our ED uses toradol IV all the time provided there are no contraindications (bleeds, allergies, etc). Its even part of our protocol orders (standing set of orders for certain complaint pathways, such...
ERHack replied to TraumaInTheSlot's topic in Emergency
Ive got one. What do you say to the irate mother who has brought her child into the ED at 2 oclock in the morning for a c/o that he has had for 2 weeks, and who is now lecturing you on how it is...
Ive said it once, and Ill say it a thousand times again. "nurses eat their young". why is that? Do what I say Im going to do when the crap's hit the fan again, and I'm feeling like a way out. "Screw...
You already know what you did wrong, and after this, you probably won't make that mistake again. Then again, maybe you will. However, I think the most dangerous thing would be for you to walk around...
ERHack replied to TraumaInTheSlot's topic in Emergency
Hmmm, there have been nights when there is only one or two female RNs on our crew. We have a nice mix of characters, as every ED Im sure has. To tell you the truth, I cant say that there is a...
Hmmm, thought and thought about it, but sorry, can't think of anything funny during a code. Working in ER, full arrests are usually kinda hectic. I guess the only thing thats funny is when someone...
ERHack replied to michelle_s_nurse's topic in General Nursing
Nursing school was the WORST and best time of my life. Strategies for survival? If you want it bad enough, you will survive. Just dont take things TOO seriously. You will not be perfect, you have...
As a nursing extern, youre going to be exposed to a lot of new things, experiences, personalities. People in the medical field are not perfect, after all, they are people. Your job is to act like a...