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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...

  16. Stories from the Edge (of sanity)

    ERNUTBALL replied to Mushu's topic in Emergency

    LOL :roll These are the very reasons I am all for the idea of aerosol spraying of ativan or xanax in the waiting

  17. Is It A Widespread Hospital Practice For CNAs To Catheter Patients?

    ERNUTBALL replied to Havin' A Party!'s topic in General Nursing

    Shotzie, I must object to the global use of the term non-professional. I myself am an ER tech as well as a licensed EMT. No, I do not have an Associates or greater in nursing, but I do however have...

  18. Is It A Widespread Hospital Practice For CNAs To Catheter Patients?

    ERNUTBALL replied to Havin' A Party!'s topic in General Nursing

    Well, Larry I am one of the techs I spoke of. Salary renges in the MD are anywhere from $8-15/hour depending on the hospital/level of experience, etc. Some days I would say that is plenty, but...

  19. Is It A Widespread Hospital Practice For CNAs To Catheter Patients?

    ERNUTBALL replied to Havin' A Party!'s topic in General Nursing

    In our ED Techs do almost everything except give meds. IV's, EKG's, blood draws, point-of-care urine tests, accu-checks, breath ETOH, and yes cath's (although limited to same sex). They have...

  20. transgender nurse (transvestite)

    ERNUTBALL replied to nursecathy's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I responded to AThomas91 regarding another reply to this issue, but I feel compelled to address this as well. First and foremost, the term deviant, regardless of the Webster's definition is, when...

  21. transgender nurse (transvestite)

    ERNUTBALL replied to nursecathy's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Alas Dear AT, I do believe that the initial statement was one of personal distress over teaching the individual and whether the individual should be allowed to become a nurse. And, this is the...

  22. Stories from the Edge (of sanity)

    ERNUTBALL replied to Mushu's topic in Emergency

    I poosted this on funny ER stories also Here's a great family involvement story! Just this weekend one of our local paramedic units was alerted for an unconscious subject, by the time they responded,...

  23. What's your craziest story of the ER

    ERNUTBALL replied to debo_lpnER's topic in Emergency

    Here's a great family involvement story! Just this weekend one of our local paramedic units was alerted for an unconscious subject, by the time they responded, the call was changed to a cardiac...