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  1. Got any funny acronyms at your ER???

    amy replied to RNin92's topic in Emergency

    BOAGYA= bend over and grab your ankles we use this as code for our doc rotation being crummy that

  2. propofol

    amy replied to popbob's topic in Emergency

    Nice post jwk, well

  3. Beta Blockade during C-section

    amy replied to Brenna's Dad's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I have used beta blockers (lopressor specifically) in patients with eclampsia and pre-eclampsia. Stops the rapid HR, relieves the symptoms, and does not seem to have fetal/newborn effects. Often,...

  4. Personality traits suited for ER??

    amy replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in Emergency

    Those that hate the ER often do so because "you never know what's gonna come through that door." Those that love the ER often say the same

  5. I'm ENGAGED!

    amy replied to BoonersmomRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    reading yours reminded me of mine, and i hope you don't mind if i share! first and foremost: congratulations to you both!!! :melody: :icon_hug: :icon_hug: :icon_hug: :icon_hug: :melody: :melody:...

  6. Blood transfusions in ER

    amy posted a topic in General Nursing

    Do any of you work in facilities that have a continuing education requirement or tracking system of how often you hang blood in your facility? Apparently there has been a policy in place, that has...

  7. ampule breaker/snapper thread

    amy posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was "lurking" the other day, and saw a post for a link to obtain an ampule breaker/snapper that has two sized ends to accomodate different sized ampules. I was so excited, and now can't find it!...

  8. best advice for new ER nurse

    amy replied to srknurse's topic in Emergency

    Oh yeah, and if it's wet and it's not yours, don't touch it without

  9. best advice for new ER nurse

    amy replied to srknurse's topic in Emergency

    -"Rapid interpretation of EKG's" screaming bright oragnge cover... is great. I never lend it out becauseit's a "keeper" book. -ACLS pocket guide by the American Heart Association... it's wonderful....

  10. Urgent: Mom is having shoulder, arm pains

    amy replied to redwinggirlie's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry Z's... I guess just part of the magic of being me... :rotfl: :rotfl:

  11. Urgent: Mom is having shoulder, arm pains

    amy replied to redwinggirlie's topic in General Nursing

    I wanted to make sure I let you know I also am thinking of your Mom, and hoping all is well. Funny, when it's one of your own, there's a part of you that seems to forget about being a nurse and...

  12. Urgent: Mom is having shoulder, arm pains

    amy replied to redwinggirlie's topic in General Nursing

    Hopefully I wasn't misunderstood... my post was not directed to "ole folks" specifically, just many people in general seem to have that misguided expectation that if they don't tell us stuff in the ED...

  13. Urgent: Mom is having shoulder, arm pains

    amy replied to redwinggirlie's topic in General Nursing

    Waiting patiently to know how she is; please keep us posted. Hopefully the ER is smart enough to keep her overnight to do a cardiac rule-out, and hopefully she isn't too stubborn to take advantage of...

  14. How many nurses take antidepressants or antianxiety medication?

    amy replied to Attheana's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I have been taking lexapro for almost 1 1/2 yrs. Told my PA that I will be the poster child for lexapro if he wants. He joked "can you just sit in the waiting room and tell other patients to take...

  15. Tell me something good...

    amy replied to mrs.henderson's topic in General Nursing

    Listen to Tweety... I am an ER nurse, and about as jaded as they get... but I love my job and can;t imagine doing anything else. Besides, it kind of settles the "nosy-poke" in me. Love to be in the...

  16. need some advice on getting family member medical attention against their will

    amy replied to rhonda L's topic in General Nursing

    A couple of things; 1) Is e suicidal? If so, calling local hospital MHU unit may assist in obtaining a "pick up order" which means pt to ER whether they want to or not. 2) Adult protective services....

  17. Bee sting advice

    amy replied to Louisepug's topic in General Nursing

    Something I noticed no one else touched on; use of an epipen does not mean you use it and continue on your "merry camping way." An epipen does not stop the reaction; it merely buys you time to get to...

  18. patient lingo...

    amy replied to athomas91's topic in Emergency

    I just cannot get past the "O2 stats"... is this your oxygen trend over time or

  19. cops 'n nurses

    amy replied to rachel h's topic in General Nursing

    only you rusty, only

  20. cops 'n nurses

    amy replied to rachel h's topic in General Nursing

    OK, my hubby is not a cop, but a custodian...but yes!!! there is certainly a little wonder-lust, but no wander-lust. During my bachelorette party, while barhopping with my 30 closest friends and...

  21. Crazy, abusive patient? What do u do?

    amy replied to Anagray's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am beginning to think I am not very nice compared to you guys. I give them a coule chances to correct their behavior, then I tell them that as longas they continue to treat people like that...

  22. Clinical Decision Units

    amy replied to flaerman's topic in Emergency

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