ThrowEdNurse

ThrowEdNurse BSN, RN

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  1. "I don't have the money" OR "I don't have a ride"

    ThrowEdNurse replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    Guess the point here is that riding in the back of a pick up because you are too obese to ride in the inside is undignified/embarassing (aside from unsafe.) My issue with this is that surely the...

  2. Leaving it at the door

    ThrowEdNurse replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    Traumanursern, I hope your husband is usually more sympathetic! I think you did a great job because you didn't run him over on the road when you passed him. My husband has learned when we meet after...

  3. Starting the admission orders

    ThrowEdNurse replied to JessicaSN's topic in Emergency

    I think some floor nurses don't understand that ER pts are in the ED for half the day sometimes before admit orders are written. I've had to explain that multiple times when I get "so the pt has...

  4. Primaries Abusing the ED

    ThrowEdNurse replied to ThrowEdNurse's topic in Emergency

    Yes, we do see that a lot. But I have no problem directing them to the right department as long as they don't lose "that little piece of

  5. Primaries Abusing the ED

    ThrowEdNurse posted a topic in Emergency

    How about primaries abusing the ED? As though the ED is some branch of their private practice. I am so sick of people coming in saying, "I saw my MD, Dr. Big Douche and he said to come here for...

  6. How do you treat headaches?

    ThrowEdNurse replied to Anagray's topic in Emergency

    I'm scared of

  7. Primaries Abusing the ED

    ThrowEdNurse replied to ThrowEdNurse's topic in Emergency

    The whole problem with Dr.'s sending the pt to the ED because it sounds like an emergent appy is that everyone sounds sick on the phone. That's why the triage nurse triages face to face. The nurse...

  8. "I don't have the money" OR "I don't have a ride"

    ThrowEdNurse replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    Oh, and I left out I do have a computer (luxury) but no tivo (you lucky thing!) I don't want to even mention savings as this has been depressing

  9. "I don't have the money" OR "I don't have a ride"

    ThrowEdNurse replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    MWBoswell, I'm coming to work where you are. I don't know about "them", but you are definitely living better than me!:wink2: I have 2 cars (they are both 7 years old and neither paid for) there are...

  10. Leaving it at the door

    ThrowEdNurse replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    I know you can leave it at the door. Just think: Let's say you are tailgating at your local college just before a major game. A young male falls down, obviously drunk and begins to vomit. The...

  11. Primaries Abusing the ED

    ThrowEdNurse replied to ThrowEdNurse's topic in Emergency

    How are these issues not considered an EMTALA

  12. "I don't have the money" OR "I don't have a ride"

    ThrowEdNurse replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    OH, OH, who wants a sad-pathetic-who-is-to-blame-why-do-I-live-here-story? Everyone? Great, here goes. So, about 2 months ago, early on a Sunday morning I am chatting with the charge nurse and she...

  13. Primaries Abusing the ED

    ThrowEdNurse replied to ThrowEdNurse's topic in Emergency

    If you are sent with a Rx, there is no need to present in the ED. The only reason to come to the ED is because you need to see the

  14. Leaving it at the door

    ThrowEdNurse replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    I totally feel your pain. Are you taking enough frequent vacation time? Even if you don't go anywhere just not being at work makes a huge difference. Also, make sure you have a life outside of...

  15. How do you treat headaches?

    ThrowEdNurse replied to Anagray's topic in Emergency

    Uh, what? This is definitely not the post to debate or do I every have the energy to debate the differences between your skill and mine. There is a huge difference between what you do and what an RN...

  16. "I don't have the money" OR "I don't have a ride"

    ThrowEdNurse replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    Guess it is because there seem to be alot of people who get things free in our society who don't appreciate them. It's been my experience that those of us who work hard to care for our families...

  17. Primaries Abusing the ED

    ThrowEdNurse replied to ThrowEdNurse's topic in Emergency

    I also love it when they find they won't be rushed to the back for their abd pain. "I'm going to call him." Alright, go ahead and step back to the waiting room and do that. If he chooses, he can go...

  18. olol asn program (traditional)

    ThrowEdNurse replied to mskay's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I just graduated from the program in '06. 1) Start learning the pharmacology NOW. Trust me. This is the first class you take and it can mess you up totally. Find someone who took it very...

  19. Questioning Our Compassion

    ThrowEdNurse replied to TraumaNurseRN's topic in Emergency

    I have compassion. Tonight an 18 yoa F dropped dead of no apparent reason. She looked at her mother, said, "I don't feel good. I'm going to die." and then she did. She was coded for 1 hour. No...

  20. Rules for the ER (long)

    ThrowEdNurse replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    Here's my ED rule: Don't insinuate either prior to my IV attempt or during or after that I'd better get it, or that I am incompetent, or anything else that will add undue stress to the situation....

  21. Ratios? Do you have them in ER, or are they just for the floors?

    ThrowEdNurse replied to Lurksalot's topic in Emergency

    I think set ratios in the ED is a bad thing unless it specifically addresses pt acuitiy that would constantly be updated, we all know pts are mistriaged. We're a 5:1 base. When staffing permits we...

  22. rx of hamstring tear

    ThrowEdNurse replied to morte's topic in Emergency

    If I understand your question, you're asking what meds you should be prescribed when diagnosed with a torn hamstring? I've never dealt with this, but I would expect maybe an ace wrap, probably a...

  23. Rules for the ER (long)

    ThrowEdNurse replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    33-weeker, it sounds as though you have common sense. It also sounds as if you have a thermometer, the ability to use it appropriately, and antipyretics. Any references made to people not treating...

  24. Questioning Our Compassion

    ThrowEdNurse replied to TraumaNurseRN's topic in Emergency

    My husband and I went to Banana Republic yesterday. They were having a big sale. I am mad because I couldn't find anything I wanted. Clearly, this is the fault of the employees. Then my husband...

  25. Rules for the ER (long)

    ThrowEdNurse replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    BLAH-BLAH-BLAH!!!!!