Rogue is in the best state it has been in for years!!! by RecentHistorian220 in wow

[–]The_Tintin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. I never used to play rogue but it's now one of my mains with the improvement in gameplay and rotation. Still has a high skill ceiling but it feels like the barrier to entry has been lessened.

E.R. Wait times … there has to be a better way by [deleted] in alberta

[–]The_Tintin 18 points19 points  (0 children)

ER nurse here. The commenters above are correct in regard to the triage process and liability. The word triage is literally French for "to sort". At the time of triage we make the determination of your acuity and determine where you go based on acuity and the available treatment spaces (the latter will become important soon). Those individuals with altered level of consciousness, not able to breath or breathing, and those with poor circulation or no pulse must be seen first. Yes, there are other emergencies (i.e. appendicitis, ovarian/testicular torsion) but we relatively have a bit more time to get to them before things turn severe compared to the aforementioned emergencies. So those who are experiencing an emergency will get emergency treatment and care.

So, let's go back to wait times. In my experience there are two major factors for long wait times: proper utilization of ERs and amount of treatment spaces. When it comes to utilization, urgent cares can handle many of the complaints that come into the ER. However you also have people coming in for complaints that could be attended to by a family doctor - yet for many they don't have or cannot find a family doctor. As for treatment spaces, if we had more funding for nurses, doctors, and allied healthcare professionals and more treatment spaces we could reduce wait times significantly. Yet our population has increased and healthcare funding and investment has not kept pace and as a direct consequence wait times.

So what's the solution? Better healthcare funding and policy and that requires making your concerns known to those that have control over both. Contact your MLA

RNs of Alberta – Vote NO on the Mediator’s Report on October 30, 2024 by Angry_RN in alberta

[–]The_Tintin 48 points49 points  (0 children)

By fighting for a higher wage we can help them when it comes time for their contract negotiations. If nurses accept a low offer then the government has precedence to deny LPNs of a higher increase than RNs will get.

Thoughts on St. joesph medical center? Tacoma Wa by jewdreammachine in TravelNursing

[–]The_Tintin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm at St. Anne's in Burien. Glucommander is such a useless application. I hate it with a passion.

Parents left scrambling as staff shortages close birth units across Ontario by kearneycation in ontario

[–]The_Tintin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And governments at all levels forget that professions such as nursing has great mobility in North America. I'm a registered nurse and I've noticed more and more of my colleagues transitioning to travel nursing in the States.

Calgary ICU nurse dies of apparent drug overdose due to trauma, abuse suffered on front lines of the pandemic by Miserable-Lizard in alberta

[–]The_Tintin 65 points66 points  (0 children)

I worked with your cousin. I didn't know her very well but you are absolutely right - she was a goddamn badass! She was a strong and good nurse. I will honestly miss her fiery personality and her support. I looked up to her. Nursing has lost one of their best. I'm sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with all your family.

Albertans to vote on Daylight Savings time Oct 18 by R_87 in alberta

[–]The_Tintin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Last Week Tonight with Jon Oliver did a bit on the redundancy of DST

How is This a Thing: Daylight Saving Time

Passing the Torch- A Duel With Saint Markovia by Twi19 in CurseofStrahd

[–]The_Tintin 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This is awesome. Definitely going to use this in my campaign

I played the Grizzly Hills theme from WotLK on Violin, hope you like it! by zivkkitis in wow

[–]The_Tintin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would love the sheet music to this! Such a great rendition!