SweetMelissaRN

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  1. Parents!!!

    SweetMelissaRN replied to daviex's topic in Emergency

    I would love it if my hospital acted under such protocol. I tried every avenue, went up the chain of command, called security, and was told it was ultimately out of their/our hands. However my NM and...

  2. Parents!!!

    SweetMelissaRN replied to daviex's topic in Emergency

    Had a similar situation happen, parent ended up signing out AMA while the child was 92% face mask, and after 5 neb treatments. My charge nurse had to physically step in between me and the parent...

  3. Extremely BAD night...

    SweetMelissaRN posted a topic in Emergency

    So, someone please tell me how to get past this last night shift, because I'm not sure how it's possible right now... 1st patient of the night- codes and dies.. Normally would make for a rough night...

  4. Extremely BAD night...

    SweetMelissaRN replied to SweetMelissaRN's topic in Emergency

    We human feelings*** that wall can't stay up forever... No wonder some of the ER nurses I have met have become so callous.. Thanks for the words of encouragement, means so much to me

  5. Extremely BAD night...

    SweetMelissaRN replied to SweetMelissaRN's topic in Emergency

    I did, and yes it did... Very much so... Gave all of us the opportunity go over everything, cry together, and appreciate that we did everything we could... I can't imagine having 2 pedi codes in one...

  6. Left handed nurses, med personnel

    SweetMelissaRN replied to Vanfnp's topic in Emergency

    Haha! This literally made me LOL at

  7. Triage complaints- the good, the bad, and the shocking.

    SweetMelissaRN replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

  8. Extremely BAD night...

    SweetMelissaRN replied to SweetMelissaRN's topic in Emergency

    This was very helpful, thank you so much for looking into this topic. I really appreciate

  9. Extremely BAD night...

    SweetMelissaRN replied to SweetMelissaRN's topic in Emergency

    I was looking back at what I posted last, realized how rude it sounded.. Sorry about that.. Thanks everyone who did any research and looked into the Epi scenario. Definitely a good learning...

  10. Tech vs. RN

    SweetMelissaRN replied to ER Soldire's topic in Emergency

    I completely understand what you are saying, OP. There are 3 absolutely AMAZING techs that I work with in my ER, to me they are worth their weight in gold... Then we have 2 really not so great ones....

  11. Left handed nurses, med personnel

    SweetMelissaRN replied to Vanfnp's topic in Emergency

    I'm a lefty and work in ED so I'm going to say yes

  12. Oh crap, what do I do?

    SweetMelissaRN replied to whichone'spink's topic in Emergency

    Did you give any of the Ativan? I'm going to be completely honest, I wouldn't tell anyone unless you're approached. If someone asks, be honest and tell them the truth, but otherwise I'd plead the 5th....

  13. Extremely BAD night...

    SweetMelissaRN replied to SweetMelissaRN's topic in Emergency

    A full mL of undiluted Epi was given and then flushed with NS. The reaction was not nearly severe enough for it. The doc wanted it SUBQ. To everyone who offered their support, I really REALLY...

  14. Extremely BAD night...

    SweetMelissaRN replied to SweetMelissaRN's topic in Emergency

    My charge nurse and I are extremely close, and I have spoken to her, but she's pretty shaken up herself. Not that this is healthy, but we all went for drinks after work (yes, at 8am)... But I keep...

  15. Extremely BAD night...

    SweetMelissaRN replied to SweetMelissaRN's topic in Emergency

    The nurse who did it has already been fired and knows she could lose her license. Trust me, that doesn't compare to how horrible she feels for killing someone. Glad y'all focused on the legal aspect...

  16. LOC or ABC first?

    SweetMelissaRN replied to Caffeinated RN's topic in Emergency

    I'm pretty sure that's only on infants. Even if a person is symptomatic and has a heartbeat of 30, you don't start compressions unless they are pulse less, at least with

  17. Dermabond Scope Situation (CA)

    SweetMelissaRN replied to 240zRN's topic in Emergency

    That really sounds like someone on a stupid power trip, especially if it's a new person or someone who doesn't work there frequently. Honestly I wouldn't worry about it too much. The board will not...

  18. Cursing on the job

    SweetMelissaRN replied to Ciale's topic in Emergency

    True story! My parents are so proud of me for being an ER nurse, but truly hate that I curse like a sailor

  19. Frequent flier narc users

    SweetMelissaRN replied to corky1272RN's topic in Emergency

    I've heard of this being done. The pain management doctor treats the "normal" pain, but has set orders for any break through pain, which is what they normally come in for. I love this idea. Like the...

  20. Grateful Patients :)

    SweetMelissaRN posted a topic in Emergency

    I love coming to this site to read other ER nurses venting, since I too need it as well. I recently had a sweet old lady give me a 2$ dollar bill bc she was grateful for the care she received (I tried...

  21. Grateful Patients :)

    SweetMelissaRN replied to SweetMelissaRN's topic in Emergency

    This made me tear up, that's so

  22. Hypoglycemic nicknames

    SweetMelissaRN replied to tacoman67's topic in Emergency

    Lol, where did everyone's sense of humor go? Ah, you all need to lighten up, take things less seriously.... Bitter blood is funny.. Just not in front of the

  23. What's the longest er wait time you have Even seen

    SweetMelissaRN replied to Trekfan's topic in Emergency

    The longest wait I ever had was a psych patient we were trying to get transferred for 63 hours!!!!!! We ended up admitting them to one of our med/surg beds bc no one would accept them!!! Felt terrible...

  24. Seriously?!?!

    SweetMelissaRN replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

    Do other hospitals not do health screenings for non-urgent issues? In my ER if someone comes in as a level 4 or 5, our ER docs screen and can ask them to pay 150$ up front for treatment or they can...

  25. DDD/numbness/pain

    SweetMelissaRN replied to nursegumby's topic in Emergency

    We always do a combo Flexeril/Toradol. If they get no relief after 30 minutes, our docs will usually order 2-4mg of morphine. If they've had long standing DDD then our ED will give a script for...