stephen1992

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1. Mini cath on peds

   stephen1992 replied to fromfaraway's topic in Emergency

   Most of my pediatric Caths in the ED are part of workups trying to prevent a lumbar puncture. Very much so worth it to prevent that.

2. As a PA, how can I be better for the nurses in the ER?

   stephen1992 replied to Warningsign's topic in Emergency

   As an ER nurse in a teaching hospital, the most frustrating thing is a lack of structure in the treatment of low acuity patients. If someone is sick, they will take several room visits regardless. It's is frustrating when a patient with an extremity...

3. Specialty Poll for male nurses

   stephen1992 replied to DatMurse's topic in Men

   Two years of pediatric long term acute care. (Trachs, vents, TBIs, and occasional hospice within the specialty). Two years of ED in a level one trauma center, level two pediatric trauma, and comprehensive stroke center. (Pretty much everything beside...