teeituptom

teeituptom BSN, RN

ER, ICU, L&D, OR

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  1. Dental Assistants Pushing Propofol etc...

    teeituptom replied to Larry77's topic in Emergency

    If im going to bee treated by a dentist or oral surgeon I WANT

  2. crowded ER, solution?

    teeituptom replied to phiposurde's topic in Emergency

    Our total overall average wait time from door to dispo is a bit under 2 1/2 hours. Fast Dispo always

  3. Press Gainey AARRGGHH

    teeituptom replied to susi_q's topic in Emergency

    Nowadays its the press gainey we worry about In my younger days we worried about being pressed by the

  4. propofol

    teeituptom replied to popbob's topic in Emergency

    Good stuff really, should be used more

  5. Yelling, screaming and ducking the cranky triaged patients

    teeituptom replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    To be or not to be I always carry an

  6. Need advice- 6 months pregnant and starting in the ER

    teeituptom replied to Lizziefive's topic in Emergency

    Ive worked with many Preg Women over the decades in ER. Ive seen them all work till late in preg. I even see a few work who had their BOW rupture while at work. Now me persoanlly being a wimpy guy...

  7. Need thoughts on which ER to work in

    teeituptom replied to nursemommyof3's topic in Emergency

    I always look for one close to a 24 hour gym and also close to a golf

  8. Ketamine for conscious sedation in peds in the ED

    teeituptom replied to nanb's topic in Emergency

    Works great on kids in the ER I love it then you dont have to listen to a screaming kid and freaked out

  9. Need advice - new to ER, major anxiety

    teeituptom replied to Anagray's topic in Emergency

    Most importantly, remember to breathe. Breathing is very good. Keeps you alive. If breathing properly, it will help you to stay relaxed. I also reccomend wearing magnets, very beneficial I also say...

  10. advice for ER interview please

    teeituptom replied to cedavid22's topic in Emergency

    Lie convincly

  11. I'm going to be an ER nurse!!!

    teeituptom replied to ltvixen's topic in Emergency

    Welcome to the Wonderfull World of ER nursing.

  12. how to manage the waiting room?

    teeituptom replied to gonzo1's topic in Emergency

    And I also tell them everytime they come and ask me I mark their charts for a 15 minute penalty wait for interrupting

  13. slave labor

    teeituptom replied to Uptoherern's topic in Emergency

    Sometimes quitting is the answer And no harm ever comes from teeing it up I was fighting for rights before you were

  14. slave labor

    teeituptom replied to Uptoherern's topic in Emergency

    When floating Ive relieved nurse in a code and sent them to lunch. Why not. And yes the others can wait 30

  15. slave labor

    teeituptom replied to Uptoherern's topic in Emergency

    Ive been doing this longer than you have even been

  16. Thinking about Making the Switch

    teeituptom replied to KellNY's topic in Emergency

    Well going from Antepartum to ER is definitely a

  17. What holster do you use??

    teeituptom replied to InmyblooD's topic in Emergency

    One that carries my Glock is

  18. Average Tenure as ER Nurse?

    teeituptom replied to RedERRN's topic in Emergency

    Dont know any averages. Ive been an ER RN for over 2 decades and counting, and thats after being A Fleet Marine Corpsman back in 1968 to 1972. And still

  19. The C.R.A.P. Score

    teeituptom replied to hollysunshine's topic in Emergency

    When a nurse comes on to tell you this. Then you have to wonder what drugs she is on. When her last visit to the ER was. How many shots did she recieve. How many allergies she has, but of course never...

  20. How do you stay impartial?

    teeituptom replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    when the going gets too rough, Its time to go GOLFING or whatever is good for

  21. Cold sores & stress

    teeituptom replied to Cmariehart's topic in General Nursing

    I dont get cold sores or anything like that because I never get

  22. Pt beds in the hallway

    teeituptom replied to Nurse1966's topic in General Nursing

    So floor nurse cant be overworked like ER nurses. Interesting

  23. Pt beds in the hallway

    teeituptom replied to Nurse1966's topic in General Nursing

    Why not, ER nurses put pts in the Hallway all the time. Are you saying floor nurses cant do it. And generally because we cant get our patients to the

  24. Have you called off work for a sick pet before?

    teeituptom replied to L&DRNJenn's topic in General Nursing

    sorry about your cat Ive never called in sick for a pet. I have called in sick because the weather was beautifull and I wanted to and went

  25. Please Help Me

    teeituptom replied to konahi7's topic in General Nursing

    I dont feel there is anything called a right lawyer. But good