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  1. What about my pain!?

    chicagobsn posted a topic in Emergency

    There has been quite a few times where pts complain over the waiting period due to a code. There was a pt just the other day who had been out in the WR for 3 hrs due to a code-and when I went out to...

  2. add your funny TRIAGE complaints from pts

    chicagobsn replied to er nursing's topic in Emergency

    CC: "hemragging to death" Pt comes into Triage with her sidekick stating "Im hamragging to death and need help now!" me: youre bleeding? pt: "Yes, from my area, theres many clogs and clauses flowing...

  3. What about my pain!?

    chicagobsn replied to chicagobsn's topic in Emergency

    TraumaNurseRN~ Wow, what a lesson...I will definetly remember that! Thanks for sharing that. I had a pt in Triage the other day, older lady in her 60s, presented with "not feeling well x 1 week"...

  4. What about my pain!?

    chicagobsn replied to chicagobsn's topic in Emergency

    Oh-I forgot to add, it was new years day, and 2 ppl called in sick, one nurse and one

  5. What about my pain!?

    chicagobsn replied to chicagobsn's topic in Emergency

    I was venting earlier needing to get out some frustration, but I do want to comment on this: "Sorry Hon, These days it's all about patient satisfaction. There is NO excuse for a pt. being kept...

  6. Strange things found on (or in) a pt.

    chicagobsn replied to squeakykitty's topic in Emergency

    Pt wanted a vag exam, because of "foul order". Uopn examination, found a intact 3 week old condom lodged way up there. When the doc pulled it out, she stated "thats it ...thats the odor!" Yup when...

  7. Eat Before You Get Here!

    chicagobsn replied to NurseJacqui's topic in Emergency

    I had a pt come in tonight with, "big toe pain" and in TRIAGE stated, "how long til I get back there, Im HUNGRY!" I informed the pt that you will not be allowed anything to eat until you are medically...

  8. Worst doctors orders ever received

    chicagobsn replied to jenfromjersey's topic in Emergency

    Pt came in with bs of 22. The scary one shouts out, amp of Dextrose IV..ok as Im about to push it, he starts yelling what are u doin? put it in the bag. Uh-you want me to spike the bag with the amp?...

  9. OR nurse needs advice

    chicagobsn replied to Shannon777's topic in Emergency

    I worked in OR for 4 yrs. I am now working in ER. I dont think its what part of nursing you are coming from..but how willing you are to adapt to the ER way. I think OR helped me a lot. Im certified...

  10. Question for ER moms

    chicagobsn replied to RN_in_SC's topic in Emergency

    RN in SC~ I would tell your boss if you feel comfortable. Where I work, (we have 4 pregnant nurses right now...I DONT drink the water there! I have enough kiddies at home) our pregnant nurses dont...

  11. dumb conscious sedation questions

    chicagobsn replied to julezzz26's topic in General Nursing

    I forgort about this thread...well heres an update. I quit that place I was working in, in April and got a job in the ER (lovin it there!). I wrote a lengthy letter to the BON here and submitted it....

  12. No one else to talk to and just need to vent....

    chicagobsn replied to klcrn1987's topic in Emergency

    klcrn~ What a terrible thing for someone to say to you! That was so inappropriate of that nurse! Your obviously very experienced and very knowledgeble! 21 years! omg! Ive been in the ER for 3...

  13. What alcohol level do you admit for?

    chicagobsn replied to TooterIA's topic in Emergency

    We dont admit our drunk pts. We put them on one of the hallway beds and draw labs then let em sleep. Some docs will let their BACs drop down to 100 then they can go...but that might take 12 hours!...

  14. I don't think I'm ready yet.

    chicagobsn replied to Thoc123's topic in Emergency

    I just came off of orientation in the ER. Although I am not a new grad...I am new to the ER! I was lucky enough to get 3 months...what we did for my last month, was a 4 hour shift with a preceptor...

  15. How to cope with a drug error - destroyed confidence

    chicagobsn replied to cloverfield's topic in Emergency

    I feel your pain! This is something you will never forget, and you will get over it, and you will be that much more cautious with your meds. When I graduated school, I was working on Tele, and...

  16. Your least favorite patient.

    chicagobsn replied to errn7's topic in Emergency

    The patient who called 911 themselves, asking to be brought specifically to our hospital...comes in complains of everything..and flat out REFUSES any and every medical tx possible then signs out

  17. faxing report to the floors

    chicagobsn replied to ernurse1993's topic in Emergency

    At my hospital we do fax report, with an SBAR sheet. This is a page of hx, meds given in ER, med rec sheet, cc, and diagnosis, what room, the time report was sent and time pt will arrive, current vs,...

  18. Strange things found on (or in) a pt.

    chicagobsn replied to squeakykitty's topic in Emergency

    the weirdest thing I saw...last night man came in c/o testicular pain. I pulled back his gown and he reached down and lifted up his testicals that were the size of a cantalope if not bigger. I...

  19. ER Pet Peeves

    chicagobsn replied to ERERER's topic in Emergency

    1. The ppl who came from the hospital a few blocks away with their name bands still on and states, "X hospital was too busy and I didnt want to wait so I came here" 2. The mom who brings in many...

  20. What was the WORST thing a patient has been brought to ER for?

    chicagobsn replied to SteveNNP's topic in Emergency

    Miarose~ I think its healthy to have a fear of the unknown...and to be nervous. We are all human, and things are hard to deal with...anywhere you go in nursing. Im fearful of what I will get and...

  21. What was the WORST thing a patient has been brought to ER for?

    chicagobsn replied to SteveNNP's topic in Emergency

    the 2 yr old boy went to surgery to repair his esophagus DCFS was informed theres no way he could have swallowed that metal bracket. 18 month old girl went to ICU again I called DCFS I dont know what...

  22. What was the WORST thing a patient has been brought to ER for?

    chicagobsn replied to SteveNNP's topic in Emergency

    A little 2 yr old boy came in accompanied by both worried parents, said he was choking on cheerios and turned blue. There was a 5 inch metal door bracket shoved deep down into his throat. An 18 month...

  23. Why do you like Emergency Department Nursing?

    chicagobsn replied to RN_in_SC's topic in Emergency

    Im lovin the ER, its been almost 3 months, and Ive learned more in the ER than I have in the past 5 yrs. I love to put all my skills to work, critical thinking, problem solving, the team work, and...

  24. Most common non-emergency visits

    chicagobsn replied to RN_in_SC's topic in Emergency

    Ive only been in the ER ...goin on 3 months now...and Ive seen: "just want to get checked out cus I have the day off and thought Id come to the ER" something green is oozing out of my member I have a...

  25. is this what its really like? 2 wks in...

    chicagobsn replied to chicagobsn's topic in Emergency

    Thank you for all your words of encouragement. Vampireslayer..you are right. Even though my preceptor is tough and harsh...seriously, I have come to the conclusion she is right there for me and...