Sassy5d

Sassy5d

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  1. ED Cheat sheet?

    Sassy5d replied to MILOBRI's topic in Emergency

    I don't have any tips, except I don't know how peeps manage paper sheets of anything. All I can add is if you don't know, don't pretend that you

  2. IV insertion problems

    Sassy5d replied to nursing_problem's topic in Emergency

    I remember floor nurses making, although valid, complaint about all the patients having ac iv's. they eventually infiltrate, you can't go lower and then you're 'screwed' It's unfortunate that a...

  3. IV insertion problems

    Sassy5d replied to nursing_problem's topic in Emergency

    For those that don't typically work in the ER, just a reminder that based on the chief complaint, may not be able to stick you where you request. If I know you're getting an abd with contrast ct,...

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

    Sassy5d replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    In his defense, I really felt bad for the guy. I didn't ask but he lost everything and was pretty much forced into moving back with mom. Mom was very high strung and every time he moved his foot she...

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

    Sassy5d replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    I had a few 'scratches' that they thought needed stitches.. I also came to the conclusion that the least fav pts are the middle aged mama boys, with mama hovering over the bed. N retired nurse.. Heat...

  6. Getting burnt out with non urgent patients

    Sassy5d replied to Lisa9090's topic in Emergency

    2 hours of off and on discussion about needing a urine sample. The 'friend' keeps asking me why it's such a big deal. I kindly remind him that she's here for change in mental status, a uti can be the...

  7. After shift rant

    Sassy5d posted a topic in Emergency

    Just needed to blow off some frustration to understanding folks. We have a youngster that used to come in every so often, by police, for psych eval. Long story short, his parent would tell him to do...

  8. Getting burnt out with non urgent patients

    Sassy5d replied to Lisa9090's topic in Emergency

    I'm getting tired of the theatricals. Whether the waiting room is full or empty.. The pts who thrash at the triage window... And or course, can't walk and need me to pick them up out of wc

  9. Getting burnt out with non urgent patients

    Sassy5d replied to Lisa9090's topic in Emergency

    I just keep telling myself that everyone's interpretation of emergency is different. I do get frustrated, especially towards the end of the month, when the food stamps run out. We get extra busy,...

  10. Help a volunteer?

    Sassy5d replied to DaveinFL's topic in Emergency

    You will find any place you work, in any environment, you're going to get that. If you really want to work in the ER, you have to toughen up. I get that now, as an employee, different strokes for...

  11. Getting burnt out with non urgent patients

    Sassy5d replied to Lisa9090's topic in Emergency

    I'm with you. It is what it is. Never going to change. I think it's gonna get

  12. New grad - should I take this ER job?

    Sassy5d replied to MILOBRI's topic in Emergency

    You're a new grad, I think you should think about what you want to do long term. Don't think about the money. Most times, when money motivates you, it ends up biting you in the butt in the long term....

  13. New ER nurse...is there any hope for me?!?!

    Sassy5d replied to MereSanity's topic in Emergency

    I agree with above. Some days you are like Annie Oakley with iv's.. Then next day you can't get a single one. Most patients are patient, sometimes not. It's frustrating when you finally get that hard...

  14. Crazy preceptor?

    Sassy5d replied to jrsRN07's topic in Emergency

    When I started out, I was hyper vigilant with my coworkers.. I took every phrase, sign, look, comment personal. I'd leave for the day and think ok, my preceptor hates me and she's telling everyone...

  15. miscarriage-what instructions/support do your pts get?

    Sassy5d replied to TooterIA's topic in Emergency

    In epic, the provider can type in any extra's they would like, that's an option, to get their feedback. The other day, I was trying to explain to a pt why they should establish, how we can't do test...

  16. Being an ER patient makes you a better ER nurse

    Sassy5d posted a topic in Emergency

    I just wanted to share.. I'm not one to be the best patient. I'm healthy, I go for a check up maybe once a year. I don't go to the ER. It took everything in me to take myself there today. I was...

  17. Being an ER patient makes you a better ER nurse

    Sassy5d replied to Sassy5d's topic in Emergency

    If it would have been an abscess anywhere else, I would have gone to my work. I've done conscious sedation for less. I just can't get over the fact that my impression, I was being treated like I'm...

  18. Violence in the workplace

    Sassy5d replied to Pudnluv's topic in Emergency

    I am not aware of anyone pressing charges on pts in my ER. The violent ones are usually fired up on drugs or alcohol. Occasionally they try to smack us around, but they end up restrained and medicated...

  19. To stay or Go?

    Sassy5d replied to djones4033's topic in Emergency

    Any realm of nursing you're probably going to see stress and 'oh crap, I forgot....' At 3am

  20. When did you realize that "newbie" wouldn't cut it in the ER?

    Sassy5d replied to lvnlrn's topic in Emergency

    I made it past 6 months.. Just want to add a little something. I'm gravy at stuff that comes in frequently. I'm good at MI's, DKA,Seizures,strokes.. I know what's going on and what meds will be given...

  21. Has this happened to you???

    Sassy5d replied to SweetMelissaRN's topic in Emergency

    Is he always violent when he comes in? We have a lot of 'TheCrazy' that come in.. And they have a different personality each time. I understand where you're coming from, but at the same time, get...

  22. ED Staff average 12 minutes of every hour on Facebook

    Sassy5d replied to MunoRN's topic in Emergency

    We're forbidden from using fb at work. In 12 hours I might log in on my phone once, for 2

  23. Negligence when a patient leaves?

    Sassy5d posted a topic in Emergency

    What have others experienced or know about negligence findings after a person leaves the ER in the waiting room? A recent learning experience that I am not familiar with is making all these possible...

  24. the homeless that wander in...

    Sassy5d replied to mish_RN's topic in Emergency

    Sadly, I've seen this myself. Handing out bag lunches. Sandwiches, drinks, side, ect and many complaining.. 1 guy said 'my Gf pregnant, htf is she supposed to eat this s@$&?'.... In the same...

  25. Negligence when a patient leaves?

    Sassy5d replied to Sassy5d's topic in Emergency

    I'm completely changing the symptoms and Dx for obvious reasons here but.. Lets just say a pt came in with family and wrote 'sore throat' on paper. I was not triage nurse, I came up front and...