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    help please :)

    Emergent replied to samanthaAnn2014's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am no expert on Nursing diagnosis, but shouldn't code status be a priority of a pt in this condition? How about knowledge deficit, as related to her family? A frank conversation with the decision...
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    Can't we all just get along??

    Emergent replied to Cal-Neva's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I haven't noticed a lot of anger here. Maybe I'm not reading those
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    Baby Friendly- getting a tad over the top

    Emergent replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Here's a good article on breastfeeding, with attention being given to contaminants in breast milk. It does affirm that breast is best in spite of contamination. It mentions dietary ways of reducing...
  4. Emergent

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

    Emergent replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    Waah, Broncos
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    Proper use of Social Media by nurses

    Emergent posted a topic in General Nursing

    Here is a great article to help nurses use social media properly. I just read on another thread how someone got fired for posting something on Facebook. I, personally, got warned by my employer for...
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    Baby Friendly- getting a tad over the top

    Emergent replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Big breast feeding advocate here. But, unfortunately, breast milk has sadly been found to be contaminated with lead, mercury, orificenic and other heavy metals. If nurses educate mothers regarding the...
  7. Emergent

    Confucius Say.....

    Emergent replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Nursing Humor

    Confucius say: Nurse with kind heart will radiate caring
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    my husband told me maybe I can't handle the stress of nursing

    Emergent replied to nursepenelope's topic in Health, Stress Management

    There is so much dysfunction described in your post, I don't know where to begin. Your church community, frankly, sounds like a cult. Where does your husband stand on the crazy, controlling pastor...
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    Visitor filming during code

    Emergent replied to Lev's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree. It's all about the patient. You could say that being coded is the most exposed, humiliating, vulnerable moment in a person's life. We strip them naked practically. They are totally exposed....
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    Patients with sticky fingers!

    Emergent posted a topic in Emergency

    Ha ha, last patient of the night was a young woman brought in by her stepmother at around 3 AM. Step Mom reeked of cigarettes and seemed a bit tweeky. Patient was 19, was "jumped" at 2 AM two nights...
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    Visitor filming during code

    Emergent replied to Lev's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    These types of actions by an increasingly disrespectful public will only lead to more restrictive rules What you describe is an appalling example of the ultimate intrusion. It sounds voyeuristic and...
  12. Emergent

    I notice nice veins!

    Emergent posted a topic in General Nursing

    OK, it's getting bad. I'm watching 48 hrs. They show a close up of the detective writing a note on his pad. My first thought? 'What a nice vein!'. I could get an 18 gauge in that one, no prob. Good...
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    What do you think of 6 hr transport time from Aspen X-games?

    Emergent posted a topic in Emergency

    X-games snowmobiler Caleb Moore died from a cardiac tamponade a year ago, after an accident at the games in Aspen Colorado. There was a 6 hr transport to St Mary's in Denver, the length of which...
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    What do you think of 6 hr transport time from Aspen X-games?

    Emergent replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    I guess I'm wondering what sort of EMS preparations they have for these games? As an example, car racing is a dangerous sport. They have fire and EMS crews trained in jaws of life extractions on...
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    The Infamous Cab-ulance

    Emergent replied to MedicalPartisan's topic in Emergency

    Basically, you summed it up, there is no more to add. Mild rash, anxiety, cough. The EMS system is broken. It needs rules. The Paramedics need more authority to refuse transport. It's the extreme...
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    What do you think of 6 hr transport time from Aspen X-games?

    Emergent replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    It just really upsets me that a prestigious event such as the X-games wasn't more prepared. You can google the accident video, it's obvious that chest trauma occurred, with the snowmobile landing on...
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    What do you think of 6 hr transport time from Aspen X-games?

    Emergent replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    I'm very familiar with mountainous terrain, living in Washington State and being an avid skier/snowboarder. Six hours is absolutely unacceptable. Here in the Pacific NW, the patient would have been...
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    ER nurse

    Emergent replied to onedayer's topic in Emergency

    I switched to ED 3 years ago after a varied career. I'm definitely older. I consider myself a journeyman nurse. I got bored and needed a change. I love the variety of the
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    Is your ER using the EDIE system?

    Emergent posted a topic in Emergency

    I was wondering how many ERs are now using the EDIE (Emergency Dept Information Exchange) system? A link to them is provided here: http://collectivemedicaltech.com/edie-2/ Washington State is pushing...
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    Not a people person... (Yikes!)

    Emergent replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I am not a people person by nature. I feel drained by people. Yet, I have a superior bedside manner and have received many patient compliments, and even an award by my facility. I have a real knack...
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    I never, ever went to ER when I was a kid

    Emergent replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    there's the classic Aesop's fable, about the boy who cried wolf. It's important that ER nurses always remember to prepare for the
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    I never, ever went to ER when I was a kid

    Emergent replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    The child in question, in room 4, was definitely being groomed by his frequent flier mother to be a member of the future frequent fliers of America club. As soon as he hit the room he immediately...
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    Head Lice Angst

    Emergent replied to Ilovegiraffes's topic in School

    One treatment that helped our family with a lice problem, when my girls were young, was the Vaseline treatment. We were having a stubborn case. I forgot the timing on it, it's on lice websites and...
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    Should I accept?

    Emergent replied to LetsgoHawks's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I wouldn't apply for jobs if you don't plan on accepting the position if offered. You can always, in a pinch, stay in a hotel. I've done this type of commute in a snowy climate and, yes, it's doable....
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    My new dilemma...a follow up

    Emergent replied to snappycindy's topic in General Nursing

    I feel strongly that a triage RN should have several years of solid experience under his or her belt. I don't think it's a good job for a new