andhow5

andhow5 BSN, RN

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  1. Another CEN question

    andhow5 replied to crb613's topic in Emergency

    Get the CEN review book offered through the ENA website, study your TNCC book, then go for it! It's my understanding that the percentages of the areas of content will be changing - but I could be...

  2. Trauma: Life in the ER

    andhow5 replied to nursebrandie28's topic in Emergency

    They have to have a signed

  3. How to deal with the constant violence

    andhow5 replied to cursenurse's topic in Emergency

    I agree with the above posters. You have to *try* to leave it at work; but sometimes that's easier said than done. Sometimes you just have to hug the family a little tighter, play with the animals a...

  4. Assaulted by patient... VENT

    andhow5 replied to CeeKayRN's topic in Emergency

    You bet your bupkiss I will defend my right to defend myself. Just because I became a nurse does not mean I gave up my civil rights. As far as the facilities that say not to inflict pain - I can...

  5. Enraged (venting)

    andhow5 posted a topic in Emergency

    OK, I know y'all can relate... Tonight I received a 23yoM, out drinking and driving, hitting parked cars. He already has 2 felony DUI's on his records. He fought with fire department on scene (no head...

  6. Emergency Room vs. Motorcycle Accident Patient

    andhow5 replied to openheartmary's topic in Emergency

    I completely

  7. Enraged (venting)

    andhow5 replied to andhow5's topic in Emergency

    Hey all! I'm fine, and doing well. I never got in trouble for anything. I was given an "atta girl" for doing what I had to do to get away from the drunk and prevent myself from being hurt any further....

  8. Emergency Room vs. Motorcycle Accident Patient

    andhow5 replied to openheartmary's topic in Emergency

    Bad, BAD care. He was a trauma patient, and treated like a fast-track patient. Considering his MOI, he needed much more ADVANCED care than he received. I'm glad he's OK, and I hope he heals

  9. Nicknames you give patients?

    andhow5 posted a topic in Emergency

    The thread about names got me thinking - not about real names (which honestly, we couldn't make up), but about "pet" names or nicknames that you give to your patients. Do any of you have any...

  10. Flu Cases

    andhow5 replied to michael79's topic in Emergency

    We've had mostly "A", several "B", and a few that were positive for both. We treat symptomatically, and a few scripts for tamiflu if recent onset of symptoms. If I'm triaging, I give them a mask and...

  11. Question about Phenergan and tachycardia SE...

    andhow5 replied to zamboni's topic in Emergency

    Wow... We're only allowed to give Phenergan through central lines, rectally, or IM. We are not allowed to give IVP

  12. Help Need Er Advice

    andhow5 replied to SDS_RN's topic in Emergency

    I'm also a real "control freak", and it really upsets me when I don't feel like I'm able to keep up with the flow. But you know what? It doesn't matter HOW long you're there - you will have days...

  13. Just got a JOB in the ER as a NEW GRAD SOOO EXCITED!!!

    andhow5 replied to Italia13 RN's topic in Emergency

    Congrats, and welcome to the

  14. Nicknames you give patients?

    andhow5 replied to andhow5's topic in Emergency

    LOL! After the night I had, this response made it better! ROFLOL! I'm so glad to know I'm not the only

  15. Songs to play in the Waiting Room

    andhow5 replied to S.T.A.C.E.Y's topic in Emergency

    Sometimes, when it gets to the point I feel as though I need to either cry or start giggling uncontrollably, I sometimes hum, "She Works Hard for the Money" - the version as performed by Hank Azaria...

  16. Nicknames you give patients?

    andhow5 replied to andhow5's topic in Emergency

    I must say that I have been using JACKa$$ a lot

  17. Nicknames you give patients?

    andhow5 replied to andhow5's topic in Emergency

    Keep them coming

  18. Still a student, my heart set on ER...

    andhow5 replied to karleigh's topic in Emergency

    It sounds like you understand what a zoo you could be getting into! There are 2 groups it seems to me: Group 1 - Get experience first, then go to specialty Group 2 - Go right into specialty - they'll...

  19. So far so good!

    andhow5 replied to gentle_ben_RN's topic in Emergency

    I'm glad to hear you're settling in! It sounds like you've gotten into your grove OK. But no matter how hard you try (or try to control/maintain) - some days it makes NO difference. They just keep...

  20. Rules for the ER (long)

    andhow5 replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    I also agree 100%! *Secretly saying voodoo chants and sacrificing small chickens...* Hey - maybe if we sprinkle holy water on them as they come

  21. Crutch Teaching

    andhow5 replied to S.T.A.C.E.Y's topic in Emergency

    With the kids I try to remind them that crutches are not weapons (don't assault siblings, et al), look out for throw rugs or scattered toys, and watch out for family pets darting around. Also for the...

  22. Dont you just love them

    andhow5 replied to teeituptom's topic in Emergency

    ... and the only thing we "HAVE" to do is to make sure there is no immediate life-threatening illness or injury. *Edit to add: (and then I'll take care of them or disposition them per

  23. All Ye Shall Benefit...

    andhow5 replied to punkstar's topic in Emergency

    We hook tele to our CP, SOB (CHF and Resp Distress), OD, Trauma, bad GI, Stroke sx, anytime something just doesn't "feel" right. We don't have to have an order to put tele on a patient. Our tele is...

  24. Injured in E.D. (kinda long)

    andhow5 replied to emsboss's topic in Emergency

    I have to jump on the bandwagon and say FILE CHARGES! And take extra special care of your back as that IS our

  25. Taking Patients down in the ER

    andhow5 replied to teeituptom's topic in Emergency

    I usually joke, "Sux in a blowdart for everyone!" Seriously. Every shift I work anymore there is some sort of physical scuffle. And the verbal abuse - Whoo! It's now considered the norm to be...