mish_RN

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1. Because it's true...

   mish_RN replied to NurseOnAMotorcycle's topic in Emergency

   Awww how nice. I love it.

2. pica

   mish_RN replied to dsherman's topic in Emergency

   Restraints? One to look out for.. hehe

3. Conscious sedation in the ER

   mish_RN replied to merilynRN's topic in Emergency

   Don't forget your CO2 monitor. Find out which meds your docs like to use and look them up, familiarize yourself so you know what to be on the look for. We used to have RT at bedside prior to procedure too, but I don't know your policy. Speaking of, u...

4. Sepsis + Antibiotics = Severe Hypotension?

   mish_RN replied to 1fastRN's topic in Emergency

   Wow Thanks for the info.

5. Migraine treatment in er

   mish_RN replied to dsherman's topic in Emergency

   25-50 of Benadryl, 10 of Reglan, 1 L NS bolus, and a dark room/side of the curtain. Sometimes given with 10 of Decadron and some O2. Never any narcs for migraines. Causes that rebound pain, one MD said.

6. Just started and....

   mish_RN replied to mish_RN's topic in Emergency

   My fear comes from telling before the first trimester, worried I'll jinx it. Although I was very worried the other night, had a lot of pts With the flu, diarrhea, hiv, etc. Then not to mention a very combative pt. And lastly, worried about benefits....

7. Just started and....

   mish_RN replied to mish_RN's topic in Emergency

   Was told still very early in the pregnancy, poss 4-5 weeks. Worried because just started a new job then no benefits until April and the risk of exposure at work. I don't want to say much because it's still early. As for the caffeine, I can have less ...

8. Just started and....

   mish_RN posted a topic in Emergency

   1 week after orientation I found out that I'm pregnant with my second child. How soon would you inform management? How to survive without monster or coffee? Thanks in advance.

9. Cool ER Videos

   mish_RN replied to Novo's topic in Emergency

   Thanks for the share.

10. Politeness in the face of rudeness and cellphone use

    mish_RN replied to luvcharlie's topic in Emergency

    I do 2 things: 1. I tell them I can come back when they are ready to go home. This usually catches their attention and they get off the phone. 2. If it was during my assessment, I just ask them to "please finish your call after I examine you. I need ...

11. New ED position.

    mish_RN replied to mish_RN's topic in Emergency

    Thanks guys. The level 2 is in a smaller city and is a community hospital, so I know the move to this bigger city will have more opportunities for me. I plan to go back to school and hopefully save money for a house, thus moving back in with the fami...

12. New ED position.

    mish_RN posted a topic in Emergency

    First of all, Happy Holidays and thanks for taking the time to read/reply to my post. I currently work in a Level 2 Trauma ED for 15 months now. I was on a MedSurg/Oncology floor for 1 year prior to my transfer to the ED. Keep in mind, I moved my fam...

13. Twas the night before christmas...

    mish_RN replied to Happy-ER-RN's topic in Emergency

    Love it

14. wasting time?

    mish_RN replied to smurfynursey's topic in Emergency

    When people come in for things that their PCP can take care of can be "waste of time." However, the simplest complaint can lead to straight to surgery or a common back pain with no health history can be a GI bleed. I've learned with being in ED for a...

15. 15 Secrets the Emergency Room Staff Won't Tell You

    mish_RN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Emergency

    Cool! Thank you for posting :)