IrishErin

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

IrishErin replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

I've only been in the ED for just over a year now and I'm cynical sometimes too! It's hard not to be! As long as you can still treat people the same and hang on to all of those moments that make it...
What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

IrishErin replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

"Sorry sir, I realise you are having a stroke and might die, but this woman with the splinter in her finger already booked this time slot. You'll just have to wait a
The Childish "I Wuv You" Act

IrishErin replied to LittleTwinStars's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

I think it's great for you if you feel that comfortable doling out affection. But not everyone has to feel that way, and just because they don't have that level of comfort certainly doesn't mean they...
The Childish "I Wuv You" Act

IrishErin replied to LittleTwinStars's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

I don't recall the OP ever saying that she hates people. I consider myself to be a very caring and competent nurse. Just because I don't want to hug every patient I have and hold their hands at all...
What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

IrishErin replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

:| What the ever loving...... Seriously?!?! And do you have to have a time guarantee with that
The Childish "I Wuv You" Act

IrishErin replied to LittleTwinStars's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

I'm also in emerg, and also have always been someone who has a rather large "personal space bubble". I'm not a hugger, even with close friends and there is nothing wrong with that. It doesn't make you...
Code brown

IrishErin replied to Caleb_RN225's topic in General Nursing

My first really big code brown was experienced while working as a new nurse at a retirement home. I was finishing up my HS med pass when I saw one of our new PSWs running towards me down the hall...
What are your pet peeves?

IrishErin replied to forgop's topic in Emergency
When Hospitalists Attack

IrishErin replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

Wouldn't you just like to tell "you've had your time and it is up!!" and send them on their merry
Quality Assurance - CNO

IrishErin replied to Charlie1973's topic in Canada

I have always just kept track of any new skills or continuing education I have completed so far in the year, so that if selected I could use that to make my learning plans. By some crazy coincidence...
When Hospitalists Attack

IrishErin replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

Ugh! This is a good one to add to the pet peeves list. I haaaaaate when this happens. We have a very VERY condescending hospitalist resident right now, but he always seems to be the worst when he's...
When Hospitalists Attack

IrishErin replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

It most definitely is! I have been in several situations where I could barely bite my tongue fast
Patients Cheeking medications

IrishErin replied to sdegracia's topic in Patient Safety Issues
Christmas gifts for coworkers

IrishErin replied to Sassy5d's topic in Emergency

One of my coworkers hosted a Christmas pj party at her house and we did a gift exchange with Christmas ornaments, it was really
"Get out of here... go do some 'doctor' stuff..."

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

I have yet to have one of our docs ask a nurse to do a disimpaction for them, they have always done their own.
What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

IrishErin replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

A man came in on one of our busiest days recently to have his weight and height recorded. He had a family doctor. He complained about the long wait time, several times. I wanted to bang my head...
Triage and Assessment Abbreviation

IrishErin replied to PMHNP2023's topic in Emergency

We often use 'HBD' for 'has been
New and 'fun' things

IrishErin replied to Sassy5d's topic in Emergency

That sounds pretty legit to
The Elephant in the Room

IrishErin replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

Love this post! We just had a discussion at our last staff meeting about nurses in our ER wishing we could have more mental health training and more access to mental health resources/services. This...
Female cathing

IrishErin replied to sistrmoon's topic in General Nursing

I just spit out some of my tea while reading
Female catheter tips

IrishErin replied to tsm007's topic in General Students

You truly always have the best tricks and bits of advice! I really want to try
IV airbubbles in bloodstream

IrishErin replied to pso2's topic in General Nursing

I was browsing through the comments at the bottom of that article... I want to bang my head against the wall
What are your pet peeves?

IrishErin replied to forgop's topic in Emergency

Had an elderly couple that looked quite sweet (was I ever wrong), be triaged and after waiting about fifteen minutes at the most.... Start complaining that the health care system has failed them....
New to ER qsts about orienting

IrishErin replied to %63theend's topic in Emergency

Every. Damn. Time. Or they forget that they even said
I asked for Christmas off and they...

IrishErin replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

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