Knoodsen

Knoodsen

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  1. Another triage vent thread

    Knoodsen replied to Djuna's topic in Emergency

    We are devo! They were right. It disturbs me, but I have come to appreciate the view of our culture that the ER provides. Seriously though, I have found great success with the advice I was given...

  2. I think this borders on malpractice? or not?

    Knoodsen replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Emergency

    The standard of care was followed. Therefore, malpractice is not at issue. It doesn't sound like hypertensive urgency or crisis (which would be treated by the ED). It's an emergency room. We...

  3. "male" scrub top patterns

    Knoodsen replied to jb2u's topic in Men in Nursing

    What on earth is innappropriate about black scrubs? Aren't we supposed to be

  4. Docs yelling at nurses....

    Knoodsen replied to ClassQ1's topic in Men in Nursing

    My impression is that most physicians are punks. I see a lot of them acting like spoiled children. Some definitely pick on women. Most won't continue their bad behavior if you stand up to them....

  5. TPAPN:a Four Letter Word?

    Knoodsen replied to 1964RNfromTX's topic in Texas Nursing

    I understand that this is an emotionally charged subject since it affects one's ability to make a living. Personally, I believe that we should be judged by the quality of our work, but that isn't how...

  6. TPAPN:a Four Letter Word?

    Knoodsen replied to 1964RNfromTX's topic in Texas Nursing

    I never claimed to be a subject matter expert on TPAPN. Based on what I do know of it, I do not like the program. That's all. From reading these posts, it doesn't seem that you think much of it...

  7. TPAPN:a Four Letter Word?

    Knoodsen replied to 1964RNfromTX's topic in Texas Nursing

    RNRutRO, Wow. You certainly have me pegged perfectly. Dumb ,lazy, and (gasp) not worthy of being a nurse. Anything else? Bet I'd be a better person if I agreed with you, wouldn't I? Please reread...

  8. TPAPN:a Four Letter Word?

    Knoodsen replied to 1964RNfromTX's topic in Texas Nursing

    I just have to comment on this. Nothing personal is directed at any individual; these are my general feelings on the subject. I am quite sure that the vast majority of nurses believe that the rules...

  9. Press Gainey AARRGGHH

    Knoodsen replied to susi_q's topic in Emergency

    My coworkers and I are currently enjoying an administrative emphasis on customer satisfaction. Most of the survey complaints involve wait time or filthy, dirty, nasty ER. For some reason, the ideal...

  10. Rules for the ER (long)

    Knoodsen replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    I have learned to love the patient that announces that they are a nurse, paramedic, doctor, whatever. Or, "I know" so and so (some hospital administrator or whatever). Or, "I came by ambulance". I...

  11. Rules for the ER (long)

    Knoodsen replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    Ahem! To those folks out there who are offended: Please keep in mind the fact that what is important is how we care for our patients, not how we talk about them amongst ourselves. Get it? (And,...

  12. glass of water-stat

    Knoodsen replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    First job as an RN; had a rage-aholic pulmonologist who seemed to write an order for an incident report every time he was on our unit. I would write one up. It was about him mentioning "incident...

  13. ICU VS. the ER?

    Knoodsen replied to Anna5M's topic in Emergency

    By the way, Razor, I wasn't implying that ICU folks are lazy. At all. Read my post again. I was talking about me. I'm getting old. There will come a day when I will not be able to handle the pace...

  14. ICU VS. the ER?

    Knoodsen replied to Anna5M's topic in Emergency

    So sorry to ruffle feathers. Never said I was better than anyone. I simply gave my thoughts on the difference and stated that I found the ED to be more challenging. Don't worry about competition...

  15. Going Saudi first

    Knoodsen replied to Barbie38's topic in Immigration Advice

    Fact: you are not free to practice your religion. Fact: women are not allowed to walk around without their hair covered. I find that oppressive, but make up your own mind. As for Saudi being a...

  16. Insulin drip?

    Knoodsen replied to scrmblr's topic in Emergency

    In my experience, the norm seems to be FSBS q1h when the patient is on an insulin drip. Of course, in the ED, this gets done when and if the nurse has time (we get kinda busy from time to time, you...

  17. ICU VS. the ER?

    Knoodsen replied to Anna5M's topic in Emergency

    There are lots of ways to look at the topic. Here's one: ER nurses are like the house painter that slaps on most of the paint. The ICU nurse then comes along to do the trim. But seriously, ER...

  18. Rules for the ER (long)

    Knoodsen replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    Rules for the "Rules for the ER": Allright, so we make some judgements about some of our "customers" and it bothers you. Just sit there and seeth. Do not be tempted to fire off a judgemental reply....

  19. Rules for the ER (long)

    Knoodsen replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    kudos!! I am so impressed. And, grateful. A good belly laugh is so theraputic. Thank you fellow travelers. my humble addition: all patients are liars. if the patient is incapable of lying, then...

  20. Is there power in the color white?

    Knoodsen replied to bbfw2's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that we lack respect. However, it is not only the patients, physicians, and administrators; we nurses do not seem to respect each other either. As I see it, the situation is that the times...

  21. ER Nurses Treated Different in my Hospital!

    Knoodsen replied to Jen2's topic in Emergency

    Once your beds are full, that's it. You take no more patients. We, the nurses in the ER, have to take care of everyone that comes in the door. Just take the patient,

  22. What do your ER patients families say or do that irks you?

    Knoodsen replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    Dear mdslabod, Thank you. I appreciate your words of support.

  23. What do your ER patients families say or do that irks you?

    Knoodsen replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    Coming from a parent that has a child that has had several open heart surgerys, I tell that to all the people. Before I was able to get some guts, I let one nurse stick my child 4 times before she...

  24. What do your ER patients families say or do that irks you?

    Knoodsen replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    I see quite a few patients like that with medports. Easy and relatively painless access. They are great for sicklers, chemo pts., just plain fat. No good reason to not use them. Patients like 'em...

  25. What do your ER patients families say or do that irks you?

    Knoodsen replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    Right on. It's like feeding a stray; you'll never get rid of them. I do see people getting their way on a regular basis, though. There are docs and nurses that medicate these folks. It can make...