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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. 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...

  3. 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

  4. 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...

  5. 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...

  6. 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

  7. 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"

  8. 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...

  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. Good triage stories

    patrice meursault posted a topic in Emergency

    Just when you think you've heard it all, someone comes in and amuses you w/ a complaint. When it is slow, or I have a good crew working w/ me, I use alot of direct quotes from patients whiel triaging....

  11. 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...

  12. 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...

  13. 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...

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. 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

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

    patrice meursault replied to TJSbaby's topic in General Nursing

    OK I'll bite here. Please forgive my sarcasm ahead of time. So you want to be a nurse manager...... Well having an MBA is a step in the right direction. You will obviously need an RN degree too. But...

  18. Silly reason for ER visit?

    patrice meursault replied to DolceVita's topic in General Nursing

    WHATTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please tell me you are a lay person. But do you really believe the stuff on House??????????????? Fatty emboli are usually created from a fracture of a...

  19. What's the most and least stressful field of nursing?

    patrice meursault replied to Ted D's topic in General Nursing

    Man I guess you never had to deal with a patient w/ borderline personality disorder. Mental Health is a mentally draining job. If you work in the outpt or public health sector you also have to deal...

  20. Nurses on strike-is it even possible?

    patrice meursault replied to braddah's topic in General Nursing

    We as nurses here in the USA could be the most powerful lobbying organization EVER--bigger and stronger than the NRA, drug company lobbyists, etc.... if only we could get our act together. Imagine...

  21. Nurses on strike-is it even possible?

    patrice meursault replied to braddah's topic in General Nursing

    Why does the concept of a strike shock you? Nurses have gone on strike in the past. One must take care of yourself to take care of others. We need to look out for each other first. Better working...

  22. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    patrice meursault replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    No need for one, she was on disability. 26 and on disability because she "would get tired when she worked" ***!!!!!!! Then she wips out a blackberry and calls her frined to come pick her up!!! And...

  23. Disturbing Statistic..

    patrice meursault replied to DeepFriedRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I don't believe the emergency departments will be able to handle the upcoming crisis. As a whole the ER has become the "primary medical provider" and "at your convienence clinic" for the nation. We...

  24. afib/bundle branch block

    patrice meursault replied to INnurse's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Good thread, some things to remember: -Any history of BBB? A new LBBB needs to be treated until proven that they have a hx of LBBB--ALWAYS GOOD TO KNOW IF a pt. has a hx. I always tell people who...

  25. How would a nurse mgr view this situation in interview?

    patrice meursault replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    I also would not bring it up. I also wouldn't mention the fact that you plan to move in a few years anyway, as it costs a hospital soooo much to orient a new hire, and a new grad at that. If they...