ErinBSN

Okay, I have just been wondering here who else is confused with this. First a little background I am a mommy, wife and have 4 kids ranging from 19(on Thursday) to 21 Months with 2 in the middle. Okay, when I go out, I make sure the kids have what th...

Just for giggles, how many of you have eaten birthday cake out of either a. a styrofoam cup or B. an kidney basin with a tongue depressor?

I used to feel OH NO Not at the nurses station, than I became a nurse. Our ability to take breaks are so limited. You eat/drink when you can. There are days I think I need a foley! As long as your discrete Why is it an issue? Is it hurting you? Is it...

there is a book ECG interpretation for dummies (I got it in nursing school) I loved it. It majorly helped me. You do need certain rhythms for ACLS (narrow and wide complex tachycardia, bradycardia, normal sinus, 1st degree heart block, 2nd degree Win...

Okay, so I had to recert ACLS. I had to take the 2 day class (UGH UGH UGH) because the 1 day would conflict with vacay (nothings getting in the way of me and Harry Potter land at Universal-especially now that I just saw the last movie!!) So, I'm sit...

We say that here and than you get all the screaming and yelling as we are VERY sick too, and I need that cup of ice and it just blows up.. it's bad. We have a culture of patients who are aware of the customer service requirements and milk it. that's ...

I remember the Twist and push and the phrase "Once it pops you can stop!" I think out of this was my main concern was 1. it was ACLS you have to do the pre-test, and you have to READ the book. Even if you skim through it you would have been introduce...

I know in our area there are homeschool networks. What that means is you can have your kids go with other homeschool families one or two days a week and it gives them another perspective. Also, these would be more eager to work with dietary restricti...

It's a fun ride, with anything there are good and bad. I do know I'm not cut out for floor nursing, I also know ED nurses are a breed of their own. We are a tad outspoken. I think you see negativaty as many of us need to "blow off steam" as while it...

Okay let me clairify here. The migraine issue. I do tell patients NArcotics are contraindicated for migraines. When? After the doc/PA has already said NO NO NO BAD BAD BAD. THey always want to "sweet talk" the nurse because they think we can pull s...

So, Just curious (Oh yeah, I'm in triage again just for the record on day 4, so not having a bad day-Tuesday will be a bad day) How many of you guys have been assaulted by a patient? And what recourse did you take in it? I ask because I got slapped w...

That does put a bad taste in your mouth but than you have to think, In the ED, we mostly see people on their WORST day EVER! (or to them what feels that way) Sometimes after the fact they go home and send a letter or make a call and we might not alwa...

I love techs that love their job! 1. as said EKG's are ALWAYS first 2. don't badmouth nurses. 3. If I ask you do something and your free help! 4. To make an ER run smoothly it takes TEAM WORK. No one is more important than the other (though let the ...

As PP's have said you have to WANT to succeed. I went to RN school with 3 kids. One was Autistic the other 2 were 5 and 2. It was hands down the hardest thing I did. I was 35 and it put a drain on me. I however have gone on and gotten my BSN. I don...

I was with a nurse of 30 years verifying her dose (Valium is a double check) and I witnessed the Jello in syringe valium. it's gross! We wasted and went about the business with a new vial

if you let the IV Fluid be the flush, you could be missing medication. The hub has a little area that meds could hang up in. that's why I say 1. check compatabilities 2. flush flush flush It's never bad to use at least a 10 mL after each med sometim...

Can you do a "trial run" I know when I went to Baylor I had the option of a "trial" period. Sometimes managers are willing to let you try something for 1 schedule rotation to seehow it fits and than if it doesn't you can go back.

I think we ALL have seen that 1 patient every now and than that touches us and makes us "human" I have been known to provide motrin. We had a baby in with a fractured femur who had to go the pedi hospital, dad left to get the other kids straight and ...

Usually the docs back me up. They say if they are expressing the c/o hypoglycemia, we need to have a bs in the chart. and my charting is as follows: pt c/o feeling "shakey" states has not evaluated home fsbs in >72 hrs. FSBS evaluated and result o...

Exactly as PP it's a write off, they can use it as charitable contributions on their taxes. So boo hooo for the doc. It was UNPROFESSIONAL of her to say that. In addition, some docs who still have loans to pay for their education, they get a certain ...

The number one thing I can offer, is you were lucky!! I advise ALL my new grads to check for compatability prior to giving meds (even the old RN's who haven't given in a while) there is NEVER any harm in checking and reading on compatability. Also y...

I have approached the "I'm diabetic, I need to eat now" pretty much like this. "When did you take your insulin/pills" oh your not on anything? Oh your diet controlled? When did you check your bs? Oh you only check it one time per week. Well lets see ...

I know who can't wait!! it's also my son's birthday so it's going to be great that he wants to celebrate his big 1 9 with his mom

To give you guys a laugh. I'm a complete idiot. I get 2 days off(cheer for me! I did get about 5 texts and 3 phone calls to work these 2 days and I said.. Gasp NO.. Harry Potter opens tomorrow!!) I end up with a Paronchyia! I cut a hangnail too close...

Patient1977, I am the first to state my brood is NEVER always perfect, we're hitting the terrible 2's full speed ahead. but they try once or twice realize it doesn't fly and than they eventually quit. About the ADHD, it is a mask. With my son, he ha...