MrsWampthang

MrsWampthang BSN, RN

Emergency room, med/surg, UR/CSR

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  1. Starting out in ED vs. Med/Surge

    MrsWampthang replied to Chelle2780's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I can't believe your ER released you to work as a new grad in the ER with only 5 weeks orientation. Are they crazy?!?!?! As I said, I think you either get it in the ER or you don't. There's no shame...

  2. Starting out in ED vs. Med/Surge

    MrsWampthang replied to Chelle2780's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ok, this is my problem. In the ER you either get it or you don't. I think you know long before orientation is over if you are suited to the ER. In our ER, if the orientee doesn't seem to be catching...

  3. IT's A GIRL!!

    MrsWampthang replied to LeahJet's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congratulations Leah!!!!! :balloons:

  4. ER T-shirts

    MrsWampthang replied to blufoxtrot's topic in Emergency

    I love this one!!! That could be adapted to fit any ER in the country! How about: Drive fast and pass on curves. Have "2" beers and get behind the wheel of a car Smoke that funny cigarette your friend...

  5. Ed Techs

    MrsWampthang replied to nursejennie76's topic in Emergency

    Yeah, well that's what she thinks. Anything to get out doing work huh? Just hang in there and don't let them intimidate you or push you around. YOU are the RN and THEY are the tech and don't let them...

  6. ER T-shirts

    MrsWampthang replied to blufoxtrot's topic in Emergency

    That idea is already taken. ENA had the shirts available with that on it at one time. Check their site. How about: ER, we're prepared for your next emergency, are you? Have a caraciture (sic?) of a...

  7. What do your ER patients families say or do that irks you?

    MrsWampthang replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    As soon as I walk in to draw blood or start an IV patient says "I hate needles." Patient is 20 something with tattoos and body piercings galore! Pam

  8. What do your ER patients families say or do that irks you?

    MrsWampthang replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    Well, they were breathing when I put them in the car....said in reference to a patient now slumped over and blue in the front seat. I didn't call the ambulance because I didn't think I needed...

  9. does working in ER make you want motorcylehelmets mandatory

    MrsWampthang replied to chicagrl72's topic in Emergency

    The motorcycle fatalities we have had at our hospital mostly came from the neighboring county where windy roads are the rule rather than the exception. A couple of times there were more than one...

  10. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    MrsWampthang replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    And what are you doing up at this hour young lady?! :chuckle Shouldn't you be resting and gestating? :chuckle Have a good leave!! Miss you,

  11. Streamlining patient care: any tips?

    MrsWampthang posted a topic in Emergency

    Our ER is going through a process now to streamline patients going through our ER. We are going to open a fast track soon, so this question is directed at getting pts in, treated and dispositioned. I...

  12. Streamlining patient care: any tips?

    MrsWampthang replied to MrsWampthang's topic in Emergency

    Sorry, I meant these questions are directed at patients that aren't fast track material. Thanks again.

  13. Surgeon joke

    MrsWampthang replied to group_theory's topic in Nursing Humor

    OHHHHHH! I get it!!!!!! :smackingf DOH!!!!! LOL,

  14. EMTALA and pt registration

    MrsWampthang posted a topic in Emergency

    We are starting a new registration process in our ER which is supposed to be in compliance with EMTALA. The patients are quick registered but not completely. Insurance information is not allowed to be...

  15. I got it!

    MrsWampthang replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in Emergency

    Wow! Sorry for the misunderstanding! You're better prepared than I was! You're gonna be great!!!!! Your patients sure will be lucky to have you there as their nurse! :balloons: Welcome!!!!

  16. best advice for new ER nurse

    MrsWampthang replied to srknurse's topic in Emergency

    My advice: If a child is quiet.......be afraid! Be VERY afraid! :sofahider This usually means a child is vewy, vewy siiiiiccccckkkkkk!!!! No kidding!

  17. I got it!

    MrsWampthang replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in Emergency

    Not to be a bubble buster, but the ER is not like it is portrayed on TV. It's exciting, it's rewarding, but it also has it's moments when it is anything but exciting or rewarding, sometimes it's just...

  18. EMTALA and pt registration

    MrsWampthang replied to MrsWampthang's topic in Emergency

    thanks for the info. i had no idea where to start looking for that info under the emtala site. i am definitely going to ask about this the next time i see my manager. i know the docs are already...

  19. Your Worst Mistake

    MrsWampthang replied to aurora_borealis's topic in General Nursing

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  20. pt. confidentiality between you and your fellow RNs

    MrsWampthang replied to Carotid's topic in Emergency

    If your coworkers are flipping through charts that do not belong to their own patients, then they have too much time on thier hands. You could do one of three things: tell them politely that you would...

  21. No She/he Did Not!!!

    MrsWampthang replied to Maggie in NC's topic in General Students

    Tell a discharged patient he was free to go (said pt was in handcuffs, accompanied by a sheriff's deputy), then grin really big, and say "well, not really." The deputy got a laugh out of it anyway!...

  22. National RN Salary Trends ADN or Diploma vs BSN

    MrsWampthang replied to Darcifly's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital achieved Magnet status, and I don't think the number of BSNs vs ASNs counted toward it. I may be wrong though. It seemed to me that if a hospital is following standards of care, there is...

  23. National RN Salary Trends ADN or Diploma vs BSN

    MrsWampthang replied to Darcifly's topic in General Nursing

    I'll bet your hospital has a lot of openings

  24. Hateful ER Docs

    MrsWampthang posted a topic in Emergency

    :angryfire Does anyone else ever have to deal with ER docs that are demeaning, disrespectful and just downright hateful? We have one ER doc that could take the award for Ahole of the year. He has been...

  25. Relocating to Indianapolis area

    MrsWampthang replied to JenMarie82's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Welcome in the future to the Hoosier state! IVY Tech has a pretty resonably priced program I think, I'm not sure how much the credit hour is, but it is one of the cheaper ones. You better put your...