Sassy5d

Sassy5d

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  1. Residents....

    Sassy5d replied to mwlude's topic in Emergency

  2. Major med errors...whose fault is it really?

    Sassy5d replied to NeoPediRN's topic in Emergency

    What are the med errors? Even when we're slammed, the biggest med error. I've made, knock on wood, was giving say toradol by verbal order as the doc never puts the order in and we both

  3. How does your ED handle stocking

    Sassy5d replied to That Guy's topic in Emergency

    You'll get that anywhere. I have some great techs and then eh, not so great but they are still good, just not as dependable as the other ones. They don't understand how appreciated it is to have...

  4. TIME TO VENT

    Sassy5d replied to dsherman's topic in Emergency

    Ah, let a pt hit me. Felonious

  5. New grad tips on getting a job in Cleveland area.

    Sassy5d replied to RoxanneBB's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Some dept in Ccf may have rotating shifts but I've never met a person that has to work that. Most shifts are 12 hour either 7 a or 7p. ER dept has prime shifts like 3-3 or 11-11. Right now there is a...

  6. PRN requirements at Cleveland Clinic

    Sassy5d replied to geminiBSN75's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Not aware of weekend requirements. If you're interested in the $$ you're better off trying to apply to their 'CCAR'. Which is ccf's own

  7. Bipap and oral medications

    Sassy5d replied to Superman_RN's topic in Emergency

    I've done that several times and never would have given it a thought. Never had an issue. Some docs just like to complain to

  8. How does your ED handle stocking

    Sassy5d replied to That Guy's topic in Emergency

    Our techs stock rooms, we stock our iv carts. But there are techs who kinda slack so we end up sticking our own

  9. Any advice or words of wisdom for precepting new grad ER nurses?

    Sassy5d replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Emergency

    A good resource person AND one that checks in with other nurses to see how they feel the new nurse is doing and a friendly reminder that they were once new. I see a lot of new nurses to ER being...

  10. Conscious sedation in the ER

    Sassy5d replied to merilynRN's topic in Emergency

    Every doc I work with does things differently. I would just look up typical meds. Ask some questions to other nurses for general idea, never depend on them for 100% as they might give you wrong info....

  11. How does your ED treat chest pain?

    Sassy5d replied to dsherman's topic in Emergency

    I would like to know what fall prevention protocols are in place at that trauma hospital, as all the pts seem to to get dilaudid or

  12. How does your ED treat chest pain?

    Sassy5d replied to dsherman's topic in Emergency

    What do you guys do about drug seekers in your ER? I noticed most of your posts involve giving most pts dilaudid. My drug seekers would love to know where you work

  13. Things you'd like to say to....

    Sassy5d replied to HikingEDRN's topic in Emergency

    I know. I've been down for the count with some viral funk and so looking forward to

  14. how does your er treat abdominal pain

    Sassy5d replied to dsherman's topic in Emergency

    Depends on the location of the pain. We don't usually give dilaudid for constipation or menstrual

  15. Just started and....

    Sassy5d replied to mish_RN's topic in Emergency

    I would wait until you're in your 2nd trimester. It really is none of their business

  16. Triage-How is it done in your ER?

    Sassy5d replied to crb613's topic in Emergency

    Our sister hospital has a nurse and a PA in the triage room. The PA does initial assessment and determines where u need to go

  17. Fall in the ED!

    Sassy5d replied to wearelegion83's topic in Emergency

    I don't know your hospital policies. At my place, a pt with confusion, elevated ammonia level, regardless of the fact that they tend to be elevated, would never be left alone in a bathroom. It's a...

  18. Things you'd like to say to....

    Sassy5d replied to HikingEDRN's topic in Emergency

    Yes, I will totally call your doctor at 2am to ask him, per your request, what that 'little round red and white oblong' pills are because only he knows. I'm not sure which channel 'sports center' is,...

  19. Personal lol

    Sassy5d posted a topic in Emergency

    Ah, working in ER, you should have a pretty good basis for knowing what, in your personal life, deems an ER visit. My kid sustained and impact injury last night, to her pinky. Bruising, swelling. No...

  20. Things you'd like to say to....

    Sassy5d replied to HikingEDRN's topic in Emergency

    I can't beat that candy crush level either when my pain is

  21. Things you'd like to say to....

    Sassy5d replied to HikingEDRN's topic in Emergency

    That's so totally cool that you're a nurse like me, your 84 y/o type 1 mother is here, for retractible vomiting and is unable to keep any food down. Of course I checked her sugar in front of you and...

  22. Things you'd like to say to....

    Sassy5d replied to HikingEDRN's topic in Emergency

    I'm sorry that you've had to wait 10 minutes for a provider to enter your room to hear all about your life threatening std, yes, I guess there is a lethal gonorrohea, I understand you have a date in...

  23. Things you'd like to say to....

    Sassy5d replied to HikingEDRN's topic in Emergency

    Aw, that's cool that your dialysis appt is in 1 hour, but you could not wait. Please, allow me to request your admission so we can dialyze you from the comforts of our

  24. Things you'd like to say to....

    Sassy5d replied to HikingEDRN's topic in Emergency

    I'm sorry that you haven't eaten all day, it's 2pm and you're here for n/v/abd pain. Let me go get you the take out menu's. Sorry that your free cab ride home is taking 3 hours to get here No, I...

  25. Full moon

    Sassy5d posted a topic in Emergency

    Happy VDay! And a full moon, yes? What is the deal with full moon's and ER traffic? I think I will plan my schedule around this day from now