erinbethg

A girl once came in because she thought it was time her IUD came out. I can't believe the doc did it!

I just find it interesting that there is a corrolation to psych meds and fibromayalgia. I really do think some people are in pain and because it is a mystery, this diagnosis is given. I also think that some people have psychiatric disorders and/or are dependent on pain medication and through their constant going to the doctors for "pain", this diagnosis is also given. In my opinion, it is just too broad of a diagnosis and has such a stigma attached in the ER setting, it is a shame.

The corrolation between psych meds and this diagnosis is undeniable.

I like being able to think for myself and do so much before a doc even looks at them. I love how fast my shifts go. I like working so close with doctors. I like the insanity...life is never boring.

"I need my IUD removed. Oh yea, do yall do pap smears" -not kidding

We have lunch buddies in our ER. Every nurse covers 4 rooms so it is really hard for your lunch buddy to watch 8 patients. The best time to eat is when you have done all orders and the patients are just waiting for results...this way there is nothing major to be done. If you wait till you have a discharge or two you are in for it when you get back! 15 minutes is about all I can take, otherwise I am punishing myself with being behind when i get back!