Victoriakem

Victoriakem

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

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  1. Non-Nurses calling themselves a Nurse

    Victoriakem replied to sarajasmine's topic in General Nursing

    That's why it's important to be at the bedside on a regular basis. It's good to take a break from wiping behinds at times, but I"m glad I'm still doing bedside nursing. At least today I am!

  2. er visitors...a funny

    Victoriakem replied to UtErRnEmt's topic in Emergency

    I am using all this fabulous information as a study guide. With 5 years experience in the ER, & been out of the work force for 8 months, I am considering returning to LaLa Land to get back into...

  3. That Day In The ER

    Victoriakem replied to Ms Kylee's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to the crazy world of the ER! You'll just love

  4. Stupidest reason to go to ER

    Victoriakem replied to DachRN's topic in Emergency

    Yeah, but I'll bet he didn't inhale

  5. Stupidest reason to go to ER

    Victoriakem replied to DachRN's topic in Emergency

    Gee I miss

  6. Going Saudi first

    Victoriakem replied to Barbie38's topic in Immigration Advice

    Remember that your housing will be covered, so the pay, which will also likely be tax free may be equivalent to what you're getting now. I would encourage you to apply to Aramco in Dhahran. I am an...

  7. Open letter from a Paramedic

    Victoriakem replied to NativeSundance's topic in Emergency

    Love that post!!! But aren't we preaching to the choir here? This needs to be disseminated to the public. When I've told patients of others who've called 911 for a hang nail, when I have another...

  8. What would you do to get ahead in the Line at the ER?

    Victoriakem replied to maybe1day's topic in Emergency

    I wonder what the outcome was after he & his mother were treated. Was his sorry a** hauled off to the hoosegow or what? I'd tube him just to make sure his airway stayed clear. Without

  9. CEN exam

    Victoriakem replied to CraigB-RN's topic in Emergency

    When I took the CEN, & failed by a few questions, there were so many questions on the eye! Couldn't believe it. I may try again, but when I came out of the testing, I felt like a truck hit me....

  10. Dont you just love them

    Victoriakem replied to teeituptom's topic in Emergency

    Al-Anon is supposed to be very helpful for people with family members who have ETOH & drug problems. I'd recommend going to a meeting, as it has helped many

  11. What would you do to get ahead in the Line at the ER?

    Victoriakem replied to maybe1day's topic in Emergency

    I read this article & saw the man who decided to crash his truck into the hospital was waiting to be treated for CHRONIC back pain. As has been stated many times before, the ED/ER is NOT the place...

  12. supplies to purchase!!

    Victoriakem replied to bradleyshanetaylor's topic in Emergency

    And always wear deodorant & brush your teeth too. I keep a roll-on in my locker, pert shampoo & toothbrush & paste, plus an extra set of scrubs. But I don't carry the "Bag", as I have...

  13. Song lyrics that remind you of nursing...

    Victoriakem replied to grace90's topic in Nursing Humor

    I didn't go through the whole thread, but Born Free goes through my head when an OB pt comes. "Born Free, your father's a doctor, your mother's a midwife, so you're BORN

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

    Victoriakem replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    Sounds like that girl learned what to say from her mother. We are the ones who pay for their treatment. They pay nothing towards our

  15. Stupidest reason to go to ER

    Victoriakem replied to DachRN's topic in Emergency

    OMG! Wish there was a smilie for "mouth agape & eyes bugged out", because that's what I would do when looking @ this

  16. 5 pounds per year

    Victoriakem replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked nights, I would eat dinner before going into work & then if I felt I had to eat, would only do so before 3 am. I worked in a busy ED so didn't have time to take much of a lunch...

  17. Funny Names for Nurses

    Victoriakem replied to randomnamees's topic in Nursing Humor

    Our anesthesiologist is Dr. Payne. He's probably sick of hearing jokes on that

  18. Dressing up like 'Indians'

    Victoriakem replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    Actually there are several ethnicities among the "Caucasians", celtic, middle eastern, nordic, slavic, mediterranean, etc., so why pick one group & be offended if people, for a costume party, want...

  19. Is ER for New Nurses?

    Victoriakem replied to Jaymaa's topic in Emergency

    Personally, most new nurses should start out on the floor, where they have more time to learn disease processes, interact with pts & their families & really learn how to access someone,...

  20. ER nurses...what shoes??

    Victoriakem replied to RN2MSNasap's topic in Emergency

    Moi aussi, Mon ami!! Crocs are the bomb. I even have croc

  21. Rules for the ER (long)

    Victoriakem replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    :kiss :roll :yeahthat: Also, don't tell the ED Doc @ 3 am that "a very prominent neurologist said Demerol is the best medication for my migraine headaches" but fail to produce the card of said...

  22. sacrifical lamb=triage nurse

    Victoriakem replied to Uptoherern's topic in Emergency

    Whenever my patients ask me about a nurse they read about in the news that either was accused of killing or hurting patients, I tell them that that's just one person in the thousands of nurses working...

  23. Triage sucks!!! Any tips??

    Victoriakem replied to BrnEyedGirl's topic in Emergency

    ooooo YUCK! Sexual advances to get to the top of the pile???!!!

  24. Accused of being racist - how to handle?

    Victoriakem replied to Susan9608's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hmm, "If a few white people lose out on job opportunities..." Whatever happened to the best person for the job getting that

  25. "No Diversion" policy

    Victoriakem replied to Fiesta Red's topic in Emergency

    When my ED goes on diversion, we get ambos from other counties, which makes no sense. I would rather have our local EMS come here, even if we are on yellow, than have surprise visits from other...