I_LOVE_TRAUMA

I_LOVE_TRAUMA RN

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  1. What do you guys think of this?

    I_LOVE_TRAUMA replied to I_LOVE_TRAUMA's topic in Emergency

    Our policy (when its in a drip) is to use a 0.22 filter on the tubing, there is even a warning set up on our pumps (lots of problems with precipitate) And morte, you know that we have to give...

  2. What do you guys think of this?

    I_LOVE_TRAUMA replied to I_LOVE_TRAUMA's topic in Emergency

    Thanks PAERRN20, your right I didn't mention "the burn", but that was also another reason I didn't want to push it. I feel like if you are required to use a filter on it, and change the tubing every...

  3. How fast do you push metopropolol

    I_LOVE_TRAUMA replied to Guest219794's topic in Emergency

    5mg/1 min is our policy, generally tol well for each

  4. An interesting policy

    I_LOVE_TRAUMA replied to Guest219794's topic in Emergency

    I agree-but methadone has it's place. It can be very effective in pain control and with addiction, but in my experience it is often abused. Methadone should not be being used by many of the people who...

  5. Gender and Pain Management

    I_LOVE_TRAUMA replied to coffeeluvinRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    In my experience (and my coworkers agree) boys/men (in general) aged 13-55, have very low pain tolerance. And yes a frail 75 year old woman with skull fx, multi bil rib fx, and broken pelvis, and a...

  6. An interesting policy

    I_LOVE_TRAUMA replied to Guest219794's topic in Emergency

    This policy is truely a work of art! I immediately called my NM and made her check it out! Anyone poo-pooing this policy has never worked in an ED, that's easy to see. And I think that it is unfair...

  7. the ICU book

    I_LOVE_TRAUMA replied to New 2 iceeYouRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I love this book, got mine on Amazon too, $25, I always have it with me in the ER and ICU, it was brand new when I got it, now it is dog-eared and pretty used

  8. Dealing with ICU visitors

    I_LOVE_TRAUMA replied to leesespieces's topic in MICU, SICU

    We set up appt. with our family members. It is our policy to tell them that we will call them every morning at 0600 and every evening at 1800, and we do, not matter what, we let the family pick one...

  9. Cardiac to ED

    I_LOVE_TRAUMA replied to Virgo_RN's topic in Emergency

    "On the floor we have computerized charting and have to complete and document a full systems assessment (head to toe), a pain assessment, an IV assessment, a nursing narrative, an overview of their...

  10. Male Chest Hair and Scrub Tops

    I_LOVE_TRAUMA replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    Bottom line, chest hair is nasty!!!!!!!! At least that's the concensus at my hospital tonight, all the nurses here agree (both female and male)! Chest hair should never show-because if you have it you...

  11. Tell me if this is the norm in your er!

    I_LOVE_TRAUMA replied to missnurse01's topic in Emergency

    I would only let an NP, PA, or MD suture up my kid. Even though I have closely watched 1000s of people get sutured and could probably do it , (I guess I'll see how good I am soon enough since I'm...

  12. Multiple BP meds & dialysis- to give or not to give.......

    I_LOVE_TRAUMA replied to groovy jeff's topic in MICU, SICU

    I really don't think that we have enough information to tell this student that he "did not do the right thing" there are a lot of times where holding bp meds is warranted (critical). I also don't...

  13. Dealing with ICU visitors

    I_LOVE_TRAUMA replied to leesespieces's topic in MICU, SICU

    In my opinion, I think it should be individually based, and depend on how the pt is reacting to it. I think that there are times when the family needs to go!n However I also feel that part of our job...

  14. ER's Turn Non-Emergencies Away?

    I_LOVE_TRAUMA replied to mwboswell's topic in Emergency

    To respond to you post, I am an active member of the ENA and attend all of the state as well as national meetings. I am also very involved in stregthening and empowering the role of the RN in policy...

  15. ER's Turn Non-Emergencies Away?

    I_LOVE_TRAUMA replied to mwboswell's topic in Emergency

    The E stands for emergency. Anything else-make an appointment with the doctor. Where I work we would still have an abundance of work if only real emergencies were to come in. And it bothers me when...

  16. ENA Conference Baltimore

    I_LOVE_TRAUMA replied to CraigB-RN's topic in Emergency

    I am going, works is paying for it, how awesome is that! The previous conferences have been great, and I always have a blast with my friends everytime we go to one of these. ENA rocks! Also going to...

  17. US swine flu victims had chronic health problems

    I_LOVE_TRAUMA replied to Brian's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I must say though the reports have done wonders for the ED

  18. putting urine on burns? has anyone ever heard of this?

    I_LOVE_TRAUMA replied to KEVIN88GT's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with one of the other posters, urine is sterile IN THE BLADDER, however it becomes very contminated en route out of the body. But I have heard that it will soothe a burn or a jellyfish sting,...

  19. Contaminated Scrubs..do you wear scrubs to the stores

    I_LOVE_TRAUMA replied to Nurseismade RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am not looking up this stuff again, you can if you want, but if you check the government websites you will find that so many pounds of insect parts, feces, rat and roach feces are allowed in all of...

  20. Need some good summer reads!

    I_LOVE_TRAUMA replied to stellina615's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with roosmom, Echo is awesome, I have them all and have read them all a few times! I am waiting fir her to finally write

  21. Is my NM whack or is it just me?

    I_LOVE_TRAUMA replied to jomoholono's topic in General Nursing

    Pain control is huge in my ED, and in the ICU/trauma unit. We have done many studies and have found that if the pain meds are not given when they are due, it is much harder to keep it at an acceptable...

  22. Thinking about quiting ER

    I_LOVE_TRAUMA replied to CoolNurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What you describe sounds like a typical shift in our ED. It is not for everyone-you need to find what makes you happy and where you "fit." That's one of the reasons that I love nursing-so many...

  23. How was Nurses Week celebrated at your Facility

    I_LOVE_TRAUMA replied to HIPPIECHIKRN's topic in General Nursing

    When was Nurses week again, I think they forgot,

  24. I LOVE NIGHT SHIFT!!!

    I_LOVE_TRAUMA replied to SQueenRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't agree with the poster that said day shift is much harder-at least it isn't at my place! We are a level one trauma and our ICU/advanced trauma floor can get anywhere from 12-15 admissions on a...

  25. Freaky Things

    I_LOVE_TRAUMA replied to ThrowEdNurse's topic in Emergency

    The most important thing that I have learned in the last almost 13 years is that if a patient says that they are going to die-they usually are dead within 48 hours, no matter what interventions we do....