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  1. Foreign Objects in Body Cavities

    SWFlorida posted a topic in Emergency

    This is how they present in triage. You note that they appear anxious, possibly in a bit of pain, sometimes they are very matter of fact. We've all seen em. Retained foreign object in various body...

  2. Medicaid. Is it being abused?

    SWFlorida posted a topic in Emergency

    Medicaid was a great idea when first introduced to assure that even the very poor could get quality health care. I just wonder when I see someone drive up in a newer car come up to the triage desk in...

  3. Any Recommedations for Fall?

    SWFlorida replied to stayseerrn's topic in Travel

    Ratings for SW Florida Hospitals that take in travelers Naples Hospital: High marks, treat travelers well, however this year they cut a lot of travelers contracts short by one month which messed a...

  4. eager to move on from med/surg, want to be in the er

    SWFlorida replied to shasta1's topic in Emergency

    There are quite a few small books on ER nursing. These are very helpful to have. There are little pocket manuels which have the IV drips listed, how to calculate meds etc. Very helpful. I was in...

  5. Treating in triage

    SWFlorida replied to hollysunshine's topic in Emergency

    Sounds like trouble and a lawsuit waiting to happen. Before I would go along with this I would ask for formal documentation from the hospital that this is in their policy. Is this person who is...

  6. Am I making the wrong choice?

    SWFlorida replied to alotascruggs's topic in Nursing Career

    If your looking for a job with top wages and extra time at home dont go into nursing. You will be disappointed. Get into it for the love of medicine and helping people. Wages are low and no real...

  7. Drug seekers "Drug of Choice"

    SWFlorida posted a topic in Emergency

    What do the drug seekers coming into your ER ask for most? In our ER it seems to be Vicodin or oxycontin. What is their usual complaint? In our ER it usually is back pain with pain radiating down...

  8. Is 3rd shift all there is for new nurses?

    SWFlorida replied to Wannabe2's topic in Nursing Career

    Less hospital admins around. Kind of nice!

  9. closing floors during summer slow down

    SWFlorida replied to Uptoherern's topic in Emergency

    I learned years ago the way to get the hospital admins attention is to write up the unit your working on as "unsafe staffing" and work under protest. This way you are not abandoning your post however...

  10. Patients who steal from the ER

    SWFlorida replied to mdslabod's topic in Emergency

    Its like stealing from sick hospitalized children! How selfish can someone be????

  11. How can the hospital stay profitable?

    SWFlorida replied to NOIRLINCOLN's topic in Emergency

    His amonia level is high so of course he will have bad decision making. Its not like its going to get better. If he is into substance abuse this is where he will turn. This doesnt make him mentally...

  12. Is 3rd shift all there is for new nurses?

    SWFlorida replied to Wannabe2's topic in Nursing Career

    Day shift spots come at a premium. Its only fair that they go to those who have been with the company longer. It makes the current staff very resentful when the manager will give a day slot to a new...

  13. Patients who steal from the ER

    SWFlorida replied to mdslabod's topic in Emergency

    We now have to lock up the speculum lights, two have disappeared in the past month. ($180.00 each) People just get light fingered and want to take home toys. Keep an eye on eBay they usually end up...

  14. Any former med surg nurses who switched to other specialities like L&D

    SWFlorida replied to supergirl's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have seen specialty areas that hire new grads in or those without experience and a large percentage don't make it. Its not worth the gamble to them. They will hire in a nurse who has several...

  15. Weapons on Site

    SWFlorida replied to Aneroo's topic in Psychiatric

    Tasers are good. Leaves those who are out of control incapacitated for a short term without any long term side effects. Most hospitals do have policies regarding loaded guns in ther facility. If...

  16. Is it just colorado?

    SWFlorida replied to USAF0625's topic in General Nursing

    And the government wonders why there is a Nursing

  17. medical insurance

    SWFlorida replied to button2cute's topic in General Nursing

    The Health Insurance crisis in this country should not be happening. More and more people are finding themselves without health insurance at no fault of their own. Why is it that our country will...

  18. First year nurse having problems with the new "know it all"

    SWFlorida replied to RNAnna's topic in First Year After Licensure

    They sound very immature and insecure. Give your report and go on about your own business. If you are having problems with this duo others are also. Its amazing how nurses of this type just don't...

  19. I'm going to start working in med/surg..help!

    SWFlorida replied to Nancy428's topic in General Nursing

    Make a vow to learn something new everyday. Even if that "something new" is to "never do that again" I've been a nurse for 22 years and look back on those med surg days with fondness. You gain your...

  20. 25 Nurses fired for not working Frances

    SWFlorida replied to Rudegal2020's topic in Florida Nursing

    I work at the Bon Secours St Josephs Hospital in Punta Gorda, Fl The majority of the staff showed up for Hurricane Charley per the hospitals emergency plan. We had the Storm team and the after storm...

  21. Family in room during a resusitation?

    SWFlorida posted a topic in Emergency

    What has been your experience with this? Our hospital has started encouraging the pts family to be in the room during a code. They say that they are more accepting of the outcome if they are...

  22. Drug Seeker Antics and Dramas

    SWFlorida posted a topic in Emergency

    They are an everyday event in almost every ER around the country. What is the drug of choice in your area? I've noticed around here it is Vicodin. Our latest little treasure was an ex RN who was...

  23. Granny Dumping

    SWFlorida posted a topic in Emergency

    With the Memorial Holiday over it is now the official beginning of summer time vacation. Time for the family to hit the road, the skies or the boats. But what to do with Gramma? Lets take her to...

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

    SWFlorida replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    These trivial complaints are generally not covered by any form of insurance and even medicaid is cracking down on non emergent visits. The patients are usually very angry when they receive a bill for...

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

    SWFlorida replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    The police had raided a crack house. In the refrigerator they found what they thought was a human fetus. They brought it to the ER. It was an