TinyRNgrl

TinyRNgrl

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  1. Randon drug screen.....scared!

    TinyRNgrl posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am scared! I have NEVER in my life been in this kind of situation. Was called for a random drug screen this AM. I had one before years ago and of course, came back negative. I don't take anything...

  2. Randon drug screen.....scared!

    TinyRNgrl replied to TinyRNgrl's topic in General Nursing

    My test came back negative. And yes, our hospital does do random drug screens. Quite frequently. Thanks to everyone for the support. And to those I apparently irritated by posting a post that was...

  3. Work full time AND go to nursing school?

    TinyRNgrl replied to katy81's topic in General Nursing

    It can be done. Not easy, but I worked a full time AND a part time job while going through nursing school. My full time job was EMS so luckily I had some down time between calls to study and do...

  4. Would appriciate advice to a new ER RN

    TinyRNgrl replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in Emergency

    I am sure you are doing just fine. You have only been there a couple weeks. As long as you are prioritizing and making sure the critical tasks are getting done first, then rest assured the toothache...

  5. New ER RN job/ worried because of my random hypoglycemia.

    TinyRNgrl replied to jdion's topic in Emergency

    I agree with brainkandy, I have the same problems of periods of low BS even though I am non diabetic. I too keep glucose tablets in my work bag. (super cheap at wal-mart, like 98 cents for a little...

  6. 24 weeker - how bad is it?

    TinyRNgrl replied to goats'r'us's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    ooops. Yea. I am a ER nurse. Thanks for

  7. 24 weeker - how bad is it?

    TinyRNgrl replied to goats'r'us's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    On a positive note....My little niece Emma was born at 24 weeks gestation weighing right around a pound. She is now 9 months old and still thriving...and growing. She was delivered already at a...

  8. I can't stop thinking about this patient that the doctor failed.

    TinyRNgrl replied to JeneraterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Esme and the others said it all. You were where you were meant to be that day. I would be honored to have you as my nurse. :hug:Hugs to

  9. Patient Complaint

    TinyRNgrl replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in General Nursing

    Hey GitanoRN..................and it is in full swing in our ER this Full Moon weekend. Ugh. I think the full moon is tomorrow but we been getting it all weekend. Some people NEVER cease to amaze me...

  10. When your the patient, do you tell the nursing staff your a nurse?

    TinyRNgrl replied to DemonWings's topic in General Nursing

    I never reveal I am a nurse. I think it is funny when I get a pt in the ER and I am explaining what I am going to do..(I am going to start an iv and draw some blood) right away I get, "I know, I am a...

  11. Please someone help me understand..........

    TinyRNgrl posted a topic in Emergency

    Twice this past week we received two hospice pt's, two days apart, who were actively dying. Mind you these hospice pt's were DNR/DNI/DO NOT TOUCH ME I WANT TO DIE IN PEACE! One pt wasn't even in the...

  12. How do you get thicker skin?

    TinyRNgrl replied to Loves2Lurk's topic in Emergency

    It is hard not to take things pt's say personal....but you really can't take it personal. I am sorry he said that to you. Hugs to you....

  13. Please someone help me understand..........

    TinyRNgrl replied to TinyRNgrl's topic in Emergency

    "It drives me crazy the EMTs would have the same attitude when we called 911 for a full code. WE DON'T GET TO DECIDE!!!! It makes us CRAZY to call you so please don't look at us like we're stupid. We...

  14. Please someone help me understand..........

    TinyRNgrl replied to TinyRNgrl's topic in Emergency

    "As for the doctor who didn't want to give the morphine, that should have been handled by the hospice doctor and or nurse. Someone is always on call." Dixie, it was the hospice nurse who called...

  15. Extremely Offensive ER experience

    TinyRNgrl replied to NickB's topic in Emergency

    Wow kayak. Where did this come from? Nobody was personally attaking anyone (well until your post). In which post did Dixieredhead say pt's shouldn't be educated? I must of missed it. She said pt's...

  16. PICU without wearing a gown?

    TinyRNgrl replied to darren_callcareer18's topic in PICU, Pediatric

  17. May I hear from those that relocated as new grad.

    TinyRNgrl replied to mom35's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi Mom35.......... I moved an hour and half away from my family right after graduation to take a job in the ER. I refused to take a job in med/surg like so many had suggested when my heart has...

  18. Cyclical vomiting syndrome

    TinyRNgrl replied to thelema13's topic in Emergency

    We have a gentelman who comes into our ED about once a month for his "intractable n/v". We all know when he is there because you can hear him wretching all through the ER and even in triage through...

  19. Vent: "I should warn you, I'm a tough stick..."

    TinyRNgrl replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

    4'11 baby! AND a

  20. Vent: "I should warn you, I'm a tough stick..."

    TinyRNgrl replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

    I am with Lunah on this

  21. Humor: You Might be an ER Nurse

    TinyRNgrl replied to TrafalgarRN's topic in Emergency

    If you have ever played baseball with a chest tube and rolled up tourniquets. Or if you ever went bowling with lined up urinals. Have taken a body bag and went sled riding down the hill outside the...

  22. Please for the love of God.............

    TinyRNgrl posted a topic in Emergency

    1. If you are on a zillion medications, write them all down on a piece of paper and give the triage nurse the list instead of sitting there trying to remember what all you take. And no, "this little...

  23. Please for the love of God.............

    TinyRNgrl replied to TinyRNgrl's topic in Emergency

    That is

  24. Please for the love of God.............

    TinyRNgrl replied to TinyRNgrl's topic in Emergency

    This town isn't exactly "small" but not a large city either. We have a pretty good relationship with pd. This case was actually a rare occasion. This pt is a FF and often a trouble maker and is well...

  25. Know of any free online phlebotomy classes?

    TinyRNgrl replied to 42pines's topic in General Nursing

    Your right, clearly I "didn't get it". Sorry for my two cents in the earlier post. Hope you find what it is your looking