ezgreazin

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  1. How long did it take you to master inserting an IV?

    ezgreazin replied to RunawayN's topic in Emergency

    palpation is a better indicator than visualization...keep trying...you don't learn nearly as much on a successful start that you do on a line you blow...learn from each mistake, evolve your

  2. NG tube in an intubated patient

    ezgreazin replied to stephynic21's topic in Emergency

    per Altra: ...good luck getting past the cuff if everything is correct, and an OG is much less risky re: infection than an

  3. I don't need a PCP- I have the ER.

    ezgreazin replied to Guest219794's topic in Emergency

    This situation is an unfortunate reality, as ER nurses we'll always see this type of pt. Hopefully you've got a good doc on shift who is going to set the pt straight and not order any

  4. Lidocaine with Rocephin?

    ezgreazin replied to HikingEDRN's topic in Emergency

    I've always used Lido, the compassionate thing to do. I work with a retired Special Forces RN, he states if his crew needed Rocephin d/t a wild night out he'd use sterile water and let 'em know about...

  5. ED Cheat sheet?

    ezgreazin replied to MILOBRI's topic in Emergency

    ditch the cheat sheet, carry some sticky notes in your pocket, you'll get a flow

  6. Pain management ;)

    ezgreazin replied to Sassy5d's topic in Emergency

    As stated above, let it roll off your back. Did she have you running for boxed lunches and soda as well...and another warm blanket, and reposition my

  7. Things to do to past the time...

    ezgreazin replied to SweetMelissaRN's topic in Emergency

    coban sports...hacky sack, basketball, golf or baseball with a

  8. Back in the ER have a few questions

    ezgreazin replied to Kidrn911's topic in Emergency

    ETOH intoxication, n/v, overdose, back pain, *insert here* ridiculous ailment which should have been taken care of at the clinic, headache, fever...oh yeah,

  9. Getting burnt out with non urgent patients

    ezgreazin replied to Lisa9090's topic in Emergency

    if you're not jaded by the demanding seekers and frequent fliers you're an android from outer space, or a psych nurse... its part of the job, don't let em get you down...just appreciate the REAL...

  10. Propofol and NS

    ezgreazin posted a topic in Emergency

    What's the skinny? Still a newbie in the ER...some cohorts say no dice to piggybacking a propofol drip on a NS line, my hero/mentor says no problemo. We all know the IV drugs book state it's...

  11. Question for ER nurses

    ezgreazin replied to lynds80's topic in Emergency

    like stated above, a twisted sense of humor, thick skin...i find cursing like a sailor helps-especially on the

  12. To stay or Go?

    ezgreazin replied to djones4033's topic in Emergency

    If you're only 8mo's in and you're NOT scared, than I AM scared to have you as my

  13. Lovin it

    ezgreazin replied to exit96's topic in Emergency

    What happens when you get a 5150 or a 1-1

  14. Dermabond Scope Situation (CA)

    ezgreazin replied to 240zRN's topic in Emergency

    Prep it next time and simply ask, "um, can you assist and hold the wound closed?

  15. Nurses week gifts from employer

    ezgreazin replied to floridaRN38's topic in Emergency

    A blessing on the hands (for caring and healing, of course)-which included...a chaplain pouring rosemary scented olive oil on my hands while she thanked me. Meanwhile I've got a code 2 SOB coming in...

  16. 5150 holds

    ezgreazin replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Emergency

    sometimes up to 75%, hopefully 0%...some sure can suck the life out of you. I find it almost easier if they have a 5150 placed (geodon, my friend?) instead of the belligerent drunk or psych who...

  17. out of control.

    ezgreazin replied to mish_RN's topic in Emergency

    I call 'em out as much as possible in front of other staff, patients, etc...gladly informing them thats not even the worst I've been called this shift, you're going to have to put your backpack on and...

  18. No cardioversion due to risk of embolism?

    ezgreazin replied to thelema13's topic in Emergency

    how many ml did you flush the initial 6 of adenosine with? 10,

  19. street drugs vs. prescribed drugs

    ezgreazin replied to ERRN92's topic in Emergency

    I concur with thelema13...Geodon and a nice nap should get them through my shift

  20. I apologize

    ezgreazin replied to uRNmyway's topic in Emergency

    or...the guy who checks in at triage, sees a line building and realizes "shucks, my abdominal pain isn't getting in in front of chest pain?" flash forward 90 minutes...this gem returns home, calls...

  21. ED vs. ICU

    ezgreazin replied to muesli's topic in Emergency

    as for "experts"...I'd rather have an ED nurse drop in 18 in my AC with the ish hitting the fan than an ICU nurse...just

  22. Pedi code

    ezgreazin posted a topic in Emergency

    Had my first pede code blue yesterday. We worked a 1 month old for over an hour, little man didn't make it. I cried a bit, came home, hugged my wife and snuggled with my dogs. Any suggestions...

  23. Be the Nurse You Would Want As a Patient

    ezgreazin replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Nurses Rock

    My longest consecutive stint admitted was 35 days. I was 19 years old and wasting away from Crohn's. You learn quickly that a ****** nurse is a drag, but a cool nurse could make you forget you are...

  24. Pedi code

    ezgreazin replied to ezgreazin's topic in Emergency

    Update debriefed with others in on the code, then spoke about it with the doc and house sup some more. Surfed, played golf with my buddy who pushed meds, and got some good sleep. Feeling much...

  25. Guys, do you take this personally?

    ezgreazin replied to bethannie's topic in Men in Nursing

    doesn't bother me a bit, it's their choice...i'm there to help them