CMERN

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1. Need Encouragment

   CMERN replied to Lilith's topic in Emergency

   Sounds as if you are focused on your job and patient loads. also probably internalizing...I did the same and still do ..I am friends with many staff of different "clicks" with in the staff, yet I do not stick to any click..at first this felt odd..but...

2. ER Nurse is Being a JERK to EMS...

   CMERN replied to flashpoint's topic in Emergency

   I am an ER nurse and I completely appreciate our Paramedics,our Emt's and I feel that patients benefit from good relations between ,paramedic and nurse and doctor. We all deal with high stress and high acuity. Respect and teamwork make for a more to...

3. OT, SLP, AuD, PT, etc

   CMERN replied to chicoborja's topic in General Nursing

   I say ---TEAMWORK----- For the patients best interest----RT, PT, SLP,OT,--- Hey!-- whichever my unit choses to utilize..We Work together,and a good R.N. can pull the team along and booster the pt's confidence in the other team members:) (imho)

4. Work day......sucked! RUDE DOC!

   CMERN replied to FTell001's topic in General Nursing

   Well He DIDNT order the vasotec..but would it have hurt AT ALL for the Stu**d Azz to have said ok ,good call hold it, and go ahead and page the cardiologist....(hint: always remember when dealing with those who suffer from "cranial-rectum" desease. t...

5. I got the ER!

   CMERN replied to Chaundra's topic in General Nursing

   CONGRATS..:)...ABC's prioritize by Abc's and pain.. Protocols and care pathways help speed things along. Observe the veteran nurses and if possible hook-up with one. Get into as much as your allowed and be ready to learn ever so much..also take time ...

6. triage sheets

   CMERN replied to ernurse728's topic in Emergency

   LORd have mercy ---2ndcarreer rn----I do hope that we do not go paperless...I prefer my 1 page triage sheet vs. any freakin computer... But bet we head that way soon ..we saw the most E.R. pts in our state so far this year.

7. How do Nurses feel about CMAs?

   CMERN replied to CMAMW's topic in General Nursing

   As pertaining to MA NOT being a stepping stone to R.N....well you CAN make it any thing you want... As far as that goes. MA's do not have the anatomy and Pathology training that R.N.s have. Ma's arent trained with patient care as a primary focus. ...

8. when pts leave AMA do you..........

   CMERN replied to l.rae's topic in Emergency

   For the H/A...pt....I would have told Doctor it aint an AMA...Its a refused procedure "document it". ... non-compliant even...I would tell DR. if ya want ME to medicate then the pt is going to stay and be monitored..IF YOU want to medicate..then writ...

9. when pts leave AMA do you..........

   CMERN replied to l.rae's topic in Emergency

   When our doctors have a patient as mentioned above well...they document pt refused Tx or procedure...the patient can then be continually monitored or recieve other options in treatment...IF..a patient signs OUT AMA...he/she is out....Bye see ya......

10. How do Nurses feel about CMAs?

    CMERN replied to CMAMW's topic in General Nursing

    NurseKaren is correct..I my self.was first a certified M.A. in 1994...I to wanted to "get in to the medical field" but was a single mom who couldn't afford time or money enough to go to college for my R.N., My R.N. was my ultimate goal. My experienc...

11. What's the weirdest baby name?

    CMERN replied to teresab_2000's topic in Ob/Gyn

    OK these last three where too much..:rotfl: FONDA COX GOD...Im sorry i just cant stop LAUGHING.... Could Nurse Nutt work with Dr.Peters????????:rotfl:

12. Unconventional Strange Treatments

    CMERN replied to flowerchild's topic in General Nursing

    For any mouth ulcer my children have had...I use vinegar..take cotton swab dab in vinager, and paint ulcer liberally. BURNS LIKE H*LL for about 30 seconda then feels better...seems to heal quicker. ---For ear infections that would not respond to abx...

13. Theives

    CMERN replied to Neon8's topic in General Nursing

    Get a thingy (i dont know what you call it) badge holder with the clip and retractable thread...put your scissors on your waste and never lay them down. They will always be available to You..and whoever grabs THEM...cant go far from YOU. Thats wh...

14. Work place bullying . . . I am a victim now, and I am afraid to do any thing about it

    CMERN replied to tattooednursie's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Heather and others...Try and look at it in a differnt way...Even if you have to FAKE it...STOP WHINNING...the whine is a waste of energy that you can utilize to maintain yourself in the emotional attack strategies that coworkers maybe us...

15. Viral encephalitis in a 13 y/o male

    CMERN replied to deespoohbear's topic in General Nursing

    My Prayers are with HIM and ....:)