At my hospital, we have our own security detail in the ER as well as at least 2 police officers at all times. They they have to intervene quite a lot with drunk people, psychotic people, people who bring their family drama to the hospital to hash out, we have more than our fair share of gang activity in the area…

RN here, also a chronic pain pt due to my Chiari Malformation. Have you tried Lyrica? It truly has saved me. It does cause some brain fog as you adjust to it initially, but I actually found that side affect pleasant. Don't go about being in pain- there are safe meds available to help you! Better living through…

This RN thanks you!

RN here, We insert a finger to retrieve the contents of your rectum, then test it for occult blood. It’s a quick bedside test that can ascertain bleeding in the GI tract.

Thank you! >^..^<

I most sincerely lmao at this gif! So funny, but my cat would feel disrespected by the sudden cheese product on her face. She has NO sense of humor. Anyhoodles,what movie is this in? Must see!

Starred for “waker-upper,” hoping it’s a Below Deck reference. And also, I get you. Being bipolar and also with a chronic neurological disorder has made adulting damn near impossible for me. Shower? Answer the phone? Go to work, for chrissakes? Requires a ton of gumption and usually medication to accomplish. I’m…

It was rape for the glaring fact you did not give consent. No two ways about it. Please realize you did not play a role in his decision to violate your body. If he had taken your wallet, it would still certainly be theft. The fact you were drunk is a non-factor when you look at it without emotion. Be well.

You don’t miss a beat, do ya? Strong work!

Sounds like a hygienic wipe.

Your screen name implies you’re a doctor. As a doctor, I’d think you’d know it’s HIPAA, right? (Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)

It doesn’t surprise me at all that he is still unresponsive. Usually an intubated person requires sedation to rest and allow the ventilator to do the work of the lungs so they can heal in peace. Also, if he’s in ARDS, Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome, he’s likely still heavily sedated to facilitate the precise…

I’m an RN and I work for a catholic-run hospital in the Deep Deep South. I’m not religious. In fact I’m atheist. Anyway, a few months ago I was going through some rough shit with the death of my best friend at said hospital. I had performed her cpr and taken care of her while she was in the CCU. After she died, I was…

Well, no shoes. Take them off in event of a knife fight. You'll need your balance. Also take off your earrings.

I work in a hospital, and our lab always sends for a C/S in the case of elevated WBC. But I can’t speak for doctor’s offices or standalone urgent care clinics who dip onsite. It's possible they see elevated WBC in a dipstick, order broad spectrum antibiotic coverage and call it a day.

Hi Ladyology, RN here. Just in case you haven’t had this done, I’d rec a culture and sensitivity of urine next time you get a UTI. Could be that the bacterium isn’t sensitive to cipro or suboptimally sensitive to it. Perhaps you never really get rid of the bacterium because of this. I'm quite concerned for an Internet…

It’s the “harpoon” part that tips it over the edge from maybe a manifestation of ED to just plain vicious toward people they deem overweight. “Harpoon” indicates they mean them harm, like throwing a sharp object at a sea mammal in order to kill it.

Eyes on both of them are crystal-clear, not reddened at all. No tears either, -actual wet tears-.

Sorry! I just saw that you replied to me. I really believe Shannon and David Beador are kaput. That looks too real; she does not cope effectively and he looks done but maybe just trying to stay for the kids. Sad to have it recorded in perpetuity for the children to see when they are old enough to really understand. As…

Shannon and David went to “Marriage Retreat,” which is another couples therapy-type racket. I swear I’ve seen something about it on TV.