emsboss

emsboss

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  1. Death bed visions

    emsboss replied to legend0710's topic in General Nursing

    I also have seen many of the beautiful peaceful scenes just described. But, (y'all knew it was coming, didn'y ya?) I saw one young man, early 20's, losing to cancer who woke up in the middle of the...

  2. new nurse biggest mistakes

    emsboss replied to smtwinfalls's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Biggest mistake I see new nurses make...Not asking questions. Go to your preceptor or the charge nurse with questions. To me, if I don't know or know where to find the information,

  3. A prime lawsuit

    emsboss replied to xoemmylouox's topic in General Nursing

    "without imaging" seems to be a key phrase here... What about labs? WBC elevated maybe? Yeah...somethin' not said by the OP? As for we nurses supporting one another...THAT is a topic for another...

  4. Do I need to make you a list?

    emsboss replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to hear about the "family". I had a similar experience... Pt came to ED at O-Dark-Thirty with a friend. Pt c/o "severe" abdominal pain. IV...fluids...Toradol...Pt asleep/friend asleep...Life...

  5. Funny Nursing/medical Phrases

    emsboss replied to SDS_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Ran into a former ER pt at a local grocery store...I said..."I didn't recognize you, you are vertical"...We both turned a little

  6. Calgon!!!!! Take me away

    emsboss replied to norcalidiot's topic in General Nursing

    norcal...As a Veteran myself I understand that it is sometimes a "fight" to get help from the VA...However, if he goes into the local VA clinic with the proper documentation(214, medical records) he...

  7. Tell me about one of those moments...

    emsboss replied to kcochrane's topic in General Nursing

    One of our FF pts is a young boy(11) "Trace" with CF. My co-workers have a hard time with this little guy for some reason, but, he and I have hit it off well. He always asks for me to take care of...

  8. Wow- I can't bbelieve it

    emsboss replied to Advocate1's topic in General Nursing

    KUDOS TO YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...Welcome to the REAL rewards of

  9. does anyone regret becoming a nurse?

    emsboss replied to CC999's topic in General Nursing

    Very simple answer, CC999,...HE!!

  10. Question for ER nurses?????????????

    emsboss replied to ValkyrieRN's topic in Emergency

    My house gives $1.00 for any certification; CEN, CCRN, etc. no more for multiples...Just

  11. ERs fail as the nation's safety net

    emsboss replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I heartily concur with the low acuity of patients in ER. Most(approx 85%) of pts come in C/O ailments that even a mediocre PCP can handle easily. We are used to much as primary care and have even...

  12. Describe the ACLS megacode/certification

    emsboss replied to LisaJanae's topic in General Nursing

    HI...Have been an ACLS instructor since '93...First of all...stop stressing over this! You will be in a 2-day class with PLENTY of practice time. The new standards are as sirI said, immediate CPR...

  13. The Unwritten Rules of Nursing

    emsboss replied to GregRN's topic in General Nursing

    "Drop ass" means to sit down...Something we have little time

  14. Nursing Sucks! Or Does It?

    emsboss replied to Pianoforte's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing does NOT!!!!!!! suck.... I have been an RN for a short time, all of it in Critical care areas(ICU/CCU/CVICU/ED) and I am here to tell you I LOVE MY JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I started as an EMT...

  15. Funniest Medical Related License Plates You Have Seen

    emsboss replied to al7139's topic in Nursing Humor

    Knew a urologist who had NOPCME ( NO P C ME) on his truck. Also had TURP on his Porsche. Mine says...CVA

  16. Injured in E.D. (kinda long)

    emsboss posted a topic in Emergency

    OK...Short history...Young female on MANY different types of narcs, opioids, cannabis ect. But no alcohol, carried in by spouse, almost immediately violent, attempt to talk down, pt non-compliant,...

  17. Injured in E.D. (kinda long)

    emsboss replied to emsboss's topic in Emergency

    We are a smaller hospital, only one security on duty at a time. 2 other nurses in E.R., we do occasionally use family, especially if they are willing/trained to help. This person was an EMT. Am...

  18. new grad in the icu???

    emsboss replied to 2beanurse's topic in General Nursing

    I went from student to ICU with a STRONG background in EMS. I wish I had went to Med/Surg first as it will help with time management. That seemed to me the hardest part(for me) to get. If you have...

  19. It's sometimes hard being a nurse of color isn't it?

    emsboss replied to Kanani_Ikike's topic in General Nursing

    THANX for addressing this topic...I am a male RN(white)and as a traveler worked at a Native facility in Alaska for a while, 13 weeks. While there, I was "reminded" at least 2-3 times a week that I...

  20. Medi-Tech?

    emsboss posted a topic in Emergency

    Is anyone using Medi-Tech's E.D. module? If so, What do you think? My facility is considering the possibility. I also posted this in the general forum, sorry if any problems. Mods, feel free to...

  21. Medi-Tech anyone?

    emsboss posted a topic in General Nursing

    Is anyone using Medi-Tech's E.D. module?, and, If so, what do you think? My facility is considering it as a

  22. Help me stump the nun;)

    emsboss replied to southernatheart's topic in General Nursing

    Ask her what the end bone of the finger is called:idea: it is the

  23. Patients on Vacation????(long)

    emsboss posted a topic in Emergency

    I live and work in the Last Frontier(Alaska). I love it!!!!...BUT...The people that come up on vacation drive me nutz....They forget their meds, past medical hx, why they take what medication, ect,...

  24. Back pain="damaged goods?"

    emsboss posted a topic in Emergency

    OK....I hurt my back lifting a child...My co-workers (all older nurses) said that if I reported it I would be labeled as "damaged goods" and never be able to get a job anywhere else:uhoh3:. Is this...

  25. Patients on Vacation????(long)

    emsboss replied to emsboss's topic in Emergency

    Canoe...I agree that it reasonable for people to know their meds...I ALSO agree people take much offense "Why should I learn this stuff??? Why isn't it in your computer???:trout: And the call the Doc...