big City, Small Town, Rural, Urban...idiots everywhere!! And on a similar note...You know w...

3. Worst doctors orders ever received

   nC09n34t0 replied to jenfromjersey's topic in Emergency

   An ER doc once ordered a "Coumadin level." I quickly stated "don't you mean a PT/INR?" He threw a fit and said he wanted a "Coumadin level! And I better order it." He's still waiting for the results somewhere...but Not In My ER!!!!

4. Strangest thing taken from ER

   nC09n34t0 replied to cookienay's topic in Emergency

   We have TV's in most of our ED rooms and we cannot keep a remote. Thermometers and dopplers are big movers too. Once had a patient elope with all the monitor cables still attached. Just unplugged them from the tram and slipped out the back door. ...

5. Joke..You know you are truly an ER nurse if...

   nC09n34t0 replied to HanaRN's topic in Emergency

   You know you are a real ER Nurse if your only allergy is to "bleeomyacin" When I take it, I want to tell crude ER jokes!

6. new to triage

   nC09n34t0 replied to lela186's topic in Emergency

   Take the "Triage First" course if you can. Err on the side of caution. Have your facility implement standing orders if not already done. Don't take crap from the folks in the back about your decisions.

7. "You put me and my unborn child's life at risk"

   nC09n34t0 replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

   It always amazes me when people who are so "educated" act so "stupid." She's the one that wanted to be a doctor! If she doesn't want to be around sick people then she should "go to the house, get in bed and pull the covers up over her head!" I wou...

8. Fibromyalgia

   nC09n34t0 replied to veetach's topic in Emergency

   I have the utmost sympathy and respect for all my patients in true pain. I live with aches and pains myself and have suffered in the past few years with a back injury. But, as far as "fibromyalgia" goes, I have never seen a "Fibro" patient who wasn...

9. Cardiac patients in the ER - a poll

   nC09n34t0 replied to NurseCherlove's topic in Emergency

   We see 100 to 120 patients daily. About 10 to 20 percent c/o "Chest pain." Those arriving after say 2pm are usually placed in the CP Center for serial labs and EKGs and are stress tested the next AM. If they arrive prior to 2pm they usually have thie...

10. Pill identification--need help

    nC09n34t0 replied to my2sons's topic in Emergency

    Go to: http://www.drugs.com/pill_identification.html I use this at work at to identify "unknowns." Click the "I agree" option to take you to the next page where you can enter imprint, shape and color. Good luck.

11. add your funny TRIAGE complaints from pts

    nC09n34t0 replied to er nursing's topic in Emergency

    I'm hurting in my arm and I think I have coppertone. Thought he had carpal tunnel syndrome. A guy with abdominal cramping, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting presented to triage one evening and stated "I ate at the Chinese restaurant and I've got toe-na...

12. where do old nurses go?

    nC09n34t0 replied to insightful's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I'm looking for a career as a "Rock Star". Me and the guys I played in "da Band" with some 35 years ago, got back together. If this cubital tunnel syndrome that plagues my left hand doesn't do me in, I think I'll be able to play guitar ...