Erin RN

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  1. pain in the ed

    Erin RN replied to MAGIK GIRL's topic in Pain Management

    I am not denying anyone the right to vent here and I agree this forum is great in that it gives us an avenue in which to "blow off steam" what I am saying is that the drug seeking problem has two...

  2. pain in the ed

    Erin RN replied to MAGIK GIRL's topic in Pain Management

    On the flip side of that..I worked ER for a long time and Yes. I have seen the seekers over and over again but if we were TRUE advocates we would help them get help instead we either medicate them or...

  3. awww.....how NEAT !!!

    Erin RN replied to jnette's topic in General Nursing

    Jnette..That is a great story. Sounds like he has really developed a relationship with you all. Maybe alls he needed was to know that someone cares about him and week after week you were all there!!...

  4. Why all the fuss? Influenza.

    Erin RN replied to tgibson3770's topic in General Nursing

    Although influenza is influenza is influenza..I wondering about the mutations..Doesn't it make sense that a particular mutation could increase both virulence/ pathogenicity of that particular strain....

  5. pain in the ed

    Erin RN replied to MAGIK GIRL's topic in Pain Management

    Couple of things to think about: 1. Although pain is not "life threatening" in itself it can be indicative that something life threatening is going on..hence the 5th VITAL SIGN. True Story: We had...

  6. Why all the fuss? Influenza.

    Erin RN replied to tgibson3770's topic in General Nursing

    Mother/ Baby Thanks for the support. It really was a little scary and I am an "ER" mom...you know , "unless there is a bone protruding or blood gushing, go play". This is the first time in my son's...

  7. Why all the fuss? Influenza.

    Erin RN replied to tgibson3770's topic in General Nursing

    My son contracted the flu this year and after watching him, this truly i s a bad year. He is 14, involved in sports and has always been a very healthy, active kid. He developed a temp and body aches...

  8. Hey you guys, Im an RN!!!!!!

    Erin RN replied to FullMoonMadness's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats!!!!

  9. Clayton College

    Erin RN replied to HannasMom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Unless Clayton has become accredited within the last year..they aren't. I looked at some of their classes just because I am very interested in alternative medicine as well but I decided spending the...

  10. Need A Rn Advise Really Quick Serious Issue

    Erin RN replied to SISSY8's topic in General Nursing

    Is the cyst on your actual buttock or is it in your coccyx area. Also, how old are you? The reason I ask is because when I did home health we ran into Pilonidal cysts pretty frequently. These type of...

  11. Help With Blood Draws

    Erin RN replied to EyesForward's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    For the times that I did use a butterfly and I had to go in the hand I would attach it to a syringe to control the pressure..vacutainers in the hand are pretty risky to blow unless you have the...

  12. BSN! Ya HOO!

    Erin RN replied to abbafrazz's topic in General Nursing

    I am the RN with 13 yrs and yes "well duh" I do have more knowledge than either a new ADN or a new BSN.. I agree, it is ll about experience and also largely about who each nurse is as an...

  13. Help With Blood Draws

    Erin RN replied to EyesForward's topic in Oncology

    A 25 gauge is pretty small to be drawing blood with, that could actually be part of the problem even with small veins the antecubital is usually old faithful...Do you have access to a vacutainer. If...

  14. BSN! Ya HOO!

    Erin RN replied to abbafrazz's topic in General Nursing

    Aothough I hate this topic I just have to jump in :). I am an ADN and although I am no longer at the bedside (I do Workers comp case management and legal nurse consulting now) I would challenge those...

  15. GA WC Company?

    Erin RN replied to TexasBorn's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Go to http://www.genexservices.com and look if we have coverage there. I work for Genex in WA state and we cover 48 states...If you have any questions, let me know.

  16. The Nurse's New Clothes

    Erin RN replied to TracyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Jasco online has MANY brands and lots to choose from..they are the least expensive I have found and I always get them within 7 days of

  17. How do you cope with death?

    Erin RN replied to Katiekins1010's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with BOTH of the previous posters. I feel that death is merely part of the circle of life..we are born, we live, we die..it happens to everyone. I also believe tho that we transition into...

  18. Anyone know anything about wound care please help

    Erin RN replied to angelbear's topic in General Nursing

    Angelbear.. If it needs to be changed daily, it should be. When I did home health I had 2 different pts both were nurses. I changed their dressings twice daily until the wound started to heal then...

  19. plus & minuses to nursing

    Erin RN replied to RRH's topic in Nursing Career

    Positives: 24/7 you are able to get a job that you can tailor to fit your needs and your life. Changes in environment: Hospital nursing, home nursing, school nursing, office nursing, work from home,...

  20. How many IVs....

    Erin RN replied to linfull's topic in General Students

    When I was in school I spent 4 clinicals with IV therapy and that is all I did. I also spent 3 clinicals in short stay and I started IVs on pretty much everyone that was having a procedure. they even...

  21. Corporate NH:profit vs.care....

    Erin RN replied to iii_cessprin_ii's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That just make me sick!! Paper towels??? The admin ought to be whipped. I would call both the Omnsbudsmen and the state...These are some our most fragile people they deserve both or protection and our...

  22. male versus female nursing wages?

    Erin RN replied to hot_dude_Jim's topic in General Nursing

    Female/

  23. What field of nursing would you NEVER consider working?

    Erin RN replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    I finished cleaning the trach, trying to think "nice thoughts" went to the bathroom and puked up my dinner. I tend to be a "gagger" anyways..there have only been 2 times in the last 12 years that I...

  24. possible injury harrassment?????

    Erin RN replied to nursebear's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am a workers comp case manager in WA state. In this state, if an employee is injured on the job and files a work comp claim then the employer has the right to all medical records involved with that...

  25. What's your craziest story of the ER

    Erin RN replied to debo_lpnER's topic in Emergency

    How about the "stupidest" story.. Two 30 something males up driving in the woods, run across a baby rattle snake. Apparently thought it would be cool to bring it home so one picked it up as he was...