bjaeram

bjaeram

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  1. if in doubt of code status should CPR be done ?

    bjaeram replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    So if in doubt you just let them die???? REALLY??? I'm pretty sure I'd be more ****** that you did nothing for my full code Grandma then if you had pumped on my DNR Grandmas chest a few times! I...

  2. Ordering labs and images in triage

    bjaeram replied to whichone'spink's topic in Emergency

    I'm just wondering how you guys have time to do all these things at triage? Do you have more then one triage nurse or are you not seeing tons of patients? We average around 200 a day and have on...

  3. Nurse Assignments in your ER

    bjaeram replied to jsoed9582's topic in Emergency

    I've done it both ways and I much prefer to not have assigned rooms. It is easy to get uneven loads with assigned rooms. You could be assigned four rooms that are all full and all very sick people...

  4. liability insurance-personal stories

    bjaeram posted a topic in General Nursing

    So there are a lot of threads on the topic of insurance but I haven't seen any personal stories where it was used. I would love to hear them. Have you ever used your insurance, were you glad you had...

  5. Kid fell off bike: what would you anticipate?

    bjaeram replied to MikeyBSN's topic in Emergency

    1. correct answer 3. CYA answer Depends on the

  6. I did a no-no

    bjaeram replied to mamad7's topic in General Nursing

    I understand you being in trouble for stealing the med. If it were your personal supply of OTC meds I don't see a problem but you stole a prescribed drug and gave it to her. A girl I know got fired...

  7. Measuring blood pressure

    bjaeram replied to Moogie's topic in General Nursing

    I do this fairly often. Usually on obese pts especially the ones with short upper arms. At triage I do it for patients with huge sweaters or whatever because they can't get undressed or roll high...

  8. How long

    bjaeram posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    How long does the virus live on surfaces? I'm worried about bringing it home to my family. How long can it survive on clothes, shoes, hair ect. Of course I wash my hands but should I change clothes...

  9. Enemas in the ER

    bjaeram replied to Jaloc's topic in Emergency

    We actually don't do them very often. Occasionally we do and use Enemeez which are not bad to do at all, beats soap suds. Most doctors however feel it's not an ER procedure. Either they are...

  10. Pediatric Code Carts in ED and pt weight

    bjaeram replied to Vicki_RN's topic in Emergency

    We use the broslow tape. Why did you get cited for having

  11. Go find your patient

    bjaeram replied to irmaRN's topic in Emergency

    So who is going to be held responsible when the patient is found hanging in the lobby bathroom? We had it happen in our

  12. Peritoneal Lavage

    bjaeram replied to GleeGum's topic in Emergency

    I've seen it done once and I'm still not really sure why they chose to do it. Pretty much everyone goes to CT. We don't do the ultrasound thing much either which I find strange. I think that would...

  13. Don't flush saline lock? I'm confused.

    bjaeram replied to boggle's topic in General Nursing

    I never flush after saline has been infusing. Seems silly to me. I stop the fluids then

  14. Go find your patient

    bjaeram replied to irmaRN's topic in Emergency

    I am just wondering how the patient got out of sight in the first place. If we have anyone check in that claims suicidal they are immediately placed in a psych room with a security watch. They are...

  15. Do undocumented aliens end up getting after receiving emergency care?

    bjaeram replied to DolceVita's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't read all the posts but I have an interesting story about an illegal alien. He is a dialysis pt and no center will take him due to his status. So he waits and comes to the ER for care, gets...

  16. Hylenex-Have you used it

    bjaeram replied to RN0520's topic in Emergency

    I've never heard of it but you have me intrigued. I hope someone that does use it can

  17. What do you guys think of this?

    bjaeram replied to I_LOVE_TRAUMA's topic in Emergency

    I have never given it as a push. The pharmacy always mixes it for us in a drip. However I have never used a filter. I'm going to ask about

  18. Which should be seen first?

    bjaeram replied to g61j's topic in Emergency

    You have to look at the patient to make that call. chest pain can be an MI or I've had a cough for four days or I've pulled a muscle shoveling the driveway. Are they 25 or 95. Are they pink and...

  19. Cardiac to ED

    bjaeram replied to Virgo_RN's topic in Emergency

    I have to say I love the ER and can't imagine doing anything different but you will find your own complaints. The grass isn't always greener. Some things will be better and some worse. Here are a...

  20. VA's

    bjaeram posted a topic in Emergency

    Just curious if the VA hospitals near you guys suck! We have one close by and they are constantly sending us things they can't handle or diverting ambulances to us. Or they plain don't answer the...

  21. CEN question

    bjaeram posted a topic in Emergency

    How close are the practice tests in the books to the real test? I guess I'm asking/hoping that the books are purposely harder then the test. I think that was true with the books for boards. I took a...

  22. "Call Back"

    bjaeram replied to tgirl84's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I don't see why it's a big deal. You were scheduled to work and lucky you they weren't busy and you get a few hours to yourself. You have the inconvience of calling, not drinking whatever...

  23. CEN-Emergency Nursing Content Review/Self Assessment

    bjaeram replied to mwboswell's topic in Emergency

    1. D 2. B 3. C 4. D 5.

  24. What supplies do YOU use to start an IV?

    bjaeram replied to rnleigh's topic in Emergency

    I immediately turn around and put them in the sharps container on the wall. It's very dangerous to leave a dirty sharp out for any length of time. You never know when it will get kicked, grabbed,...

  25. ER's Turn Non-Emergencies Away?

    bjaeram replied to mwboswell's topic in Emergency

    If it's not an emergency your insurance may not pay. My husband recently went to the ER for dizziness and we got a letter from our insurance company saying it was not deemed an emergency and they...