bluiis923

bluiis923 has 15 years experience and specializes in ER, Cardiology, and GYN long ago.

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1. A Nurse's Hands

   bluiis923 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

   So beautifully expressed. I too, have looked at my hands and frowned at the wrinkles and thin skin. Not anymore, now I shall look at them with renewed admiration for they have done the same as yours. Thank you for sharing!

2. Stupidest reason to go to ER

   bluiis923 replied to DachRN's topic in Emergency

   OK here is my top 3 list: 1. Via ambulance at 0300 for an ingrown toenail X 2 years ... "I just couldn't stand it anymore." 2. Via ambulance at 2300 (teenager) for a pregnancy test secondary to "broken rubber TONIGHT." 3. Ambulatory for treatment to...

3. Need a little feedback from observations, please

   bluiis923 replied to Indy's topic in General Nursing

   I too have a friend with it (17 years) and she looks like she may have applied her blush a little much... no "typical" butterfly pattern.

4. Have you ever heard of this? UGH!!!!

   bluiis923 replied to Heloisea3's topic in General Nursing

   I'm sorry but I would have to beat somebody to death that served me pate made from placenta.... just my 2 cents worth...

5. Proof There's No Nursing Shortage: Show RN's the MONEY

   bluiis923 replied to Sheri257's topic in General Nursing

   Well, for what it's worth.... I agree with you, if you increase wages, you'll have more staff. Period. I've seen it happen more than once.

6. CA ED Ratio??

   bluiis923 replied to GN007's topic in Emergency

   Central Florida here: We are 4:1 most of the time. Likewise, if the acuity is high, it might be lower. Are you a graduate or new nurse getting an assignment like that ? Geez.... I wouldn't do it with almost 10 years ED experience..... Good luck.

7. Am I stepping on senior nurses toes?

   bluiis923 replied to b eyes's topic in Emergency

   Hey, Just a thought... we have to complete a computer database on all new admits and I quickly tired of dragging around a computer to the pt rooms so I created a paper "cheat sheet" to quickly fill out for my database info. I thought about doing what...

8. American Nurses Association Urges New Tests for Philippine Nurses

   bluiis923 replied to lawrence01's topic in Philippines

   Just a thought from an American nurse who has kept up with the issues that you are dealing with... 1. It is truly a horrrible situation that the honest ones amoung you are dealing with. 2. Just go ahead and do it... take the whole thing over and be...

9. Funniest Complaint on Press Ganey Scores

   bluiis923 replied to nursebrandie28's topic in General Nursing

10. Funniest Complaint on Press Ganey Scores

    bluiis923 replied to nursebrandie28's topic in General Nursing

    Smith...lol you crack me up! That's why I love ER, working with people like you...lol.

11. Agency Nurse doesn't know how to start IVs?

    bluiis923 replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

12. would you be a RN for $11.00/hr?

    bluiis923 replied to PHLEBOTOMIST_TO_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm thinking no .................:monkeydance:

13. Sleeping during nightshift!!

    bluiis923 replied to helpinghands's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, Obviously, I'm working in the wrong facility... I WISH I could get a chance for a nap! We are so busy, it's rare that we even get a lunch break, much less a nap.

14. You know you work nights when.......

    bluiis923 replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing

    you spend more money on concealer for the dark circles around your eyes than you make each week...lol.

15. Why are emergency nurses not considered critical care nurses?

    bluiis923 replied to JessicRN's topic in Emergency

    Now children, let's play nicely...