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  1. What was the WORST thing a patient has been brought to ER for?

    scrmblr replied to SteveNNP's topic in Emergency

    Because for all the horror and man's "inhumanity to man" you will see-you will also see grateful parents, grateful children, and really sick people made well. You will get to be the "first line" of...

  2. Imput please: change of shift and admits.

    scrmblr replied to annmariern's topic in General Nursing

    I can't speak for PACU...But I can say that if ER is busy it is insanely busy. If I have a pt with a bed ready at five I try really really hard not to transfer at shift change. But, sometimes, I...

  3. strictly business/non-caring LPN

    scrmblr replied to TTAmoneypit's topic in General Nursing

    After reading the first post I was thinking "this guy sounds like an ER nurse" We get our fair share of "whiney" but the beauty of ER is that...They all eventually leave! (one way or another:p )...

  4. what makes you a good ER nurse?

    scrmblr replied to scrmblr's topic in Emergency

    I am growing into an ER nurse every day:) I didn't start with exactly the right personality for it either. I used to believe anything anyone told me:lol But now? I don't believe a damn thing ANYONE...

  5. Questions from a Struggling ER New Grad

    scrmblr replied to NurseLene's topic in Emergency

    I started in the ER out of a 6 week med/surg rotation. I had been an lpn in ltc for about 7 years prior to this. I had problems with sooooo many things when I first started. I look back and laugh at...

  6. ER: Are you happy there?

    scrmblr replied to HRM672's topic in Emergency

    I love ER. I feel really lucky to have landed a job in my little ED. I love the way you get to keep pt's for (generally) no more then 6 hours. I love the fact that I don't have to watch the clock...

  7. How do you handle the "ones that are out for drugs"

    scrmblr replied to level1_traumaRN's topic in Emergency

    I do get irritated. I see some of these "chronic painers" every stinkin' shift that I work... My husband has helped me with some of my feelings. (he used to be a knuckle dragging er nurse...he is now...

  8. What do you think?

    scrmblr replied to Diploma'82's topic in General Nursing

    document everything. fill out the papers. take the leave...You need to look out for yourself right now. You cannot possibly help anyone else until you help

  9. phone calls no outsider would believe

    scrmblr replied to JBudd's topic in Emergency

    ooops...double

  10. phone calls no outsider would believe

    scrmblr replied to JBudd's topic in Emergency

    Usually when we answer the phone and someone starts with the "Can I talk to a nurse, I have a question" we just politely say "we can't answer medical questions, let me transfer you to ask a nurse" But...

  11. Moaning session!

    scrmblr replied to Era's topic in General Nursing

    very nice post. It really is those still small voices that make it worth

  12. Experienced nurses, please help!

    scrmblr replied to lhenson's topic in General Nursing

    vicks really does help. I carry some in my pocket and just rub a little under my nose for those lovely

  13. Good at placing IV's?

    scrmblr replied to anne74's topic in General Nursing

    I'm pretty sure she meant that women as PATIENTS are better able to handle the pain of GETTING an

  14. Good at placing IV's?

    scrmblr replied to anne74's topic in General Nursing

    I swore I would NEVER be good at iv starts! I started in the ER and couldn't hit anything to save my life! I was seriously thinking about quiting! For my entire first three months I swear I only...

  15. Does ED have a bad rep for mean nurses?

    scrmblr replied to noelle4's topic in Emergency

    I think the ER brings out the tough. I have worked in the ER for almost 2yrs and my family often comments on my "personality change" I used to be super sensative and take every comment personally....

  16. Common ER Meds

    scrmblr replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    haldol and ativan. oh wait that is for staff... How about morphine, dilaudid, toradol,

  17. Holy Cow.....my head's still spinning

    scrmblr replied to SteveNNP's topic in Emergency

    I love it too! 80 beds! I would love to come visit a hospital like that! (I don't want to live anywhere big enough for an 80 bed ER, but to precept a week in one would be soooo

  18. to give pain meds or not to give meds?

    scrmblr replied to msnursekim's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would enjoy the title. Don't worry about what your co-workers say. Give your pt's the best care you can. (ps...all cap's makes me feel like you are yelling at

  19. nausea...I have new understanding.

    scrmblr posted a topic in Emergency

    Must be Karma. I had a pt that presented with "nausea" and I thought to myself "go home drink coke, feel better" I had a minor procedure done yesterday (outpt surgery) Was given...

  20. nausea...I have new understanding.

    scrmblr replied to scrmblr's topic in Emergency

    Ugh. I still feel kind of icky. I'm wondering if it was just that one percocet. I thought the half life of fentanyl/versed/diprovan was pretty short? Like I said, total new found empathy for some...

  21. Night Shift Burn Out!

    scrmblr replied to NiteRocker's topic in General Nursing

    Is private school really worth your

  22. I need a plan

    scrmblr replied to victory32's topic in General Nursing

    I think you need to see your college admissions office. What is your BA in? You may have to take/re-take some science

  23. Being Judgemental Doesn't It Give Nurses A Bad Rap?

    scrmblr replied to buildingmyfaith57's topic in General Nursing

    Many nurses are loving, caring and compassionate. I work with some of the most amazing nurses. But let's face reality. Nursing is hard. The burnout rate is off the chart. In an ideal world all PEOPLE...

  24. "New grad-itis"...

    scrmblr replied to scrmblr's topic in Emergency

    I think this may be posted in my breakroom tomorrow...anonymously of course:) I am just having such a hard time working with this new nurse! I can't give her report or even general advice without...

  25. SO Exhausted

    scrmblr replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in Emergency

    :pumpiron: I just worked 5 shifts in 6 days. They were 12 hour day shifts, but I am exhausted. I could barely roll myself out of bed this morning! Our ED was FULL from about 10 am on. Full and had...