Larry77

Larry77 RN

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  1. Male staff-Female Pt. - ECG

    Larry77 replied to bill4745's topic in Emergency

    That is not the case where I work...we try to have male staff do the male cath's (if possible) and the male staff will do any female that is old enough or young enough to not be bothered by us doing...

  2. " Overtime "

    Larry77 replied to fetch33's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure how my company figures it out but I know there is different OT...we have premium OT, extra shift OT, holiday OT, and double time OT--all are different rates of pay. I think there is...

  3. Cancer and Soda

    Larry77 replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    Seems like too much of anything will cause cancer...I still feel like if you eat somewhat healthy, work out regularly, and don't smoke or drink, you will be fine and die of whatever God has planned...

  4. Male staff-Female Pt. - ECG

    Larry77 replied to bill4745's topic in Emergency

    I'd like to say I've never had a problem with a female pt feeling awkward or being offended because I'm very careful to explain everything beforehand and to remain professional but... Just the other...

  5. Just wondering- PARADE article

    Larry77 replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in Emergency

    I don't remember the specifics but I did read the article and was a little disturbed by the tone of it. It sounded like they were trying to teach people how to "cheat" the system rather than just...

  6. physician substitute

    Larry77 replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in General Nursing

    Um...what is

  7. fear of vomit?

    Larry77 replied to maggijo's topic in General Nursing

    Everybody has their "one thing" that really gets to them. Me it's the pt's with traches who cough up that gnarly ball of sputum...ugh. A close second is the nasty yeast infected rolls or ladies...

  8. How do you handle the "ones that are out for drugs"

    Larry77 replied to level1_traumaRN's topic in Emergency

    Had a cop get mad at me for medicating a pt with PO Dilaudid because I was "feeding his drug habit". I said being a drug addict does not stop someone from being treated. The guy had a displaced...

  9. How do you handle the "ones that are out for drugs"

    Larry77 replied to level1_traumaRN's topic in Emergency

    You don't think these people are just using the system to get "drugs" do you? Oh my...LOL I use in my charting, "Pt states 10/10 px to abd, appears comfortable, visiting, laughing with s/o, MD aware...

  10. RSI rapid sequence intubation question

    Larry77 replied to BFE/RN's topic in Emergency

    With an attitude like that please just go back to reading the posts and leave your patronizing to yourself thanks. By the way different sources give different guidelines that's why I quoted mine

  11. When do you call in?

    Larry77 replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Nursing

    I teach some classes for our training and development (staff-ed) dept and we are required to find a replacement if we cannot make it for ANY reason. I am very close to giving up on them even though I...

  12. Triage

    Larry77 replied to tweety55's topic in Emergency

    This is what we do also, the RN triaging the patient usually assigns themselves the patient also. I don't like the idea of bringing the pt back without triaging because some of our rooms are more fit...

  13. When do you call in?

    Larry77 replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Nursing

    If you have to call in call in as soon as you know so the staffing office has more of a chance to have you replaced. I work in ED a "closed" dept so usually if staffing is not given enough warning we...

  14. Suspicious emails

    Larry77 replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Nursing

    I never even open anything from someone I don't know. I heard years ago that if you open the spam mail somehow "they" find out it's an active email and you get more and more spam. Don't know if this...

  15. Need help with article about EMS

    Larry77 replied to Ridryder 911's topic in Emergency

    Most of the time they do not "work" in the ER they simply stand there and watch--drives me a little crazy. Traumas as you know get a little crowded and we don't need the medics and emt's standing...

  16. Well, that answered that question!

    Larry77 replied to TazziRN's topic in Emergency

    Wow, no way we would have the staff to do this, guess it hasn't really been an issue because the "gang-bangers" we have are usually all talk and no action. I asked around and last time we had a gang...

  17. Finally on the floor!!

    Larry77 replied to nelsRN's topic in Men in Nursing

    Good advice even for seasoned

  18. Male nursing books

    Larry77 replied to staygold's topic in Men in Nursing

    I agree..have not been impressed at all. I have other journals that have been more relative to my needs (Nursing 2006, Nursing made easy, ED specialty journals). I won't be renewing my Men in...

  19. A bit of common sense to nursing?! (long)

    Larry77 replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for making me thankful for being in the ED again... I agree with your methods and rationality...doc going to use his "magic phone" to stop the pt from seizing in his "magic

  20. Well, that answered that question!

    Larry77 replied to TazziRN's topic in Emergency

    What do you mean

  21. Need help with article about EMS

    Larry77 replied to Ridryder 911's topic in Emergency

    Aliakey, Just wanted to say that was one of the most mature and constructive responses I have read on here. Most of the time people get defensive and start "shooting from the hip" at that point....

  22. Need help with article about EMS

    Larry77 replied to Ridryder 911's topic in Emergency

    I've always wondered about the hours that medics work. If they are awake and working their whole 24 hr shift is it really safe care they are giving? I've received pt's from very good medics who have...

  23. Lpn's and LTC facilities

    Larry77 replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    I would say both because LTC jobs are not very sought after because you do not make much money and tend to not be appreciated by the companies. Also LTC facilities have a very high turnover rate...

  24. Is this a HIPAA violation

    Larry77 replied to avalynn's topic in General Nursing

    If I were you I would simply give a little advice to your friend (some of what others have said is good) but I would not get personally involved--you could easily be the next target. Also sounds like...

  25. Too much pain medication

    Larry77 replied to Jennifer, RN's topic in Emergency

    I don't think I have ever given Dilaudid 4mg IV in one dose...Not that it can't be done but I guess I just haven't had those circumstances yet. Now Morphine yes 4mg IVP is usually the starting dose...