ENA (Emergency Nurses Association)

I'm seriously surprised it hasn't happened in our ER.

Union? What does a union do for nurses??? I've never heard of that around here, in NC.

I just finished reading this and am baffled at how he got off. When I was in Vegas a pt bit me and I pressed charges, went to court, didn't have to testify because he got a plea for 2 years time. This was 2005. I HAVE DECIDED TO NO LONGER TAKE THE SHIT THESE UNGRATEFUL ASSHOLES DISH OUT. I will file charges each and EVERYTIME the screw with me. Is ... See Moreit worth it??? It is to me. I can't tell you how much abuse I have endured over the last 35 years and though nothing will come of it...I will make it hell for them as long as I can.......HAPPY HOLIDAYS LOL

you are absolutely right only way to change behavior is to address it......why do people think thatits okayand we should just accept it.... don't know...

As an RN who practiced for 43 years we need to continue adding more nurses but still make sure we're appropriately screening them. Patients are presenting with more complex problems and requiring a lot more interventions in the ER. It's not like they're just seen and then admitted. Now they may require lengthy tests and several hours of things like
IV therapy before discharge. You need staff for that.

I hope he stays REAL healthy as it sure would suck to have Nurse Ratchet take care of you when she's PISSED!

Our area was not hard hit. The usual flu season is far worse than this. The hype and anxiety in the patients were the worst part. Forcing the issue and having heightened awareness of respiratory spread of illness was great serendipity.

I agree, We also did well. It was harder to deal with patients being miss led by the press. They can screw up most anything. Reminded me of the "MRSA out break" All they focused on were the deaths, never giving all the details such as thoes at greatest risk were thoes immune compromised

I'm in a rural hospital - no diversion ever. That's why they call it the "waiting" room.

When I first started working in the ER 13 years ago-I viewed many as drug seekers-now I try to think more about why are they seeking narcotics instead of exploring other pain relieving options?Often I find that they are depressed or psychosomatic problems.

my mother stole my vicodin! gotta love it's all in the family

I know vets do this all the time with animals and it seems to work well.

I've already had a sales rep come to me earlier this year with product literature on this ready to place in ERs. Yes, my pets have been rehydrated before by this method; vets have been doing it for years.

I usually am the one that takes them down , the cop or guard is sitting on his ass watching the show. I know not everyone is like that but it happens too often. When I worked in Albuquerque 3 gaurds brought a guy in who was kicking and punching at 4 of my nurses. They just stood there. I told them if they did not taze this guy I would file a complaint. then they reluctantly took control.

I for one have a family to protect, If i am ever attacked, waiting for the geodon and ativan might be too late. In other words, don't we as healthcare workers have the right to defend ourselves? I won't go into details, but use your imagination. I don't advocate violence if it can be avoided, but i am also not going to let some punk or psycho try to hurt me without defending myself.

CPEN is good but does not make up for years of experience as this only looks at book smarts not the real world of patient care. I support the CPEN for those who are experienced peds ED nurses to compliment what they already have and do.

initials mean everything

So sorry to hear about your son Jacki.

The MICU MD stated that onlly 20% of the patients will test positive unles you preform a bronchial washing. He was seen at another ED and diagnosis with pnumonia 24 hours prior to admission with a negative test . I like alot of people believe that you need to treat the patient not the test. Thanks for the kind words.

HIPPA is out of control. How do we safely care for patients, review their care with staff and share the information with those who need to know when everyone is afraid to talk? It was a great idea to start with, but it now interfers with care and training.

Well, with the overcrowding issue and boarding this is a concern. I worked in a hospital where the patient's where placed around the nurses station while waiting for rooms. Think of how u would of felt if everyone in the ED could hear your medical history and reports given via phone....

absolutely NOT!!

If you have a packed waiting room, it should not matter.