ERNUTBALL

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1. Personalities of an ER Nurse

   ERNUTBALL replied to harry Krishna's topic in Emergency

   me too medic! :kiss miss ya

2. Lingo

   ERNUTBALL replied to JACALA_CL's topic in Emergency

   I like to use the term PDSD...Pre-Detention Stress Disorder! Oh, Mr. Police Officer, my chest hurts, can you take me to the emergency room, before we go through the whole booking thing...please...it...

3. Personalities of an ER Nurse

   ERNUTBALL replied to harry Krishna's topic in Emergency

   You and your delusions...you are SOOOOO the barbie nurse and no matter what you, JCAHO or HK say you will always be a barbie!!!

4. Tele transports from the ER

   ERNUTBALL replied to Surfnurse's topic in Emergency

   Our current "policy" states the a stable monitored patient can be transported by a monitor/acls trained tech (CNA II) to PCU and radiology, ICU/CCU patients must have an RN and we prefer that 2 people...

5. The ER has become a restaurant.....

   ERNUTBALL replied to harry Krishna's topic in Emergency

   AT- of course we can't forget the self-serve bar, our guests must understand it is BYOB. We will, however, provide mixers...OJ & cranberry juice are always

6. The ER has become a restaurant.....

   ERNUTBALL replied to harry Krishna's topic in Emergency

   Harry you nailed it! I really do feel that way just about every weekend. And let us not forget those that feel we are a self service restaurant. When Nurse Linda says: I will have your drink for...

7. transgender nurse (transvestite)

   ERNUTBALL replied to nursecathy's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   and "evil-doers" as bush likes to call 'em! Just an FYI if anyone is interested in addressing legislators about gay/lesbian/transgender/bi-sexual issues or just finding out more info about the...

8. Stories from the Edge (of sanity)

   ERNUTBALL replied to Mushu's topic in Emergency

   That is soooo GREAT!! :roll

9. transgender nurse (transvestite)

   ERNUTBALL replied to nursecathy's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   Bravo Michelle! I am sure you will make an excellent nurse. And, yes, I am sure that the adversities and discrimination you have faced have made you a more compassionate, caring and understanding...

10. Governor Dean changes his mind and his views...

    ERNUTBALL replied to mother/babyRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    \AT, you know where my issues come from in regard to the entire republican right! And you know sometimes I just like to argue with you. :kiss But ulitmately, I have to say that GW and the rest of...

11. Governor Dean changes his mind and his views...

    ERNUTBALL replied to mother/babyRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Ditto! Supurb! Well said! And the speach last night didn't help my level of respect... "A strong america must also value the institution of marriage...the Defense of marriage Act, signed in...

12. transgender nurse (transvestite)

    ERNUTBALL replied to nursecathy's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Well said Caroline!

13. How do you handle patients "holding" in your ED?

    ERNUTBALL replied to RNin92's topic in Emergency

    AT, you say that like it was so long ago! You haven't been gone that long! And remember the other solution found to a lack of "clean beds"...send in the "not-so-merry-maids"! Yes, prior to AT's...

14. LVN/RN/Working while in school- What to do! :)

    ERNUTBALL replied to Faye714's topic in California Nursing

    I am a mom, have a full-time job and go to school full-time as well. YES, it can be done, but takes a great deal of disipline and personal drive. If you do have consistant help with the family and...

15. How do you handle patients "holding" in your ED?

    ERNUTBALL replied to RNin92's topic in Emergency

    In our ED we deal with holds rather simply, we get a hospital bed, put them in it, try to find a portable TV with some movies, get them a drink and hope they sleep well. We have the same issues as...