Frizbeeboy

Frizbeeboy

TNCC, ENPC, ACLS, BLS

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  1. What's in your pocket - ER Style

    Frizbeeboy posted a topic in Emergency

    I know there are some older threads similar to this but I figured a fresh one with an ED focus might not be a bad idea. Stethoscope - Goes without saying...but for sack of being through. I actually...

  2. Treat for staff on my first night of work? Opinions please?!

    Frizbeeboy replied to insnurse's topic in Emergency

    Food is always welcomed by ED Nurses. I think the other thing that is important to note is the importance of relationship building. Some baked goods, bagels, candies etc are all great ideas. It...

  3. What books do you have on your desk?

    Frizbeeboy replied to nurseprnRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I really like Intravenous Meds by Gahart its by Mosby Also like their Lab and Test Reference book For the ED I find the Tarascon ED version good because it is arranged by Condition/Problem I know the...

  4. Nurse/Patient ratio in the ED?

    Frizbeeboy replied to jlan79's topic in Emergency

    yes I agree that in a fast track setting 8 to 1 isnt a big deal. However I feel like some of the people here are alluding to main ed pts with that kind of ratio which seems quite challenging. Not to...

  5. Custom badge buddy/reference suggestions

    Frizbeeboy replied to Murse901's topic in Emergency

    Yeh having the phone numbers is huge. I feel like there are some things that you just cant memorize. Phone numbers tend to be a moving target. Most of them stay the same but there is always a new...

  6. Nurse/Patient ratio in the ED?

    Frizbeeboy replied to jlan79's topic in Emergency

    Fast Track is 5:1, Main ED is 4:1, and both can go up by 1 if it is busy. I dont understand how people could safely do 8:1 or 10:1. I am wondering what type of ancillary help these higher ratio's...

  7. Custom badge buddy/reference suggestions

    Frizbeeboy replied to Murse901's topic in Emergency

    I think this is a really good idea. I have a badge card that I write notes down on and keep the info with me. I like having it on my badge so I dont forget it. I tend to leave pocket guides in my...