https://paulnystrom.com/tags/boarding/Recent content in Boarding on Paul NystromHugoen-usSat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://paulnystrom.com/posts/prep-yourself-for-the-er/Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://paulnystrom.com/posts/prep-yourself-for-the-er/<p>Expectations - Reality = Happiness</p> <p>When you go to the ER, having the right expectations can make your visit better. It no doubt won’t be perfect regardless, but expecting too much or expecting the wrong things can certainly make it feel worse.</p> <p>Some key points to consider:</p> <p>Taking an ambulance won’t necessarily get you seen faster. Triage exists for a reason to prioritize who needs to actually be evaluated first. EMS doesn’t necessarily jump the line. Common sense would dictate that an ankle sprain arriving by an ambulance doesn’t need to be seen before a patient coming to triage with severe chest pain and a history of heart attacks.</p>