was an emergency room waiting area. I chose this because I figured the people that I would be observing would not necessarily be very different from me‚ but I figured that they would be in a different emotional state then I was. I was just an observer in the emergency room while everyone else was there because of some sort of serious medical issue. During my observations I tried to identify any emblems‚ adaptors‚ affect displays‚ eye gaze
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Observing a rotation in the Emergency Department at Beth Israel Medical Center was a life changing experience. Having the opportunity to take part in this rotation made me certain that nursing the career that I want to peruse. Compared to the usual unit of the hospital this department was higher paced and consisted of a lot more work in a limited amount of time. During the rotation I was paired with a nursing that has been working in the Emergency Department for 25 years. Even though she could
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would experience an event that would almost cost me my life. While I was recovering nicely‚ not quite one week after my surgery‚ I had symptoms that my discharge instructions clearly indicated I should visit the emergency room because I could be in trouble. While I was in the emergency room‚ an unfortunate event happened that I believe led to the fight of my life. I will spare you those details‚ but it was extremely scary and traumatic. I remember the next morning that my abdominal muscles ached
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Icon hospital in Chicago • Experienced staff‚ low turnover rate • Nurses with master’s degree • Head nurses and assistant head nurses familiar with managerial roles • Management working on improving Emergency Department (ED) flow • People seek medical care at ED Weaknesses • Emergency Department (ED) used as primary care by local residents • ED transfers to clinical units taking more than 15 hours • Patients lying on stretchers for long periods of time • Long ED waits • Staff nurses
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On Tuesday‚ December 20‚ 2016‚ at approximately 4:34PM‚ I‚ Officer Larry Thomas was informed by Officer Utsey over the radio‚ that he was called to the peep area‚ room 31‚ here in the emergency room at UAMS hospital‚ in reference to a patient refusing to take medication. Upon arrival‚ I observed Officer Utsey‚ Officer Friday and the medical doctor Tyler Griffin standing in the hallway talking with this patient. I later discovered that this patient name was Donald Best Jr. While Mr. Best was talking
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VIOLENCE IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT: The Need for Increased Security Presenter: Darlene Rose‚ Great South Hospital-Director of Quality ------------------------------------------------- Purpose: To report on Emergency Department violence and describe the need for increased hospital security in the department. INTRODUCTION Lack of security measures compromises the safety of the Great South employees and patients within the Emergency Department; fortunately‚ we can increase security
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An Emergency Department Report dated 12/02/2016‚ stated that the claimant was admitted due to hyperglycemia. He also presented with a dry cough‚ a pain rated at 7/10‚ generalized weakness‚ and polydipsia. His laboratory test revealed a blood glucose level was 861‚ BUN of 30 (high)‚ creatinine of 1.50‚ EGFR of 40 (low)‚ sodium of 129 (low)‚ chloride of 92 (low)‚ and a carbon dioxide of 18 (low). His respiratory rate was 13 breaths per minute. His chest x-ray revealed a normal result. He was diagnosed
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Communication is a crucial component for many professions in the workforce‚ but in the case of the medical profession‚ it is even more significant. Common medical emergencies are often reversible and treatable if the patient is given the correct treatment. "Also‚ in many visits to the ER‚ time is of the essence and being refused immediate treatment can be life-threatening (Woloch)". The most common mistakes that take place in the ER are the miscommunication with patients‚ misinterpretation of information
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The Role of an Emergency Room Nurse The role of an emergency room nurse can be demanding and may require a nurse to use many different nursing skills at certain times to take care of a variety of patients. The main role is the nurse must be skilled in client assessment‚ priority setting‚ critical thinking‚ multitasking‚ and communication. The nurse must be knowledgeable and able to make some decisions independently. The nurse also needs to be able to prioritize so the pts who are at highest
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What Certifications are Needed To Be an Emergency Room Nurse? Many pre-med students wonder what certifications are needed to be an Emergency Room Nurse. Fortunately‚ there are very specific sources that provide the necessary certifications. What is Emergency Nursing? Emergency Nursing is a broad health care specialization that encompasses all aspects of emergency medical care. Emergency nurses treat patient experiencing injuries or trauma. They must immediately stabilize patients‚ minimize pain‚
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