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  1. Lining and labing in the waiting room

    ecerrn replied to melimaras's topic in Emergency

    Sure sure, line and labs, follow the protocols for additional tests...however other than acetaminophen, drugs like that, are about all I'd ever give out in triage. The majority of people seeking drugs...

  2. Verbal er orders...help me understand this

    ecerrn replied to tiltgirl's topic in Emergency

    I agree with those who state no verbal orders unless you're in a code..then there's usually more than one person there....even if they want it NOW, I have written it in the Dr chart as a v/o, as...

  3. Calling Code Blue in ED

    ecerrn replied to becca001's topic in Emergency

    The hospital I worked at made up a code team, basically to respond to nurse stats ad codes on the floor, so an er RN did not have to leave a already swamped assignment. If the er needs additional...

  4. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    ecerrn replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    How about a brain freeze after slurping up a slushie at a convienence store...yes he got a cat

  5. New grad RN in the ED. Am I being hard on myself?

    ecerrn replied to phlebitis's topic in Emergency

    Seriously, please do be hard on yourself, that way no one else has to be. Success on your part makes your preceptor look good, no body wants to push the newbie. From your comments I can tell you're...

  6. New grad in the ER-How do you know if a new grad will make it?

    ecerrn replied to whichone'spink's topic in Emergency

    common sense. willingness to learn. humility. knowing when you don't know and having the guts to

  7. how to ask patient for pain scale score correctly?

    ecerrn replied to 7feetunder's topic in Emergency

    Simply ask the patient, educate them on the pain scale. One is no pain, ten is the worst pain. Ten is the highest. It can't go over. It's a question just like a vital sign, sometimes as a nurse you...

  8. Custom badge buddy/reference suggestions

    ecerrn replied to Murse901's topic in Emergency

    The blaslow tape has all the info you need for peds, carry it in your pocket. Other things you can take the time to look

  9. Help! In over my head?

    ecerrn replied to docomo's topic in Emergency

    Yeah, that's tough, the er is a hard place to start out in, I'd hate to do that to anyone, still, you're there now so make the most of it. Tail your preceptor, figure out what's going on, ask...

  10. Advice about switching specialties to ER

    ecerrn replied to lexi_loo's topic in Emergency

    Wow! Go for it. Really you have satisfied your contract by paying the penalty, and what you have learned will help delivering that baby where the mom didn't even know she was pregnant. :-) a year is...

  11. My heart is set on the emergency field but...

    ecerrn replied to KLBatchelor's topic in Emergency

    No body wants to deal with children, they are different and it's always unnatural for a child to die (not so hard for someone who has already lived their life) but there are alot of difficult things...

  12. Triage Handoff

    ecerrn replied to mandasueRN's topic in Emergency

    It is very unrealistic. Admin is just trying to say they found a solution by adding another piece of paper for the nurse to deal with. Once you've triaged and the pt is ready to go back, it's up to...

  13. Feeling broken and there's no way out...

    ecerrn replied to RNRichi's topic in Emergency

    You know the song - if you can make it there, you'll make it anywhere. Hang in and get your experience down, then bail on them. They have huge issues, you said it yourself, they can't keep people and...

  14. ROLL CALL!!!!! Where are our WV nurses????

    ecerrn replied to Redneckmedic63's topic in General Nursing

    HERE! What is really going on.?

  15. Common ER Meds

    ecerrn replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    succininylcholine is the first line paralyticAre you sure it's not VA? Vancuronium, long term paralytic Or it could be ativan as a precursor to the

  16. Verbal Abuse...I Gave What I Got...

    ecerrn replied to abundantjoy07's topic in Emergency

    Hhmmmm, not so hot, but it happens. Two wrongs don't make a right. I try (hard sometimes) to remember, they are on that side of the stretcher and alot of people think they are bleeding to death...as...

  17. ER Nurse (Me) calls Report to Ortho/Neuro floor

    ecerrn replied to libran1984's topic in Emergency

    I think it's just a failure to communicate between nurses with totally opposite styles. If i were on the same floor and getting that report, say er to er shift change, I'd keep my comments to myself,...

  18. Would like a few answers from ER nurses

    ecerrn replied to missymiss's topic in Emergency

    Ha! I now know exactly where you work, because I used to work there too! I hear the frustration in your post, and you are doing the right thing, just be careful because it's the only corp to work...

  19. Injecting lidocaine into the neck

    ecerrn replied to RNtUamazing's topic in Operating Room

    I agree, ask him as a learning experience, a large artery would flash and pulse blood back into the syringe, besides, it's tough and you can feel it with the syringe/needle, you can also feel veins as...

  20. How do you handle the drug seekers?

    ecerrn replied to itsnowornever's topic in Emergency

    All is true, I think you did the right thing, next time, don't wait till your close to loosing it, pt and family members are to stay in their rooms, simply because it's not safe, and others right to...

  21. Would like a few answers from ER nurses

    ecerrn replied to missymiss's topic in Emergency

    I agree, that is a tough shift to work, and after 3 months maybe they figure your ready to take on a full load...at first they helped, now? Is everybody else overwhelmed as well with the changes? Are...

  22. Would like a few answers from ER nurses

    ecerrn replied to missymiss's topic in Emergency

    I agree, that is a tough shift to work, and after 3 months maybe they figure your ready to take on a full load...at first they helped, now? Is everybody else overwhelmed as well with the changes? Are...

  23. The ER Doctor's Point Of View

    ecerrn replied to Erdoc75's topic in Emergency

    First, I have respect for anyone that actually gets through Med school..second, since the advent of all the computor tracking, admin is constantly checking times...I've been in meetings where they...

  24. New grad in rural ER?

    ecerrn replied to amzyRN's topic in Emergency

    This sounds like a great opportunity for you - go for it! They are willing to mentor you and are setting you up to win. Don't worry, they will know when you are ready to be charge....trust them....

  25. Recieving a patient from ER

    ecerrn replied to jkr2020788's topic in Emergency

    I see both sides of the question, I really do...I just wonder why it's such a big issue and why isn't administration, who ultimately sets the rules, doesn't seem to be doing much about resolving the...