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  1. Do I chart or do I take care of my patients?

    nolabarkeep replied to KalipsoRed's topic in General Nursing

    I've had a similar experience as you. One thing that you have to accept is that computer charting will slow you down. I can't tell you how many times I felt my BP rise while standing in front of a...

  2. Spine board policy

    nolabarkeep replied to ermurse's topic in Emergency

    I'm fairly certain that you need to consult the ED physicians on this. It is not within my scope of practice to remove a pt from a spine

  3. possible to go from nothing to BSN online?

    nolabarkeep replied to cdu22's topic in General Nursing

    It's offensive to many on this board because of the sheer hell we all had to go through to become a RN. Don't take it personally. Obviously, if you new any better, you would not have asked this...

  4. possible to go from nothing to BSN online?

    nolabarkeep replied to cdu22's topic in General Nursing

    Just what the medical field needs, another person who doesn't like to put forth an effort to achieve. I believe you can get an online degree in laziness in two semesters. Good

  5. Survey on Causes for Nurse Faculty Shortage

    nolabarkeep replied to deemarys's topic in General Nursing

    While I agree with every thing you wrote, they all boil down to the money. Unless your spouse is wealthy, it's unrealistic to take that much of a pay cut. Kudos to anyone who

  6. Survey on Causes for Nurse Faculty Shortage

    nolabarkeep replied to deemarys's topic in General Nursing

    It has always been about the money. Pay not just nurses, but all educators more. This will lead more intelligent individuals to pursue teaching as a second job and/or a career. I can't imagine...

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

    nolabarkeep replied to MikeyBSN's topic in Emergency

    Seasoned ER doctor: Option 1. New ER doctor: CYA protocol. It's amazing how much money and resources are wasted just to avoid that one in a million missed diagnosis. I've seen people have the...

  8. Are JCAHO's pain reassessments doing your patients any good?

    nolabarkeep replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think a simpler scale would suffice. Maybe have a slimmed down rating system such as severe, moderate, minimal, and no pain. We have to reassess on all interventions. Pain is different because it...

  9. panic-attack reaction to compazine

    nolabarkeep replied to scootermcnutt's topic in Patient Medications

    Leslie, thank you for your comment, it was ever so insightful. The Dr. is notified, of course. I am a RN, I don't make medical decisions without consulting the Dr. I assumed this was obvious. I...

  10. panic-attack reaction to compazine

    nolabarkeep replied to scootermcnutt's topic in Patient Medications

    We give this for migraines a lot in my ER. I've seen more people freak out on Compazine than any other drug I administer. I just stay with them and give constant reassurance that the feeling will...

  11. What would you do?

    nolabarkeep replied to shoegalRN's topic in Emergency

    Eventually, you will have to take report from this guy and be responsible for a pt. that he has cared

  12. Things pts do that make you want to go hit your ahead against a brick wall.

    nolabarkeep replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    Pt. enters triage, pt. has bleeding laceration, oozing abscess, etc. Pt. feels the need to jam finger in said spot to show you where the wound is because obviously you don't notice the 4 inch...

  13. HIPAA And My Rights As An Employee

    nolabarkeep replied to jprn7171's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I would report it to the CEO. You were a pt. at the time. They had no right to look up your medical records. What if you had a pregnancy test that was positive? They would know before your family....

  14. 100% pro-life, considering nursing school

    nolabarkeep replied to Beebop25's topic in General Nursing

    So what you are asking for is that your job as a RN comes with certain stipulations, made by yourself, on who you will and will not care for. While I respect your pro-life stance, I would not want to...

  15. How often do EMS crews show up to your dept unannounced?

    nolabarkeep replied to Larry77's topic in Emergency

    Happened twice the other day. The same company called report to another ED and then showed up at our ED. Neither crew bothered to pay attention to the name of the initial facility they called. Yes,...

  16. Wearing Gloves When Taking Vital Signs?

    nolabarkeep replied to student1000's topic in Emergency

    The fact is, we deal with a lot of unkept/dirty humans in the ER. I can't tell you how many times I have to tell patients to stop touching their laceration that is oozing blood or their abscess that...

  17. Male Nurses/female Patients

    nolabarkeep replied to ern91's topic in Men in Nursing

    As a male RN, I will perform any task I am ordered to do on any patient regardless of sex. I do, however, work together with my female coworkers to make the patients as comfortable as possible. I...

  18. An interesting policy

    nolabarkeep replied to Guest219794's topic in Emergency

    This is a good idea. I would assume that once FF's find out that said hospital is implementing this system, they will scratch that hospital off of their list. Having a driver present in the room is...

  19. Things that leave you stunned.

    nolabarkeep replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    The mom who brought her two teens to the ED for vague cold like symptoms and became irate when we explained to her that she had to stop eating her boiled crabs in the

  20. You should NOT become a nurse if...

    nolabarkeep replied to dani888's topic in General Nursing

    You should not become a nurse unless you are somewhat of a

  21. Tell me if this is the norm in your er!

    nolabarkeep replied to missnurse01's topic in Emergency

    We have a tech in our ED who does all of the splinting of limbs. He actually knows as much, if not more than the physicians regarding orthopedics. I guess its possible to thoroughly train staff to...

  22. help with a cheater please!!!!

    nolabarkeep replied to hollyandsky's topic in General Nursing

    With all due respect, your school must not teach the art of properly placed punctuation.!? Report it! Would you want someone who could not pass the required curriculum taking care of you or your...

  23. older students- RN to MD?

    nolabarkeep replied to petunia2016's topic in General Nursing

    You are going to drive yourself crazy. Go with your gut. If it turns out you don't like the decision you made, then change it. Do all that you can with your life. You could die tomorrow. Good...

  24. Non-Urgent Emergency Patient Payment Responsibilties

    nolabarkeep replied to EmergencyLoveRN's topic in Emergency

    I would refuse to collect the money. You are a RN, not a cashier. We are responsible for doing patient charges and I don't feel like RN's should be responsible for this. I could potentially be sued...

  25. Adults Who Can't Swallow Pills

    nolabarkeep replied to Medic946RN's topic in Emergency

    It is definitely a psychological issue maybe stemming from something from childhood. I had a 460 lb. pt who for the life of her could not swallow a tylenol. Strange. In a related story, I did learn...