Victoriakem

Victoriakem

6 years of ER fun, med/surg, blah, blah

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  1. Never say "QUIET"

    Victoriakem replied to piezo-electricite's topic in Emergency

  2. Never say "QUIET"

    Victoriakem replied to piezo-electricite's topic in Emergency

    I worked with a Med/Surg nurse several years ago & when she worked in an Indianapolis hospital, she was told NEVER to pull back the bed covers to prepare for a patient coming up to the floor,...

  3. paramedic nursing

    Victoriakem replied to mcgill01's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Could an RN sit in on a Paramedic course to observe the training/classwork for just a day? I am interested in the difference of views promoted by each area. I've worked in the ED for 4 years now &...

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

    Victoriakem replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    ewww! What a shift that

  5. What is the biggest misconception about Hawaii?

    Victoriakem replied to maryruth's topic in General Nursing

    A friend, a blonde caucasian, worked in Hawaii for an agency & found prejudice against whites. She just stuck it out until her contract was over & never returned. Other than the beautiful...

  6. Medics vs Nurses in the ER

    Victoriakem replied to fire_911medic's topic in Emergency

    That was well said! It comes down to licensure & who's covering who. We have some EMT's working as techs in the ED, who are finding out the other side of care, & how labour intensive it is...

  7. REST BREAKS for Nurses in The ER

    Victoriakem replied to AngelGirl's topic in Emergency

    Not having a break, lunch or otherwise gets old after a while. It's a great way to lose weight though, running around not eating for several hours, but makes for a crouchy nurse with low blood sugar...

  8. Got any funny acronyms at your ER???

    Victoriakem replied to RNin92's topic in Emergency

    It's amazing that when you separate the HHS females from all their tongue clucking, oi-ing relatives that they calm right down. I had a male HHS hit me on the arm in triage , when I was trying to keep...

  9. "You know you are an ER Nurse when..."

    Victoriakem replied to Divern808's topic in Emergency

    Don't forget this: Your doctor called & reserved a bed for you & we've been holding it just for you. Yes we do take reservations! Party of

  10. That Good Housekeeping article

    Victoriakem replied to ERERER's topic in Emergency

    No guts, no glory with GH then. Haaa! I'll bet they were inundated with rebuttals to that little blurp in their mag.

  11. If you have to go to the ER...

    Victoriakem replied to mom23RN's topic in Emergency

    When a family member or patient tells me they are a nurse, I always ask what their specialty is & it's interesting when the answer is that they are retired now or that the area of practice is...

  12. That Good Housekeeping article

    Victoriakem replied to ERERER's topic in Emergency

    Has anyone read any rebuttals to that Good Housekeeping article in the magazine? I would love to read what the readers of that mag had to

  13. Comfortable Nursing shoes

    Victoriakem replied to newmom27's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Target has knockoffs of Crocs for only $10 & I find them just as comfortable as real

  14. Comfortable Nursing shoes

    Victoriakem replied to newmom27's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Get some Crocs at Eastern Sporting Goods or other hiking/camping type store. They're $30. Also Target has cheap knockoffs of Crocs for only $10d & I love them too. No sore feet & they're very...

  15. Nursing School Bloopers

    Victoriakem replied to Jabber964's topic in Nursing Humor

    A good way to remember how to tell the difference between an oral thermometer & a rectal one is............. get ready for it................... THE

  16. what treatment do patients who present with migraines......

    Victoriakem replied to froghair's topic in Emergency

    I always like to give "Ketoralac". Don't call it toradol. The drug seekers know what toradol is but not ketoralac. :chuckle :chuckle :chuckle :chuckle :chuckle :chuckle

  17. Funnies/scariest thing to ever happen to you in the ED??

    Victoriakem replied to mom23RN's topic in Emergency

    Check your med book. Vistaril is only for IM or

  18. "You know you are an ER Nurse when..."

    Victoriakem replied to Divern808's topic in Emergency

    A coworker who worked Triage & had someone who complained of back pain so terrible, "they couldn't move" would drop her pen on the floor & see the patient would bend over to pick it up. When...

  19. Shoes

    Victoriakem replied to blueeyedgoose's topic in General Nursing

    I found a pair of Croc knock offs in Phoenix, AZ at Target for only $10. They feel just as good as the real Crocs

  20. Vet tech calling herself RN

    Victoriakem replied to Nightcrawler's topic in General Nursing

    This is interesting! I never heard of a registered nurse for animals. Where does one get this training? And how does one differentiate the difference between an RN for people & one for animals...

  21. For Those that Wear Support Stockings...

    Victoriakem replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    At Walmart & nursing supply stores, you can buy support knee high socks & they are great! They come in white, black & blue, at least the ones I've seen. They keep your ankles slim &...

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

    Victoriakem replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    And the medication for "Spiral Mighty Jesus" is "p-nut butter balls". Better known as

  23. Man shoots himself in the ER

    Victoriakem replied to SANDMAN_RN's topic in Emergency

    How could the hospital be accountable for this situation? How very sad for the family & for the staff! And now the family points a finger at the hospital? No one wants to take responsibility for...

  24. Discharge orders you'd LIKE to write!!!

    Victoriakem replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in Emergency

    How about a folder with that craiglist letter, where to find OTC tylenol & motrin (gee, you can buy it at the store now?) & basics in taking care of yourself. I was again in Triage yesterday...

  25. Discharge orders you'd LIKE to write!!!

    Victoriakem replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in Emergency

    Just another day in the front lines. I like to tell people who come in with a note from their Doc, that I have several other people with notes from their doctor ahead of them to be seen. So, have a...