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  1. Best ER in New York City?

    The_Squid posted a topic in Emergency

    I've been working in the ER at a small community hospital in western massachusetts for 1 1/2 years. I'm looking to make the plunge and work in an ER in New York City. I would really prefer Manhattan...

  2. Best ER in New York City?

    The_Squid replied to The_Squid's topic in Emergency

    As far as the travel thing, like I posted before, I think I'd be better off getting an actual position to have a proper orientation. I would like to know what hospitals I should avoid and which ones...

  3. Best ER in New York City?

    The_Squid replied to The_Squid's topic in Emergency

    Sounds like you have a lot to say. Anything

  4. Best ER in New York City?

    The_Squid replied to The_Squid's topic in Emergency

    I know what you're saying regarding the toughest. I know I'll learn the most but I don't want to end up in a situation that could be dangerous for my patients. I've got to be aware of my...

  5. Best ER in New York City?

    The_Squid replied to The_Squid's topic in Emergency

    Anyone (echo, echo,

  6. What is the best shift in the ER?

    The_Squid replied to divagirl's topic in Emergency

    7a to 7p definitely, you get to wake up before it gets too crazy (depending on the hospital), if you're new, then you'll have more resources like your manager present, and the education dept. present....

  7. What is your ED policy in these circumstances

    The_Squid replied to JessicRN's topic in Emergency

    As far as actual policies, I don't think there would be a black and white one on any of

  8. What is your ED policy in these circumstances

    The_Squid replied to JessicRN's topic in Emergency

    1. Why would you not want to start the vasopressors before the central line? I'm still fairly new and have only had a dozen or so situations like this but I think I would want to start the pressors...

  9. add your funny TRIAGE complaints from pts

    The_Squid replied to er nursing's topic in Emergency

    We just started having pt's list their complaints, we were triaging backwards before, registration taking cheif complaint and insurance then seeing triage. I laugh mostly at the spelling so far...

  10. Does your hospital give DC instructions to AMA patients

    The_Squid replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    From the ER I definitely give them instructions, basic ones to follow up with pcp and return if worse, watch for s/s of infection, etc.. Honestly can anyone say they just silently have them sign the...

  11. Two-faced coworkers

    The_Squid replied to chenoaspirit's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "It is almost as though Nurses LOVE to see a co-worker fail....and the constant criticism, continual sarcastic "questions", non-stop correcting of silly things. It is so weird. I agree 100% with your...

  12. Feeling unappreciated?

    The_Squid replied to TraumaNurseRN's topic in Emergency

    Because they know that acting like a jerk could virtually never impair the treatment they or their family receive, it's not like a restaurant where they could spit in your food or a garage where they...

  13. Strange things people present to the ER with....

    The_Squid replied to klcrn1987's topic in Emergency

    Guy thought he had a tick on his butt, turned out it was a worther's original stuck to his ass crack

  14. add your funny TRIAGE complaints from pts

    The_Squid replied to er nursing's topic in Emergency

    Psych patient who od'd on a bottle of herbal supplements of some sort "I'm in cardiac arrest...now I'm back...I'm arresting again now." His male friend was wearing a grass

  15. add your funny TRIAGE complaints from pts

    The_Squid replied to er nursing's topic in Emergency

    I've also had the virginity verification request

  16. Worst doctors orders ever received

    The_Squid replied to jenfromjersey's topic in Emergency

    as for the 2 units for sugar over 150, it depends on the patient's condition. If they have a nasty infected wound it is going to take longer for it to heal if their sugar is over 150. I'm still in...

  17. Career Assistance-HELP

    The_Squid replied to NYNPMAN's topic in Men in Nursing

    My ER uses NPs in our urgent care/fast track area. While they are obviously technically part of the ER service that type of position may not be what you love about ER