Christy1019 ASN, RN

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Stupid classmate tricks

Christy1019 replied to AOx1's topic in General Students

These were classmates that said these? Oh lord...
Puzzled over a recent patient's visit to an Emergency Department.

Christy1019 replied to DeannaMiller's topic in Emergency

On a side note, the mottled hands with itching is something I haven't heard of in my 6yrs experience, I know of numbness/tingling associated with anxiety but not these symptoms. Does anyone have any...
an oldie but goodie

Christy1019 replied to amoLucia's topic in General Nursing

Can anyone find a picture of what old IV supplies looked like wayyy back in the day? I know what the glass bottles loooked like but I don't know what I'm looking for when I searched antique IV...
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome

Christy1019 replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

I had a pt a few weeks ago for hyperemesis, that must have asked 20 times about taking a shower and how it would make her feel better. Unfortunately in the ED we don't have showers and the floor...
Charting Bloopers

Christy1019 replied to AHarri66's topic in Nursing Humor

That's
The newest and coolest thing you've ever done

Christy1019 replied to Christy1019's topic in General Nursing

I don't think that she was doing that at all. She was saying that in other facilities you may get to use it or see it more frequently, plus if you decided to become a PICC line nurse your skill would...
an oldie but goodie

Christy1019 replied to amoLucia's topic in General Nursing

I vaguely remember hearing about no nail polish for surgery but assumed it was more infection control. However I like your theory
an oldie but goodie

Christy1019 replied to amoLucia's topic in General Nursing

I guess I kinda figured that but was thinking maybe there was some older monstrous looking contraption that monitored sats lol. Thanks for the
an oldie but goodie

Christy1019 replied to amoLucia's topic in General Nursing

I was just thinking of something... How did they monitor O2 sats before pulse ox came about? I mean obviously there was blood gases but you aren't doing them around the clock, especially with...
The experience of an ER nurse?

Christy1019 replied to Cpf9's topic in Emergency

I hate to say this but just by reading your post I know exactly where you work, as I live/work in the same area. I also have done agency nursing after having 5yrs experience at a large level 1 trauma...
I'm sorry, honey. Mommy is a nurse...

Christy1019 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

And have an emergency rectal stickectomy!
Current and former sacred cows in nursing

Christy1019 replied to Cuddleswithpuddles's topic in General Nursing

Ewww, cream and pureed veggies? Ill take a gastrectomy instead
Current and former sacred cows in nursing

Christy1019 replied to Cuddleswithpuddles's topic in General Nursing

What in the world is a SIPPY
Pts doing illegal stuff while in hospital

Christy1019 replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

Whoever declared her brain dead needs to re-review the criteria, that kind if inconsistency is what led to the whole Jahi Mcmath debacle. But I agree with the cockroach theory, didn't mean to hijack...
The newest and coolest thing you've ever done

Christy1019 replied to Christy1019's topic in General Nursing

I'm starting to think that NOADLS is a permanent trouble maker, he sure does like to say some ignorant things on multiple
an oldie but goodie

Christy1019 replied to amoLucia's topic in General Nursing

We still use tincture of benzoin in the ED for the diaphoretic pts to make the leads stick
an oldie but goodie

Christy1019 replied to amoLucia's topic in General Nursing

Question... On the show Dixie's hat has two stripes but a lot of nurses only have one. Was that to signify a supervisory position or something? And what's with EVERYONE getting IV D5W? Did 0.9% NS...
an oldie but goodie

Christy1019 replied to amoLucia's topic in General Nursing

Omg so I'm watching Emergency! And its cracking me up how Nurse Dixie is literally just standing watching the doc do compressions (5:2 mind you lol) and pushing the meds. Plus there's a TON of...
an oldie but goodie

Christy1019 replied to amoLucia's topic in General Nursing

Omg that sounds awful!! I hate the mini ampules we still have floating
an oldie but goodie

Christy1019 replied to amoLucia's topic in General Nursing

Where can I watch thus Emergency show? I saw some people refer to the oldie channel but I have yet to see that one
That certain odor on some patients and their visitors

Christy1019 replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

You forgot the Foxtrot part lol, Whiskey Tango
Choked by a patient. How do you deal with this trauma?

Christy1019 replied to 222mom222's topic in Patient Safety Issues

So so glad to hear this, and I pray that you continue to find
Evolution and Nursing

Christy1019 replied to TheFowldogg's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

I don't see what the big deal is. I think this is a very interesting topic for discussion, definitely better than the 500 "nurses are bullies" threads. Besides, if anyone didn't like the topic there...
Is there a legal way to do this...

Christy1019 replied to BrnEyedGirl's topic in HIPAA Challenges

How is that any different than calling their name in a crowded ED waiting room or confirming over the phone that a pt is indeed in your hospital? I don't see how their name is protected in that...
Evolution and Nursing

Christy1019 replied to TheFowldogg's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

Beautiful and well written!! Loved your explanation as I am kind of a science freak myself. Haven't been to the Smithsonian myself but one day I look forward to seeing this

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