An Emergency Room New Graduate RN

-slightrisk: A family were on holiday in Australia for a week...

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 16:58:53 -0500

A family were on holiday in Australia for a week and a half when husband, wife and their 15 year old son decided to go scuba diving. The husband is in the navy and has had some scuba experience. His son wanted a picture of his mum and dad in all their gear so he got the under water camera ready to go. When it came to taking the picture the dad realized that the son looked like he was panicking as he took it and gave the ‘OK’ hand sign to see if he was all right.
The son took the picture and swam to the surface and back to the boat as quick as he could so the mum and dad followed to see if he was OK. When they got back to him he was scrambling onto the boat and absolutely panicking. When the parents asked why, he said ‘there was a shark behind you.’ The dad thought he was joking but the skipper of the boat said it was true but they wouldn’t believe him.

As soon as they got back to the hotel they loaded the picture onto there laptop and that was what they saw.

Oh. My. God.

That is awesome! and really scary!

Today is my one year as an Emergency Room RN

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 14:03:33 -0500

Where did all the time go?!

"I think you've waited on me before."

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:48:03 -0500

Excuse me, I’ve never been a waitress, and this is not a restaurant. I am a nurse, this is an emergency room, and I have CARED for you before. I did not spend 4 years in school, over $30,000, and take the worst standardized test in the world to “wait on you.”

Sometimes all I want to tell patient’s who tell me, “I haven’t eaten all day. Can I get something to eat?” is, “Well, let me do some compressions on this dying patient and give him life-saving medications first hoping he lives, and then I will go and get you your precious sandwich since you haven’t eaten ALL DAY!”

WHEN DID NEVILLE GET HOT?!

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 13:42:55 -0500

WHEN DID NEVILLE GET HOT?!

Whoa! Now that is awesome!

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 11:25:35 -0500

Whoa! Now that is awesome!:

Kissing art is something I think I can get into ;)

"Here’s what I believe with all my heart: I am worth more than a dime-sized cluster of cells. I have..."

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 11:23:12 -0500

“Here’s what I believe with all my heart: I am worth more than a dime-sized cluster of cells. I have more of a right to my body than anyone else. I deserve to choose when I become a parent, or to never become a parent. And furthermore, as an American, I am entitled to legislation free of religious convictions. If your only argument is “God said no,” that’s not going to cut it for me.”

- stfuconservatives (via bettyinthebush)

Yup.

4th of July :D

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:46:33 -0500

My last patient of the night was a 16 year-old who was incredibly stoned as well as happily hammered. He rolled of the bench in his holding cell in the jail. As soon as the firemen rolled him in, he pointed at me and said, “AWESOME!” He was a bit difficult to assess. I had to talk to him like a 4 year-old. But whatever. I tend to just flirt with the drunk guys, and I usually get my way.

It took two techs and me to get a head CT and it took 4 security guards, one nurse (me), one tech, and one PA to hold him down to suture his facial lac. He seriously cried the whole time. THE WHOLE TIME! After the trying affair, he stood up. I was holding his arm so he wouldn’t fall, then he turned to me and gave me a huge hug. Not just any hug, like a full-on, arms all the way around, head on shoulder hugs. It was easily one of the funniest things ever.

What a great end to a long 12 on a holiday.

awesomepeoplehangingouttogether: Tom Wolfe and Kurt...

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 22:08:04 -0500

awesomepeoplehangingouttogether:

Tom Wolfe and Kurt Vonnegut

(submitted by Robin)

Caroline!

Drunks, druggies, and knife wounds.

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 13:42:09 -0500

Last night I had quite an array of patients. First I had a patient who relapsed on IV cocaine (which I don’t get, but hey, I’m clean!) 4 weeks ago. 3 weeks ago he developed severe back pain which had only gotten worse. He came in today at the beckoning of his primary. We found a epidural abscess on his spine which can be nearly fatal if it ruptures. He was so upset when the doctor told him. I assured him that yes, it is from your relapse. No, it is not as bad as it sounds. It can be fatal, but since he came in when he did, IV antibiotics should clear it up. If not, the hospital is exactly where he wants to be. I also made sure to tell him that he is taking huge steps to get clean. It is not a easy process, but he is doing a great job. This is just a little bump in the road. He was so freaking polite and nice. I really hope he makes it and continues with his own road to clean living.

I then got a patient with a .583 BAC. He was 48 and talking about Vietnam…yeah…He is a frequent flier who is terrible depressed. He is also pretty non-compliant with detox. He was so freaking polite as well. Yes, I do flirt quite openly with most of my drunk patients, but I also have the least amount of outbursts from my drunk patients :D The poor guy kept telling me how scared he is and how terrified he is of everything. I felt so bad for him, but I also know how much has been done to try to help him.

Another patient I got was a little 25 year-old who was attacked with a knife. When I asked him if he knew who attacked him, he said, “umm…kind of…” Again, he was very polite, so I decided not to ask anymore about that as the police would be there shortly. This poor little guy had a 2-3 inch lac on his forehead that he was holding pressure on. It was clearly bleeding a lot as there was blood all down his body. I had him sit down, asked how he was feeling, making sure he wasn’t nauseated. Then one of the nurses I was working with smugly said, “Oh, you won’t need tele.” Seriously?! Can I make a freaking call with MY patient?! Put the pulse ox on the guy and his heart rate is 150…yeah, I’m going to need tele. I look at his lac, it is pulsating…yeah, I’m going to need a doctor, IVs and some fluids…idiot…

Again, the patient could not have been more polite. We got some fluids in him, got him sutured up which took some careful, skillful work from one of my favorite doctors who is one hell of a kick-ass woman. (Even when pregnant! I had my first code with her and her lovely belly. Watching a pregnant woman intubate someone is pretty cool.) After some fluids, fentynal, and TLC, his heart rate came back down to the 80s, and he could go home. Later, one of the policemen told me that the person who attacked him was someone he used to sell drugs to. It doesn’t make a difference to me. Everyone deserves respect even if they are into some questionable things. If they are polite to others, they deserve politeness back.

Remember that stupid, entitled people who think they deserve all the attention in the world! A little respect goes a long way in the ER. I don’t have time to smooth your feathers when I DID NOTHING TO PISS YOU OFF!! But I will definitely spend my precious time with the drunk guy crying about a war he was a pre-teen in than making you feel entitled again.

ameliepoutine: laura-d: -ryan: One day I’m going to have a...

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:56:37 -0500

ameliepoutine:

laura-d:

-ryan:

One day I’m going to have a huge falling out and this will come out of my mouth.

^

LOL omg ryan

HAHA!! I remember when I watched this episode when it first premiered, and all I said was, “Well, someone should explain to her what the phrase ‘forgive and forget’ actually means…”

natooleh: merakii: philphys: chrisbeatcancer: Vaccinations...

Sat, 04 Jun 2011 00:12:12 -0500

natooleh:

merakii:

philphys:

chrisbeatcancer:

Vaccinations have been a controversial topic in the natural health world for a long time and they’ve recently been under a lot of mainstream scrutiny as well.

Vaccinating children every year is a billion dollar annual business for the pharmaceutical companies.

Do they really help or do they do more harm than good?

Here’s what my wife and I did…Read More

Sorry but again people with no scientific or medical credentials are trying to assert that vaccination causes autism( pure pseudoscience). No link between autism and vaccination has been found. Time and time again the agenda and fraud of these groups have been uncovered click here for example. Vaccines are one of the greatest achievements in the history of science and being skeptical without having any scientific evidence whatsoever is plain irrational and moreover dangerous.

I think some people fail to realize that a claim of skepticism is a claim nonetheless which requires evidence and support to be considered and accepted. You may have a strong claim of skepticism or you may have a weak one, as is the case here.

I disagree. One can argue skepticism based on lack of awareness of evidence.

My only response to beliefs like this (which I’m saying is wrong) is to recommend that they do research on how many of the diseases have been made almost non-existent since the development of vaccines. Vaccines are the reason mumps and rubella aren’t common childhood diseases. Chicken pox can be very fatal to some, hopefully your children are not the some. This goes for many of the other vaccines. Yes, this does give someone profits. No, it is not a government conspiracy to take everyone’s money. It is to keep people healthy and living longer.

Children these days are developing (or rather being diagnosed more often) with diabetes, asthma, and autism for many other reasons.

The idea of choosing your own schedule may be helpful. I don’t recommend questioning all the shots babies get a birth. And don’t come crying back to your doctor when your child gets measles. Obviously everyone can make their own decisions, just stand by them.

I have been fully vaccinated as a child and kept up with vaccines as an adult including yearly flu vaccines. I’m just fine. I have never gotten the flu. Please remember most people don’t know what the flu truly is and kind of throw that word around. No one cares if I get the flu as with many healthy adults. I would most likely recover quickly or not even have symptoms. I can, however, pass the flu to someone who could become very sick. That’s why I get the flu vaccine, and why others should too. No, it is not perfect, but it does save lives as do other vaccines. Come on pro-lifers!! (Haha, that was a funny joke ;))

mynameisabi: theinspirationtree: Nutella Mug...

Tue, 31 May 2011 10:42:27 -0500

mynameisabi:

theinspirationtree:

Nutella Mug Cake

Ingredients

4 tablespoons self rising flour

4 tablespoons sugar

1 egg

3 tablespoons cocoa powder

3 tablespoons Nutella

3 tablespoons milk

3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil

Method

Combine all ingredients in a large coffee mug.

Whisk well with a fork until smooth.

Microwave on high for 1 1/2 – 3 minutes. (Time depends on microwave wattage. Mine took 1 /2 minutes.)

Top with whipped cream and a little chocolate sauce if desired.

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Reblogging for future noms.

Caroline, we are making this!!

Family wedding!

Mon, 16 May 2011 09:16:40 -0500

My brother is getting married this Saturday!! I am so FREAKING excited!

I’m picking up my dress today after the final alterations :D So I get to try it on with my shoes and everything!

This is going to be the best wedding ever :D:D:D:D:D:D

Parks and Recreation

Fri, 13 May 2011 13:15:55 -0500

SO FREAKING FUNNY!!

A patient's thank you.

Thu, 12 May 2011 14:14:32 -0500

One of my patient’s said thank you to me for treating her like a human being rather than treating her like any other patient.

I thank her for treating me like a human being rather than just a nurse.

This particular patient will be getting a double mastectomy June 3rd in the hopes of getting rid of all the cancer she has been battling for years. Keep that date in your thoughts please. She can use all the positive thoughts she can get :D

My nursing notes.: Welcome to the hotel.

Tue, 10 May 2011 12:00:26 -0500

My nursing notes.: Welcome to the hotel. :

nursling:

There are many nights when being a nurse in the the hospital (especially a hospital fancy like mine) feels like working as a hotel employee. Rather than saying, “My name is Lisa, and I will be the nurse taking care of taking care of you tonight.” A much more fitting opening would be “Welcome to…

Amen! Some days when patients ask for food, I would love to say that I didn’t go to school for four years to serve you, so I’m going to go back to being a nurse.

Alright Milwaukee!

Wed, 04 May 2011 11:57:20 -0500

I walked around my car yesterday and notice a BUNCH of door-ding dents!

Seriously, I have the smallest car ever, and you have to slam your door against mine?! Screw you Milwaukee! I will be door-dinging the CRAP out of every car parked next to me. EVERY SINGLE CAR! Since no one here has any respect for anyone else, why should I?!

So I had a funny dream last night,

Tue, 03 May 2011 11:47:04 -0500

because I woke myself up giggling.

Not laughing.

Giggling.

I really wish I remembered my dream.

Be OK: What we are doing when we celebrate Osama's death

Tue, 03 May 2011 09:52:27 -0500

Be OK: What we are doing when we celebrate Osama's death:

luminosa:

mangosteel:

Like many, I’ve been struggling with how to react to the news of Osama Bin Laden’s death last night.

As someone who lived only 5 train stops north of the World Trade Center during 9/11 I’ve always felt a strong connection to what happened. I lived and worked…

Amen. It is never a good thing to celebrate death. Let’s celebrate a mission accomplished. It’s great that they found him. It’s sad that the only way to capture him was to kill him.

That’s my story, and I’m sticking to it!

I say we start a brown bag movement. Walker would seem to...

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:06:12 -0500

I say we start a brown bag movement. Walker would seem to support it, no?