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  1. EmerNurse

    what did you do in your former life?

    EmerNurse replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in General Nursing

    ok this should be its own thread!! im sure people will say something like "did you ever see her? hmm.. nah i think she was a lump under the covers, wasn't she? yeah, narcoepilepsy or something?"...
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    Does Magnet Status make a difference?

    EmerNurse replied to abbythetabby's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm let's see - I worked for one of those "100 best hospitals..." - no it wasn't - was fully dependent on the unit you worked in. If you're manager was great, it was great, if not, you were screwed....
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    The Great Double Standard?

    EmerNurse replied to Doog's topic in Men in Nursing

    I'm not a fella, but I work with lots of them. It's funny - just last night, I had a nurse ask me to place a foley in his female patient. It wasn't HER request - he just thought she'd be more...
  4. EmerNurse

    Cen

    EmerNurse replied to EmerNurse's topic in Emergency

    vlbkat! I'm so sorry you were so close!! To quote Laura Gasparis VonFrolio "a lot of smart people fail this test... then again, a lot of stupid people pass it...". (NOT to say that those that passed...
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    Gastric Bypass.... yes or no???

    EmerNurse replied to alichael's topic in Gastroenterology

    You know - it seems whether you have surgery or not, the key is that you're going to be changing your eating habits permanently. This past Jan 1st, my hubby and I decided it was time to lose the...
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    What was the WORST thing a patient has been brought to ER for?

    EmerNurse replied to SteveNNP's topic in Emergency

    My very first code 1 in the ER - a 4mo SIDS. Had never worked a baby code before. Will never forget it. Will NEVER forget having to take that sweet little baby from her mother's arms (after about...
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    Does Magnet Status make a difference?

    EmerNurse replied to abbythetabby's topic in General Nursing

    Ok here's my beef with Magnet today (and I've worked at 2 other hospitals doing their "journey")... We had to "vote" for which coworkers we wanted on our UPC (unit practice council) and lucky me - I...
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    What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

    EmerNurse replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    I remember Archie Bunker back in the 70's worrying about JUST this same thing! He had some sort of operation and got blood from a black man and was worried he'd turn back. I recall Mike and Gloria...
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    Is it true that before a facility will hire you, you guys have to sign something that

    EmerNurse replied to Skwidward's topic in Florida Nursing

    Here we have A and B lists - A people come in 6 hours before a storm is supposed to hit, and stay throughout the storm - B people work before and after the storm, preparing and staffing that time...
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    AAA at 45 ?

    EmerNurse replied to ItalianRN's topic in General Nursing

    AAA's can go undiagnosed for years and as stated above, are usually found accidently, during other tests. Large AAA's sometimes go exhibit a pulsatile mass in the mid/lower abdomen. Severe back pain...
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    nurse & dr affair, what should I do?

    EmerNurse replied to sandee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Have to agree with most folks - stay OUT of it. Now if she's bragging your face, you might want to say "You know, this really isn't anything I want to know about, M'kay?" and go back to your work. If...
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    Discrimination...You think??!!?!

    EmerNurse replied to Jamie Dale's topic in Men in Nursing

    Ok I'm a female but I read all threads and I have to say... that's just wierd. Heck if we didn't have males working together, my ER (and my previous floor too) would be short staffed (not that we...
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    Ageism in Nursing School..

    EmerNurse replied to MQ Edna's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hi Ilovehottea! The first semester of nursing school is pretty god-awful for most folks. It's a culture shock after those pre-req's - now it's for REAL. I remember that it took a while for our...
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    Nursing school changing husband's behavior?

    EmerNurse replied to buddiage's topic in General Students

    My husband was awesome while I was in school - in fact the kids were too! That said, I did get the occassional "maybe you won't need me anymore when you make more money as a nurse..." type of thing....
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    time for my mea cupa

    EmerNurse replied to sheilagh's topic in General Nursing

    I have the utmost respect and admiration for those who've faced their addiction and taken steps to correct it. I will add you to my prayers for your continued success in your program and recovery....
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    CEN question

    EmerNurse replied to RN2MSNasap's topic in Emergency

    Hi again NY37. I used several books with practice questions - I didn't use the core curriculum at all btw - though I know others who were very happy with it. I did use the CEN Review videos from...
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    Cen

    EmerNurse replied to EmerNurse's topic in Emergency

    Hi NY37, and thanks! Honestly, I found the test ALL over the place - didn't focus on any one thing that I recall. Best I can describe is the questions were bizarre. I found the practice questions...
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    Male staff-Female Pt. - ECG

    EmerNurse replied to bill4745's topic in Emergency

    I'm female and when I do EKGs on females, I'm ALWAYS careful to keep them covered. I always say "pardon me" as I nudge something out of the way, and if it's rather large, I'll ask the patient "would...
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    What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

    EmerNurse replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    Ok we had a patient once on a backboard from a minor MVA. Soon as the patient landed in the bed, I asked her nurse to grab VS. Shortly after, I asked what they were (was temp charge for a few...
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    ER Or The Floor?

    EmerNurse replied to RunningWithScissors's topic in Emergency

    Definately ER (not that I'm biased lol). Seriously, I don't get anymore sick in the ER than I have anywhere else. My kids bring home more cooties than I do from work. As for violence... I've never...
  21. EmerNurse

    Did you Vote today?

    EmerNurse replied to Country PICU's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Absolutely, voted on the way home from work! You can't complain about your government if you haven't taken part in choosing it!! I hope everyone gets out there and
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    Illegal Alien- frustrated!

    EmerNurse replied to SaderNurse05's topic in General Nursing

    Great Post TVCCRN! I agree! I have a problem with people who don't pay INTO the system, getting anything OUT of the system, be it an illegal or a legal slouch. I absolutely resent my tax dollars...
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    What I love about nursing

    EmerNurse replied to clemmm78's topic in General Nursing

    When I walk out after a long shift and I'm thinking "wow we did good work tonite", then I remember why I am a nurse. When I can make a difference, help a mom handle her 19 year old's heretofor unknown...
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    Just need a hug.. Anyone else??

    EmerNurse replied to healer27's topic in First Year After Licensure

    {{{{{{{{{extra big hugs}}}}}}}} Jade! I'll keep ya in my
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    Press Gainey AARRGGHH

    EmerNurse replied to susi_q's topic in Emergency

    Hmm you may have something there, Luv2BAnurse - think how ALL our lives would be improved if everyone had PG! How about the airline industry? - Did the steward(ess) greet you, show you to your seat...