LindsayRNer
has 1 years experience and specializes in ER.
It took me a while to figure out what I wanted to do with my career, this is my 1st job as a nurse and so far I love it. I'm looking forward to gaining more experience and travelling.
LindsayRNer replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency
OK I'm GUILTY!! I have given a report that started with... "Room 6 is gonna die, I'm sorry" I have also taken and given report on our frequent flyers that don't need anything but some sleep and food!...
LindsayRNer replied to danggirl's topic in Emergency
I work at a busy ER (stroke & cardiac center) and we have implemented this. The non-urgent cases are triaged by the triage nurse, then the chart is given to the PA or NP, and they decide if the...
LindsayRNer replied to thelema13's topic in Emergency
What about withdrawals from the opioids? They can cause N/V too. These people are getting sucked into this problem where the meds that can help them will also make it
LindsayRNer replied to Guest219794's topic in Emergency
Well this is super frustrating to read because now I see what the LT nurses have to deal with! Although.. I did get a pt twice (same pt, 2 different times) that came in for seizures, with, A HISTORY...
LindsayRNer replied to TinyRNgrl's topic in Emergency
Families need more education for sure.. like how dehydration can actually cause euphoria in dying patients, and by hydrating them will cause them more discomfort. MDs not specifically trained in...
LindsayRNer replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency
I like these ones where you pop in an 18g no problem in their wrist or forearm, one shot and DONE! I did however have a pt who neglected her health the other day (shocking!) 1st time I ever saw one...
LindsayRNer replied to MonkeyLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC
Love that idea, I don't have to deal with that much at all, just the initial INR.. or we could just use pradaxa. Sounds like a flaw in the system; there should be protocols to follow like a heparin...