Sometimes I wear contacts and when they get dry I/we use saline flushes or saline "pink" bullets to re-wet them My coworker told me that's actually bad for the contact. Has anyone else heard of this? I can only speculate: the sodium and/or chloride i...
I'm a RN in the Bay Area, CA and there is a trend in the past 3 yrs that I've noticed. Hospitals are getting rid of 12 hr shifts and converting them to 8 hrs; can anyone tell me why? Does this save money from the Hospitals in the log end? A Managers ...
I work in California where I don't see any snow where I'm at. When there is heavy snow and you're on shift; do you guys camp out in the ER if the roads are closed? And do you keep working since the other shift can't come in? I've always been curious ...
Adenosine6 replied to Jennifer Boston's topic in Emergency
My hospital that uses EPIC is now retraining RN's/Tech's to document in certain areas of the chart to collect revenue.... And yes, we have to check a box that the EKG was done so the bean counters can collect and charge for it...
Best to ask a Paramedic for an Emergency Bag in your car. They are one of the most prepared for first-responders for out-of-hospital cases. But basics: Gauze, seat-belt cutter, trauma sheers, car window breaker, towels, road flares, blanket..... etc....
Simple: Ask for ID of any form; if none (highly suspicious) then you can contact the police if you have reasonable doubt (drug seeking behavior) if the patient is committing fraud. By law in California you must keep some type of ID on you at all time...
This recent TRUE story that happened 1 wk ago; thought it would be funny to my fellow RN's here. 3AM Code Blue called to M/S floor ERMD and ER Charge respond. ERMD about to intubate and says "I need Succ!" M/S RN leaves and brings back socks.... (ER...
Adenosine6 replied to jrsRN07's topic in Emergency
Looks like Littmann Cardio III has won the vote! Don't buy the electronic one; 3 of the nurses that have bought it in my ER have glitched and had to be returned to fix it (free of charge to fix).
Adenosine6 replied to SweetMelissaRN's topic in Emergency
From what was stated: - Yes, you should have been reassigned - Did you write/file "objection of assignment" form? (not sure if you are Unionized - CNA)
Adenosine6 replied to Anonymous865's topic in Emergency
That topic has been brought up in my ER and the majority of those non-emergent cases are young adults. They new generation have poor coping mechanisms for minor complaints/illnesses - and/or - mostly are impatient to wait or scheduling an Urgent Care...
Adenosine6 replied to alkayda's topic in Emergency
Majority of the responses above are "No," which I to concur. However, I'm part of the ER interview committee in my Dept., having the CEN would mostly benefit you if, another applicant has similar Nursing background as you (Tele/ICU, and years of exp...
Adenosine6 replied to FutureNurseGrad2016's topic in Emergency
Things I look for when I precept new-grads (15+ yrs in an ER): - Eagerness (If everyone is rushing to a room, I want to see them rushing too without me telling you.) - Outgoing (You can't be shy in the ER!) - Strong Personality (Got to Challenge ER D...
Adenosine6 replied to Sassy5d's topic in Emergency
To put it simple (15 + yrs in an ER), the best thing is when they AWOL (unless they are 5150's / non-altered). AWOL - They have taken it upon their-selves to leave without notifying any staff. No need to go over an AMA or advising them to stay. Sim...