EllieOhioRN

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1. Tired of EMS thinking they can walk in!

   EllieOhioRN replied to TraumaNurseRN's topic in Emergency

   If I read the OP's remarks correctly, they are complaining because a medic made some sort of remark about being able to step right into a RNs role. I would have to agree with the OP on this

2. Tired of EMS thinking they can walk in!

   EllieOhioRN replied to TraumaNurseRN's topic in Emergency

   We have paramedics that work on our teams in our ER but they are not practicing as medics while working in our ER. They are assigned like a techs position. They do not assess or pass meds even though...

3. Triage at the bedside

   EllieOhioRN replied to MAISY, RN-ER's topic in Emergency

   We have a quick registration system in triage which enables the patient's complaint and MR# to be posted in the room they have been assigned. If one has CP or stroke symptoms they go immediately back...

4. 24 Things ER Nurses Know All Too Well

   EllieOhioRN replied to RN_in_SC's topic in Emergency

   i think these are accurate and fabulously funny...and for those who have found offense, it's obvious they have not nor could not deal with what er nurses deal with daily. it's obviously a vent thread,...