NicoleERRN

NicoleERRN RN

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  1. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    NicoleERRN replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    There are soo many I can't even begin to describe some of my "favs" ps. these are not always patients! Vomiked = vomited striatika = sciatic nerve pain?> leevakwine = Levaquin?...

  2. They called the cops!

    NicoleERRN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    OverKill!! all i can think of is how i would do that to this person when they are a no call no show... hee hee hee

  3. Most Embarassing Nursing Moments

    NicoleERRN replied to Jessiedog's topic in Nursing Humor

    Newbie in the ER go to take a pt up to the unit. coming back down , back the cart into the elevator ER tech with me,., hear a voice .. "are you expericing trouble" ? i am confused> he says " no...

  4. Dogs 4 Diabetics

    NicoleERRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    That is absolutely amazing.. I am so impressed by these things, Thank you for the

  5. bereavement policy?

    NicoleERRN replied to flightnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    I am truly sorry about your grandma. As far as bereavement pay .. my grandma was brought to my ER as a full arrest on the only day i was not working, I dont remember much but i had the next three days...

  6. Need Help with Blood Administration

    NicoleERRN replied to peds4now's topic in General Nursing

    I always try and do what I am taught... I prime with NS first ...that said my main reason for priming with NS is b/c I put all my blood on a pump and the tubing is really difficult to prime with...

  7. Nurses that just "pass the buck".

    NicoleERRN replied to Nascar nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    (Hmmmm! Me thinks that butt paste would taste pretty yucky and be damn difficult to swallow!) ROFLMAO :rotfl: that said: I am truly sorry that these things are an issue Good Luck in trying to remedy...

  8. Rhinestone RN Video-parody of Rhinestone Cowboy song

    NicoleERRN replied to scmadm's topic in Nursing Humor

    HILARIOUS !!!! how would you chart "hog tied in hallway" for restraints?? VERY FUNNY THANK YOU

  9. How did you hear about allnurses.com?

    NicoleERRN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    The almighty GOOGLE hee hee i was looking for nurses shoes and there it was.. hooked ever since THANK

  10. charting sleep question

    NicoleERRN replied to The Bell Jar's topic in General Nursing

    I always chart "pt sleeping easily arousable to ect ect resp equal and nonlabored . no c/o at this time..no distress at this time ect ect. That way they know you are assessing your pt. Also if there...

  11. What Was the DUMBEST Request Made By A Patient?

    NicoleERRN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    :bow::bow:

  12. What Was the DUMBEST Request Made By A Patient?

    NicoleERRN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    This is not really dumb.. but really cute I had a LOL who had fell and fractured her hip.. she was a hold in the ER and as I was passing her meds she asked me if I would go to her house and feed her...

  13. What Patients do to make you mad!

    NicoleERRN replied to MichaelFloridaRN's topic in General Nursing

    These things don't really make me angry... but frustrates the heck outta me.. 4 Things 1: patients who consistently take themselves off of every monitor i have put them on... 5-6 times again and...

  14. Are you afraid to go to the ER?

    NicoleERRN replied to scrmblr's topic in Emergency

    Decapitation/Unconcious/Unresponsive/Trauma :chuckle JUST KIDDING!! I avoid all docs and trx like the plague>>> If need be and i was close to dying I would go to my ER...but I would have...

  15. Any tips for getting patients transferred faster?

    NicoleERRN replied to AggieD04's topic in Emergency

    Thank you for understanding!! not only is the waiting room packed, Charge wants to know when the room will be empty. pt thinks that they should have had a bed 10 hours ago, (dr told them we admit you...

  16. Any tips for getting patients transferred faster?

    NicoleERRN replied to AggieD04's topic in Emergency

    Ok. my two cents. basically what i try and do... (not always possible). when you first know your pt is admitted fill out your report sheet at that time, you can always add to it later if need be. stay...

  17. Songs to play in the Waiting Room

    NicoleERRN replied to S.T.A.C.E.Y's topic in Emergency

    "Wastin my Time" for all the you know who's "Oops I did it again" Cant think of any

  18. I talking to yourself a prerequisite to nursing?!?!

    NicoleERRN replied to newtelenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Guilty as

  19. Breaks

    NicoleERRN replied to frog96's topic in General Nursing

    The only breaks we get are + deformities HAHA.. that said, it is usually insane where i work and if you get a chance to eat or drink you take it... you take the good and the bad. if i really need...

  20. What patient population do you enjoy working with the most?

    NicoleERRN replied to philosophical's topic in General Nursing

    I prefer any patient who WANTS my help and who doesnt protest every little thing that i have to do...I did not tell /force you to come to the ER for .... also like working with anyone who isnt...

  21. The Dumber than Dumb Prize... any nominations?

    NicoleERRN replied to hosa32726's topic in Nursing Humor

    Well, i dont know if this qualifies but.. We have a pt who i'll say "visits" our ER at least once a week for "chronic untreatable back pain" this pt always lets you know, which room, which nurse and...

  22. Dreaming about work while you sleep:(

    NicoleERRN replied to Shantas's topic in General Nursing

    I usually replay my day at night when i sleep ,, especially if it is a really brain buzzing night, never had any real bad nightmares. but i have had instances where there are tons of alarms going...

  23. Tongue Rings

    NicoleERRN replied to MsLady06's topic in Emergency

    I have seen a couple infections from piercings.. also had one girl come in with pain 10/10...s/p hoo ha piercing!!! hmmmm....i wonder why??

  24. Intubations/Codes

    NicoleERRN replied to antidote's topic in General Nursing

    Doclings Ok, No offense.....but AWESOME!!! Secretly gonna call all students and residents Doclings!!!!! Thank you for

  25. What would you do if this was your patient?

    NicoleERRN replied to MAISY, RN-ER's topic in General Nursing

    Maisy, Thank you for taking the time and effort to do your best to care for that patient. As for the rest IMHO this is elder abuse or at the very least neglect.. pt prob needs some additional care...