patrice meursault

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1. "It's a Family Affair....."

   patrice meursault posted a topic in Emergency

   Anyone else noting a trend of the last say 5-10 years of folks bringing in the extended family, or even the whole block while visiting the ER? And it is usually goes, the more silly or stupid the...

2. How can I tell if they're trauma shears?

   patrice meursault replied to Schweet's topic in Emergency

   If you loan them out and they don't get returned, chances are they WERE trauma

3. What Are THE Major Pediatric ER Points

   patrice meursault replied to All4Seasons's topic in Emergency

   Other posters are giving great tips, another aspect to think about is the visitor dynamics are a bit different. Parents can be very tricky to deal with, not only do you have to win over the...

4. It Frustrates Me

   patrice meursault replied to Inspired By Silence's topic in Men in Nursing

   Sorry to contribute to an old thread, and many have already ointed out the OP faulty rationale/arguement. I just want to point out that the OP's is also wrong in the fact that he never even considers...

5. Male Nurse, Female issues?

   patrice meursault replied to LorderrorproneRN's topic in Men in Nursing

   It reminds me of what a wise man once told me..... 'What are the three words a woman yearns to hear from a man?" -It's not "I love you" It's "Tell Me

6. Post Arrival Gait Disturbance Syndrome(PAGDS)

   patrice meursault replied to patrice meursault's topic in Emergency

   We can call this "Post Admission Dependency Syndrome" (PADS) or "Post Admission Helplessness Syndrome"

7. What is your Nursing Kryptonite?

   patrice meursault replied to Lunah's topic in General Nursing

   TRACH BREATH!!!! Not the sputum or crusties, it's that warm, moist, humid sensation. If you suction someone, and the breath hits your forearm, it feels like it goes right thru my arm, washing doesn't...

8. Post Arrival Gait Disturbance Syndrome(PAGDS)

   patrice meursault posted a topic in Emergency

   I came up with this one a few months ago while sitting in triage. From the triage desk, I can see out into the parking lot. I can see people getting out of their vehicles. It is soooo funny to see...

9. ED safety... Bit of a rant

   patrice meursault replied to edrn09's topic in Emergency

   Keep calling the local PD for any potential/actual problems. Once the PD responds to a few calls, they will certainly say something to the administration fo your hospital. Plus, your call will be...

10. What would you change about Nursing to make it better?

    patrice meursault replied to RNman09's topic in General Nursing

    Wrong on the BSN theory. Nursing went downhill once the diploma schools started closing. A few classes in art history or ukranian egg decorating does not make you a better nurse. And the theory of...

11. medication refusal

    patrice meursault replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    I think standing orders for agitation will be going by the wayside soon as medication is deemed a form of restraint (by JCAHO) and thus will fall under the same guidelines of restraints---meaning no...

12. allnurses or allSTUDENTnurses?

    patrice meursault replied to inshallamiami's topic in General Nursing

    I've browsed thru this sight from time to time over the past many years, and I noticed that the majority of posters are students or people looking to go into the profession. I want to emphasis THAT...

13. Narcan

    patrice meursault replied to Kir's topic in Emergency

    I'd go with the new onset of Scizo disease. Classic case, most present during college years, hits high functioning kids in college. Bizarre behavior, multiple trips to the ER etc.... A little...

14. WWYD?

    patrice meursault replied to KateRN1's topic in Home Health

    Bizarre since most PMDs get results from the lab on a daily basis. How does this Doctor handle his outpt. lab draws? I know the DON is overreacting, but someone needs to address this particular...

15. How to: Become a nurse manager or Director of Nursing

    patrice meursault replied to TJSbaby's topic in General Nursing

    He probably was good looking too. Have you ever seen an ugly drug rep??? Probably the biggest form of discrimination... no overwieght, older, or ugly drug reps... Just my two