Sassy5d

Sassy5d

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  1. Food in the ER

    Sassy5d replied to Sassy5d's topic in Emergency

    We have laws that state, and hang over the walls in the entrance to our ER, that you can't be turned away based on lack of insurance or inability to pay. Did you break a toe nail and want to have it...

  2. Food in the ER

    Sassy5d replied to Sassy5d's topic in Emergency

    So, your friends go to red lobster. Invite you to come with, you show up, they had to take an acls equipped van to get there cuz they can't be bothered to ask you for a ride or they're afraid they...

  3. Food in the ER

    Sassy5d replied to Sassy5d's topic in Emergency

    Working today... Someone or someone's, went into the kitchen area and stole every last juice, sugar packet, milk, ginger ale. I was

  4. Food in the ER

    Sassy5d replied to Sassy5d's topic in Emergency

    Ill put it this way.. A pt went south real quick.. Crash cart, lots of hands.. Lots of people in and out of the room. The curtain didn't get pulled back far enough at one point. I'm pretty sure...

  5. Triage complaints- the good, the bad, and the shocking.

    Sassy5d replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    Love every story that ever starts with 'friends' brought

  6. Food in the ER

    Sassy5d replied to Sassy5d's topic in Emergency

    Apply that logic anywhere else. Let me know how that goes. Secondly, it's emergency. Chances are, if your #1 priority is a meal tray, a remote, footy socks, pillow and blanket.. I would imagine it...

  7. Staffing/Patient Ratios in your ED

    Sassy5d replied to Collins030505's topic in Emergency

    1:4 unless we're swamped then it could be 1:5 or 1:6 but thankfully that doesn't happen

  8. Stooopid

    Sassy5d replied to Ciale's topic in Emergency

    That's when I dress in almost full hazmat gear. The body suit. It's one if those smells that if you accidentally get labial folds on your forearm, you're gonna smell like it all shift. Ohh

  9. ED aptitude test with interview! Advice?

    Sassy5d replied to TigerED's topic in Emergency

    Delegation questions! And they are really big on pt satisfaction. Like. What would you do if a pt refused care from only you, but you ain't got time to be in there your entire shift. We know real...

  10. Stooopid

    Sassy5d replied to Ciale's topic in Emergency

    Lol femunda the cervix lol how does a cock ring get on a cervix? That's some freaky

  11. Food in the ER

    Sassy5d replied to Sassy5d's topic in Emergency

    I just realized they are probably taking the condiments too. Isn't it funny, how society views healthcare/emergency services? Where else can you go and steal all day

  12. Stooopid

    Sassy5d replied to Ciale's topic in Emergency

    i was squeezing my member really hard, multiple times, and a little discharge came out. So I grabbed that girl I just met and brought her to the ER for std testing/treatment. I wish I could make this...

  13. Stooopid

    Sassy5d replied to Ciale's topic in Emergency

    Lol I will make sure my family members make a laundry list of all the things that have been bothering them for the past year so that they can all get addressed during their ER visit. You know, those...

  14. Food in the ER

    Sassy5d replied to Sassy5d's topic in Emergency

    Scenario is the same.... Family member comes in. As soon as They get there, food requests. Pt and family. The family always says 'Since we've been here all day, can you get me a sandwich?' All day I...

  15. Food in the ER

    Sassy5d replied to Sassy5d's topic in Emergency

    I agree. It's a daily at my place. 'Cant you just give me something for this pain? F/u by I haven't eaten today, can I have a

  16. Hypothermic Treatment post arrest

    Sassy5d replied to lnaumu's topic in Emergency

    Oddly, all of our cooling instruments are in the ICU. So we have to run and grab their supplies.. Other than ice bags Just adding 1 more

  17. Documentation of EKG in ED for reimbursement purposes

    Sassy5d replied to Jennifer Boston's topic in Emergency

    ^^^^ this is exactly what I love at my place. They keep us in check with the business aspect of it too. I think documentation in general needs to be overhauled. Many times, ill get a pt who was...

  18. emergency prepared

    Sassy5d replied to rayea's topic in Emergency

    Yup. Goes back to basics. Head injuries that bleed can move and talk. You don't give Asa to that. Anxiety and adrenaline can cause chest pain, shortness of breath. You did the

  19. Documentation of EKG in ED for reimbursement purposes

    Sassy5d replied to Jennifer Boston's topic in Emergency

    Oy. I just laugh at the double edge sword. I went many years without insurance. The way they charge for things but I get it. They have to cover costs for no insurance, paying wages for multiple...

  20. ER learning thread (part 2)

    Sassy5d replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Emergency

    In all my years of nursing, never used cocaine in practice. Didn't know it was still in a pharmacy and used. Made our own 'TAC', the PA mixed it and applied. But thought that was

  21. Triage complaints- the good, the bad, and the shocking.

    Sassy5d replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    I understand not wanting to be a nark.. But if people are shooting you, there's a good chance they will kill you next time. But I guess narking could get you killed

  22. Triage complaints- the good, the bad, and the shocking.

    Sassy5d replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    Picking berries, fell onto a fence. I was just walking, and these people jumped out of their car and pepper sprayed

  23. What should I expect in ER nursing?

    Sassy5d replied to Catch22Personified's topic in Emergency

    What's driving u to ER position? No offense, these do kinda seem like questions someone would ask before they applied for a position. Every ER is different. Yes, you should have a good comfort level...

  24. Triage complaints- the good, the bad, and the shocking.

    Sassy5d replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    I always love the elaborate stories some come up with they they clearly were involved in a

  25. What do people think the ER is?

    Sassy5d replied to Sassy5d's topic in Emergency

    I also love the drive thru service. I didn't touch pts today without orders.. Which I never do cuz I usually end up getting behind.. I'm glad.. I have 1 who called for a ride and it's my fault we...