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me too medic! :kiss miss ya AT

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 really hurts...

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!!! :roll

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 go on critical care transports.

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 available!

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 you in just a moment. Guest: It's OK, I know where ...

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 barbaric laws some states have you can go to the follow...

That is soooo GREAT!! :roll :roll

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 preson than most. My best to you and your endeavors...

\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 the "right" are seriously threatening my liberty! ...

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 1996...protects marriage under federal law as the union of ...

Well said Caroline! :)

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 description of the plan we now have, there was one ti...

Best of luck and follow your instincts. DO what is morally and legally right for you! Stick to your guns. Honesty is admirable, yet often as you see not the "easy" road.

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 their support I don't see why you couldn't do the R...

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 everyone else and no, we have not come up with some ...

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

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 a degree in Sociology. So between my degree and l...

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 others I would say its a far cry from fair. With the e...

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 recently added nasal washings to the never ending list of...

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 used in this society, is done so with a negative conn...

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 reality we are dealing with. It is sad that in this soc...

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, the call was changed to a cardiac arrest with CPR ...

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 arrest with CPR in progress. When the medics arrived t...