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  1. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    gaylordfocker2002 replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    In triage the other day. Registration came running to me saying this pt was having a seizure. I run to the area this lady was sitting. The seizure pt greets with a, "hello..how are you." I then...

  2. Worst doctors orders ever received

    gaylordfocker2002 replied to jenfromjersey's topic in Emergency

    -28y Male weighs 780lbs. MD order: "ambulate with assistance." -Resident admitting pt with abdominal pain, with no significant medical hx... Resident: "Can you give the pt 8mg Dilaudid IVP STAT"...

  3. Something needs to change. Is agency for me?

    gaylordfocker2002 posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    I have been a RN for 4 years now. I've Spent over a year in telemetry, and the rest of the time in the ED working as a full time staff nurse. I am getting burnt out with this job. Agency nursing...

  4. Somthing needs to change. Is agency nursing for me?

    gaylordfocker2002 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been a RN for 4 years now. I've Spent over a year in telemetry, and the rest of the time in the ED working as a full time staff nurse. I am getting burnt out with this job. Agency nursing...

  5. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    gaylordfocker2002 replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    Chapped lips-md informed pt there is no medical strength lip balm and to pick up some chapstick at walgreens Male pt insists on seeing the MD because when he urinates "his urine makes bubbles in the...

  6. Interview for ER position.

    gaylordfocker2002 posted a topic in Emergency

    I have one year experience on a telemetry unit. I am ACLS ceritfied. I applied for an open night shift ER position and recieved a call for an interview in a few days. I am going to start working on...

  7. Interview for ER position.

    gaylordfocker2002 replied to gaylordfocker2002's topic in Emergency

    Thanks for the input to all. Much

  8. discharge/new admits

    gaylordfocker2002 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello everyone. I have been working as an RN for almost 9 months now. I am really becoming stressed out. The only experience I have is on the unit i am currently working on. It is a telemetry...

  9. Unhappy

    gaylordfocker2002 replied to blondie7280's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i have 4, 5 tops during day shift. we are short staffed with CNA's, so we give total care alot of times, but no way would i work at your hopital lol. no

  10. new grad, first interview, few questions

    gaylordfocker2002 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    i just had my first interview and it seemed to go pretty well. the nurse interviewing me told me should would contact me at the end of the week. a few minutes after i got home i recieved a call from...

  11. resuscitation and family presence

    gaylordfocker2002 posted a topic in General Nursing

    i have done much research on this topic, and i have discovered the advantages and disadvantages to the patient, the family, and the staff. i do have a question that i feel some of you more experienced...

  12. resuscitation and family presence

    gaylordfocker2002 replied to gaylordfocker2002's topic in General Nursing

    wow, those are some great stories. they are the complete opposite of the most of the research i have gathered. how have these experiences affected your

  13. resuscitation and family presence

    gaylordfocker2002 replied to gaylordfocker2002's topic in General Nursing

    i have been researching for weeks, this one small topic is the only thing holding me back. i graduate real soon...if i can complete this dang paper. someone please help me!!! i am getting so...

  14. resuscitation and family presence

    gaylordfocker2002 replied to gaylordfocker2002's topic in General Nursing

    thanks you guys for the articles. everything i read seems to contain the same material. i am specifically looking for its impact on the profession of nursing. i appreciate your help. anyone have...

  15. need help memorizing things should already know...

    gaylordfocker2002 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hello everyone. In just a few short weeks I am going to begin my last semester of my RN program. I am getting nervous, and motivated at the same time. I am here because I have a confession to make,...

  16. Please give me some Tips for Psychiatric and Neurological

    gaylordfocker2002 replied to Esther2007's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My school was big on psych meds. i would def. suggest getting a head start on

  17. requesting info. on IV tubing change

    gaylordfocker2002 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    hello, this is my first post on this forum. i stumbled upon this website on accident, but i feel like i hit the jackpoot! i have been reading some of the threads in here and i really wish i would...

  18. requesting info. on IV tubing change

    gaylordfocker2002 replied to gaylordfocker2002's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    wow, this is all good information. thanks a

  19. requesting info. on IV tubing change

    gaylordfocker2002 replied to gaylordfocker2002's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    thanks for your post, i will look into that. btw, your avatar is