Sassy5d

Sassy5d

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  1. No teamwork in ED

    Sassy5d replied to hella_RN's topic in Emergency

    I have days like that. The ER could be like the flood gates of hell and it's not bad because of the team work. Then there's other days.. I want to splash some flushes in coworkers faces. I find I...

  2. Humor me

    Sassy5d replied to Sassy5d's topic in Emergency

    I was just feeling some sort of way last night. When I tell someone symptoms r xyz and I'm giving them iv atb. I just felt like potato/potatoe. Maybe next time I'll just abbreviate it to divertic...

  3. Blood alcohol

    Sassy5d posted a topic in Emergency

    A question I was actually thinking was to silly to ask a coworker so I thought I'd ask here.. When we get results for blood alcohol, it's an actual number, not a concentration. How is one determined...

  4. Charcoal/NG tubes

    Sassy5d posted a topic in Emergency

    Haven't had to do this often.. Is there a method to make this easier? Do you mix with a little water and gravity or do you shake the tubes and just push it

  5. How long did it take you to master inserting an IV?

    Sassy5d replied to RunawayN's topic in Emergency

    Lately, I have been getting the iv's and unable to get

  6. ENPC worthwhile?

    Sassy5d replied to EDNurse13's topic in Emergency

    Don't you need at least 1,000 working pediatric hours prior to taking that

  7. Starting an ER job with no orientation?

    Sassy5d replied to LostnNakedNursing's topic in Emergency

    I would never feel safe starting a job as a new nurse with no orientation. Not to mention, they have a responsibility to have documentation showing you're competent with various skills. Would they...

  8. Charcoal/NG tubes

    Sassy5d replied to Sassy5d's topic in Emergency

    Usually I would prefer they drink but that wasn't an option the other day. Thanks for the tips! I will do graduated next

  9. Charcoal/NG tubes

    Sassy5d replied to Sassy5d's topic in Emergency

    Thank you! I heard several ways I didn't like the tube. I like instant gratification and it felt like I was just clogged tube up with

  10. How long was your orientation

    Sassy5d replied to porkey2's topic in Emergency

    I think the old mindset was BSN was not bedside nursing. But now all the big hospitals are requiring BSN. Maybe msn get out of booty

  11. How long did it take you to master inserting an IV?

    Sassy5d replied to RunawayN's topic in Emergency

  12. What are your pet peeves?

    Sassy5d replied to forgop's topic in Emergency

    I find myself rolling my eyes at frequent flyers who always use EMS for whatever.. Then get mad when they have to go upfront for 'foot pain x's 1 year' Here's 1 that seems to rub me a way.. People who...

  13. CS

    Sassy5d replied to floridaRN38's topic in Emergency

    We use a lot of etomidate and

  14. Antibiotic initiation/effectiveness

    Sassy5d replied to 1fastRN's topic in Critical Care

    I hear where you're coming from. In all honesty, I don't think 30 mins or so delay in atb really would have made a difference. I think it's a nature reaction to feel bad (means you're human) and to...

  15. Being a Patient Where you Work

    Sassy5d replied to ChristineN's topic in Emergency

    It depends on need. I had sensitive issue and although I didn't mind telling my coworkers.. I didn't want them

  16. Drug Seeker Stories

    Sassy5d replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    It's odd.. If you ask a real opiate addict. They tell you they can get anything they want 'off the streets'... Then why are they getting so desperate, punching brick walls to break their hands to get...

  17. Difficult situations

    Sassy5d replied to Runner1989's topic in Emergency

    We are humans and although some might not believe it, we have hearts. I may not remember names but situations will always be in the back of my mind. What you went through was traumatic for the pt and...

  18. Feed me, Seymour! When patients want forbidden food...

    Sassy5d replied to TrevyRN's topic in Emergency

    This was 1 of my peeves on the pet peeves thread. These stories are great! Slight confession though.. I don't really bat an eye at the people who have abd pain and eat. I'm one of those people who...

  19. Impossible standards

    Sassy5d replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    It's my understanding that if the pt is alert and oriented to give consent, the nurse should be advocating for the pt. Make sure you have that informed consent paper with you while you're helping with...

  20. New Grad-First Day in the ER--Feeling Overwhelmed and Foolish

    Sassy5d replied to melmacrn's topic in Emergency

    Awesome! I remember my first day. I wanted to watch everyone.. Nope they made me jump right

  21. Medication tidbits an ER nurse should always know

    Sassy5d replied to RNstdntSVSU's topic in Emergency

    But maybe people aren't talking about the pt in chronic pain situations. Maybe some are talking about the person addicted to heroin who is coming in for dilaudid and Benadryl. ER doctor's and nurses...

  22. Medication tidbits an ER nurse should always know

    Sassy5d replied to RNstdntSVSU's topic in Emergency

    [quote name= Valium cannot be mixed with anything, not even NS.[/quote] I have not given Valium iv yet, if u can't mix due to potential for crystallizing, how do you give it? And there's no risk when...

  23. Humph!

    Sassy5d replied to Sassy5d's topic in Emergency

    THANK YOU! That's what I needed to

  24. Humph!

    Sassy5d posted a topic in Emergency

    Just venting. Yes, I know, it's part of our ethical boundaries to not pass judgements on patients.. But some shifts, especially trying when it seems like a whole group of individuals show up together...

  25. Humph!

    Sassy5d replied to Sassy5d's topic in Emergency

    It's vague complaints.. Like my thigh hurts. My hand hurts....typically.. Some do say they have a kidney stone and there's no blood in urine, negative