ThrowEdNurse BSN, RN

I worked my way through nursing school as a vet tech. We always did this for animals as a standard of practice.....cat and dogs do have stretchy skin and are so less dramatic than people. Which is why I think it would be an awesome technique for th...

If you don't want anyone to respond to your opinions, then don't give them. What makes you think that? Voice your opinion, just try not to let your obvious hostility show. It's slipping out for whatever reason. I haven't killed any 20 yoa CPs. Ta...

Oh, come on! The OP put chest pain in quotation marks! We all know what that means. Not sure how triage works in your house, but in mine, it demands that everyone is evaluated on a case by case basis. I thought this post was about IV size, not my...

We don't work up every 20 yoa cp that comes in the ED, doesn't mean they don't get EKGs.....

Ridiculous! I would have come unglued. Despite his opinion about the size of IV needed, he shouldn't speak to you in a rude manner, which I assume he did by snapping at you. I would have also insisted he explain it to the pt. I also can't believe...

Yeah, I was waaay to low. Forgot about the nipple line...:nuke:

I don't understand how these people can ask you to use nursing judgement to make important decisions. You don't have nursing judgement. It's ridiculous. To be safe, until you get this sorted, I would rush everyone back as an emergency. You can't ...

I broke a sternum in nursing school. Super gross.

I think we're all so used to suctioning, we don't think much of it. But I am thinking of the other kids. How many of them are bothered by it or freaked out? Are they able to understand with it and accept it? How does the pt feel about it? Does it...

Also, I have given a lot of thought to moving to one of those cushier, nicer hospitals...where the pts have insurance. But, I've heard there can be a lot of......pillow fluffing. I'm not sure I would be very good with the customer service as I am t...

Sorry, Altra. I didn't intend for my response to come across so....charming. I have an injury and have been laid up for a month and a half on back and I've realized lately that I am losing my grip on reality and am having a problem keeping things ...

Ummm? Well, clearly it's a cause for celebration. Usually I throw a big party and tell the story repeatedly over dinner? What do you mean???? File a report, press charges, see employee health as needed....and scrub down with cavi wipes head to t...

Aside from the senile geriatrics and the pts with elevated ammonia who both spit, scratch, grab etc, I've been shoved across the room by a young healthy man who was 6' 4" who wanted to leave because it was time for his cocaine fix. I've been punched...

I agree to go for all the easy ones first. They get you confident and used to how it should feel and how it should go. Als, this might sound horrible but try to get practice in on hard veins on people who aren't going to complain. The hard veins on...

Please don't think this is a luxury. What this means is that we do everything in our power not to have to call. The doctor only gets called when we need intubation. Otherwise, we manage everything and keep the pt alive until the doctor pulls the c...

Oh my God, if you're gonna move, move to Texas! Everything is worse in Louisiana! But if you come to BR, I think you probably want to work at Woman's if anywhere, they are magnet and from what I understand actually respect their nurses. The EMTs tha...

Kings of Leon- Your sex is on fire Every time I am attempting to rush somewhere with a crash cart: DMX- Move *****, get out the way

Here's another thought. When the pt dies or falls or becomes ill, and it's inevitable with her being morbidly obese, the family (because they sound unstable too) is going to blame you. What do you have to defend yourself? A hx of being abused and ass...

I hate that! It's like when you have a pt being seen for emesis. Everytime they puke they run straight to you, "he's throwing up." I return a blank stare, "yes?" We are waiting on an order and they are well aware but they NEED you to come stand at t...

More and more relevent. Had a shooting IN my hospital this pass month and now this crap at John Hopkins. I have a CCL and I carry my 38 special in my purse, against hospital policy. Oh well they can fire me. I'd rather be alive and unemployed than ha...

Wow, Shiccy. Sounds like you aren't real familiar with the role and function of the "EC" nurse. But I have one question I've always been curious about. If you want an extra 15 min or whatever before you see the pt, why can't they lay in your bed as...

I am so tired of being spit on by patients! We all know the aggressive, out of control patients that spit. You're attempting four point restraints, they're growling snarling, someone holds their head so you won't get bit as 10 people try to restrai...

I do, but the assignment is torture and unsafe. I've had as many as 40 pts. No beds or monitors. Just running around, getting tasks done in chairs, small rooms for privacy for IMS, fluids, urine, accuchecks, tx bp, culture, out of what is essentially...

I know I am burned out but really, quit for a while? In this economy? That's unrealistic. I can still save lives and do my job burned out. I may not be happy at the end of every shift but my job is always done properly. I could never seriously offer ...

People need to pay due respect to the spidey senses of experienced ER nurses. I know, I get the feeling, I d recognize the walk, the talk, the story of a seeker. Me thinking this, feeling it, and believing it doesn't make me a bad nurse. Not appro...