Knoodsen

Knoodsen specializes in ER, ICU.

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1. ENPC

   Knoodsen replied to ABM1227's topic in Emergency

   Study the ENPC Manual. You should have it by now but, if you do not, contact the course director to get one.

2. Upfront payment for non emergent conditions

   Knoodsen replied to danggirl's topic in Emergency

   MSE's have been done by many ED's in my area for several years now; hospitals are trying to find a way to stay in business and this is an effective tool.

3. Questions about ENPC?

   Knoodsen replied to hiddencatRN's topic in Emergency

   I did not presume, nor state, that any particular person could afford this course. But, I do believe that it is an expense that an RN can afford.

4. Questions about ENPC?

   Knoodsen replied to hiddencatRN's topic in Emergency

   We are professionals. ENPC is not a large expense (and is deductible). The course presents material that is essential to our practice.

5. What kind of pt am I?

   Knoodsen replied to jfpruitt's topic in Emergency

   By the way, I'll be nice to you because I treat people the way I like to be treated. With respect to pain meds, or any other type for that matter, I will give them to you if they are ordered if I believe the order is appropriate. Sorry. Can't give an...

6. What kind of pt am I?

   Knoodsen replied to jfpruitt's topic in Emergency

   You are the kind of patient that would post a question about pain control on an emergency nurses' site. Speaks volumes.

7. Get through it without laughing - dare ya

   Knoodsen replied to netglow's topic in Emergency

   It's funny. Also an infuriating reminder of where we are as a culture.

8. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

   Knoodsen replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

   I have been an emergency nurse for many years and couldn't begin to pick the most ridiculous complaint. People just have no idea. A major portion of our business is completely ridiculous. ER's attract nuts. Personally, my favorite ridiculous visits a...

9. Drinks at the nurses station

   Knoodsen replied to rddsnurse's topic in Emergency

   At my level, I don't really care about OSHA, JACO, etc. That's for administrators. I have always worked twelves; you telling me I can't have fluids available to me for that kind of time? I'd be guilty of malpractice for telling you the same. Sure, th...

10. non-verbal signs of painlesness

    Knoodsen replied to Guest219794's topic in Emergency

    I find many aspects of ER culture to be endlessly entertaining. I understand the frustration related to dealing with the pain issue; it is a big part of our lives. Pain and anxiety are the biggest reasons for ER visits. (If you work nights, as I do,...

11. 18 fr salem sump up the nose?!

    Knoodsen replied to hopefullICUnurse77's topic in General Nursing

    18Fr NGT is the standard size gastric tube. Every ED I know stocks them along with 16Fr Foley caths. Yes, they both appear large relative to the orifice that they go through, but they go, don't they? As for the task at hand, it's gonna take a 30-36...

12. Tipped?

    Knoodsen replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    The hospital tells me that I cannot accept gifts that have any value, but I think they will take "donations". In fact, they seek them out. They have set a limit on the monetary value of snacks that I may accept. It's lower than the limit establishe...

13. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    Knoodsen replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    "fiberoptic cysts"

14. Rules for the ER (long)

    Knoodsen replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    the allergies claimed by the Pt are intended to leave nothing else left to give but "something that begins with a D".

15. Rules for the ER (long)

    Knoodsen replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    allergies to toradol, morphine, fentanyl, all NSAIDS, and any other non-narcotic pain meds = the demerol funnel