TeresaEDRN06

TeresaEDRN06 has 5 years experience.

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1. Dealing with triage

   TeresaEDRN06 replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

   I simply say that I am trained to know who is sicker- that's my job. That's it. I don't get into a big discussion because of what was stated above- the more you try to rationalize, the more people...

2. Extremely Offensive ER experience

   TeresaEDRN06 replied to NickB's topic in Emergency

   NickB...you go to an ED, refuse the MD's plan of care...refuse an LP, tell them which meds you DON'T and DO want, and leave. Go to another ED and do the same thing. What did you expect? I don't...

3. Patient and family priorities

   TeresaEDRN06 replied to hiddencatRN's topic in Emergency

   I just said this same thing in a similar post...many people do not have the capacity to look beyond themselves. It is an EMERGENCY ROOM!!! There are emergencies. And those emergencies do NOT include...

4. drawing labs in triage

   TeresaEDRN06 replied to TeresaEDRN06's topic in Emergency

   Thanks for the replies. Yes, we have ANI's...Advanced Nursing Interventions. These ANI's allow the triage nurse to initiate labs, urine, a few CT scans, and a few meds on a variety of symptoms....

5. drawing labs in triage

   TeresaEDRN06 posted a topic in Emergency

   Hi guys, My ed is trying to restructure drawing labs in triage...specifically, we are trying to expedite lab times...How does your ed make sure labs are drawn in a timely fashion? Thanks in advance!...

6. ER computer programs

   TeresaEDRN06 replied to gardengal1's topic in Emergency

   My ED uses T-system. It's super easy and user friendly. Love

7. When adults whine....

   TeresaEDRN06 replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

   I have cried with patients families, too, in certain heartbreaking situations. However, let me tell you, in regards to what Stargazer is saying, those whiney people make me sick. They have no clue....

8. How honest are you?

   TeresaEDRN06 replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

   edited because I responded to the wrong thread! lol I am usually very honest..." ER's go by the acuity of the patient, not how long you've been waiting. The people who are trying to die get seen...

9. In the box

   TeresaEDRN06 replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

   Wow!!! That is smokin fast!! I triage super fast, but you blew me right out of the water!

10. Does working in L&D affect your sex drive?

    TeresaEDRN06 replied to adpiRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    What's an

11. Did I do the right thing?

    TeresaEDRN06 replied to edrn09's topic in Emergency

    You absolutely did the right

12. Calling out the pts name in the waiting room...HIPAA?

    TeresaEDRN06 replied to TeresaEDRN06's topic in Emergency

    Thanks, everyone. I appreciate your replies! Crux1024, your links are very helpful and answered my questions clearly...thank you.

13. Calling out the pts name in the waiting room...HIPAA?

    TeresaEDRN06 posted a topic in Emergency

    I have a question for you guys. In our ED, when a pt comes in to be seen, they'll fill out a slip and have a seat in our waiting room. The registration person will put them into our system and their...

14. your hospitals triage system

    TeresaEDRN06 replied to TeresaEDRN06's topic in Emergency

    Thanks so much guys! Your responses are so helpful. One more question. At what point do you take the initial vital signs? When they first walk in? When they sit with the triage nurse? (even if...

15. your hospitals triage system

    TeresaEDRN06 replied to TeresaEDRN06's topic in Emergency

    Thanks! These posts are so helpful! I really like the triage plus